Business Spanish multinational Inditex exits Argentina by franchising Zara 20-07-2023 12:16 Spanish giant Inditex has decided to transfer the management of its brands' operations in Argentina and Uruguay mainly due to import restrictions.
As I see it How to give autocracy a bad name 30-06-2023 10:30 Just what is happening in Russia is anyone’s guess. Most accredited experts seem to be as flummoxed as everyone else. Did Prigozhin come near to setting off a new civil war or was there never any real danger? by James Neilson
NAZI ACCOUNTS PROBE Credit Suisse accused of hindering probe into Nazi accounts 19-04-2023 10:13 Credit Suisse accused of impeding an investigation into its historical assistance to Nazis that had revealed a number of previously undisclosed accounts, including 99 allegedly linked to German officials or Nazi-affiliated groups in Argentina.
COLOMBIAN POLITICS Dissident FARC group in Colombia 'ready' for peace talks 17-04-2023 09:21 Armed dissident group of Colombia's disbanded FARC guerrillas announce they're ready to start peace talks with the government next month, a boost for President Gustavo Petro's quest for "total peace."
POLITICS La Cámpora's generational transition 20-03-2023 12:56 The leaders of La Cámpora, the Kirchnerite political grouping founded by Máximo Kirchner, are getting older. A new generation, led by new secretary-general Lucía Cámpora, are taking over at the top as the organisation refreshes its youth appeal.
BACKING BANGLADESH Argentina fans thank Bangladeshis for support by backing their cricket team 08-12-2022 16:19 The massive celebrations in Bangladesh that have been greeting Argentina's World Cup victories are being reciprocated by Albiceleste fans through a Facebook group in support of the Asian nation's cricket team.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina hopeful Di María, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final 08-12-2022 15:01 Lionel Scaloni is optimistic Ángel Di María and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Albiceleste back on track in World Cup roller coaster 02-12-2022 11:04 It has been a roller coaster ride for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but after veering off the rails early on, the Albiceleste are firmly back on track.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Thousands in Bangladesh capital cheer Argentina's World Cup win 01-12-2022 08:55 As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland in Doha, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration in Bangladesh.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Scaloni: ‘If you think Australia will be easy you're wrong’ 01-12-2022 02:06 Coach insists Argentina would not be taking outsiders Australia lightly having already had their fingers burnt by Saudi Arabia earlier in the tournament.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi 01-12-2022 02:00 Skipper believes Argentina are moving up through the gears at precisely the right time at Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure 01-12-2022 00:04 When the team is in trouble, Lionel Messi normally steps forward to come to the rescue and drag his nation out of a hold. But this is 2022, and even when the superstar has an off-day, some more unlikely figures are more than ready to play the hero. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'Another World Cup begins now,' warns skipper after Poland win 30-11-2022 18:30 Looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Australia in the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Argentina's skipper warns his teammates that "anyone can beat anyone" and to take things "one game at a time."
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina see off Poland, setting up last 16 clash with Australia 30-11-2022 18:02 Albiceleste avoid the drama and ease to 2-0 win over Poland, qualifying from Group C and setting up a last-16 tie with Australia.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina and Poland face-off in battle to salvage World Cup campaigns 30-11-2022 08:55 With Poland going into the third matchday on four points, Argentina and Saudi Arabia on three, and Mexico on one, everything is wide open in Group C.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance 30-11-2022 08:24 Either one of two of the biggest stars of European club football could fail to qualify for the knockout stages in Qatar and end their careers without tasting glory at the most prestigious tournament of all.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Enzo Fernández provides Argentina with much-needed oxygen 27-11-2022 07:30 Enzo Fernández's 57th-minute introduction coincided with the moment things began to look up for the Albiceleste. Benfica star is living the dream and he is becoming ever more important for Argentina.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi and Enzo show the way as Argentina deliver requisite dose of suffering 26-11-2022 22:13 Lionel Messi has soared closer to the heavens than any other player of his generation, and he swooped just in time to extricate his nation from possible World Cup disaster and keep their hopes in Qatar alive and kicking. by Mess-Icarus saves the day as Argentina deliver requisite dose of suffering
Qatar 2022 World Cup Scaloni calls for calm after World Cup victory over Mexico 26-11-2022 22:05 Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to remain calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi golazo helps keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive 26-11-2022 18:38 Albiceleste secure vital 2-0 win over Mexico; Messi the hero after firing home in 64th minute; Enzo Fernández adds second goal three minutes from time.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona's tall Argentina legacy 26-11-2022 18:32 Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on after the crunch 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday evening.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina looks to Messi to salvage World Cup dream 26-11-2022 08:16 Argentina know they cannot afford a repeat of their opening match against Saudi Arabia and are looking to their talisman to save their World Cup campaign.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi on brink as Albiceleste look to salvage World Cup 25-11-2022 08:06 Argentina's captain will have to lift himself – and his teammates – if Argentina are to beat Mexico on Saturday and keep their hopes of progressing alive.
ATTACK ON VICE-PRESIDENT Extremist group in spotlight as Fernández de Kirchner attack probe progresses 15-09-2022 23:38 Fernando André Sabag Montiel and Brenda Uliarte formally charged with attempted murder; AFI leaks audio from Revolución Federal group proposing “infiltration” techniques to kill the vice-president.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Proposal to ‘re-establish ties’ with Maduro draws fire from critics 19-04-2022 20:38 Opposition hardliners, human rights groups and US lawmaker Marco Rubio strongly criticises President Alberto Fernández after he announces that he wants Argentina to re-establish diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
Bilateral Relations Rodríguez Larreta calls for EU-Mercosur agreement to be ratified 13-04-2022 15:00 Buenos Aires City mayor met with members of European parliaments, discussing bilateral relations, human rights and climate change.
Bloomberg Rio Tinto buys US$825-million lithium project in battery push 21-12-2021 18:24 Rio Tinto Group agrees to buy a lithium mine in Argentina for US$825 million as the world’s second-biggest miner accelerates its push into battery materials.
COP26 SUMMIT COP26 ambassador: Climate action ‘can raise the profile of Latin America’ 29-10-2021 21:49 Fiona Clouder, COP26 Regional Ambassador for Latin America and the Caribbean, discusses the upcoming climate summit and its implications for the region. by Fermín Koop, Diálogo Chino
ENVIRONMENT Brazil's Bolsonaro to skip United Nations climate talks 28-10-2021 13:01 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will skip climate talks in Glasgow next week and instead visit an Italian town awarding him honorary citizenship.
Environment: COP26 Brazil plans combative strategy for climate talks 26-10-2021 17:03 Jair Bolsonaro's government will pursue a confrontational negotiating strategy at the upcoming UN climate summit, renewing calls for other countries to pay Brazil to preserve the Amazon.
ENVIRONMENT Emissions rise across the G20 after pandemic disruption 20-10-2021 15:47 New Climate Transparency report finds G20 climate action far from meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, as countries continue to rely on fossil fuels; Argentina projected to exceed 2019 emissions levels. by Fermin Koop