Tag: La Rioja

Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
Argentine province to have its own currency

The Argentine province of La Rioja's legislature Wednesday approved the issuance of a quasi-monetary unit to pay the public workers' salaries as budgetary restrictions from the federal government begin to be felt.
Friday, November 19th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina's ruling party retains Lower House majority

Argentina's ruling coalition Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos - FdT) finally retained a majority within the Lower House after vote-counting in the province of La Rioja granted it the two seats still in doubt.
Monday, February 15th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Ex president Carlos Menem, political wizard and bon vivant dies aged 90

Former Argentine president Carlos Menem died at the age of 90 on Sunday in a clinic in Buenos Aires, where he was admitted in December with a urinary tract infection. The president ruled Argentina during a time of short-lived economic stability and he enjoyed an often flamboyant lifestyle.
Saturday, May 4th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Former Argentine army chief (under Cristina Fernandez) on trial for kidnapping and torture

A former Argentine army chief went on trial Friday for the kidnapping and torture of a father and son during the country's military dictatorship.
Thursday, July 19th 2012 - 07:25 UTC
Argentine province suspends mining project from Canadian company Osisko

A court from the Argentine province of La Rioja ruled in favour of suspending the mining project led by Canadian company Osisko in Famatina until the Glaciers Law is applied in the area.
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - 06:34 UTC
Canadian mining company says it wants a “social licence” for controversial project in Argentina

The Canadian Osisko mining corporation has suspended a gold mining project in Argentina after protests by locals. Osisko said on Tuesday it would put its operation in north-western La Rioja province on hold if it did not get the backing of the local population which has been protesting for weeks.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 04:54 UTC
Argentine province suspends open-pit gold mining project following protests

Argentine authorities suspended Canadian firm Osisko’s open-pit gold mining project in the north-western province of La Rioja amid grassroots protests and considerations of a possible referendum on the whole project.
Monday, October 24th 2011 - 20:48 UTC
Menem re-elected Senator says the only post he’s missing is ‘Pope’

Former president Carlos Menem who ruled Argentina for ten years running and was re-elected on Sunday as one of three Senators for his home province of La Rioja, said the only post he’s missing to be named for is ‘Pope’.
Tuesday, May 31st 2011 - 07:32 UTC
Argentine provincial elections confirm support for President Cristina Fernandez

“This victory belongs to the President (Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner)” said governor elect of the Argentine province of La Rioja, Luis Beder Herrera after he swept with 67% of ballots in Sunday’s election.