News of rodrigo

Hunger in G20 host Brazil is Lula's unfinished fight

14-11-2024 19:32 Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will call for "Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty" at the G20 summit in Rio.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Laughing and crying at the same time

05-10-2024 05:51 A joker of sorts, Santiago Caputo seems to always be looking for ways to “troll” his audience. One example could be his boss’ recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in which multiple paragraphs were “copy-pasted” direct out of an episode of The West Wing.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Untidily Crumbling Radicals

28-09-2024 06:05 The Unión Cívica Radical crisis perhaps stems from standing or falling from being the men in the middle in many senses – representing a middle class facing extinction and a middle ground squeezed out by polarisation.

by Michael Soltys

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF official steps back from Argentina talks in feud with Milei

12-09-2024 13:34 IMF's top negotiator with Argentina delegates talks to colleagues after drawing the ire of President Javier Milei.

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Clashes outside Congress as lawmakers back Milei veto of pensions hike

11-09-2024 23:31 President’s charming of lawmakers pays off as move to overturn his veto of pension bill fails; At least 12 people injured and four arrested in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF backs negotiator who drew Milei’s ire in Argentina aid talks

11-07-2024 15:48 Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva "has full confidence" in top negotiator Rodrigo Valdés despite criticism from President Javeir Milei.

VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ

Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil

22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.

WARNING FROM FUND

IMF warns Argentina not to dawdle on incremental economic reform

14-10-2023 07:47 Argentina has no time to make gradual economic adjustments as it faces soaring consumer prices and its sixth recession in a decade, says top IMF official.

Film & Culture

'Los Delincuentes' to represent Argentina at the Oscars in 2024

04-10-2023 12:39 Director Rodrigo Moreno's production selected by the Argentine Film Academy to compete in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars in 2024.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF holds talks with Javier Milei after primary win

18-08-2023 15:24 IMF Western Hemisphere Director Rodrigo Valdés leads meeting with libertarian hopeful; Officials from multilateral lender also holds talks with opposition presidential candidate Patricia Bullrich.

Exchange rate woes

Argentina’s neighbours flood borders for cheap skiing, shops, steaks

21-07-2023 16:55 Argentina sees a surge in travelers from Chile and Uruguay who seek cheaper prices on goods and experiences, benefiting from the currency crisis and multiple exchange rates in the country.

FILM & CINEMA

Work or freedom? New film 'Los delincuentes' poses viewers a dilemma

18-05-2023 20:59 Rodrigo Moreno's latest movie, focusing on a heist by two unassuming bank clerks, draws acclaim at Cannes.

BRAZIL RAINFOREST

Bold talk, slow walk as Brazil's Lula sets out to save Amazon

10-04-2023 12:46 Environmentalists call for Lula to put his money where his mouth is by ramping up funding to protect the Amazon

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Mixed results for Brazil's Lula in first 100 days

06-04-2023 13:51 Lula's approval rating has taken a hit over last three months after a series of gaffes and a public spat with the central bank over interest rates.

Brazil Congress Elections

Brazil's Congress elects new authorities under tight security

01-02-2023 16:58 Brazil's Congress on Wednesday elects presidents of both chambers; Inauguration of lawmakers takes place amid reinforced security after attacks on the government buildings in Brasília.