News of domestic

Violent murder of 18-year-old sparks indignation across Argentina

12-02-2021 02:30 Brutal stabbing of an 18-year-old woman by her policeman ex-boyfriend sparks anger and outrage across Argentina.

Ángel Cabrera

Brazil arrests Ángel Cabrera, fugitive golfer accused of abuse

15-01-2021 14:19 Ángel Cabrera, wanted by Interpol on domestic violence charges, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro Thursday, and will be extradited to Argentina to stand trial.

THE WEEK

What we learned this week: January 2 to 9

09-01-2021 08:24 Our pick of the headlines from the last seven days in Argentina.

ACCUSED OF WRONGDOING

Domestic worker scandal puts pressure on INADI chief Donda

05-01-2021 23:10 Victoria Donda, head of the government’s anti-discrimination agency INADI, faces allegations she irregularly employed a maid for several years and then sought to solve problem by offering her employee a social plan or a state job.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Verano Certificate: Travelers need certificate for summer holidays

03-12-2020 15:06 National Tourism Ministry launches an online registration system for tourists ahead of summer vacation season. Pre-booked details obligatory in several provinces.

by Clara Fernández Escudero

TRAVEL & TOURISM

South America’s posh summer spot to stay shut on Covid

25-10-2020 14:37 Uruguay, home to luxury beach resort Punta del Este, will keep its international borders closed this summer, President Luis Lacalle Pou confirmed last week.

Wine industry

More sales, less profits: Glass half-full for Argentine wine producers

19-10-2020 08:00 In the first nine months of 2020, local wine producers boosted exports by 40.57% compared to last year, with domestic consumption also on the rise. But the glass remains half-empty – lower prices, the rise of cheaper labels and economic crisis have all hurt profitability.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Victims, feminists take over Mexico human rights office

09-09-2020 08:49 Demanding justice for victims of femicide, gender violence, sexual assault, and forced disappearances, feminist activists and victims' relatives have taken over the offices of Mexico's Human Rights Commission.

Global pandemic

Peru says over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

28-07-2020 00:15 A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since Covid-19 confinement began, according to officials.

Bloomberg

Flybondi bets on flights in Argentina to survive virus crisis

18-05-2020 17:23 Low-cost carrier will focus on domestic flights as long as demand for international travel remains subdued due to the coronavirus pandemic, says executive.

Football scandal

Boca star Villa accused of 'physical and psychological violence'

29-04-2020 23:19 23-year-old denies accusations of gender violence after girlfriend posts images online showing alleged injuries; football club says it will "dig deeper into the episode" and take appropriate measures if necessary against Colombian midfielder.

by Jennifer Heiman

Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse victim who killed her husband demands justice

29-04-2020 14:00 Paula Córdoba suffered 20 years of domestic abuse, and killed her husband in 2019 with her daughter’s help, stabbing him 185 times in the process. She's now free, but she feels like the State has abandoned her, she explains.

by Nadia Galán

Coronavirus Pandemic

Pandemic upends lives of Latin America's domestic servants

28-04-2020 12:34 The coronavirus pandemic in Latin America has hit domestic workers particularly hard, often leaving maids without income or forcing them to be stranded at the homes of their employers.

Gender violence

Women suffer as lockdown worsens Latin America's 'domestic hell'

21-04-2020 07:55 Confinement in several Latin American countries to curb the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered warnings about violence against women, many of whom are forced to be locked up with their aggressor for extended periods.

Coronavirus pandemic

Domestic flights, long-distance buses suspended for long weekend

17-03-2020 14:16 Transport Minister Mario Meoni says Argentina will suspend domestic flights and long-distance coach, bus and train services for five days over long weekend. Only seated passengers on public transport until March 31.

NATIONAL STATISTICS BUREAU

Jorge Todesca: 'INDEC's independence was a firm commitment by Macri'

05-12-2019 08:00 Outgoing INDEC chief discusses the changes at the national statistics bureau under his term, his replacement Marco Lavagna and his relationship with his daugther Cecilia – who is an economic advisor to president-elect Alberto Fernández.

by Patricia Valli

Jonatan Cristaldo

Partner accuses Racing Club forward Jonatan Cristaldo of gender violence

28-11-2019 19:33 30-year-old striker called to testify next week after partner accuses him of striking her in face, causing "minor injuries." Club confirms forward is in the squad for Friday's match against Defensa y Justicia.