News of argentina

Credibility gap the widest of all

13-08-2022 06:52 Massa is widely assumed to model his ambitions on Brazil’s Fernando Henrique Cardoso but even subordinating all else to that goal does not automatically make his policies more predictable.

Argentina asked crop exporters to bring US$1 billion next week

12-08-2022 14:34 Government asks top crop export and processing firms to make sales equivalent to US$1 billion over the next week as it seeks to bolster Central Bank reserves.

From Batgirl to Superman?

12-08-2022 10:54 Massa’s rise has relegated President Alberto Fernández to a distant third in the ruling troika where Cristina Fernández de Kirchner retains full veto powers even when abstaining from calling the shots.

by Michael Soltys

Volcano goes from ‘sacred’ to secular in 24 hours as Mapuche tensions rise

12-08-2022 10:04 Environment Ministry’s controversial recognition of the Lanín volcano and mountain as ‘sacred’ Mapuche site sparks immediate backlash from Neuquén Governor Omar Gutiérrez and host of opposition leaders, followed by a U-turn the next day; As tensions rise, local indigenous leaders decry “fragility” of government policy.

Elisa Carrió's attacks expose rift among opposition coalition leaders

11-08-2022 10:46 Veteran opposition leader ‘Lilita’ once again sparks controversy, this time with comments slamming several PRO and Radical leaders; PRO leader Patricia Bullrich pushes back, declaring “the impunity of the word has to end."

Social organisations renew demand for greater inflation aid

11-08-2022 09:47 Decision to spend the night in front of the Casa Rosada was taken after an assembly in which Unidad Piquetera leaders declared that their "demands were not heard" in meetings with government officials.

Jair Bolsonaro mocks Argentina using inclusive language

05-08-2022 22:12 The Brazilian president referred to Argentina’s economic situation in an ironic use of inclusive language, after condemning its use in Argentina. He also criticised his opponent Lula Da Silva.

New economy minister vows to respect IMF deficit deal

04-08-2022 18:36 Sergio Massa, Argentina’s third new economy minister in a month, promised to reduce public deficit, as agreed with the IMF, after he was sworn into office.

Argentine judge allows some crew of grounded Venezuela plane to depart

02-08-2022 18:24 12 of the crew of the grounded plane have been allowed to leave Argentina. The group of Iranians and Venezuelans have been kept in Buenos Aires since June when the plane was seized.

Fernández de Kirchner oversaw 'corruption matrix' as president, says prosecutor

01-08-2022 18:52 Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner oversaw an "extraordinary corruption matrix" when she was head of state from 2007 to 2015, the prosecution argued Monday in her corruption trial.

Batakis, ousted while in Washington, pledged to honour IMF deal

01-08-2022 15:43 Batakis returns from IMF huddle in Washington prodding for a more benign agreement without results and with a new job.

Blind eyes of a storm

01-08-2022 14:40 At least two natural phenomena – sandstorms taking the form of a vertical twister spiral and the eye of the storm, that island of calm in the midst of a hurricane or typhoon – unfold atypically in a relatively small area and perhaps Argentina today has something of both.

Argentina moves to hike key rate by 800bps with local note offer

28-07-2022 16:44 Argentina’s central bank offered its Leliq note, which is used as the benchmark interest rate, at a rate of 60%, representing an 800 basis-point increase and the largest hike in almost three years.

Argentina’s bonds rise amid reports of a cabinet shakeup

28-07-2022 15:34 The markets have responded favourably to rumours Economy Minister Silvina Batakis could be replaced by lower house speaker Sergio Massa, which was reported by local media late Wednesday night.

Meet Emilio Pérsico: the ‘Lord of the Plans’

26-07-2022 17:56 A secondary school dropout, Movimiento Evita leader Emilio Pérsico rejected his family inheritance and became a Montonero. The tale behind the ‘Lord of the Plans’ is a story worth being told – and he shared details of his journey at the house of Mario Firmenich with Noticias.

Battered by climate change, Latin America must brace for worse: report

26-07-2022 14:22 Latin America is now experiencing the calamitous impacts of climate change: water shortages and food insecurity are making their impact on human life in the region. It will only get worse, says World Meteorological Organisation report.

Burnin’ and a-lootin’ tonight

26-07-2022 12:42 Social tensions in Argentina have experienced and in crescendo in tandem with the value of the alternative peso-dollar exchange rates which have been reaching record highs as of late—which means the value of the peso has never been lower—to the point where massive protests and looting are no longer out of the question.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Cristina at it again with her own VAR against judiciary

25-07-2022 17:41 Vice-President blasts Supreme Court for convicting her in advance and compounding economic crisis, presidential defence.

Climate Disasters in Latin America Threaten Global Food Security

22-07-2022 16:23 Latin American food production in 2021 was impacted by climate change, and this trend will continue, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Droughts and floods have led to thousands suffering from food insecurity and have had global impact.

Argentina unveils currency measures as black-market peso slumps

21-07-2022 19:28 Foreign tourists can exchange up to US$5,000 in a new exchange rate revealed by the government, which is attempting to perk up the currency after a slump for the ‘dólar blue'