News of union

Pumas dump rugby captain Matera, two other players over xenophobic posts

01-12-2020 00:08 Argentina rugby skipper Pablo Matera was stripped of the captaincy and suspended over "discriminatory and xenophobic" tweets on Tuesday. Two other players, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, were also punished.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

Without environmental guarantees, EU-Mercosur trade deal faces uncertain future

23-11-2020 15:51 Historic free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur regional bloc, announced more than a year ago after more than two decades of negotiations, stuck in limbo due to environmental concerns.

RUGBY

Pumas revel in All Blacks shock after emotional virus-hit journey

15-11-2020 07:48 Argentina into Saturday's Tri Nations clash in Sydney having not played a Test in 13 months, while enduring coronavirus lockdowns in their homeland and in neighbouring Uruguay before quarantining for two weeks in Australia.

International rugby

Gutsy Pumas endure 'epic adventure' to play in Tri Nations

28-10-2020 07:57 Argentina's build-up for the Tri Nations has been hellish, with months of coronavirus bubbles and lockdowns, players testing positive for Covid-19 and a lack of match-time badly hampering preparations.

BREXIT

Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU summit

14-10-2020 17:38 Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

Brazil rejects deforestation concerns on EU-Mercosur deal

23-09-2020 16:12 Brazil hits back at European reluctance to finalise EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying a French report on environmental concerns is motivated by "protectionist interests."

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

Key EU states fear Mercosur pact may hurt Amazon

21-09-2020 08:22 EU commissioner admits not all EU nations "are aligned" on trade deal with Mercosur nations, as fears historic accord could hurt the Amazon grow.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

France says opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal over deforestation concerns

18-09-2020 10:38 France opposed to free-trade deal in its current form due to "major" concerns about deforestation in the region, the government said on Friday.

Brexit

EU demands UK drop a planned law that breaches Brexit deal

10-09-2020 16:08 Britain left the political structures of the EU on January 31 and will make an economic break when an 11-month transition period ends on December 31.

BREXIT

Boris Johnson’s move to break international law sparks outrage

08-09-2020 19:16 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s threat to break international law over Brexit was slammed by members of his own party on Tuesday, who warned it will damage the UK's global standing.

IDB vote

United States 'confident' it has votes to win IDB presidency

03-09-2020 13:30 United States' controversial nomination for the Inter-American Development Bank, Mauricio Claver-Carone, has the support from all 'sub-regions' according to US official.

THE WEEK IN ARGENTINA

What we learned this week: August 22 to 29

29-08-2020 09:39 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Merkel expresses 'significant doubts' over EU-Mercosur trade pact

21-08-2020 14:12 German chancellor expresses "significant doubts" over landmark EU-Mercosur free trade deal, citing concerns over the devastating deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

Global pandemic

Chile seeks to end confinement amid global Covid-19 spikes

20-07-2020 14:13 Chilean President Sebastián Piñera announced the "Step by Step" plan to get out of 60 days of quarantine.

EU-MERCOSUR TALKS

EU watchdog opens probe into Mercosur trade deal

10-07-2020 12:16 EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly confirms investigation will be opened into historic trade deal with Mercosur, after environmental and rights groups complained that the deal does not respect the EU’s legal obligations.

SUPER RUGBY

Future of Argentina's Jaguares in doubt due to coronavirus

07-06-2020 10:44 With the 2020 Super Rugby season now abandoned due to travel restrictions imposed by the global virus outbreak, the Jaguares' very existence is in doubt.

RUGBY

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

28-04-2020 18:13 Voting for World Rugby's next chairman opened Monday, with incumbent 68-year-old former England captain Bill Beaumont facing competition from ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot.

MERCOSUR TRADE BLOC

Opposition slams government's decision to pull out of Mercosur trade talks

26-04-2020 09:34 Citing economic policy priorities and the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, President Alberto Fernandez’s administration has withdrawn from ongoing and future talks involving the Mercosur trade bloc.

Tech giant

Amazon threatens to halt key French centres after court ruling

15-04-2020 09:44 Online retailer Amazon warned Wednesday it may be forced to halt activity at its distribution centres and reduce service in France following a court ruling on measures to slow the spread of the new coronavirus among its workers.

Coronavirus pandemic

Tax on Argentina’s biggest fortunes to fight Covid-19 pandemic on way

15-04-2020 00:07 The tax will apply "to around 200 people and some 200 companies with the biggest invoicing,” Frente de Todos lawmaker Hugo Yasky told Radio Con Vos.

Gruesome discovery

Human remains found at Marcelo Balcedo's property in Uruguay

04-03-2020 12:09 Human remains in a state of decomposition were found at the Punta del Este home of Balcedo, a controversial trade unionist who has been accused of money-laundering, smuggling, and arms-trafficking.

Salary Disputes

Teachers: Main unions reach agreement with government on pay

27-02-2020 16:59 Collective bargaining talks for teachers, frozen since 2017, ends with agreement: 23,000 peso pay-floor from March, rising to 25,000 pesos in July.

BREXITSHAMBLES

UK rejects EU trade demands, threatens to walk away

27-02-2020 15:14 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government rebuffed EU demands for common trading standards and fishing right, setting out its red lines for trade talks with the European Union.

Asleep at the wheel

Fatal accident on Buenos Aires bus leaves 2 dead, 14 injured

05-02-2020 17:11 The bus driver will be charged with aggravated homicide after falling asleep at the wheel.

STATE OF THE UNION

Trump’s State of union seeks shift from impeachment to economy

04-02-2020 14:22 US leader explained he plans to deliver a “positive” speech - boasting of his achievements in front of an audience that will include as many as five of his potential 2020 opponents - at a time when he has been fuming at Democrats over his impeachment.

ELECTION IN THE UK

UK PM Boris Johnson hails 'powerful new mandate' for Brexit after election

13-12-2019 01:26 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would not lead Britain's main opposition Labour party at the next general election, after predictions of a crushing defeat at nationwide polls.

Brexit

Tough talks ahead as UK exit polls predict Boris Johnson victory

12-12-2019 23:07 Exit polls in Britain predict that Boris Johnson's Conservatives will continue in power with a majority government, after Thursday's general election.

Brexit

UK political leaders chase undecided voters on eve of vote

11-12-2019 12:34 Though opinion polls have consistently shown Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party in the lead, surveys suggest the margin may be narrowing before Thursday's contest.

Brexit

What's at stake in Britain's election this Thursday?

11-12-2019 12:27 The Tories, Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP, the Greens and the Brexit Party – the main parties and policies in the upcoming election.

FUTURE OF MERCOSUR?

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

05-12-2019 07:26 Focus of bloc's 55th summit – the last for President Mauricio Macri – looked set to be the arrival of Alberto Fernández in office. The Mercosur now has more immediate concerns: Donald Trump.

Venezuela

Two Venezuelan union leaders detained and deported from Ezeiza airport

02-12-2019 16:07 Wills Rangel and Jacobo Torres were travelling to Buenos Aires for a global meeting of labour union leaders. However, they were reportedly forbidden from entering Argentina, detained on a plane and sent back to Venezuela.

world

Parliament approves early election in UK

29-10-2019 18:10 The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party told fellow lawmakers Tuesday that he'll back an early election for Britain now that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal has been taken off the table.

BRITISH POLITICS

Brexit in limbo again as PM Johnson wins one vote, loses another

22-10-2019 17:29 MPs reject fast-track attempt to pass Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinise the complex legislation and throwing Conservative leader's exit timetable into chaos.

Brexit

UK will leave EU by end of October, London says

20-10-2019 10:15 A third delay to the Brexit deadline could be imminent, despite last week’s deal

BREXIT

UK PM Johnson says 'great new deal' reached with EU on Brexit

17-10-2019 08:22 All eyes in London will now turn to whether Johnson, who has vowed to take Britain out of the EU by the end of the month, has enough support to push through the agreement in the House of Commons.

Brexit

EU inches closer to Brexit deal, night before key summit

16-10-2019 17:12 French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who have worked together on Brexit negotiations, suggest a deal might be announced during the EU summit set to begin Thursday.

SiPreBA report

94% of freelance press workers in Buenos Aires earn below poverty line

09-10-2019 07:00 New SiPreBA survey reveals concerning data about freelance press workers in the capital, with more than 9 out of 10 saying they earn a salary which places them below INDEC's poverty line.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Pumas must refocus against United States to earn third place in pool

07-10-2019 09:29 After two semi-finals and a quarter-final appearance in the last three Rugby World Cups, the Pumas will bid farewell to Japan in their last Pool C game against the United States in Kumagaya.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina

04-10-2019 07:00 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma defends his decision to sideline two of the biggest names in his squad, Nicolás Sánchez and Agustín Creevy, for their must-win World Cup clash with England.

LATIN AMERICA

Statue of Néstor Kirchner removed from Unasur's headquarters in Quito

27-09-2019 16:41 Moves comes as Ecuador requests return of headquarters and with countries quitting the bloc in wake of shift in regional politics.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Pumas have to deliver against Tonga in must-win game

26-09-2019 12:29 Fly-half Benjamín Urdapilleta handed his first Test start in six years as Argentina make four changes for their Rugby World Cup game against Tonga on Saturday.

BREXITSHAMBLES

Blow for PM as UK's top court rules Parliament suspension was illegal

24-09-2019 10:07 Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks in the crucial countdown to the country's Brexit deadline was illegal.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee

23-09-2019 14:34 Ledesma launched a broadside at Australia match official Angus Gardner after loss to Frnance, complaining his side was being refereed like a "small nation" – comments that drew fire even in the local media.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Pumas 'bitter' after last-ditch Rugby World Cup penalty miss

22-09-2019 08:05 Argentina almost overturned a 17-point half-time deficit in the crunch Pool C clash in Tokyo, only for Emiliano Boffelli to fluff a late penalty

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Argentina lose out to France in Rugby World Cup opener

21-09-2019 08:16 Albiceleste's Rugby World Cup campaign begins with a setback, after a 23-21 defeat to France in Tokyo, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Argentina gear up for first Rugby World Cup test against France

20-09-2019 13:29 Ledesma turns to mercurial Stade Francais fly-half Nicolás Sánchez to pull the strings for Los Pumas in opening World Cup Pool C match against France in early hours of Saturday morning.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Austria rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal over Amazon fires

19-09-2019 09:49 Key committee in Austrian Parliament rejects draft free-trade agreement between EU and Mercosur over concerns about fires in the Amazon.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

'Rugby-mania': Praise for Japan as World Cup excitement grows

18-09-2019 07:30 World Rugby said 96 percent of tickets had been sold and that the curtain-raiser between Japan and Russia could set a tournament record for viewing figures in a single country.

BLOOMBERG

Bailed-out nations to finally get one of their own at top of IMF

12-09-2019 14:44 Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva, a champion of anti-poverty measures, will take over the IMF this fall upon the departure of Christine Lagarde.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Uruguay overcome odds to qualify for Rugby World Cup in Japan

09-09-2019 13:15 The rugby community is small in Uruguay, just 6,000 active players – children included – in the entire country of 3.4 million people. But somehow, Los Teros have qualified for the Rugby World Cup.

News of union

Pumas dump rugby captain Matera, two other players over xenophobic posts

Without environmental guarantees, EU-Mercosur trade deal faces uncertain future

Pumas revel in All Blacks shock after emotional virus-hit journey

Gutsy Pumas endure 'epic adventure' to play in Tri Nations

Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU summit

Brazil rejects deforestation concerns on EU-Mercosur deal

Key EU states fear Mercosur pact may hurt Amazon

France says opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal over deforestation concerns

EU demands UK drop a planned law that breaches Brexit deal

Boris Johnson’s move to break international law sparks outrage

United States 'confident' it has votes to win IDB presidency

What we learned this week: August 22 to 29

Merkel expresses 'significant doubts' over EU-Mercosur trade pact

Chile seeks to end confinement amid global Covid-19 spikes

EU watchdog opens probe into Mercosur trade deal

Future of Argentina's Jaguares in doubt due to coronavirus

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

Opposition slams government's decision to pull out of Mercosur trade talks

Amazon threatens to halt key French centres after court ruling

Tax on Argentina’s biggest fortunes to fight Covid-19 pandemic on way

Human remains found at Marcelo Balcedo's property in Uruguay

Teachers: Main unions reach agreement with government on pay

UK rejects EU trade demands, threatens to walk away

Fatal accident on Buenos Aires bus leaves 2 dead, 14 injured

Trump’s State of union seeks shift from impeachment to economy

UK PM Boris Johnson hails 'powerful new mandate' for Brexit after election

Tough talks ahead as UK exit polls predict Boris Johnson victory

UK political leaders chase undecided voters on eve of vote

What's at stake in Britain's election this Thursday?

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

Two Venezuelan union leaders detained and deported from Ezeiza airport

Parliament approves early election in UK

Brexit in limbo again as PM Johnson wins one vote, loses another

UK will leave EU by end of October, London says

UK PM Johnson says 'great new deal' reached with EU on Brexit

EU inches closer to Brexit deal, night before key summit

94% of freelance press workers in Buenos Aires earn below poverty line

Pumas must refocus against United States to earn third place in pool

No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina

Statue of Néstor Kirchner removed from Unasur's headquarters in Quito

Pumas have to deliver against Tonga in must-win game

Blow for PM as UK's top court rules Parliament suspension was illegal

Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee

Pumas 'bitter' after last-ditch Rugby World Cup penalty miss

Argentina lose out to France in Rugby World Cup opener

Argentina gear up for first Rugby World Cup test against France

Austria rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal over Amazon fires

'Rugby-mania': Praise for Japan as World Cup excitement grows

Bailed-out nations to finally get one of their own at top of IMF

Uruguay overcome odds to qualify for Rugby World Cup in Japan

Kirsty Hayes named Britain's next ambassador to Argentina

Argentina’s forgotten African roots

Unemployment in Argentina rises to 16-year high of 13.1%

Investigators await test results as fallout from Maradona’s death rumbles on

Theatres can reopen with Covid-19 protocols, confirms Culture Minister

Quiso hacer un desafío en vivo y encerró a su novia en el balcón: la mató de frío

Un hombre trans dio a luz en una pileta y compartió el video del parto en redes

Coronavirus en las fiestas: la "burbuja" que recomiendan médicos antes de celebrar en familia

"Enigma": encuentran una máquina nazi de encriptación en el fondo del mar

Cuatro consejos para preparar la mejor carne al horno