As I see it The Supreme Court has Cristina in its sights Today 00:01 People are beginning to link the inability of the “political class” to run the country in a reasonably competent manner to the corrupt behaviour of some of its leading members. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Is Colombia’s run-off Argentina’s run-up? Today 00:01 We could do worse than take a closer look at Colombia and at last week’s presidential run-off in particular as the possible shape of things to come here.
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Stick it to the pickets? Today 00:01 The standard critique of the picket movement as a public nuisance is wholly valid but it is also incomplete. by Michael Soltys
POVERTY 2,800 Argentines slipping into poverty every day, experts warn 23-06-2022 23:20 Private estimates reveal horrifying social data underlining that being employed, whether formally or informally, is no guarantee against being poor. With annual inflation approaching three digits and sustained price increases for food and beverages above the monthly average, family incomes are increasingly falling short. by Gonzalo Martínez
HELPING THE HOMELESS Recycled blankets and soup – volunteers help homeless as temperatures plummet 23-06-2022 23:16 Members of the Dando Una Mano and La Sachetera NGOs are providing vital assistance to the homeless in and around the capital as those living rough struggle against the freezing temperatures of the cold southern winter.
CITY Tragedy in Recoleta: Five killed in tower block fire 23-06-2022 11:49 Blaze broke out on the seventh floor of a 14-storey building located on Avenida Córdoba and Calle Ecuador; Three minors and two women killed, at least 18 injured.
And that reminds me… Economic questions 18-06-2022 08:15 There is a massive sale of risk financial assets on a global scale, not just Argentine bonds (even if more unattractive than most). by Michael Soltys
As I see it Politics in the age of resentment 18-06-2022 08:00 Argentina’s politicians realised they could turn widespread disgruntlement to their own advantage by encouraging it. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL A motley crew – in the air and on the ground 18-06-2022 07:53 A Venezuelan cargo plane with mysterious Iranians is a random factor entering out of the blue for a government sinking ever deeper into the red, concealing as much as reflecting more substantial issues.
Architecture & Culture ‘Old’ Buenos Aires gets a face-lift, revitalising its historic centre 17-06-2022 09:23 The capital’s historic centre is going through some urban renewal in a bid to rescue its weary core from the ravages of the pandemic.
CRIME & THE COURTS Boca showing lack of ‘empathy’ over sex abuse claims, says footballer’s accuser 16-06-2022 15:08 Tamara Doldán, the woman who accused Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa of sexual abuse and rape, criticises club’s response to allegations.
Coronavirus pandemic Facemasks no longer mandatory in enclosed spaces, says City Hall 16-06-2022 10:51 More than two years on since their introduction, the use of face masks is no longer compulsory in enclosed places in Buenos Aires, City Hall announced this week.
World Blood Donor Day With voluntary blood donors in short supply, experts call for ‘cultural change’ 14-06-2022 16:38 On World Blood Donor Day, a look into blood donations in Buenos Aires. by Mariel Priven
As I see it Turning the world upside-down 11-06-2022 00:01 Reports from the culture-wars front certainly make strange reading. by James Neilson
EDUCATION ROW City Hall bans use of inclusive language in Buenos Aires' schools 10-06-2022 17:22 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta has banned the use of inclusive Spanish language in schools across the capital; Critics push back against measure.
EDITORIAL Never a peak period for summits 09-06-2022 23:10 While it is rarely a good idea to draw conclusions on anything still in progress, the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles looked to have been strangled at birth.
JOURNALISM Three for one and one for all 09-06-2022 01:09 Argentina’s National Press Academy awards Pluma de Honor prizes to Robert Cox, Elisabetta Piqué and Daniel Enz. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Where angels fear to tread 03-06-2022 11:19 President Alberto Fernández seems to be doing his best to inject some Hollywood drama into what should be regional routine.
As I see it Collaborating with dictators 03-06-2022 11:03 Those who are interested in what Alberto says and does attribute his fondness for unsavoury dictators to his desire to placate the Kirchnerite wing of the ruling coalition.PG 11: Neilson by James Neilson
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Could Bogotá become Petrograd? 03-06-2022 11:01 Argentina’s past might herald Colombia’s present, which might in turn offer clues for our future. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Back(s) to the future in the present (very) tense 28-05-2022 01:41 Instead of seeking any consensus to confront this impending national emergency, the political spectrum is increasingly fragmented at various levels.
And that reminds me… Not getting the hang of it 28-05-2022 01:00 The Kirchnerite wing of the Frente de Todos coalition has come to the final conclusion that the “war on inflation” is irreversibly lost, leading to a refusal to have any official of its kidney attached to that failure. by Michael Soltys
As I see it Jobs for the boys in the patronage state 28-05-2022 00:50 As far as the Kirchnerites are concerned, a cat’s political colour is the only thing that really matters. by James Neilson
RARE DISEASE Health Ministry probing first suspected case of monkeypox in Argentina 23-05-2022 12:26 Patient treated in Buenos Aires returned from Spain a week ago and has symptoms compatible with rare disease, including “pustules on different parts of the body and fever," according to officials.
EDITORIAL Could opium be the opium of the masses? 21-05-2022 06:00 In order to overcome the widespread perception that they are hopelessly abstract, institutions need to establish a connection with current problems and everyday life to become established again.
BOOK REVIEW The English (non-indicted) witness 21-05-2022 06:00 El Testigo Inglés, Luces y sombras del Buenos Aires Herald (1876-2017), by Sebastián Lacunza; Paidós, 2021, 632 pages. by Michael Soltys
As I see it What a Russian defeat could mean 21-05-2022 00:01 The Ukrainians are not the only ones who think Russia is heading for a historic defeat. Their opinion is shared by many in London and Washington. by James Neilson
Feria del Libro Buenos Aires bids farewell to record-breaking Book Fair with 1.3 million visitors 17-05-2022 12:24 This year's Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires welcomed 1,324,500 visitors, making it the most successful event in its history. Among the most popular activities were those led by Florencia Bonelli, Camila Sosa Villada, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Javier Milei, among others.
As I see it Who has the mandate of heaven? 14-05-2022 00:01 As well as objecting stridently to Alberto’s willingness to come to terms with the International Monetary Fund, Cristina and her supporters are trying to undermine what authority he has by insidiously questioning his government’s right to exist at all. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL April showers without May flowers 14-05-2022 00:01 Far from leaving his problems at home, while in Europe President Fernández took them on with a vigour almost never seen when staring him in the face at home.
AND THAT REMINDS ME… The maybes of May 14-05-2022 00:01 Today’s anniversary is nowhere in the current agenda with plenty of issues to absorb our attention, yet stopping to recall the Menem years would not go amiss. by Michael Soltys
END OF AN ERA Mercado de Liniers cattle market closes after 122 years of trading 13-05-2022 16:51 Traditional Mercado de Liniers cattle market, in the heart of Buenos Aires, finally closes its doors ahead of its move to Cañuelas.
Feria del Libro Author Mario Vargas Llosa launches short story contest at Buenos Aires Book Fair 09-05-2022 13:42 The Spanish-Peruvian Nobel Prize winner launched a short story contest Friday at the Feria del Libro de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Book Fair). The first edition of the award will be presented in a year’s time at the next Feria del Libro.
EDITORIAL Are two heads always better than one? 07-05-2022 00:23 Blame lies not only with a self-destructive government whose two wings are more interested in flapping against each other than in taking flight but also with a distinct lack of clear, constructive and convincing alternatives from any other political sector.
As I see it A culture of irresponsibility 07-05-2022 00:02 Much as many dislike the idea, elected politicians have to take full responsibility for managing the country’s economy. by James Neilson
And that reminds me Javier Milei: Might right make right? 07-05-2022 00:01 Some local pollsters and overseas media already tip Javier Milei as a presidential dark horse, but does his support extend beyond an echo chamber for anti-system politics? by Michael Soltys
PROPERTY PRICES Survey: Buenos Aires is third most expensive city in region for real estate 05-05-2022 16:49 Santiago de Chile and Montevideo top ranking of most expensive cities for real estate in Latin America, according to a new survey.
As I see it The crystal balls are getting cloudier 30-04-2022 01:21 Not only Argentina but most other countries have to decide if it would be better for them to cultivate their relations with what could soon be the top superpower, or to assume that the US will recover from its self-inflicted internal woes. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Coins in the air 30-04-2022 01:09 There was a time when virtually everybody except the economists defined the economy by its bottom line. Things are no longer so binary or linear – least of all when trying to size up the Argentine economy today.
Feria del Libro Buenos Aires’ famed Book Fair returns after two-year absence 29-04-2022 19:55 Palermo welcomes back its sprawling city of books as patrons flock to this year’s Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires. by Hannah Gonzalez
And that reminds me Supreme Courts are caught, not tort 29-04-2022 17:03 Phobias against independent justice are far from being a uniquely Kirchnerite vice. by Michael Soltys
ELECTIONS 2023 María Eugenia Vidal: 'I would like to be Argentina's president' 25-04-2022 17:44 National lawmaker reignites speculation over opposition's 2023 candidate by admitting that she would like to be Argentina’s president.
ENVIRONMENT Environmentalists march to demand climate change action 23-04-2022 00:09 Coinciding with Earth Day, hundreds of people marched in Buenos Aires on Friday to demand more effort be made to tackle climate change.
As I see it Argentina still hostage to a psychodrama 23-04-2022 00:02 Cristina’s legal difficulties have dominated Argentine politics for many years. No doubt they will continue to do so for some time to come. by James Neilson
FILM & MOVIES: BAFICI 2022 23rd BAFICI film festival opens in Buenos Aires to a full house 23-04-2022 00:02 Prestigious film festival runs from April 19 to May 1, with over 450 in-person events and screenings to catch your eye. by Hannah Gonzalez
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Windfalls or smokescreens? 23-04-2022 00:01 In proposing to milk any commodity price bonanza arising from the Ukraine war without offering anything to recoup losses, the government is blatantly applying a “heads I win, tails you lose” logic. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Divide and rule (but not rule of law) 23-04-2022 00:01 A separation of powers still nominally exists but all three branches of government now respond to partisan battle lines.
BLOOMBERG Globant plans acquisitions to boost push into Asia and Europe 22-04-2022 18:37 Argentine software giant planning more growth through acquisitions that give it access to new markets and technologies.
EDITORIAL Anything but a holy week 16-04-2022 00:01 Inflation at this level traps the government in the austerity it abhors since prices and government revenues both rising in real time leave wages and pensions trailing, thus turning the political debate into an uphill battle.
SOCIAL UNREST Amid growing social unrest, inflation soars in Argentina 15-04-2022 00:58 INDEC data published just hours after protesters nationwide demand jobs, food and greater social aid.