Tag: Argentina

Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:52 UTC
US expects Argentina to uphold its commitments to IMF, Mnuchin said

The United States expects Argentina’s incoming Peronist government to uphold the country’s commitment to the terms of its US$ 57 billion International Monetary Fund loan program, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 07:57 UTC
Alberto Fernandez son is an Instagram famous model “Dyhzy”

Argentina's president-elect Alberto Fernández has repeatedly copped backlash over his son Estanislao. The son, 24, works in insurance and studies design and is also an Instagram famous model 'Dyhzy', known for his creative cosplay and drag outfits.
Thursday, October 31st 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Fernandez thanks Johnson's message but insists he will claim Falklands sovereignty

Argentine president-elect Alberto Fernandez thanked British prime minister Boris Johnson for his congratulation message but also cautioned that he will not give up the sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 10:30 UTC
Fernandez names transition team; markets expecting economy names and policies

Argentina's president-elect Alberto Fernandez pledged to lead the country in a new direction on Tuesday amid a “difficult” domestic backdrop, as financial markets jumped around with investors grasping for any signs of the Peronist's future plans.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine diplomat elected Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) elected Argentine Ambassador Rafael Mariano Grossi for the post of Director-General for the period 2020-2024, whose appointment will be approved by the General Conference of the agency.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Macri and Fernandez agree to start an orderly transition ensuring “dollars and social peace”

Argentine president Mauricio Macri and president-elect Alberto Fernandez met on Monday midmorning at Government House, Casa Rosada, to discuss terms for an orderly transition until next 10 December when the new government takes office, plus exchange names of the two teams that will be involved in the discussions.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:29 UTC
IMF and US congratulate president elect Fernandez

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday congratulated Alberto Fernandez, winner of Argentina's presidential elections, and vowed to work with his government to stabilize the economy.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 16:57 UTC
Bolsonaro hints Argentine might need to leave Mercosur

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said late Sunday upon departing from Abu Dhabi after a two-day state visit that if the policies of Argentina's next president affect Mercosur's agreement with the European Union (EU), a solution may be to remove the southern neighbours from the bloc.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Transition in Argentina: Macri invites Alberto Fernandez to breakfast Monday morning at Government House

Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election, congratulating rival Alberto Fernandez on winning the election.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
President Macri defeated but confirmed as the next leader of the opposition

Argentine President Mauricio Macri's performance this Sunday following the trashing defeat he suffered last August during the PASO primaries (48% to 32%), was in effect quite surprising. He managed to recover eight points and cut the difference from 16 to eight points, 48% to 41%, besides winning in the main electoral districts of Argentina except for the always decisive Buenos Aires province.