News of citizens

INDEC: Argentines have more than US$360 billion in undeclared wealth

01-07-2022 11:04 INDEC puts a number on the colossal fortune Argentines are hiding from the tax authorities – according to the bureau, more than US$360 billion is stashed overseas or under mattresses, either in banknotes or invested in foreign funds and currencies.

RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE: FALLOUT

Hundreds of Latin Americans evacuated from Ukraine

04-03-2022 00:54 Several hundred citizens leave war-ravaged nation in emergency operations, as governments across the region pool resources to assist evacuation of nationals.

Coronavirus pandemic

Vaccinated Argentines, residents no longer need negative PCRs to enter country

27-01-2022 21:54 Resolution, which will come into effect this Saturday, will cover travellers coming from neighbouring countries who wish to re-enter Argentina.

COMMUNITY

American Club of Buenos Aires falls victim to the pandemic

09-10-2021 12:58 After 103 years of history, The American Club of Buenos Aires is finally closing its doors. Hit hard by the pandemic-related closure imposed upon it, the iconic institution has been finally forced into bankruptcy.

Covid-19 pandemic

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

20-09-2021 15:50 Restrictions were due to be lifted on September 21, but move now pushed back until October 2 at earliest.

Bloomberg

Argentines hedge against yet another inflation spiral

15-06-2021 17:46 Amount of money placed in mutual funds that invest in inflation-linked debt in Argentina has leaped 40% in just 30 days, far outstripping any other type of fund.

Coronavirus pandemic

Poll: More than half of Argentines disapprove of Covid response

29-05-2021 11:11 A new survey by the Buenos Aires-based consultancy firm Poliarquía shows that 59 percent of Argentines disapprove of President Alberto Fernández's management of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 VACCINES

Buenos Aires Province begins vaccinating those aged 70+

18-02-2021 13:58 Provincial government begins to give first shots of Sputnik V vaccine to citizens aged over 70, using schools and other sites as temporary vaccination centres.