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City Hall tells schools to carry on with classes, despite new court ruling

20-04-2021 23:26 Federal judge reignites education row between the Buenos Aires City and National governments, annulling previous court order authorising in-person classes at schools. City Hall, however, refuses to back down.

Education row

Casa Rosada to challenge City court's ruling over in-person classes

19-04-2021 10:58 President Alberto Fernández has ordered officials in his administration to oppose the Buenos Aires City government’s move to continue with in-person classes, opening up a legal battle in the courts.

Education row

Rodríguez Larreta: Schools in City will have classes tomorrow

19-04-2021 00:07 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces that he will adhere to court ruling and that schools in the nation’s capital will be open on Monday.

COVID RESTRICTIONS

Kirchnerite leaders escalate rhetoric against 'opposition directed by Macri'

17-04-2021 15:37 Axel Kicillof and Máximo Kirchner criticise Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, defend new Covid restrictions and talk up influence of former president Mauricio Macri on opposition coalition.

by Rosario Ayerdi

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Rodríguez Larreta vows to challenge school closures before Supreme Court

17-04-2021 08:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor says he will do “everything possible to have children in class on Monday,” after president orders schools in AMBA to close for two weeks.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

The school feud

17-04-2021 07:33 Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta, much to the dismay of the hawks in both coalitions, gave moderation a shot. Now the rift is back.

by Martín Gambarotta

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

It’s Kici-Time!

17-04-2021 07:25 The emergence of Kicillof and his worldview is part of an electoral strategy aimed at antagonising the opposition, particularly the figure of City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

NEW RESTRICTIONS

Argentina's schools become political battleground after curbs

16-04-2021 17:13 Decision to shut down schools has become the latest point of political conflict between the federal government and the City of Buenos Aires, run by the opposition, as the country heads into a second wave of Covid-19.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Covid tsunami

10-04-2021 08:52 The second wave is here and it already looks challenging. A winter of discontent looms ahead of the midterm elections.

by Martín Gambarotta

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet

02-04-2021 19:16 With the Buenos Aires Province government said to be considering, City officials said Friday that no new restrictions were considered “necessary” for now.

PERIODISMO PURO – INTERVIEW

Diego Santilli: ‘I’d like Horacio Rodríguez Larreta as our presidential candidate’

13-03-2021 06:01 Buenos Aires City Deputy Mayor Diego Santilli on the future of the Juntos por el Cambio coalition, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta’s “hands-on” leadership and security in the nation’s capital.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Coronavirus pandemic

City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta tests positive for Covid-19

06-01-2021 18:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirms in tweet that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

AS I SEE IT

Buenos Aires under fire

05-12-2020 10:28 Cristina and her friends hope that by defunding the City government they will force the mayor to cut spending to the bone, which they assume should be enough to turn people against him.

by James Neilson

Revenue-sharing row

City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar

03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.

Coronavirus pandemic

AMBA moves from 'isolation' to 'distancing'; Fernández talks up vaccine hopes

06-11-2020 21:24 President Alberto Fernández confirms residents in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area will see a loosening of coronavirus restrictions as from next week, while revealing that Argentina hopes to have a vaccine by the end of the year.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces

10-10-2020 08:28 Government to tighten measures restricting the movement of people in 18 provinces for two weeks, as Covid-19 infections and fatalities continue to break new records.

URBAN PLANNING

Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living

05-09-2020 08:29 New public space, pop-up bike lanes and pedestrian-only zones form part of the City's government's plans for the immediate future. But while other global cities are taking bold action during the pandemic, critics say changes in the capital are too few and far between.

by Federico Poore

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

President extends Covid-19 lockdown ‘on same terms’ despite surge in cases

01-08-2020 08:47 ‘Cuarentena sin cambios’ – Lockdown in Buenos Aires metropolitan area extended until August 16, after week of record numbers of cases and fatalities.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks

31-07-2020 19:00 Officials decide to delay move to further ease confinement measures for at least two more weeks due to the high number of Covid-19 infections and for fear that the health system might collapse.

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown

20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Coalitions under stress

18-07-2020 08:37 Political rivals are accusing each other of being “haters” – but of course, one person's hater is another person's hero. The pressure, however, is not just external.

by Martín Gambarotta

Coronavirus pandemic

'We will try to return to normal life': Fernández loosens lockdown

17-07-2020 21:45 Amid record Covid-19 surge in cases and fatalities, President Alberto Fernández announces loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and phased re-opening of activities.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Metropolitan area blues

04-07-2020 07:29 The display of bipartisan civility, even with disagreements behind the scenes between Buenos Aires City and Province, is now routine. Yet the volatility has not gone away.

by Martín Gambarotta

BA CITY & PROVINCE

Officials to tighten AMBA lockdown if curve continues to accelerate

23-06-2020 00:29 As officials report new daily high of confirmed cases, Fernández, Kicillof, Rodríguez Larreta meet at Olivos and agree to tighten restrictions in Buenos Aires metropolitan area if curve continues to accelerate.

argentina

Lockdown extended until June 28, with 'two types of quarantine'

05-06-2020 03:15 President Fernández announces extension of lockdown for Buenos Aires metropolitan area and other areas of high Covid-19 contagion, with restrictions lifted and 'mandatory social distancing' introduced for most provinces.

Coronavirus pandemic

BA City government studying restart of ‘low-risk activities’

02-06-2020 19:33 City Hall considering the restart of 'low-risk' activities, but says decision depends on evolution of virus over next few days; Re-opening of some shops and approval for running at night under consideration.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport

26-05-2020 09:40 City government announces new restrictions on commercial activity and shopping, new controls on circulation of people in and out of the capital and closing of 11 train stations.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government extends quarantine for 15 more days amid rise in infections

23-05-2020 22:30 President Fernández announces Argentina will extend government's mandatory social isolation until June 7, amid an acceleration in the spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine

21-05-2020 02:10 President, provincial governor and city mayor agree there is "no margin" to further liberalise quarantine measures in Greater Buenos Aires, given current state of affairs.

Lockdown restrictions

Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation

11-05-2020 09:27 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces all kids in the capital can leave their homes for one hour either on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the final number of their parents' DNI card.

Coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces

06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government orders porteños to use face-masks on public transport, in shops

13-04-2020 09:31 Decree orders obligatory use of "protective elements that cover mouth, nose and chin" on public transport and in shops and public offices from Wednesday, April 15. Those who do not comply will face fines of between 10,000 and 80,000 pesos. Citizens not allowed to leave homes for exercise.

Coronavirus outbreak

Buenos Aires City mayor urges caution as coronavirus numbers creep up

09-03-2020 13:59 In the capital, there are now nine confirmed cases of Coronavirus, all of which recently returned from traveling, and an additional 70 people are under quarantine. To date, there has been one death.

Coronavirus

City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus

28-02-2020 16:10 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says no cases of virus have been diagnosed in Argentina, but that all preventative measures have been taken should a case be confirmed.

Healthcare

Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law

09-12-2019 07:00 After five day of protests against what some branded a “regressive” law to regulate working conditions, residents get buy-in from City lawmakers to create new legislation together.

by Carly Graf

Carrió exits

Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era

04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government.

by Ezequiel Spillman

ELECTION 2019

Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate

11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off

20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.

CITY ELECTION

Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor

11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."

Election 2019

Is this you, Macri?

07-09-2019 01:01 It is imperative to understand the founding principles of Macrinomics, in order to realistically assess its relative merits and failures.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Election 2019

My name is bond, 'reprofiled' bond

31-08-2019 00:37 When volatile Argentina shudders, its peso currency is thumped. The dollar deposit drain, a hushed issue that nobody wants to talk about in the open, is not slowing down.

by Martín Gambarotta

PASOs 2019

Rodríguez Larreta gives Macri some good news with victory in BA City

11-08-2019 22:33 City mayor announced a victory early Sunday night over Frente de Todos candidate Matías Lammens.

DELIVERY APPS

Rodríguez Larreta wades in delivery apps row after 'inspection' ruling

05-08-2019 17:43 Buenos Aires City mayor defends Glovo, Rappi and Pedidos Ya delivery apps, saying they "they are legally constituted, pay their taxes and are used by many people," as he criticises judge who issued controversial ruling.

2019 elections

Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election

11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.

2019 Elections

Recalde, Donda to contest BA City: report

02-06-2019 08:49 The Kirchnerite movement in Buenos Aires City will not hold a primaries race to determine its candidates. Instead, all eyes are on Mariano Recalde and Victoria Donda.

2019 Elections

'Defend change': Macri launches social media blitz

02-06-2019 08:44 In past elections, Macri's PRO Party has shown a particular savviness with social media in comparison to more traditional parties like the Peronists.

News of horacio rodriguez larreta

City Hall tells schools to carry on with classes, despite new court ruling

Casa Rosada to challenge City court's ruling over in-person classes

Rodríguez Larreta: Schools in City will have classes tomorrow

Kirchnerite leaders escalate rhetoric against 'opposition directed by Macri'

Rodríguez Larreta vows to challenge school closures before Supreme Court

The school feud

It’s Kici-Time!

Argentina's schools become political battleground after curbs

Covid tsunami

Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet

Diego Santilli: ‘I’d like Horacio Rodríguez Larreta as our presidential candidate’

City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta tests positive for Covid-19

Buenos Aires under fire

City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar

AMBA moves from 'isolation' to 'distancing'; Fernández talks up vaccine hopes

Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces

Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living

President extends Covid-19 lockdown ‘on same terms’ despite surge in cases

Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks

Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown

Coalitions under stress

'We will try to return to normal life': Fernández loosens lockdown

Metropolitan area blues

Officials to tighten AMBA lockdown if curve continues to accelerate

Lockdown extended until June 28, with 'two types of quarantine'

BA City government studying restart of ‘low-risk activities’

City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport

Government extends quarantine for 15 more days amid rise in infections

Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine

Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation

Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces

City government orders porteños to use face-masks on public transport, in shops

Buenos Aires City mayor urges caution as coronavirus numbers creep up

City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus

Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law

Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era

Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate

Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off

Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor

Is this you, Macri?

My name is bond, 'reprofiled' bond

Rodríguez Larreta gives Macri some good news with victory in BA City

Rodríguez Larreta wades in delivery apps row after 'inspection' ruling

Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election

Recalde, Donda to contest BA City: report

'Defend change': Macri launches social media blitz

'People do not seem to comprehend': Uruguay ICU staff decry pandemic laxity

PAHO warns of fake Covid-19 vaccines in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico

Vizzotti warns Argentina is in 'worst moment' of coronavirus pandemic to date

Argentina surpasses 60,000 deaths from Covid-19

Pharmaceutical firm produces first batch of Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina

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Quién es Nicolás Kuroña, el joven que compró el dominio de Google.com.ar

Longobardi aclaró sus dichos sobre "formatear la Argentina de un modo más autoritario"

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta estudia nuevas restricciones aunque ve una meseta en los casos

Jorge Asís: "A Alberto Fernández se le diluye la autoridad y Larreta se ve como sucesor"