Coronavirus pandemic National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks 21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.
ENERGY Government relaxes FX rules for companies to boost Vaca Muerta development 24-05-2022 16:41 Foreign currency exchange restrictions loosened to encourage greater investment in the energy sector and generate foreign currency.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Price control chief quits in latest sign of infighting 24-05-2022 09:41 Resignation of Domestic Trade Secretary Roberto Feletti is the latest sign of infighting over the government’s economic strategy as annual inflation approaches 60 percent.
BLOOMBERG Argentine firms cut from dollar access rush to refinance debt 20-05-2022 13:39 Local firms begin to refinance debt due next year as they lose faith Central Bank will roll back restrictions that limit access to dollars.
Cuban Embargo US announces easing visa and family remittance restrictions for Cuba 17-05-2022 13:21 The United States said Monday it is easing restrictions imposed during former president Donald Trump's administration on travel to Cuba and on the sending of family remittances between the US and the island.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Brazil drops Covid test requirement for vaccinated travellers 06-04-2022 13:45 Brazil has loosened its pandemic restrictions for international travellers, ending its Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated passengers and scrapping a lengthy health questionnaire.
Coronavirus pandemic Vaccinated Argentines, residents no longer need negative PCRs to enter country 27-01-2022 21:54 Resolution, which will come into effect this Saturday, will cover travellers coming from neighbouring countries who wish to re-enter Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina sees record number of infections, but relaxes restrictions 11-01-2022 22:11 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti loosens restrictions for those considered to be close contacts, as Argentina registers record 134,439 new infections over the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated 29-12-2021 16:29 Argentina cuts isolation period for vaccinated individuals infected with Covid-19 from ten to seven days, but says new restrictions aren't on the way, despite surge in cases.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina introduces mandatory 10-day quarantine for arrivals from Africa 29-11-2021 13:08 As fears over spread of new Omicron Covid-19 variant sweep globe, Argentina's government announces all arrivals from Africa must undergo a 10-day period of mandatory isolation.
FINANCIAL TURBULENCE Government: New restrictions to protect reserves are ‘temporary’ 26-11-2021 22:41 Presidential Spokesperson Gabriela Cerruti slams opposition "fear-mongering" following introduction of new Central Bank rules on credit card purchases.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant 26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.
EDITORIAL Post-pandemic or a sign of panic? 25-09-2021 10:23 This premature optimism on Covid is clearly feelgood electioneering on the part of a government permanently on the prowl for the lost votes of a fortnight ago.
Coronavirus pandemic Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules 24-09-2021 21:52 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, with gradual reopening of borders also on way.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Details of the government's new Covid restrictions 23-09-2021 17:17 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and the brand-new Cabinet chief Juan Manzur this week announced new measures for what the latter said the government hoped is “the last stage of the pandemic.”
Coronavirus pandemic Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders 21-09-2021 15:32 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, the government announced on Tuesday as part of a sharp easing of restrictions, including the gradual reopening of borders.
BLOOMBERG Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up 21-09-2021 14:12 Government lifts travel and social restrictions as it seeks to boost the economy and recover voter support ahead of midterm elections in November.
Covid-19 pandemic Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work 20-09-2021 15:50 Restrictions were due to be lifted on September 21, but move now pushed back until October 2 at earliest.
Coronavirus pandemic Government could reopen border to foreign tourists next month 24-08-2021 14:41 Government could re-open country’s borders to foreign tourists next month, according to Casa Rosada sources.
Scandal Partying in Olivos 14-08-2021 07:22 The line between being an able negotiator with the capacity to speak “eye to eye” with almost anyone, and becoming a charlatan is a fine one, particularly in politics. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 restrictions loosened as infections hit five million 06-08-2021 22:14 Argentina surpasses five million cases of Covid-19; Government rolls back some restrictions after 10 consecutive weeks of improving indicators.
'FREEDOM DAY' IN ENGLAND England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases 19-07-2021 11:21 British government lifts pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing rules in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.
Bloomberg Argentina spawns another FX rate as government clamps down 15-07-2021 14:49 Government steps to regain control over Argentina’s chaotic currency market has led a new unofficial exchange rate to rise to prominence.
Coronavirus pandemic Government extends existing Covid restrictions until August 6 10-07-2021 08:44 Alberto Fernández administration extends decree enforcing Covid-19 restrictions and health protocols until August 6. Officials concerned by potential spread of Delta variant. 600-person quota for arrivals set to be relaxed.
Coronavirus pandemic Government retains 600-person cap on travellers 09-07-2021 17:24 The government is set to decree the same restrictions against the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep its Delta variant at bay, including a daily entry cap of 600 Argentines coming from abroad.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events 09-07-2021 01:41 Buenos Aires City government authorises meetings of up to 20 people outdoors and says offices can now be at 30% capacity. Starting next month, cultural events will be allowed, with a 1,000-person cap on attendance.
Global pandemic Chile relaxes restrictions for the vaccinated as Covid cases drop 08-07-2021 22:07 Chile is making headway in controlling an outbreak that swamped hospitals and prompted authorities to temporarily reimpose liockdowns. Cases have dropped by 39% in the past 14 days.
Global pandemic England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar 05-07-2021 14:46 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled a plan to lift most of England's pandemic restrictions from July 19, as he urged the public to "learn to live with" the coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures 25-06-2021 03:21 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta orders slight relaxation in restrictions for restaurants and bars, theatres, gyms
MIDDLE EAST Israel’s return to normal hits bump with virus surge 24-06-2021 09:21 Israelis can expect to start donning masks again after its bid to return to a post-Covid normal was hobbled by a surge in infections linked to the highly transmissible delta variant.
Coroanvirus pandemic Cinemas, theatres and cultural spaces in City reopen at 30% capacity 18-06-2021 03:50 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirms that, starting Friday, cultural venues can “raise the curtain” once more after a long shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic President extends Covid restrictions as death toll tops 84,000 11-06-2021 23:42 President Fernández extends existing emergency decree for two weeks; Health Ministry confirms 27,628 infections and 699 deaths over past 24 hours.
Coronavirus pandemic Rodríguez Larreta extends hours for restaurants, bars, shops, loosens curfew 11-06-2021 23:41 City Mayor announces a relaxation of restrictions, including opening hours for restaurants and bars. Curfew hours will now run from 11pm to 6am in capital.
Coronavirus pandemic Kicillof announces ‘gradual’ return of in-person classes in Buenos Aires Province 11-06-2021 23:38 Buenos Aires Province governor announces "gradual" return to classroom schooling as from Wednesday, as part of the new phase of Covid-19 restrictions running until June 25, as well as an agreement with China’s CanSino lab for five million vaccines.
Coronavirus pandemic Infection surge continues as end of nine-day lockdown nears 28-05-2021 22:37 Health Ministry confirms 39,207 new cases over past 24 hours, along with 560 fatalities. New poll shows more than half of Argentines disapprove of government’s handling of Covid crisis.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina enters strict nine-day lockdown as Covid cases soar 22-05-2021 00:02 President Alberto Fernández orders nine-day lockdown lasting until midnight on May 30, declaring Argentina is in its "worst moment" of the Covid-19 pandemic so far.
Coronavirus pandemic 'Worst moment' yet: The data that took Argentina back to lockdown 21-05-2021 23:38 Country registered an alarming increase in cases over the past week in almost every province.
BACK TO PHASE I President orders strict nine-day lockdown as Covid cases soar 21-05-2021 00:11 President Alberto Fernández announces nine-day lockdown until midnight on May 30, declaring Argentina is in "the worst moment" of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic Experts ask for restrictions as Covid cases hit new high of 39,652 19-05-2021 22:46 President Fernández set to announce tighter Covid restrictions before Friday evening, after alarming data from Health Ministry. City Hall analysing potential lockdown on weekends.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández ponders new restrictions amid record Covid figures 18-05-2021 17:52 President Alberto Fernández has entered a crucial 48 hours, as he seeks to fine-tune the next wave of Covid-19 restrictions, with existing rules set to expire on May 21.
EDITORIAL May Day comes with a Mayday 01-05-2021 00:01 With President Alberto Fernández essentially extending more of the same for the next three weeks on Friday, neither the present nor the immediate future offer any escape from the grim data of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández extends curfew, school closures as Covid-19 cases rise 30-04-2021 15:30 As infections near three million, President Alberto Fernández announces three-week extension of anti-Covid-19 measures, including cancellation of in-person classes at schools in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area until May 21.
Coronavirus pandemic Government likely to tighten Covid restrictions before weekend 26-04-2021 21:52 Ministers meet with Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and expert scientific advisory group at Casa Rosada, with new restrictions set to be announced in the coming days.
copa américa in doubt? Bogotá bars football matches as virus stretches health system 26-04-2021 15:34 Colombia's capital Bogotá on Monday barred two continental club football matches from taking place due to the city's health system teetering on the verge of collapse from the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics & the pandemic City versus Nation 24-04-2021 00:55 The united front that initially confronted the pandemic, bringing heavyweight political rivals together, has degenerated into a bitter legal battle.
EMERGENCY MEETING Fernández and Kicillof hold urgent meeting as ICU wards fill up 24-04-2021 00:27 Tighter restrictions may be on cards, with government leaders concerned by latest surge in Covid-19 fatalities.
Coronavirus Pandemic Vizzotti warns Argentina is in 'worst moment' of coronavirus pandemic to date 21-04-2021 17:03 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti warned Wednesday that Argentina is in "the worst moment" of the coronavirus pandemic to date and asked citizens to take extra care amid Covid-19 second wave surge.
Coronavirus pandemic Protesters take to streets to reject tightened Covid measures 18-04-2021 08:20 Protesters took to the streets in Buenos Aires on Saturday to demonstrate against government’s tightened measures against Covid-19. Main rallies take place at Obelisk and outside Olivos presidential residence.
EDITORIAL We do need some education 17-04-2021 09:26 Last year’s economic havoc has been quantified, but there is no way of measuring the losses to come from extended suspensions of classroom education.
CITY MAYOR, NEXT PRESIDENT? Rodríguez Larreta’s labyrinth 17-04-2021 09:06 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta marks out his differences with the government and the hardliners in the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition. by Gabriel Ziblat