ARGENTINE AMAUTERISM Guzmán’s first mistake 13-02-2021 08:40 The economy minister’s appeal stems from a technocratic approach to the field of public economics, coupled with a soft but convincing, almost stubborn, conviction in his plan. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Vaccination versus immunity to change 30-01-2021 08:04 The error-strewn launch of vaccination campaigns marks a new phase in the pandemic and with it some subtle changes in perspective.
US-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS Biden to adopt ‘dramatically different’ approach to Latin America 23-01-2021 08:57 With President Joe Biden now in the White House, three respected experts offer their opinions on what lies ahead for US-Latin American relations over the next four years. by Jennifer Heiman
A DISASTROUS YEAR 2020 is coming to an end, luckily 26-12-2020 09:24 The spotlight on justice is irreversible and its consequences have defined the year, along with the coronavirus. by Beatriz Sarlo
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.
EDITORIAL The first year of the rest of a presidency 12-12-2020 09:08 A bigger game-changer than coronavirus could hardly be imagined, but Argentina remains very much the same country behind the face-masks.
STRUCTURAL FLAWS Poverty: we must go further to alleviate the effects of the pandemic 12-12-2020 09:00 The full inclusion of the most impoverished sectors of society demands a new generation of political and market activities for a fairer distribution of the capacity for social development. by Agustín Salvia
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC You better shape up (the Cabinet) 14-11-2020 10:33 President Alberto Fernández is facing questions about the executive performance of his Cabinet and not only from the opposition. by Martín Gambarotta
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.
AS I SEE IT The coronavirus remains far from beaten 14-11-2020 08:56 Will life ever return to “normal”? After a fashion, it probably will, but the after-effects of the great pandemic which took the world by surprise and has yet to be mastered will be felt for many years to come. by James Neilson
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Peronism tries to strike back 24-10-2020 08:52 On October 17, the national government tried to regain the initiative. To some observers, Loyalty Day came and passed with some subtle but notable observations. by Martín Gambarotta
THE WEEK What we learned this week: September 19 to 26 26-09-2020 09:29 Our pick of the stories from the last seven days in Argentina.
COPING WITH CORONAVIRUS Tourism workers in Salta reinvent themselves amid virus crisis 29-08-2020 09:05 Roughly a fifth of the working population in Salta Province makes their living from tourism. With activity non-existent amid the pandemic, many in the industry are turning their hand to new ventures in order to survive. by Nick Evans
CRISIS AHEAD? Debt deal sealed, but Argentina’s economic woes remain 08-08-2020 09:36 Experts say deal with bondholders ‘takes pressure off’ the government, but warn renegotiating terms of US$44-billion loan with IMF is now the urgent concern.
COPING WITH THE PANDEMIC Pandemic exacerbates challenges facing Argentina’s disabled community 08-08-2020 08:54 For those living with disabilities, the virus crisis has posed a unique threat to their ability to access basic healthcare, education and to their own individual autonomy. by Jennifer Heiman
THE LAST SEVEN DAYS What we learned this week: July 18th - July 25th 25-07-2020 09:23 Stories that caught our eye in Argentina from the last seven days.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Pandemic deals brutal blow to Argentina’s tourism industry 25-07-2020 07:51 Tourism chambers and agencies call for emergency legislation to protect businesses, with slump in activity expected to shave between one and four percent off Argentina’s GDP this year. More than 80,000 job losses anticipated across sector. by Fermin Koop
CORONANOMICS Deeper, harder, slower: Analysts forecast worst crisis since 2001 18-07-2020 09:37 Argentina’s GDP likely to slump by as much as 15 percent this year, experts warn, with economic activity only returning to pre-quarantine levels in December – if there is no increase in coronavirus cases. by Mirta Fernandez
DEBT RESTRUCTURING ‘Final’ offer on table as debt talks enter critical stage 11-07-2020 08:54 Argentina formalises latest debt bond swap proposal, filing offer with SEC and extending deadline to August 4.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Anxiety and anguish in Buenos Aires as lockdown returns 04-07-2020 08:57 The Buenos Aires metropolitan area returned to a strict quarantine this week and many citizens are growing increasingly uncomfortable.
THE LAST SEVEN DAYS What we learned this week: June 20 to June 27 27-06-2020 08:53 A round-up of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC UN: Argentina could lose 850,000 jobs in 2020 amid virus crisis 27-06-2020 07:59 Child poverty in Argentina could reach 58% by the end of the year, warns United Nations in new report. by Lorena Rodríguez
Coronavirus pandemic Virus deepens economic crisis as poverty soars 13-06-2020 08:58 Number of Argentines receiving food aid since crisis began has gone from 8 million to 11 million, according to officials.