Argentina
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:25:00 GMTProposal for symbolic Malvinas empty bench in Argentine Lower House, 'until the legitimate occupant arrives'
A group of Argentine opposition lawmakers is sponsoring a bill to create a bench in the Lower House dedicated to the Malvinas Islands, which will remain symbolically empty until its “legitimate occupant” finally arrives.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:59:00 GMTDifferent reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President...
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:49:00 GMTPresident Fernández to tour fire-torn Argentine province of Corrientes
President Alberto Fernández will travel Friday to the areas in the Argentine province of Corrientes which have been affected by devastating fires over the past few days.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:25:00 GMTSoybeans above US$ 615 in Chicago but Argentine producers angry
The threat of a full-scale war has increased fears of shortages in the near future, driving prices up. The ton of soybeans rose 2.4% and closed at US$ 615.45, while corn grew 1.3% to close at US$ 269.19 and wheat climbed 3.6% a...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:54:00 GMTWorld Bank support for Argentina in 2022 expected to reach US$ 2bn
A top-level Argentine economic and strategic delegation met in Washington with the World Bank Managing Director of Operations to address close bilateral relations, cooperation, and solid support from the bank for South America'...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:09:00 GMTArgentina: Handover of Army lands to Mapuche group halted pending appeal
Bariloche's Federal Court Tuesday ruled in favor of an appeal filed by the Argentine Army and halted the handing over of some 180 hectares of State land to the Millalonco Ranquehue Mapuche community.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:05:00 GMTArgentine province of Corrientes gripped by uncontrolled fire
Over 10% of the territory of the Argentine province of Corrientes (northeast) has been consumed over the past few days by fires that were caused intentionally, according to some video footage that went viral on social media.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:51:00 GMTUK’s LGBT+ Rights Envoy visits Argentina ahead of Safe to be Me conference in London
The UK Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on LGBT+ rights, Lord Nick Herbert, visited Argentina last week, meeting with counterparts in the Argentine Government and with civil society organizations. LGBT+ information app, QUIR, w...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:05:00 GMTWork to fully reopen Argentina's Petrel Base in Antarctica goes on
Argentine Navy's ARA Puerto Argentino sloop has sucessfully unloaded supplies and machinery this week at the Petrel Base in Antarctica, it was reported. A self-propelled pontoon built entirely at the Tandanor–CINAR shipyard w...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:06:00 GMTIMF says draft of deal with Argentina almost ready
A high-ranking International Monetary Fund (IMF) official Friday announced a full deal with Argentina “is very close,” as the Government of President Alberto Fernández hopes it will be next week, so that it can be put up f...