POLITICS Lugones to head Health Ministry after Russo steps down 27-09-2024 13:40 After learning about the official’s exit, the government quickly appointed his successor.
Bloomberg US Treasury Secretary Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally 01-03-2024 16:42 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday lavished praise on Chile during a visit focused on critical minerals.
POLITICS Milei U-turns on Health Ministry and names Florencia Mizrahi to head AFIP 09-12-2023 19:35 Mario Russo appointed Health minister, reversing previous declarations that portfolio would be downgraded; Florencia Mizrahi to lead AFIP tax agency in Javier Milei's new government.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Alberto Fernández shows off support for Sergio Massa at Mercosur summit 04-07-2023 14:34 At the Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú, President Alberto Fernández shows off support for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who secures a host of invitations from foreign leaders. by Rosario Ayerdi
PARAGUAY ELECTION Paraguay gears up for tight presidential election 29-04-2023 07:05 Paraguayans go the polls Sunday for the South American country's closest presidential race in many years, with a center-leftist coalition hoping to end an almost unbroken, seven-decade run for the ruling right-wing Colorado party.
PRESIDENT ON MERCOSUR President: ‘Agricultural protectionism’ blocking EU-Mercosur deal 01-01-2023 03:00 President Alberto Fernández on tensions within the Mercosur, the future of the regional trade bloc and what is really blocking its controversial free-trade deal with the European Union. by Jorge Fontevecchia
HUMAN RIGHTS Former police officer sentenced to 15 years for student's disappearance in 1976 21-12-2022 23:22 Former police officer Mario Sandoval, who was extradited from France in 2019, sentenced to 15 years in prison for the abduction and disappearance of a student during the 1976-83 military dictatorship.
MERCOSUR TRADE BLOC Mercosur members avoid rupture at summit as leaders voice concerns 07-12-2022 00:55 Summit ends with parties reiterating their differences over free-trade deals, as President Alberto Fernández accuses Uruguay’s Luis Lacalle Pou of wanting to ‘break up’ the Mercosur trade bloc.
Mercosur tensions South American trade partners pile pressure on rebel Uruguay 05-12-2022 20:37 Three nations warn Uruguay’s move to chase trade deals without the agreement of its Mercosur partners risks undermining or rupturing customs union.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Mercosur’s future in balance as summit begins 05-12-2022 17:48 Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay reiterated their criticism of Uruguay on Monday over their partner’s willingness to negotiate agreements with countries outside the Mercosur bloc.
MERCOSUR TRADE BLOC Mercosur in open conflict ahead of summit showdown 01-12-2022 14:03 President Alberto Fernández joins forces with Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Paraguay’s Mario Abdo Benítez to formally complain over Uruguay’s move to sign trade deals without approval from partners; Next week’s Mercosur summit will be "entertaining," jokes Luis Lacalle Pou, with regional trade bloc set for showdown.