Economy Minister Sergio Massa to fly to China for swap line talks
Small publishers at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair discuss the challenges of coping with runaway inflation; Resistant readers help literary houses to survive crisis.
by Sabrina Chemen It could be the lack of red tape, that famous Argentine hospitality, or even the weather. It could be love, adventure or access to the public health and education systems – even the possibility of receiving social handouts. Thousands of immigrants begin new lives in our country each year despite runaway inflation and economic turmoil. The only way out may be Ezeiza, as the saying goes, but immigrants keep arriving in Argentina.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP
Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP
National and provincial governments at odds over covering up of Malvinas Islands insignia at Under-20 World Cup match in Mendoza.
Copa Sudamericana
South American football's governing body opens probe into alleged racist chanting against Colombia international Hugo Rodallega by Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata fans in the Copa Sudamericana.
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly rounds off tour of Latin America and Caribbean with speech backing Brazil’s bid for UN Security Council seat; United Kingdom looking to boost ties with the region in 200th year of bilateral relations.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared Thursday that Brazil "will not give in" in talks over the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.
Government tightens ‘cepo’; Officials want to remove loopholes enabling purchasing of cheap dollars on the stock market in order to resell them at a higher price at Central Bank’s expense.
Argentina, one of the world’s fastest-growing lithium producers, says it could soon gain access to the US market.
Argentina’s government is asking China for an expansion of its bilateral currency swap in yuan as it seeks to build up reserves.
National lawmaker and vice-president’s son will form part of Argentine delegation travelling to China between May 29 and June 4, stopping in Beijing and Shanghai. This will be the first trip he has made outside the country.
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner does not want an extended PASO campaign for the ruling party. In this election, the most important thing is the ‘floor,’ not the ‘ceiling,’ she believes.
New report by UFEM unit reveals that 87% of adult victims of sexual violence are female and that 90% of those charged with such crimes are male.
Legendary chef Francis Mallmann – a lover of nature, fire, Patagonia and potatoes – on going back to his roots and finding his own language in the kitchen.
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Frantic push to solve sovereign debt crises irks Wall Street
Henry Kissinger, who turns 100 on Saturday, shaped US foreign policy like few others, with a long – and highly controversial – record.
by Michael Soltys The fact remains that the last three people to run Argentina have all opted to sit this election out. The only question here is what lies behind their “fear to tread.”
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CHURCH ABUSES
Bolivia asks head of Catholic Church for files on sexual abuse committed by priests following revelations of alleged large-scale exploitation of children.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Economic activity rose 0.1% in March from the previous month, reveals INDEC, less than forecast by analysts.
BILLS, BILLS, BILLS
Argentina begins circulating new higher denomination banknote as consumer prices continue to surge; New bill worth just US$8.50 at official rate and close to US$4 on parallel markets.
Farmers in Argentina need rainfall within the next three weeks to have any chance of emerging from a disastrous drought.
Argentina introduces largest-denomination banknote; New 2,000-peso bill put into circulation by Central Bank valued at around US$4 on parallel market and US$8.50 at official rate.
National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.
Body of Griselda Blanco, journalist who denounced alleged police abuses in Corrientes Province, found beaten and hanged at her home in Curuzú Cuatiá; Ex-partner arrested, but family members say death could be linked to previous reporting.
Ukrainian and Brazilian leaders fail to hold one-on-one talks while attending a summit in Japan.
Heading into the G7 summit, the US and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.
Argentina’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will address the 25 de Mayo rally this week, but will not bless a new candidate for the October elections. She will repeat, however, that her name will not be on the ballot.
Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.
Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.
Brazil's push to support Argentina through its economic crisis set to continue in China.
Just two days before the kick-off of the Under-20 World Cup, Argentina's government creates exceptional one-off exchange rate for the import of football equipment.
A selection of stories that caught over eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Rodrigo Moreno's latest movie, focusing on a heist by two unassuming bank clerks, draws acclaim at Cannes.
European Union lawmakers tell Brazil to show it is serious about protecting the environment and Amazon rainforest iflong-stalled EU trade deal with Mercosur is to be finalised.
