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Pope appoints Martín Guzmán to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

Yesterdat 10:28 In the midst of negotiations for to reach a new agreement with the IMF, Pope Francis names Argentina's Economy Minister Martín Guzmán to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

Kulfas defends new rules: ‘Middle class has many options for the summer’

Yesterdat 09:08 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas becomes the latest government minister to take to the airwaves to defend new Central Bank rules on credit card purchases in dollars.

Rogelio Frigerio: ‘Juntos por el Cambio needs a more federal leadership’

26-11-2021 23:29 Fresh off the back of a convincing victory in the recent midterms, former interior minister Rogelio Frigerio discusses provincial politics, broadening the opposition coalition’s leadership and why Peronism only united for the election.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Check yo’ self before you wreck yo’ self

26-11-2021 23:13 With the election behind us, time for a deal with the IMF is running out. Argentina must make an interest payment in December and faces a tough payment calendar in the first quarter of 2022 that it is unable to face.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

What we learned this week: November 20 to 27

26-11-2021 22:57 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

When the centre cannot hold

26-11-2021 22:52 The old order is in deep trouble. In its way, it has been far too successful, but it has also raised expectations so much that few are able to reach what they think are reasonable goals.

by James Neilson

Any which way but loose

26-11-2021 22:31 With the withdrawal of his vice-presidential sponsor, President Fernández has more freedom of action than at any point since his record popularity in the first stages of quarantine. He needs to make the most of it.

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.

Government won't extend ban on lay-offs into next year

26-11-2021 01:37 Government will not extend double severance rule and ban on dismissals beyond end of year, says Labour Minister Claudio Moroni.

Livestock farming seeks a more sustainable horizon

26-11-2021 01:08 The sector has some of the highest greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina, but wants to reduce its impact by boosting productivity and traceability.

by via Diálogo Chino

Chile’s conservative candidate Kast builds out economic team

25-11-2021 15:44 Chilean presidential candidate expands team of economic advisers, including one from a centre-right rival he beat in Sunday’s election, as he seeks to broaden his business credentials.

Argentina’s dollar bonds slip to eight-month low on wait for economic plan

25-11-2021 15:23 Argentina's dollar bonds trade at an eight-month low. Slide comes just days after investors cheered outcome of midterm elections.

Dollar-strapped Argentina eyes help from record grain exports

24-11-2021 17:17 Argentina's bumper wheat and barley crops and high prices are on track to give the government some breathing room with the peso.

The Colombian town that 'adopted' a conflict's anonymous dead

24-11-2021 16:47 In Puerto Berrio, Antioquia, unidentified dead from the worst years of Colombia's near six-decade conflict have "adopted" by the locals.

Gang attacks offices of Clarín newspaper with molotov cocktails

23-11-2021 16:07 Political leaders, press groups condemn attack on offices of Clarín newspaper in Barracas. At least nine homemade incendiary devices were thrown at building’s entrance by attackers.

EU observers report irregularities in Venezuela vote

23-11-2021 14:11 An EU observer mission on Tuesday reported irregularities in Venezuelan elections for governors and mayors over the weekend, in which opposition parties participated for the first time since 2017.

Argentina's envoy to Chile slams 'xenophobic' Kast, sparking anger in Santiago

22-11-2021 17:24 Rafael Bielsa slams “xenophobic” far-right Chilean presidential hopeful José Antonio Kast; Santiago condemns “inappropriate’ remarks.

Stark choice as Chile heads to polarised presidential run-off

22-11-2021 07:57 Far-right candidate and Pinochet supporter José Antonio Kast finishes first in presidential ballot, taking 28% of the vote. He will face 35-year-old leftist lawmaker Gabriel Boric in a run-off next month.

Cities should be quick to capitalise on growing numbers of digital nomads

20-11-2021 12:31 Cities like Buenos Aires, with high quality of life, human capital, levels of English, online connectivity, affordability, and vibrant cultural offerings, are well placed to attract digital nomads in the coming years.

by Fernando Straface, Secretary General & Secretary for Foreign Relations, Buenos Aires City Government

CNV announces more restrictions for those moving into dollars

20-11-2021 12:18 CNV tightens restrictions on operations for those seeking dollars via public bonds.

How to freak out the IMF, an Argentine story

20-11-2021 11:55 It is difficult to fathom an IMF that will ink a deal with a nation that upholds dual exchange rates, price controls, relentless monetary expansion, and massive energy and utility subsidies in the context of perpetual deficits and extremely high inflation.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The second half

20-11-2021 11:54 Lessons from last Sunday’s election – and pointers for what lies ahead.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

What we learned this week: November 13 to 20

20-11-2021 09:11 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Uruguay sack coach Tabárez after record-breaking 15-year run

20-11-2021 08:11 Óscar Tabárez has been dismissed as coach of the Uruguayan national football team, the national federation said in a statement, ending the manager's 15-year tenure at the helm of the national team.

Chile election puts free-market model at mercy of angry voters

19-11-2021 11:30 A politically polarised Chile holds presidential elections on Sunday, with voters set to either overthrow an economic model installed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet or double down on its free-market ethos.

More than a million vote ‘blank’ or spoil ballots cast in midterms

19-11-2021 03:15 Over a million people voted blank or spoiled their ballots in last Sunday’s elections, a figure representing almost 3.5 percent of the electorate nationwide.

Argentina cap off glorious 2021 by securing ticket to Qatar 2022

18-11-2021 15:06 Albiceleste book their place at World Cup in Qatar, rounding off a glorious year for the Copa América 2021 champions.

Sergio Moro seeks to bridge Brazil’s right-left rift in 2022 vote

18-11-2021 14:23 Sergio Moro says voters need more options to choose from; Former justice minister seeks to lure Bolsonaro backers as ‘third-way’ candidate.

Argentina will offer third Covid vaccine dose to ‘entire population’

17-11-2021 14:45 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti tells local radio station that people will be offered a third Covid shot "six months after the second dose," with the government aiming to reach all the elderly "before the Autumn."

Russia taking 'sharp' dictatorial turn in closing Memorial, says rights group

17-11-2021 12:57 Russia moving to shut down the country's top human rights group Memorial shows that the Kremlin has taken a "sharp" dictatorial turn, says one of the leading organisation's founding members.

Latin America’s climate to-do list after COP26

16-11-2021 16:23 Following intense talks, governments will now have to deliver on a set of commitments announced at the UK climate summit, from decarbonisation to ending deforestation

IMF asks Argentina for a plan with ‘broad political and social support’

16-11-2021 14:17 First comments from IMF official after election; President Alberto Fernandez plans to send bill to Congress outline ‘multi-year’ economic programme.

Kirchnerism renews its control of the Conurbano

15-11-2021 21:37 In Greater Buenos Aires, the ruling party increased its number of votes from the PASOs, reversing defeats Quilmes and San Martín. Opposition did manage to turn round the race in Lanús, where Juntos por el Cambio won by less than a point.

Provincial politics: How the 2021 election played out nationwide

15-11-2021 17:01 Juntos por el Cambio won in 13 provinces nationwide, while the ruling coalition managed to turn around two losses in September’s primaries in Chaco and Tierra del Fuego.

Why the ruling coalition is celebrating an electoral defeat

15-11-2021 01:36 The optimism of Frente de Todos, despite the ruling coalition having lost its majority in the Senate. Challenges lie ahead.

by Javier Calvo

Security guard almost draws gun onstage at Javier Milei campaign event

15-11-2021 01:07 A moment of confusion and tension drew headlines in Argentina this electoral Sunday after an armed security guard almost drew his weapon onstage during celebrations marking Javier Milei’s election as lawmaker.

Fernández calls for dialogue with opposition after election defeat

14-11-2021 22:44 In a new way of acknowledging defeat, President Alberto Fernández broadcasts a recorded message from the Olivos presidential residence in which he calls for dialogue with the opposition.

With these results, Cristina loses control and quorum in the Senate

14-11-2021 22:12 Preliminary results confirm PASO losses in La Pampa, Chubut and Santa Fe. Add in the seats lost in Córdoba and Corrientes and Frente de Todos has just 35 senators to play with.

by Gabriel Ziblat

Ten races to watch in Argentina’s midterm elections

14-11-2021 08:57 Two issues will attract the most attention as Sunday night’s results come in: what happens in the provinces and whether Kirchnerismo loses quorum in the Senate. The results in Santa Fe, Chubut and La Pampa will be crucial.

by Gabriel Ziblat

President under pressure as polarised nation heads to polls

14-11-2021 08:14 President Alberto Fernández faces a crunch 24 hours as Argentina heads to the polls for crucial midterm legislative elections. Frente de Todos could lose control of Congress, in a vote already looking ahead to 2023.