CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Restrictions imposed as second wave slams Argentina Yesterdat 09:32 President Alberto Fernández unveils new measures; Over the past five days, country has recorded more than 104,000 new cases.
EDITORIAL Second waves and third worlds Yesterdat 09:26 The income tax cuts finally approved by the Senate last Thursday carry every appearance of being the right thing for the wrong reasons.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: April 3rd- April 10th Yesterdat 09:22 The stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL AFA’s restrictions may prove too little, too late for local football Yesterdat 08:28 A costly shutdown looks inevitable for Argentina’s top flight, after more than 100 players test positive for Covid-19. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA AFA tightens restrictions as players, coaches test positive for Covid-19 Yesterdat 08:21 Game’s authorities order return to strictest protocols as virus sweeps through clubs.
AS I SEE IT Back to square one Yesterdat 08:11 For poorer countries, among them Argentina, salvation is still a long way off. by James Neilson
GRIDLOCKED ‘Imbeciles,’ restrictions and elections Yesterdat 08:06 It is common to hear people in Argentina complaining that issues have become politicised, meaning that powerful people representing conflicting interests have gridlocked an issue. by Agustino Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW – PERIODISMO PURO Rafael Bielsa: ‘Alberto Fernández is very far from being a puppet’ Yesterdat 07:42 Rafael Bielsa, Argentina’s current Ambassador to Chile, on the pandemic, the president, Peronism and bilateral relations. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid-19 second wave arrives with exhausted economy, citizenry Yesterdat 07:26 Government introduces new restrictions after surge in infections, hoping to tread thin line between economic pain and healthcare gain.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Political differences laid bare as City, Province split on measures Yesterdat 07:20 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof warns that “Covid tsunami” is hitting Argentina as new restrictions are introduced.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Fernández says more coronavirus vaccines will arrive in ‘mid-April’ Yesterdat 07:14 President expresses confidence that “sufficient vaccines” will arrive in “middle of April” to “accelerate pace” of mass inoculation programme.
Global pandemic Uruguay, once Covid haven, suffers record infections and deaths 09-04-2021 15:25 Uruguay is grappling with one of the world’s highest Covid infection rates, with scores killed weekly, schools shut and a confused and weary population searching for answers.
Global Pandemic Brazilian Senate to probe Bolsonaro's handling of pandemic 09-04-2021 11:55 A judge from Brazil's supreme court on Thursday ordered the Senate to create a commission to investigate President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic, after requests from 32 of Brazil's 81 senators.
European Politics European rights court backs obligatory vaccinations 08-04-2021 16:03 The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that democratic governments can make vaccinations obligatory, in what experts have described as a blow to so-called "anti-vax" movements.
Global pandemic Venezuela claims sanctions blocking vaccine purchases 08-04-2021 11:48 Venezuela's foreign minister claims that without economic sanctions against the government of President Nicolás Maduro, the country would already have purchased all 30 million coronavirus vaccines it needs.
Global pandemic Brazil's Bolsonaro snubs new lockdown calls 08-04-2021 11:44 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro doubled down on his opposition to lockdown measures to contain Covid-19 Wednesday, as experts warned a largescale stay-at-home was "absolutely necessary" to slow a deadly surge of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 second wave: President Fernández announces new restrictions 07-04-2021 21:18 President Alberto Fernández unveils new coronavirus restrictions as second wave of Covid-19 delivers another daily record of confirmed cases.
Bloomberg Buenos Aires bankers’ return to office imperiled by Covid surge 07-04-2021 17:07 Several of Argentina’s largest banks succeeded at getting more employees back to headquarters as the virus toll abated in South America’s second-biggest economy. A rising case count now puts that path into question.
Covid-19 second wave Doctor warns Argentina could be facing '35,000 cases daily' in next few months 07-04-2021 15:48 Paediatrician and former director of Garrahan children's hospital, Carlos Kambourian, raises concerns over surge in Covid-19 infections in Argentina, the difficulties in implementing measures and the strain on the local healthcare system.
Global pandemic Pandemic policy discord deepens Brazil's Covid chaos 07-04-2021 09:33 Changing and poorly explained quarantines, contradictory judgements, erroneous vaccination forecasts: in Brazil, the global epicentre of the pandemic, the fight against the coronavirus is being conducted in the greatest confusion.
Coronavirus pandemic Government prepares new restrictions as second wave hits 06-04-2021 22:50 Government finalising new decree introducing more restrictions to tackle Covid-19 second wave, as Argentina registers record daily high of more than 20,000 confirmed cases.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina records new Covid daily high: 20,870 cases in last 24 hours 06-04-2021 17:46 The second wave has officially arrived in Argentina – officials confirmed a new record of 20,870 cases in 24 hours on Tuesday.
Global pandemic Bogotá to impose lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise in Colombia 06-04-2021 15:05 A third wave of coronavirus in Colombia has led to a tightening of sanitary policies, including the implementation of a three-day lockdown in the capital Bogotá over the weekend.
Coronavirus pandemic Vizzotti calls for 'three weeks of effort' as second wave arrives 06-04-2021 14:51 Argentina needs “three weeks of greater effort" by citizens and institutions to reduce infections, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti said Tuesday, describing the so-called 'second wave' as "already a fact."
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects stronger 2021 growth amid pandemic rebound 06-04-2021 11:01 IMF forecasts that recession-hit Argentina's economy will grow by 5.8% this year, with global GDP expected to rebound 6% overall.
SEMANA SANTA SURGE? Semana Santa surge? Queues at City hospitals for Covid-19 tests 05-04-2021 23:25 Long lines seen outside hospitals in Buenos Aires City as patient porteños await Covid-19 tests after Easter break; Capital records new daily record of 2,428 new cases in 24 hours.
TELEPHONE CALL Fernández says Putin ‘committed’ to increasing Sputnik V supply 05-04-2021 17:42 Russian President Vladimir Putin calls Alberto Fernández – who was diagnosed with Covid-19 over the weekend – by phone to talk about vaccination scheme and check on Argentine leader’s health.
COVID-19 'SECOND WAVE'? Less growth, higher deficit – potential impact of ‘second wave’ lockdown 05-04-2021 16:15 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas has ruled out a repeat of 2020’s dramatic shutdown of economic activity; Economists predict that further restrictions would seriously damage rebound. by Mirta Fernandez
COVID-19 PANDEMIC Study: Argentines fear economic consequences of Covid more than virus itself 05-04-2021 15:06 New Management & Fit study quizzing 2,200 people finds majority fears economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic more than getting infected by the virus.
SEMANA SANTA Pope Francis urges vaccines for poor in Easter message 04-04-2021 09:04 Pope Francis urged Catholics to remain hopeful in his Easter Sunday address, calling vaccines an "essential tool" in ending the pandemic and urging their swift rollout to the world's poorest countries.
PRESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE PCR test confirms President Alberto Fernández has Covid-19 03-04-2021 16:47 PCR test confirms Alberto Fernández has been infected with Covid-19; President says he's "fine" during radio interview, hails Sputnik vaccine.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: March 27 to April 3 03-04-2021 08:55 A pick of some of the headlines that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
THE WEEK Second wave jitters 03-04-2021 08:39 Covid cases in Argentina are picking up faster than ever amid fears of a second wave. It could be punishing for the government if the second wave turns ugly. by Martín Gambarotta
AS I SEE IT Some lessons in elementary Chinese 03-04-2021 08:24 Unfortunately for many millions of people, Argentina has long been programmed to get poorer and the Kirchnerite government is clearly determined to ensure the slide downhill continues. by James Neilson
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC On ‘the fear’ and philosopher kings 03-04-2021 08:17 When polarisation and emotional entrenchment reaches the level of a football rivalry, the democratic system begins to fail. by Agustino Fontevecchia
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Borders closed and new restrictions: Latin America passes 25 million infections 03-04-2021 08:07 Regions across South America try to put the brakes on surging coronavirus cases – Chile closes all its borders for entire month of April; Bolivia shutters frontier with Brazil; Peru enters Easter lockdown.
WINE INDUSTRY Wine sales boosted by pandemic, but vineyards remain wary 03-04-2021 08:02 The coronavirus pandemic has, for the most part, been good for Argentine wine. But vineyards in Mendoza Province are far from celebrating.
COVID-19 VACCINATION Vaccination plan advances but with difficulties, as second wave nears 03-04-2021 07:57 Confirmed cases now total 2.37 million, with more than 56,000 fatalities. To date, more than four million vaccines have been given.
PRESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE President Alberto Fernández in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 03-04-2021 00:45 President Alberto Fernández has gone into isolation with suspected Covid-19 and is awaiting the result of a PCR test to confirm if he has the virus or not.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet 02-04-2021 19:16 With the Buenos Aires Province government said to be considering, City officials said Friday that no new restrictions were considered “necessary” for now.
Coronavirus vaccination Fernández seeks to speed vaccination campaign; million new doses arrive 02-04-2021 03:31 Shipment of one million doses of Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine arrives in Argentina, as government vows to ramp up the mass inoculation of citizens.
Global pandemic Chile, Bolivia, close borders, Peru locks down in Covid battle 02-04-2021 02:59 Virus surges in Latin America – Chile closes all borders for the month of April; Bolivia shutters frontier with Brazil; Peru goes into Easter lockdown.
Covid-19 vaccination drive Cinema makes a comeback, aiding Argentina’s vaccination drive 01-04-2021 17:42 At a movie theatre turned culture centre in Rosario, lucky retirees are getting vaccinated against Covid-19 – and enjoying a few Charles Chaplin movies.
Global pandemic Chile closes borders for April as Covid cases rise 01-04-2021 15:11 With new virus variants, believed to be more contagious, spreading across the continent, cases have been soaring in Chile despite its vaccination drive.
Poverty Pandemic and economic crisis pushes poverty rate up to 42% 31-03-2021 19:50 More than four in 10 Argentines were living in poverty in the second half of 2020, INDEC national statistics bureau reveals – the highest level since 2004.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina tightens Covid measures as new virus variants arrive 31-03-2021 14:47 National and regional governments tighten health and sanitary measures against Covid-19 amid concerns over the arrival of new variants of the virus in the country.
Global pandemic More than 80% of intubated Covid patients die in Brazil 31-03-2021 10:27 More than 80% of Covid-19 patients who have to be intubated in Brazil have died since the start of the second wave of infections ravaging the country, according to researchers.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil military chiefs exit in new turmoil for Bolsonaro 30-03-2021 20:36 Three commanders of Armed Forces out, confirms Bolsonaro government. Some Brazilian media reports trio had resigned in protest at president's surprise decision to replace defence minister Fernando Azevedo as part of a sweeping reshuffle.
Global pandemic WHO chief urges lab leak probe as leaders eye pandemic treaty 30-03-2021 13:56 The United States and 13 allies on Tuesday jointly voied concern over a World Health Organization-backed report on the origins of Covid-19 and urged China to provide "full access" to experts.
ANALYSIS Bolsonaro ousts top ministers as pandemic spirals out of control 30-03-2021 10:19 Cabinet changes are Bolsonaro’s latest attempt to diffuse growing Covid crisis amid harsh criticism from the business community and his own allies.