News of city

Four economic alarm bells sound in Argentina

08-02-2023 22:31 Argentina’s economy received a wave of bad news this week, worsening an already dire economic outlook ahead of presidential elections this year. 

Uzbek man found guilty of New York bike path terror attack

26-01-2023 21:47 An Uzbek man who drove a truck down a New York bike path five years ago killing eight people – five of whom were visiting from Argentina – was found guilty Thursday of a raft of murder and terrorism charges.

Alberto Fernández now says he’ll comply with top court order

26-12-2022 14:00 Days after saying he would not comply with a Supreme Court order that called for it to return federal funds to the Buenos Aires City government, President Alberto Fernández says will he honour the decision.

President snubs Supreme Court ruling, sparking crisis

23-12-2022 14:49 President Alberto Fernández's decision to disobey a Supreme Court order to return funding to the government of the opposition-controlled city of Buenos Aires, sparks an institutional crisis.

Opposition infighting over mayoral succession raises stakes in City

17-11-2022 01:47 Jorge Macri is notching up adherents among mayors, seeking political volume with Waldo Wolff, while Soledad Acuña has come out with her intentions to compete. Fernán Quirós waits while the Mayor encourages Emmanuel Ferrario to toss his hat in the ring. Martín Lousteau’s strategy and the internal conflict between Roberto García Moritán and Ricardo López Murphy ⁠— an unfolding tussle.

by Ezequiel Spillman

María Eugenia Vidal: ‘Opposition has to compete in a PASO without hostility’

01-11-2022 12:22 National deputy and former Buenos Aires Province governor on her presidential ambitions, relations with key opposition leaders and why libertarian lawmakers should have helped avoid a tax hike.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Schools for scandal

08-10-2022 06:00 There are right and wrong ways of addressing both our critics and our supporters and of responding to crisis.

Tensions soar as riot police clash with pro-CFK demonstrators in Recoleta

28-08-2022 09:15 Demonstrations in support of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner take place across Argentina, with clashes between activists and police at their epicentre in the wealthy City neighbourhood of Recoleta; Vice-president accuses opposition of wanting to "exterminate Peronism" in speech to supporters.

Panama government and protesters strike deals to clear key highway

18-07-2022 13:48 Panama's government agreed to lower fuel prices to end the Panamerican Highway blockade. Indigenous-led protests have halted food transportation over the last fortnight.

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.

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.

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.

At least 13 injured in Brooklyn subway shooting incident

12-04-2022 11:59 At least 13 people have been injured in a shooting incident at a subway station in the New York City borough, where "several undetonated devices" were recovered, authorities said Tuesday.

Pope visits Russian embassy to express "concern about the war" in Ukraine

25-02-2022 23:48 Pope Francis visited the Russian Embassy in the Holy See on Friday, making an unusual gesture to express his “concern about the war” in Ukraine.

700,000 left without power in Argentina as temperatures soar

11-01-2022 23:12 Approximately 700,000 users across Greater Buenos Aires suffered a lengthy power cut on Tuesday as temperatures hit sweltering highs, soaring above 40 degrees Celsius.

Argentina to raise power, natural gas prices by 17% and 20% in 2022

29-12-2021 14:47 Argentina is preparing to announce hikes to household utility tariffs in 2022, with a 17 percent cap on electricity prices and 20 percent cap on natural gas prices.

Tearful Agüero confirms retirement from football due to heart problem

15-12-2021 08:47 Argentina striker Sergio Agüero confirms retirement from professional football as a result of a heart problem. Kun says he is "happy with the decision" and that "health comes first."

Reports in Spain say Agüero poised to retire with heart condition

14-12-2021 09:35 Sergio Agüero will make an announcement on his future on Wednesday following cardiac and respiratory difficulties suffered while playing for Barcelona in October.

Buenos Aires to host Latin America’s first conference for digital nomads

20-11-2021 12:32 Free hybrid event, organised by the City government and taking place November 26 and 27, seeks to build on Buenos Aires’ growing reputation as a great place for travellers working remotely.

Cities should be quick to capitalise on growing numbers of digital nomads

20-11-2021 12:31 Cities like Buenos Aires, with high quality of life, human capital, levels of English, online connectivity, affordability, and vibrant cultural offerings, are well placed to attract digital nomads in the coming years.

by Fernando Straface, Secretary General & Secretary for Foreign Relations, Buenos Aires City Government