News of Jennifer Heiman

Jennifer Heiman

Undergraduate student studying international politics, rights, and development.

Limited access to assistance has posed a threat to the autonomy of people with disabilities, especially those who normally rely on aids for certain activities.

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

According to judicial sources, player Sebastián Villa was imposed exclusion from home, prohibition of access to the private neighborhood and maintaining any contact with Daniela Cortés and her family, either in person or through third parties.

Football scandal

Boca star Villa accused of 'physical and psychological violence'

29-04-2020 23:19 23-year-old denies accusations of gender violence after girlfriend posts images online showing alleged injuries; football club says it will "dig deeper into the episode" and take appropriate measures if necessary against Colombian midfielder.

by Jennifer Heiman

91.7 percent of Argentines approve of President Alberto Fernández’s handling of the coronavirus situation in the country, a m&f opinión pública study shows.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Surveys show strong support for Fernández's handling of virus crisis

27-03-2020 15:26 Although economic concerns run high among the Argentine population, polling suggests most Argentines approve of Peronist leader's measures to mitigate the harms of Covid-19.

by Jennifer Heiman

With Brazil reporting the first case of the COVID-19 virus, neighboring countries and other nations around Latin America are attempting to block the possible arrival of the virus.

Coronavirus outbreak

Porteño panic: Masks fly off shelves in Argentina amid coronavirus fear

02-03-2020 20:56 Amid fears of coronavirus, Argentines race to the pharmacy to buy face masks, despite there having yet to be a confirmed case in the country.

by Jennifer Heiman