MEDIA Latin American newspapers bet on digital subscriptions Today 08:52 Latin America's newspapers, affected financially by the migration of readers to the Internet, are betting on subscription modes to secure their future.
Data journalism How to hunt down a hate group on the Internet 06-01-2021 05:00 In the second of two articles on hate speech and online communication, technology expert Julio López explores how to become involved in the fight against messages of discrimination and prejudice on social networks. by Julio López
Hate & social media Hate groups flourish on social networks in Argentina 05-01-2021 05:00 In the first of a two-part series on hate speech and online communication, technology expert Julio López explores how easy it is for messages of discrimination and prejudice to spread on social networks. by Julio López, via PERFIL
ANNUAL TANGO EVENT Controversy as Tango World Championship moves online due to virus 27-08-2020 03:16 The World Tango competition and its accompanying festival is normally an opportunity for Argentina's tango dancing community to get to work. But instead, the competition – to great controversy – has moved online.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Trial into alleged public works graft, with CFK in dock, to restart next week 28-07-2020 22:09 Trial into alleged corruption in the awarding of public works contracts to restart online next Monday after suspension due to coronavirus pandemic.
CONSPIRACY THEORIES Baseless Wayfair child-trafficking theory spreads online 17-07-2020 00:24 A new conspiracy theory is sweeping the globe – self-proclaimed Internet sleuths are claiming that US retail giant Wayfair is selling trafficked children via its website.
GENDER VIOLENCE 'We are not invisible' – Activists call 'decentralised march' against femicide 11-06-2020 10:23 With a rallying cry of "No somos invisibles," Argentines across the country find a new way to stage personal demonstrations against gender violence amid the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules.
Is cash still King? Cash, long a refuge in uncertain times, now under suspicion 20-05-2020 08:23 In troubled times, people have been known to hoard currency. But in the coronavirus crisis, things are different. Cash, so often a source of reassurance, is now a source of suspicion.
Congress & Covid-19 Historic session as Congress meets 'virtually' for first time 14-05-2020 09:12 In a historic session, Congress met 'virtually' for the first time on Wednesday, as lawmaking restarted for the first time since Argentina entered a mandatory nationwide lockdown on March 20.
ARGENTINA CONGRESS ONLINE Congress enters 21st century with ‘virtual sessions’ set to begin next week 09-05-2020 09:27 Chamber of Deputies and Senate carry out online trial runs, with contrasting results, as coronavirus pandemic forces Argentina to introduce videoconference law-making.
BLOOMBERG Pandemic awakes new customer base for Latin America's e-commerce giants 30-04-2020 17:55 The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping consumer habits in Latin America, sending droves of buyers online for the first time.
CORONAVIRUS QUARANTINE Government deputies push for online sessions and wealth tax 18-04-2020 09:28 Government deputies in Congress are working on a bill for a one-off wealth tax on big fortunes to finance the sanitary and social campaign against the new coronavirus pandemic.
Life during quarantine Royal Ballet training online to keep fit, explains star Argentine ballerina 17-04-2020 13:00 For classical dancers, keeping fit during confinement is "a great challenge," says Marianela Núñez, the principal dancer of the London Royal Ballet, who is currently in Buenos Aires.
Life during quarantine Bookstores can't open to public but can take orders online for home delivery 14-04-2020 15:54 Productive Development Ministry clarified today that while the sale of books was enabled and home delivery, it is forbidden to attend to the public in bookstores, fairs and other modalities.
Love in the time of coronavirus Argentina couple defy coronavirus to hold virtual wedding 24-03-2020 10:18 When Diego and Sofia got engaged to be married a year ago, they set a date in March 2020 – but like countless others across the globe, their wedding fell victim to the coronavirus lockdown.
Video-calling apps Bars closed? House parties, happy hours move online 23-03-2020 08:55 As well as a chance to catch up and blow off some steam, users say group video-calling apps are good for mental health in these anxious times.
Coronavirus Pandemic Education minister tells Argentina's students: 'It's not a vacation’ 16-03-2020 15:13 Education Minister Nicolás Trotta announces plans to cope with school shutdown, after government suspends all classes until March 31 due to coronavirus pandemic.
ARGENTINE PONTIFF Pope demands tech companies prevent kids from viewing porn 14-11-2019 12:45 Pope says tech companies should assume a moral responsibility to protect young people from what he said were the ruinous effects of pornography on their emotional and sexual development.
DATA BREACH Almost entire population of Ecuador has personal data leaked online 17-09-2019 12:20 Almost the entire population of Ecuador had their personal data leaked online from an unsecured server in Miami, security experts said Monday.
Bloomberg MercadoLibre makes Argentina home to best bond in emerging markets 06-09-2019 08:01 A convertible note from MercadoLibre Inc., the Buenos Aires-based e-commerce company with operations across Latin America, has trounced its peers with a 72 percent return this year. That’s the best performance in all of emerging markets.