News of bachelet

UN human rights chief Bachelet begins contentious China visit

Yesterdat 10:31 United Nations Michelle Bachelet begins controversial and long-anticipated visit to China, with a visit to the Xinjiang region where authorities stand accused of widespread violations on the agenda.

Abortion rights

'Massive setback' if US abortion rights overturned, says UN human rights chief

19-05-2022 12:30 Overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that guaranteed nationwide abortion access in the US, would be contrary to international human rights standards, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday.

ENVIRONMENT

Contested Chilean mining project given boost, despite protests

11-08-2021 21:52 Regional environmental evaluation commission in Chile approves controversial mining project close to a national reserve that is home to a vulnerable species of penguin.

LGBT+ RIGHTS

Chile senators approve gay marriage bill; one step left

21-07-2021 15:21 Senators in Chile passed a long-awaited bill Wednesday authorising same-sex marriage in what gay campaigners hope will be the penultimate step to its final approval.

Venezuelan Crisis

Guaidó responds to Alberto Fernández: 'Human beings are disappearing in Venezuela'

11-07-2021 17:27 Venezuelan opposition leader challenges previous statements by the Argentina's president, but suggests Fernández administration "can be a bridge" in efforts to resolve the crisis.

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN warns of worst 'cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes'

21-06-2021 11:16 UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet decries worst global deterioration of rights seen in decades, highlighting situations in China, Russia and Ethiopia, among others.

AS I SEE IT

In thrall to an abject failure

10-10-2020 10:21 Like many others, the Kirchnerites put their own ideological hang-ups first and human rights a long way second.

by James Neilson

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN vote on Venezuela opens up faultline in Frente de Todos

10-10-2020 09:32 Argentina throws support behind a UN human rights report in Venezuela, sparking criticism from Kirchnerite figures and the resignation of key ambassador.

FOREIGN POLICY

Government calls for 'inclusive, transparent and credible' elections in Venezuela

16-07-2020 02:24 Argentina shifts stance on Venezuela, expressing "deep concern" over alleged human rights violations in troubled nation and calling for "inclusive, transparent and credible" elections.

Killing of George Floyd

Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice

03-06-2020 17:46 Prosecutors charge US police officer accused of asphyxiating George Floyd with second-degree murder, with three others accused of aiding and abetting murder. Meanwhile, protesters in cities all over the world call for justice.

News of bachelet

UN human rights chief Bachelet begins contentious China visit

'Massive setback' if US abortion rights overturned, says UN human rights chief

Contested Chilean mining project given boost, despite protests

Chile senators approve gay marriage bill; one step left

Guaidó responds to Alberto Fernández: 'Human beings are disappearing in Venezuela'

UN warns of worst 'cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes'

In thrall to an abject failure

UN vote on Venezuela opens up faultline in Frente de Todos

Government calls for 'inclusive, transparent and credible' elections in Venezuela

Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice

Argentina moves closer to joining BRICS group

Judge to close ‘Olivosgate’ case in exchange for donations by president, first lady

Covid cases continue to rise in Argentina, rising 28% from previous week

Economy contracted more than expected in March, says INDEC

Provisional Census 2022 count reveals Argentina's population is 47.3 million

A pesar de representar a la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, la diputada de Milei gastó todos los pasajes aéreos del Estado

Oliver Stone confirmó que Vladimir Putin "tiene cáncer" y "quizás perdió contacto" con la gente

Los mejores memes de los nuevos billetes: el ascenso de San Martín, Maradona y Los Pimpinela

Milagro en el microcentro porteño: se arrojó desde el piso 11 y se salvó

Quién es Guillermo Hang, el reemplazante de Roberto Feletti en la Secretaría de Comercio