Coronavirus Pandemic Second delivery of Russia's Sputnik vaccine arrives in Argentina Yesterdat 18:13 Flight carrying second doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine arrived at Ezeiza over weekend. Shots will be distributed to recipients in coming weeks.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Officials preach ‘prevention and care’ as fatalities surpass 45,000 16-01-2021 07:15 More than 200,000 citizens now vaccinated against Covid-19, says Health Ministry; Second flight carrying doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine due to arrive in Buenos Aires today.
UNITED STATES The United States’ credibility has been stormed 09-01-2021 08:58 The images from Washington are enough to do the work of many thousands of words for the world’s propagandists.
Bloomberg Putin’s allies are ordering Sputnik vaccine across Latin America 07-01-2021 16:07 Argentina, Venezuela and now Bolivia have all approved Russia's Sputnik vaccine for emergency use. In all, the countries have placed orders for more than 30 million doses.
Covid-19 vaccine Anger and allegations after loss of 400 doses of Sputnik vaccine 05-01-2021 23:30 The Buenos Aires Province government and Olavarría City Hall swapped angry accusations on Tuesday when 400 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine had to be discarded.
BLOOMBERG Argentina kicks off vaccination drive with Russia’s Sputnik 29-12-2020 13:34 With the initiative, Argentina joins North America, the United Kingdom, European Union, China and Chile in offering preventive shots that are expected to bring the pandemic, its deaths and its disastrous economic effects, to an end.
Covid-19 vaccination Covid-19 vaccinations begin in provinces across country 29-12-2020 11:51 The government launched its Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday morning using Sputnik V shots developed by Russia.
Covid-19 vaccine Kicillof among first to receive Russian vaccine in Argentina 29-12-2020 09:53 Buenos Aires Province governor takes the first dose of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, as the government's mass immunisation campaign got underway.
Covid-19 vaccine Vaccination against Covid-19 to begin in Argentina on Tuesday 27-12-2020 09:41 President and provincial governors agree to begin immunisation against Covid-19 on Tuesday, December 29, following arrival of first doses of Russia's Sputnik vaccine in country.
UNITED STATES With pardons, Trump seeks to erase stain of Russia probe 26-12-2020 10:15 The US leader never accepted the conclusions of US intelligence and special counsel Robert Mueller that Moscow intervened in the election four years ago to aid his upset victory, calling it a “hoax” and “fake news.”
INTERVIEW Anne-Marie Slaughter: ‘Climate is clearly Biden’s top priority. 26-12-2020 09:55 Former director of policy planning in the US State Department Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses the likely foreign policy approach of the incoming Biden administration. by Leandro Dario
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina limits entry to country amid new strains, rising infections 26-12-2020 09:17 Government moves to restrict entry to Argentines and citizens who reside in country, with limited exceptions for foreigners, diplomats and travellers who have previously authorised travel planned. Measures to remain in place until January 8.
COVID -19 VACCINE Covid vaccinations set to start after Sputnik touches down 26-12-2020 08:54 Government hails ‘mission to Moscow’ and says mass immunisation plan is imminent, as Aerolíneas Argentinas plane completes round-trip to Russia, bringing home 300,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 vaccine Argentina becomes first Latin American nation to approve Russian vaccine 24-12-2020 01:00 Health Ministry authorises emergency approval of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, with first shipment expected to arrive in country on Thursday.
Global pandemic Aerolíneas Argentinas plane heads to Moscow for Covid-19 vaccine 23-12-2020 00:52 Aerolíneas Argentinas plane departs Buenos Aires for a round-trip to Russia that will see crew pick up 300,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: December 12 to 19 19-12-2020 10:07 Our weekly round-up of the stories that caught our eye in Argentina over the last seven days.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE Government inks deal for 10 million doses of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine 12-12-2020 08:42 Fernández administration puts faith in Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine; President says he’ll be the first in line to take it.
Covid-19 vaccine Fernández puts faith in Russia's vaccine, says he'll be first in line 10-12-2020 17:21 Government is planning to give Russia's Sputnik vaccine to 10 million vulnerable Argentines before March, President Alberto Fernández announces, before vowing he'll be first in line to take it.
Budding bromance? Bolsonaro beams as Putin praises his 'masculinity' 18-11-2020 18:33 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was left beaming Wednesday after his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin praised his "masculinity" in a speech, triggering a flood of jokes online about a budding "bromance."
RUSSIA Bill to give Putin lifetime immunity passes first reading 17-11-2020 16:03 Russia's lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed in its first reading a bill that would grant former presidents immunity once they leave office.
THIS WEEK What we learned this week: November 7 to 14 14-11-2020 10:21 A round-up of some of the key stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Government ramps up plans for massive vaccination programme 14-11-2020 08:33 Government wants to vaccinate 11 million against Covid-19 next year, with three frontrunners most likely to arrive on market first.
Coronavirus pandemic Government: Coronavirus vaccine 'won't be mandatory' in Argentina 05-11-2020 16:49 Government officials said Thursday that the deployment of any coronavirus vaccine in Argentina will not be mandatory, as they sought to calm concerns over treatments used to tackle Covid-19.
HUNT FOR VACCINE Argentina agrees to buy 25 million doses of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine 03-11-2020 02:16 President Fernández reveals in interview with Russian news agency that government will receive initial 10 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine by as early as December, should it clear clinical trials.
US ELECTION 2020 Global pressure points: US foreign policy hinges on election outcome 22-10-2020 01:15 From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, US involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Donald Trump took office in 2017.
UNITED NATIONS China and Russia win seats on UN rights council, Saudis lose 14-10-2020 08:53 China, Russia and Cuba win seats on the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, despite opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records. Saudi Arabia misses out.
RUSSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER Germany: Soviet-era nerve agent used in poisoning of Russia's Navalny 02-09-2020 23:49 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned with same type of Soviet-era nerve agent used in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, says German government, provoking outrage from Western leaders who demanded Moscow provide an explanation.
Global pandemic Some countries don’t want to wait for superpowers’ vaccines 27-08-2020 14:40 The US and other superpowers have laid claim to billions of Covid vaccine doses that are nearing the finish line. That’s sparked worries that poorer countries will be left behind and shots will be slow to reach many of the world’s 7.8 billion people.
Global pandemic Russia declares itself 'first' to develop coronavirus vaccine 11-08-2020 15:21 Russia claimed Tuesday it has developed the world's first vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, despite mounting scepticism about its effectiveness as fears grow over a second wave of infections across the globe.
INTERVIEW John Mearsheimer: ‘A war between the United States and China in 2021 is possible’ 01-08-2020 08:58 US political scientist and international relations scholar with the University of Chicago, one of the first to sound the alarm about the rise of Beijing, warns the Sino-American rivalry could reach Latin America. by Leandro Dario
INTERVIEW Robert Jervis: 'There’s a danger of an arms race between the United States and China' 25-07-2020 08:27 Professor of International Relations at Columbia University says Donald Trump’s approach foreign policy reflects his ego and says if Joe Biden wins the election, Democrat would seek to improve Washington’s relationship with Argentina. by Leandro Dario
Russian president Putin puts on display of military might ahead of key vote 24-06-2020 15:14 Vladimir Putin put Russia’s military strength on display Wednesday in a parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany, braving the coronavirus pandemic ahead of a referendum that may allow him to rule until 2036.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Trump says the United States will cut ties with WHO 30-05-2020 10:04 Move likely to spark dismay, especially in other parts of the world where the coronavirus outbreak has yet to reach its peak.
US-Venezuela conflict Trump tells Chevron to ‘wind down’ oil fields in Venezuela 23-04-2020 12:48 The Trump administration on Tuesday ordered Chevron Corp. to "wind down" operations in Venezuela by December 1, barring the California-based oil giant in the meantime from drilling or exporting, as the US increases pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to give up power.
Coronavirus Pandemic The G20 video call: In the coronavirus era, even summits are virtual 27-03-2020 14:30 Leaders of the world's most powerful economies will convene virtually to coordinate a response to the fast-spreading new coronavirus. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
Uncertainty in markets Black Monday: keys to understanding this week's fall in oil prices 09-03-2020 17:21 Trade war between Russia and Saudi Arabia is shaking the oil-dependent countries with prices in the range of US$30 a barrel, while markets are also facing the consequences of the Coronavirus outbreak. by Lorena Rodríguez
REPATRIATION Ukrainians hurl stones at China’s evacuees for fear of infection 21-02-2020 12:41 Several hundred residents in Ukraine's Poltava region protested to stop officials from quarantining the evacuees – including at least one Argentine – in their village because they feared becoming infected.
Geopolitical Chess Ending Putin's support of Venezuela no easy feat for Washington 19-02-2020 13:54 For months, US officials have been warning foreign companies that they could face retaliation if they continue to do business with Maduro. Those admonishments have been aimed primarily at Russia and its oil trade with Venezuela.
Russia Russian government resigns, Putin announces constitutional reform 15-01-2020 12:18 Changes would give Parliament the power to choose the prime minister and senior Cabinet members, instead of the president as under the current system.
COCAINE RING Hearings open in case of Russian cocaine ring in Argentina 29-11-2019 20:43 Preliminary hearing begins in Moscow regarding a case of an international drug smuggling ring which was uncovered in a joint sting operation by Argentine and Russian authorities in Buenos Aires.
DONALD TRUMP Trump says he'd 'of course' tell FBI if he gets foreign dirt 14-06-2019 15:55 The comments are an apparent walkback from comments he made earlier this week that he would consider accepting dirt from a foreign government to win an election and not tell the FBI.
BLOOMBERG Investors seek relief as trade threats rock emerging markets 04-06-2019 13:37 The first major signs that Argentina is recovering from a recession may appear in construction and industrial activity data for April on Wednesday. But amid rising global risks, such as Brazil’s slowdown, the numbers could instead confirm fears of a delayed or weak recovery.