Coronavirus pandemic City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta tests positive for Covid-19 06-01-2021 18:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirms in tweet that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Congress Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land 07-12-2020 19:44 The Senate has passed a law placing bans of up to 60 years on any changes in the use of land razed by fire, including real-estate projects, in order to avoid speculation.
AS I SEE IT Buenos Aires under fire 05-12-2020 10:28 Cristina and her friends hope that by defunding the City government they will force the mayor to cut spending to the bone, which they assume should be enough to turn people against him. by James Neilson
Revenue-sharing row City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar 03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.
Coronavirus pandemic AMBA moves from 'isolation' to 'distancing'; Fernández talks up vaccine hopes 06-11-2020 21:24 President Alberto Fernández confirms residents in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area will see a loosening of coronavirus restrictions as from next week, while revealing that Argentina hopes to have a vaccine by the end of the year.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces 10-10-2020 08:28 Government to tighten measures restricting the movement of people in 18 provinces for two weeks, as Covid-19 infections and fatalities continue to break new records.
Coronavirus pandemic CABA to expand Covid-19 testing to those exposed but asymptomatic 08-09-2020 15:41 Testing will be increased in the City of Buenos Aires to include people who have come in contact with positive cases, even if they are asymptomatic.
URBAN PLANNING Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living 05-09-2020 08:29 New public space, pop-up bike lanes and pedestrian-only zones form part of the City's government's plans for the immediate future. But while other global cities are taking bold action during the pandemic, critics say changes in the capital are too few and far between. by Federico Poore
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC President extends Covid-19 lockdown ‘on same terms’ despite surge in cases 01-08-2020 08:47 ‘Cuarentena sin cambios’ – Lockdown in Buenos Aires metropolitan area extended until August 16, after week of record numbers of cases and fatalities.
Coronavirus pandemic Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks 31-07-2020 19:00 Officials decide to delay move to further ease confinement measures for at least two more weeks due to the high number of Covid-19 infections and for fear that the health system might collapse.
Coronavirus pandemic Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown 20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Coalitions under stress 18-07-2020 08:37 Political rivals are accusing each other of being “haters” – but of course, one person's hater is another person's hero. The pressure, however, is not just external. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic 'We will try to return to normal life': Fernández loosens lockdown 17-07-2020 21:45 Amid record Covid-19 surge in cases and fatalities, President Alberto Fernández announces loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and phased re-opening of activities.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Metropolitan area blues 04-07-2020 07:29 The display of bipartisan civility, even with disagreements behind the scenes between Buenos Aires City and Province, is now routine. Yet the volatility has not gone away. by Martín Gambarotta
BA CITY & PROVINCE Officials to tighten AMBA lockdown if curve continues to accelerate 23-06-2020 00:29 As officials report new daily high of confirmed cases, Fernández, Kicillof, Rodríguez Larreta meet at Olivos and agree to tighten restrictions in Buenos Aires metropolitan area if curve continues to accelerate.
argentina Lockdown extended until June 28, with 'two types of quarantine' 05-06-2020 03:15 President Fernández announces extension of lockdown for Buenos Aires metropolitan area and other areas of high Covid-19 contagion, with restrictions lifted and 'mandatory social distancing' introduced for most provinces.
Coronavirus pandemic BA City government studying restart of ‘low-risk activities’ 02-06-2020 19:33 City Hall considering the restart of 'low-risk' activities, but says decision depends on evolution of virus over next few days; Re-opening of some shops and approval for running at night under consideration.
Coronavirus pandemic City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport 26-05-2020 09:40 City government announces new restrictions on commercial activity and shopping, new controls on circulation of people in and out of the capital and closing of 11 train stations.
Coronavirus pandemic Government extends quarantine for 15 more days amid rise in infections 23-05-2020 22:30 President Fernández announces Argentina will extend government's mandatory social isolation until June 7, amid an acceleration in the spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine 21-05-2020 02:10 President, provincial governor and city mayor agree there is "no margin" to further liberalise quarantine measures in Greater Buenos Aires, given current state of affairs.
Lockdown restrictions Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation 11-05-2020 09:27 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces all kids in the capital can leave their homes for one hour either on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the final number of their parents' DNI card.
Coronavirus pandemic Government extends coronavirus lockdown until May 24 08-05-2020 23:41 President Fernández declares he will "take care of the people before anything else." Decision means country will spend at least two months in quarantine.
Coronavirus pandemic Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces 06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.
Coronavirus pandemic City government orders porteños to use face-masks on public transport, in shops 13-04-2020 09:31 Decree orders obligatory use of "protective elements that cover mouth, nose and chin" on public transport and in shops and public offices from Wednesday, April 15. Those who do not comply will face fines of between 10,000 and 80,000 pesos. Citizens not allowed to leave homes for exercise.
Coronavirus outbreak Buenos Aires City mayor urges caution as coronavirus numbers creep up 09-03-2020 13:59 In the capital, there are now nine confirmed cases of Coronavirus, all of which recently returned from traveling, and an additional 70 people are under quarantine. To date, there has been one death.
Venezuelan Crisis Maduro aide accuses opposition of staging threat on Guaidó 06-03-2020 17:46 Opposition lawmaker Juan Pablo Guanjpa disputed the Venezuelan government's claims that Juan Guaidó staged an attack on himself at an opposition rally.
Coronavirus City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus 28-02-2020 16:10 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says no cases of virus have been diagnosed in Argentina, but that all preventative measures have been taken should a case be confirmed.
Democracy in Crisis Venezuela suspends airline after Guaidó's flight home 18-02-2020 11:25 Guaidó returned this week from an international tour seeking support to oust President Nicolas Maduro, violating a travel ban.
JUNTOS POR EL CAMBIO Mauricio Macri quietly returns to political activity 18-02-2020 10:06 Former president opens new office on Avenida del Libertador, three blocks from the Olivos presidential residence; meets with Rodríguez Larreta, Patricia Bullrich and Pichetto. by Ezequiel Spillman
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Morales names MAS candidate for Bolivia presidential vote in May 20-01-2020 13:30 Luis Arce, economy minister credited with steering Bolivia through years of economic growth, will be the presidential candidate for Morales' Movement Towards Socialism party in May 3 vote.
BlOOMBERG The banker, the Trump donor and the secret trip to meet Venezuela's VP 15-01-2020 17:42 When a major Trump donor travelled to Caracas in November for secret talks with Venezuela’s vice-president, he was not, it turns out, the most important visitor
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela crisis deepens as Chavismo moves against Guaidó 06-01-2020 11:26 Opposition leader Juan Guaidó and a rival Chavismo-aligned lawmaker, Luis Parra, both claim to be the speaker of the National Assembly, following two separate votes and accusations of a "parliamentary coup" from the opposition.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION CRISIS Evo Morales: MAS will choose candidate for next Bolivian election on January 19 31-12-2019 15:36 Former Bolivia president says that the presidential candidate for his Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in next year's elections will be named January 19.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Momentum behind Guaidó fades as Venezuela's Maduro holds firm 24-12-2019 08:14 Cracks have appeared in opposition leader's base of support in the National Assembly. His re-election as congressional president is no longer assured and legislators' official terms expire in a few months.
Healthcare Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law 09-12-2019 07:00 After five day of protests against what some branded a “regressive” law to regulate working conditions, residents get buy-in from City lawmakers to create new legislation together. by Carly Graf
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Laura Alonso tells judge she ‘never covered up an infraction by Aranguren’ 29-11-2019 13:26 Head of government’s Anti-Corruption Office appears before federal judge Luis Rodríguez as part of investigation into conflict-of-interest case.
FOOTBALL: MLS David Beckham's Inter Miami begins to take shape 13-11-2019 23:55 Club to face LA Galaxy in first home fixture. Beckham's side have yet to appoint a manager but have begun to build a squad with ex-Estudiantes 19-year-old forward Matías Pellegrini arriving in July to become the franchise's first designated player (DP).
Carrió exits Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era 04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government. by Ezequiel Spillman
Election 2019 Horacio Rodriguez Larreta wins re-election as Buenos Aires City mayor 27-10-2019 21:57 Juntos por el Cambio incumbent will serve another four years, despite difficulties for party's flagship candidates, President Mauricio Macri and Governor María Eugenia Vidal.
ELECTION 2019 Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate 11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.
UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Argentine climate activist makes waves at UN climate summit 23-09-2019 14:50 From the streets to the summit: local activist 19-year-old Bruno Rodríguez among the young climate leaders mobilising in New York City for climate summit ahead of UN General Assembly.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off 20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.
CITY ELECTION Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor 11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."
Election 2019 Is this you, Macri? 07-09-2019 01:01 It is imperative to understand the founding principles of Macrinomics, in order to realistically assess its relative merits and failures. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Election 2019 My name is bond, 'reprofiled' bond 31-08-2019 00:37 When volatile Argentina shudders, its peso currency is thumped. The dollar deposit drain, a hushed issue that nobody wants to talk about in the open, is not slowing down. by Martín Gambarotta
ABORTION DOCUMENTARY New 'aborto legal' documentary seeks crowdfunding to finish production 30-08-2019 20:00 Filmmakers Andrew Gold and Lucy D'Cruz delve into the anti-abortion movement, interviewing famed campaigner Mariana Rodríguez Varela and going undercover at an abortion consultant. by Lucas Robinson
PASOs 2019 Rodríguez Larreta gives Macri some good news with victory in BA City 11-08-2019 22:33 City mayor announced a victory early Sunday night over Frente de Todos candidate Matías Lammens.
DELIVERY APPS Rodríguez Larreta wades in delivery apps row after 'inspection' ruling 05-08-2019 17:43 Buenos Aires City mayor defends Glovo, Rappi and Pedidos Ya delivery apps, saying they "they are legally constituted, pay their taxes and are used by many people," as he criticises judge who issued controversial ruling.
Barracas to Palermo BA City opens call for tenders for Subte Line F 15-07-2019 17:19 The F Line will run from Barracas, in the city's south to Palermo, in the city's north at an estimated construction cost of a US$2 billion.
2019 elections Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election 11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.