IMF denies it is discussing new programme with Argentina
President Milei's sweeping omnibus reform bill wins general approval in lower house after three long days of debate; Votes in favour totalled 144, with 109 against; Lawmakers will vote on it article-by-article next Tuesday.
In a 144-109 vote, lawmakers passed President Milei’s first major piece of legislation after he made significant concessions. The bill could still be modified significantly, however.
More than 3,000 hectares of native forest in Patagonia, including a large area of Los Alerces National Park, destroyed since fire started on January 25 for reasons still under investigation.
by Agustino Fontevecchia It feels as if the president is pushing the boundaries of negotiations beyond reasonable points.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORRUPTION INDEX
The country scored 37 out of 100 total points and ranked 98th out of 180 surveyed countries
Football
River's pre-season was dominated by the Claudio Echeverri saga, but another few gems – Franco Mastontuano, Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre – seem to have rolled off the famous Millo assembly line.
Charismatic revolutionary Hugo Chávez, who became the symbolic leader of the left in Latin America, died in 2013, but his 'Chavismo' political movement lives on.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is all but guaranteed a resounding victory in elections Sunday, with his no-holds-barred war on gangs having earned him approval ratings hovering around 90 percent
Argentina breaks historic energy demand as temperatures soar above 37 degrees in Buenos Aires.
Camioneros boss and CGT secretary-general lets loose, letting rip at Economy Minister Luis Caputo. “Governance will be complicated,” he warns President Javier Milei.
Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters gathered outside Congress as lawmakers debated the Javier Milei's sweeping reform package.
New versions contains major modifications from the political forces negotiating with the ruling party for the approval.
Argentine federal police arrested and detained four women singing the national anthem on the curb in front of Congress Plaza. Following backlash from officials and political parties on social media, all were released this morning.
Firefighters still suppressing flames ravaging Patagonian national park; Chubut Province Governor Ignacio Torres alleges blaze was started by RAM Mapuche indigenous group.
Despite accusations of human rights abuses and constitutional overstepping, Nayib Bukele's crackdown on drug gangs has won him approval ratings around 90%, according to numerous polls.
columnists
JP Spinetto: Milei’s unapologetic defence of capitalism missed a key point
To communicate is to meme: the politician as a social media influencer
by Agustino Fontevecchia
How is Milei’s plan to dollarise Argentina progressing?
by Agustina Bordigoni
'Mama Antula,’ nation's first female saint, brings Milei and Pope together
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Milei wins IMF approval for US$4.7-billion Argentina disbursement
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February arrives to Argentina – and so does the latest batch of price hikes
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Key test for Milei as lower house opens debate on ‘Omnibus’ reform bill
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Pablo Moyano: ‘Luis Caputo should be thrown into jail, not the Riachuelo’
An omnibus not for everybody
Argentina’s most famous author holds great attraction for British writers, scientists, artists and filmmakers – no surprise given his family history and command of both the Spanish and English written word.
by Michael Soltys Birth of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns marked in appropriate fashion by UK diplomacy.
editorials
Argentine travel booking firm Despegar.com plans to boost revenue and scout for takeover targets across Latin America.
President Javier Milei speaks with Tinder co-founder Sean Rad and promises to organise a summit of "great entrepreneurs of the tech world" in Buenos Aires.
Second month of the year set to deliver further inflation woes for Argentina’s crisis-weary citizens; Transport, utilities, rent and health insurance to rise.
There is a maturity of US$1.9 billion on Wednesday and a further US$800 million the following day. A US$960-million repayment must also be made to CAF.
Protesting European farmers fear the deal would further depress produce prices amid increased competition from exporting nations that are not bound by strict and costly EU environmental laws.
The Antarctic ice sheet has been suffering for years from rising global temperatures, and scientists are investigating the impact of microplastics on this environment.
Due to current economic and political factors, sponsors of the Argentine leg of MotoGP have announced that they are "unable to guarantee the services necessary for the Grand Prix to be held in 2024."
Troubled nation’s quarterly review, scheduled for September, will move to November, according to Reuters. If confirmed, it would give the government greater scope to implement economic changes and potentially negotiate a new programme.
Ruling party obtains quorum and debate begins on President Milei’s sweeping ‘Omnibus’ mega-reform bill; Session expected to last at least 35 hours as libertarian leader faces first true legislative test in the lower house Chamber of Deputies; Government confident it has the numbers.
Court rules that the labour reform President Javier Milei tried to implement through decree is unconstitutional.
Argentina's national football team will play two friendly matches in China, versus Nigeria and the Ivory Coast, AFA confirms.
The government’s push to cut down on spending is “absolutely needed” to rein in inflation, which the IMF estimates will slow down to near 150 percent a year by December.
Canadian entrepreneur Rob McEwen is in talks to raise about US$100 million for a copper project in Argentina.
Labour Court of Appeals delivers ruling blocking labour chapter of emergency DNU decree – case will be referred to the Supreme Court.
Growing farmer protests in Europe and strong opposition from France damages push for EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.
