Tag: Argentina

Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 09:36 UTC
Latin American countries eye Argentine production of Russian vaccine to cover regional demand

Several South American countries as well as the Russian developers of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine are relying on Argentina's output of the immunizer to cope with regional demand.
Monday, August 2nd 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Argentina second worst Latam country in terms of foreign direct investment

Argentina's poor performance in the 21st century when it comes down to direct foreign investment is only surpassed by that of Venezuela; it was reported Sunday by Infobae.
Thursday, July 29th 2021 - 09:13 UTC
Gov't officials to run in primary elections need to resign in order to focus on their campaigns, Argentine President warns

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Wednesday warned that government officials who wished to run in the upcoming mandatory primary elections should resign their offices in order to focus on their campaigns.
Sunday, July 11th 2021 - 20:42 UTC
Argentina stage a Maracanazo of their own to win the Copa América again after 28 years.

Argentina Saturday won the Copa América football tournament by beating hosts and defending champions Brazil 1-0 at the iconic Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Ángel DiMaría scored halfway through the opening half.
Wednesday, July 7th 2021 - 21:49 UTC
Argentine Senator and former car racer Carlos Reutemann dies, aged 79

Argentine politician and former Formula One car racing driver Carlos Alberto Reutemann has passed away Wednesday at the age of 79 in his native city of Santa Fe.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:37 UTC
IATA warns Argentina may face grave consequences for banning international flights

International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Regional Vice President for America Peter Cerda Friday said Argentina was doing just the opposite compared to the rest of the world regarding aviation services and that such mercurial management might entail unwanted consequences.
Saturday, July 3rd 2021 - 11:07 UTC
Flybondi resumes services after pandemic-caused travel restrictions in Argentina

Argentine budget carrier Flybondi is to resume domestic services after 15 months grounded due to restrictions on the circulation of people owing to sanitary reasons, it was announced.
Sunday, April 25th 2021 - 23:59 UTC
Recapture of South Georgia will always be a part of the story of the Falkland Islands

39 years ago, Operation Paraquet – a subsidiary of Operation Corporate – led to the successful recapture of South Georgia by British Armed Forces. This followed an initial incursion on 3 April by the Argentine military, which was one of the earliest flashpoints of the Falkland Islands War.
Saturday, April 10th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Argentina strongly opposes UK's firing of missiles in the Falklands

Argentina Friday expressed its government's utmost rejection of the announcement by British authorities that missiles were to be launched at the Falkland Islands. The Foreign Ministry warned that the “alleged defensive condition of the British military base in the South Atlantic is not only totally unjustified, but also represents a threat to the entire region.”
Friday, March 26th 2021 - 10:48 UTC
Argentina halts all flights to/from Brazil, Chile and Mexico

Starting this coming Saturday, no passenger flights will be allowed into Argentina from covid-ridden Brazil, Chile and Mexico, in a move to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the Amazon or P1 strain as well as the British variant which is also causing havoc in the country's health system.