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Jonah Shrock

The Gibraltar: The British-style boozer where everyone is welcome

19-12-2020 09:29 The Gibraltar, a British-style pub in the heart of San Telmo, has been a favourite of porteños, tourists and expats for two decades. The secret to its success? A warm, friendly atmosphere that ensures many first-time visitors instantly feel like – and become – regulars.

by Reporting by Jonah Shrock. All photos by Pablo Cuarterolo for the Buenos Aires Times.

South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina Phumelele Gwala.

INTERVIEW

‘Trade between Argentina and South Africa does not reflect its true potential.’

17-08-2019 09:35 South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina Phumelele Gwala on her journey from poverty to diplomacy, the removal of tariffs and why bilateral trade should be higher.

by Jonah Shrock

President Mauricio Macri and Córdoba governor Juan Schiaretti.

PASOS 2019

Córdoba victory not enough to carry Macri this time

12-08-2019 18:06 Córdoba and the Buenos Aires City were the only regions that President Mauricio Macri won in Sunday’s PASO primaries. His margin of victory in Córdoba was significantly lower than in 2015.

by Jonah Shrock

US Ambassador to Argentina Edward Prado talks to guests, as they enjoy a tour of Palacio Bosch.

BUENOS AIRES

Porteños learn secrets of Palacio Bosch, historic mansion in Argentina

03-08-2019 11:08 Historic residence of the US ambassador in Argentina opens doors to more than 500 visitors for a behind-the-scenes tour of the French Neoclassical mansion built in 1910.

by Jonah Shrock

For President Mauricio Macri and Alberto Fernández, the province of Córdoba is essential to their hopes of winning the Casa Rosada.

ELECTION 2019

Candidates set their sights on Córdoba province

03-08-2019 09:33 One of Argentina’s most politically unique provinces – which was an essential part of President Macri’s victory in 2015 – is once again a key focus of election campaigns.

by Jonah Shrock

The president of the Salvemos al Fútbol NGO, Mariano Bergés, pictured in his office.

INTERVIEW

Mariano Bergés: ‘In Argentina, violence does not come only from barra bravas.’

27-07-2019 11:25 Co-founder and president of the Salvemos al Fútbol NGO, Mariano Bergés, on hooligan violence, the barra bravas and the murky relationship between politics and football in Argentina.

by Jonah Shrock

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers a speech at the Second Hemisphere Ministerial Conference on the Fight Against Terrorism in Buenos Aires. Inset: an Interpol notice for alleged Hezbollah operative Salman Raouf Salman.

MIKE POMPEO VISIT

Pompeo offers US$7M reward for info on alleged AMIA attack mastermind

19-07-2019 14:42 US Secretary of State announces targeted sanctions against Hezbollah operative Salman Raouf Salman, who allegedly “served as the on the ground coordinator for the AMIA bombing,” during visit to Buenos Aires for terrorism conference.

by Jonah Shrock

A man cries as he holds up a candle on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre, an attack that killed 85 people.

AMIA BOMBING

'Everything shook': Painful memories as thousands gather to remember AMIA bombing

18-07-2019 17:44 A quarter century on, huge crowds turn out to preserve the memories of the victims of the attack and to demand an end to impunity.

by Jonah Shrock

Inflation

Inflation continues to decelerate as INDEC reveals prices rose 2.7% in June

16-07-2019 19:51 June marks the third consecutive month of decelerating inflation. Cumulative inflation for the first half of the year now totals 22.4%, with increases of 55.8% registered over last 12 months.

by Jonah Shrock

Amabssador Usher speaks to members of the Argentine media. Times editor Michael Soltys appears fifth from the left.

Journalists' Day

British and Canadian Embassies in Buenos Aires celebrate Journalists’ Day

21-06-2019 13:56 Members of the Argentine media gathered in the Recoleta residence of the British Ambassador where he and his Canadian counterpart discussed media freedom.

by Jonah Shrock

Protesters gathered in Plaza de Mayo on Thursday evening in rejection of Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro's trip to Buenos Aires.

BOLSONARO IN B.A.

Protesters take to streets to tell Bolsonaro he's not welcome in Argentina

07-06-2019 19:22 Hours after President Macri had hosted his Brazilian counterpart, Jair Bolsonaro, at the Casa Rosada, a crowd dominated by leftists marched on the Plaza de Mayo to express their disapproval of the far-right leader.

by Jonah Shrock