News of independence

Liberating the Liberator

17-08-2024 06:31 Today is the 174th anniversary of the death of independence hero José de San Martín – but he has become so frozen in marble that his humanity escapes our grasp.

by Michael Soltys

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Tank poses, gifts and a toast – Milei’s Independence Day military parade

09-07-2024 15:21 President Javier Milei jumps into a tank with Vice-President Victoria Villarruel as he stages a military parade in Buenos Aires to mark the 208th anniversary of Independence Day.

ARMED FORCES

Milei orders military parades for Independence Day celebrations

09-06-2024 17:36 Defence Minister Luis Petri announces that President Javier Milei has ordered the restoration of military parades on July 9 marking Independence Day.

DIPLOMACY

US Embassy marks Independence Day with huge celebration

04-07-2023 10:44 United States Ambassador to Argentina Marc Stanley hosts more than 1,500 guests at residence in Palermo for July 4 festivities. First Lady Fabiola Yáñez among those in attendance.

UK RESIGNATION

Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation

15-02-2023 13:23 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation Wednesday after more than eight years leading its devolved government, in a shock move jolting UK politics on both sides of the border.