News of Jennifer Heiman

Jennifer Heiman

Graduate student studying International Relations and US Foreign Policy.

A new report from Human Rights Watch details alleged human rights violations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Report details alleged human rights violations in Formosa

08-05-2021 00:16 Formosa drops down domestic agenda, but remains in the spotlight internationally; Report from Human Rights Watch details alleged abuses.

by Jennifer Heiman

Former President, Mauricio Macri and Santiago O’Donnell, journalist.

CIVIL SUIT

Press freedom row erupts as journalist told to turn over audio recordings

13-02-2021 09:09 Author and journalist Santiago O’Donnell ordered to hand over recordings used to create his best-selling book Hermano, which features interviews with Mariano Macri, brother of former president Mauricio Macri.

by Jennifer Heiman

President Biden and Vice President Harris.

US-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS

Biden to adopt ‘dramatically different’ approach to Latin America

23-01-2021 08:57 With President Joe Biden now in the White House, three respected experts offer their opinions on what lies ahead for US-Latin American relations over the next four years.

by Jennifer Heiman

Limited access to assistance has posed a threat to the autonomy of people with disabilities, especially those who normally rely on aids for certain activities.

COPING WITH THE PANDEMIC

Pandemic exacerbates challenges facing Argentina’s disabled community

08-08-2020 08:54 For those living with disabilities, the virus crisis has posed a unique threat to their ability to access basic healthcare, education and to their own individual autonomy.

by Jennifer Heiman

According to judicial sources, player Sebastián Villa was imposed exclusion from home, prohibition of access to the private neighborhood and maintaining any contact with Daniela Cortés and her family, either in person or through third parties.

Football scandal

Boca star Villa accused of 'physical and psychological violence'

29-04-2020 23:19 23-year-old denies accusations of gender violence after girlfriend posts images online showing alleged injuries; football club says it will "dig deeper into the episode" and take appropriate measures if necessary against Colombian midfielder.

by Jennifer Heiman

91.7 percent of Argentines approve of President Alberto Fernández’s handling of the coronavirus situation in the country, a m&f opinión pública study shows.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Surveys show strong support for Fernández's handling of virus crisis

27-03-2020 15:26 Although economic concerns run high among the Argentine population, polling suggests most Argentines approve of Peronist leader's measures to mitigate the harms of Covid-19.

by Jennifer Heiman

With Brazil reporting the first case of the COVID-19 virus, neighboring countries and other nations around Latin America are attempting to block the possible arrival of the virus.

Coronavirus outbreak

Porteño panic: Masks fly off shelves in Argentina amid coronavirus fear

02-03-2020 20:56 Amid fears of coronavirus, Argentines race to the pharmacy to buy face masks, despite there having yet to be a confirmed case in the country.

by Jennifer Heiman