News of alberto

More than half of population now vaccinated with one dose

23-07-2021 23:48 More than half of Argentina’s population has now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the landmark was this week overshadowed by concerns over a lack of supply of Sputnik V vaccine shots.

Felipe Solá: Brazil's 'hostile attitude has killed debate within Mercosur'

22-07-2021 22:01 Argentina’s foreign minister slams Brazilian government during visit to Rio to mark 30th anniversary of nuclear accord between two nations.

Macri fiercely denies ‘Boliviagate’ allegations, slams Fernández

16-07-2021 02:03 Former president says his successor’s word has been “devalued” by allegations his administration sent lethal ammunition to Jeanine Áñez government in Bolivia that was used to repress followers of Evo Morales in 2019.

100,000 virus deaths: Government decrees five days of mourning

15-07-2021 10:16 Government decrees five days of national mourning, in recognition of the "immense pain" generated by the loss of 100,000 lives to Covid-19.

Fernández criticises 'inhumane' trade embargo against Cuba

13-07-2021 16:37 President Alberto Fernández delivers his first comments on protests in Cuba. “I don't know what is happening, but let’s end the blockade,” he says.

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

13-07-2021 13:51 Officials from Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund hold “productive” talks over a new financing programme on the sidelines of G20 summit in Venice.

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

09-07-2021 17:19 Protesters rally against President Alberto Fernández's government on July 9, Argentina's Independence Day.

Cracks emerge in Mercosur trade bloc as Uruguay looks to go it alone

09-07-2021 03:18 Deep cracks emerge in Mercosur trade bloc, as Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to negotiate trade deals without approval from other member nations.

'Albañilas' – the female builders in Argentina breaking down barriers

07-07-2021 13:35 An increasing number of women construction groups are operating in Argentina, debunking the myth that building is a man's job.

Argentina signs degree to change rule to ramp vaccine access

03-07-2021 13:20 Argentina changes vaccine regulations to speed access to a wider range of vaccines, as the Joe Biden administration steps up donations.

Argentina slows peso devaluation in an attempt to curb inflation

01-07-2021 07:55 Policy makers see slower peso depreciation, managed by the Central Bank in a so-called 'crawling peg,' as a key tool to curb rising inflation expectations.

Peru's ex-spymaster 'Rasputin' in spotlight for trying to influence vote from jail

30-06-2021 09:10 In recordings released last week, former Peru spymaster Vladimiro Montesinos instructs retired military commander to arrange bribes for judges on the national electoral jury, in order to proclaim Keiko Fujimori the winner over rival Pedro Castillo.

Guzmán confirms Argentina has reached deal with Paris Club

22-06-2021 18:04 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán confirms Argentina had reached an agreement with the Paris Club of creditor countries to avoid defaulting on a loan repayment in July.

Fernández to visit Paris for UN gender equality summit

21-06-2021 12:02 President Alberto Fernández will visit Paris for the second time in two months to attend a United Nations summit on gender equality, according to weekend reports.

AstraZeneca shipment takes Argentina past 20 million vaccines

15-06-2021 14:20 President Alberto Fernández visits Ezeiza International Airport to witness the arrival of a new shipment of 900,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Massa heads to US on a special mission for Alberto Fernández

14-06-2021 17:15 Renewal Front leader lines up talks with key Democratic leaders, including Bill Clinton, and hopes to seal a date for a future meeting between Alberto Fernández and US President Joe Biden.

Government hopes to ramp up vaccination amid opposition criticism

11-06-2021 23:45 Argentina’s death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise and healthcare professionals are feeling the strain.

President extends Covid restrictions as death toll tops 84,000

11-06-2021 23:42 President Fernández extends existing emergency decree for two weeks; Health Ministry confirms 27,628 infections and 699 deaths over past 24 hours.

Argentina set to receive Sputnik vaccine's active ingredient from Russia

07-06-2021 17:32 Aerolíneas Argentinas flight heads to Moscow to pick up back the first consignment of active ingredients for producing Sputnik V in Argentina. Fresh delays in the arrival of AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries.

Through the foreign-policy looking glass

05-06-2021 00:36 Why does the government led by Alberto Fernández go out of its way to snub the Western powers and their allies, so it can make common cause with the enemies of what, despite everything, still remains of the old international order?

by James Neilson