News of health conditions

Gallardo unafraid to go against AFA on virus crisis

20-06-2020 11:48 River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo voices his discontent at the Covid-19 lockdown. He might be wrong on this occasion, but at least he’s willing to stray from AFA’s party line.

by Dan Edwards

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Doctors on the alert over Covid-19 malpractice lawsuits

06-06-2020 09:19 Healthcare professionals protest and express concern over two doctors who face prosecution at a retirement home in a town in Córdoba.

ARGENTINA CORONAVIRUS IN THE CAPITAL

Virus fears begin to haunt Buenos Aires’ crowded Villa 31 slum

09-05-2020 10:35 With the traffic of the city rushing by above, Villa 31 is a symbol of Argentina's inequality. Until this week, the area had been relatively spared by the pandemic, but fears are growing among officials and residents.

WORLD FOOTBALL

Brazil takes tentative steps toward restarting football, unlike Argentina

09-05-2020 09:02 For once, officials in Argentina are adopting a sensible approach to a high-profile issue – unlike the country’s giant neighbour to the north.

by Dan Edwards