TIERRA DEL FUEGO Patagonian province on war footing over Milei’s threat to industry 22-05-2025 16:06 Residents of the far-south province of Tierra del Fuego are fighting to save their jobs after President Milei delivered a blow to its local manufacturing activity.
TECH PRICE ATTACK Milei is scrapping tariffs that put US$2,000 price tags on iPhones 13-05-2025 14:10 The tariffs led to some iPhones costing more than US$2,000 in Argentina, a price so high many locals would pay less to fly to Miami and buy a mobile phone there.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Argentina to scrap mobile phone import tariffs, cut tech taxes 13-05-2025 13:20 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says cheaper electronics will reduce crime, smuggling and lower prices for consumers.
PHONE MARKET Telefónica becomes victim of Chile’s mobile phone curse 17-03-2025 16:32 Telefónica’s bonds tumble and investors question its commitment to Chile as it sells assets in Argentina and Colombia.
EDUCATION No mobile phones in class – new regulations at schools in Buenos Aires 16-08-2024 13:45 In response to growing concerns over distractions posed by smartphones at schools, Buenos Aires City government introduces new rules limiting their use in classrooms. by Enrique Garabetyan