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INTERVIEW

Colombia's Duque set to denounce Maduro at UN assembly

Today 08:28 "The brutality of Nicolás Maduro is comparable to Slobodan Milosevic," said Duque, who has called on the International Criminal Court to investigate Maduro for human rights abuses.

ELECTION 2019

Fernández de Kirchner slams Macri, debt level before crowd in La Matanza

Yesterday 08:34 Former president attacks Macri administration and decries Argentina's levels of debt at event promoting her memoir draws thousands to Peronist stronghold in Buenos Aires Province.

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

Starting again in Argentina: How Venezuelans leave their past behind

21-09-2019 11:51 From her offices in Tigre, Yrina Morgado specialises in re-training her compatriots – many of whom left senior executive positions or successful professions in their homeland – and teaching them how to start again from scratch.

by Silvina Marquez

CYBERCRIME

Richard Berry: ‘In the UK today, statistically cybercrime is 50% of our crime’

21-09-2019 11:44 Richard Berry is the United Kingdom’s National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for the Investigatory Powers Act. He has over 28 years of policing service, with significant focus upon investigations and intelligence.

by Aurelio Tomás

AS I SEE IT

Politicians are part of the problem

21-09-2019 10:52 For what presumably are tribal reasons, plenty of people regularly vote for individuals they know to be incompetents, demagogues or outright scoundrels.

by James Neilson

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

The Kelper, Cristina and the cost of conflict

21-09-2019 10:01 A man caught in the middle of history. The complicated story of James Peck, the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands and the use of nationalism in local politics.

by Lucas Robinson

KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL

Korean Film festival delivers films with familiar themes for Argentines

20-09-2019 18:47 Festival, which runs from through September 19-25, brings films dealing with topics stretching from human rights, military occupation and organised crime, to South Korea’s history with the International Monetary Fund.

by Lucas Robinson

CORRUPTION CHARGES

Bonadio closes 'Cuadernos' probe, sends Fernández de Kirchner for trial

20-09-2019 18:10 Corruption charges come under framework of 'Cuadernos' case, one of Argentina's most high-profile graft probes to date, which Bonadio closed yesterday and sent to trial.

IMF BAIL-OUT

Lagarde: Argentina crisis would have been much worse without IMF

20-09-2019 16:08 Crisis would have been much worse had the International Monetary Fund not stepped in with a massive rescue programme, outgoing IMF chief declares in interview.

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.

ELECTION 2019

Alberto Fernández heads to Bolivia, Peru to meet leaders

19-09-2019 19:37 Frente de Todos frontrunner will meet with presidents Evo Morales and Martín Vizcarra for talks during two-day trip.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

INDEC: Unemployment rose to 10.6% in second quarter

19-09-2019 19:05 Around 2.5 million people now out of work. INDEC also reveals economic activity recorded a slight recovery of 0.6% in the second quarter.

Global economic outlook

OECD: Trade tensions slam brakes on global economy

19-09-2019 09:41 In an update to its economic forecasts from May, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development cuts global growth forecast for year to 2.9%, predicts 2.7% contraction for Argentina.

ECONOMIC MEASURES

Government rises petrol prices in wake of Saudi Arabia attack

18-09-2019 22:27 Four-percent increase in the price of petrol authorised, a month after Macri administration ordered them frozen for 90 days.

BLOOMBERG

Eurnekián warns Alberto Fernández against closer ties with China

18-09-2019 15:16 “Turning our back to the US again and seeking an alliance with China to get funds would be a big mistake,” said Eduardo Eurnekián, the chairman of Corporación América

BLOOMBERG

With controls in place, Central Bank cuts 85% rate, buys dollars

18-09-2019 14:08 Institution's move to choke off dollars hands peso some breathing room, with Central Bank buying dollars for first time in seven months.

DIPLOMACY

Alberto Fernández renews contact with key foreign embassiess

17-09-2019 17:30 Frente de Todos presidential frontrunner and his team of advisers look to renew contact with key foreign embassies and diplomats, including the United States, the United Kingdom and members of the European Union.

by Aurelio Tomás

HUMAN RIGHTS

Carrió calls for elderly dictatorship-era criminals to be freed from jail

17-09-2019 16:29 Outspoken national lawmaker says those 'dying in prison' convicted of crimes against humanity should be freed from jail, adding that ex-planning minister Julio De Vido should also be freed.

UNITED NATIONS

UN calls on Argentina to repeal 2017 immigration decree

17-09-2019 09:42 UN Committee on Rights of Migrant Workers slams "xenophobic and discriminatory statements made by authorities, leaders and the media" in Argentina.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas fly-half Sánchez

17-09-2019 09:13 Nicolás Sánchez gives his views on Argentina's chances ahead of the kick-off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

MAR CHIQUITA

Rescue operation returns killer whales stranded on coast to ocean

16-09-2019 15:50 After several hours of unrelenting effort, rescuers have succeeded in returning to the sea six out of seven killer whales found stranded on the shores of Mar Chiquita, some 30km from Mar del Plata.

OIL PRICES

Oil prices rocket as drone attack slashes Saudi output by more than half

16-09-2019 11:46 Oil prices saw their biggest daily gain since the 1991 Gulf War on Monday after weekend drone attacks on two Saudi oil facilities halved output in the world's top crude exporter, fuelling fresh geopolitical and growth fears.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope's upcoming visit to Thailand will come with a family reunion

15-09-2019 11:16 Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, originally from Buenos Aires, shares a great-grandfather with Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who, six years ago, became Pope Francis. So, she and the pontiff are second cousins. Next month, the two will come face-to-face... in Thailand.

CREDIT-LINE

IMF likely to withhold loan tranche for Argentina until policy fog lifts

15-09-2019 08:31 Next US$5.4 billion disbursement is scheduled for on or after Sunday, but IMF will postpone until greater clarity appears over likely policy landscape moving forward.

EX-CENTRAL BANK CHIEF

Sturzenegger re-emerges with criticism of government’s fiscal policy

14-09-2019 00:35 Former Central Bank governor publishes analysis of fiscal policy under Macri administration.

by Michael Soltys

ANALYSIS

Argentina’s newest incarnation of crisis puts IMF under fire

14-09-2019 00:31 The IMF, which last year approved a record US$57-billion loan for Argentina in exchange for sweeping economic reforms, is in the eye of the storm after President Mauricio Macri suffered a crushing defeat in the August 11 primary elections.

CAMPAIGN WATCH

Macri and Fernández have good reason to cooperate

13-09-2019 23:48 If he wants to have a future in politics, namely lead the opposition or even dream of a comeback à la Chile’s Sebastián Piñera, Macri needs to deliver an orderly end to his traumatic first administration.

by Marcelo J. Garcia

ELECTION 2019

The hunger debate

13-09-2019 23:41 Alberto Fernández’s words fill a vacuum. At times Macri is absent and seems to have delegated power almost entirely to his lieutenants.

by Martín Gambarotta

Op-Ed

Contradictions, convictions and convergence

13-09-2019 22:58 Contradictions have been constant in the five weeks since the PASO upset conferred frontrunner status on Fernández – an upset which has triggered sporadic market mayhem and massive downtown picket protests.

STROESSNER HOUSE OF HORROR

Paraguay police search for more bodies in ex-dictator's house

13-09-2019 20:14 Truth commission investigators say the homes of former dictator Alfredo Stroessner were used for orgies with young girls and women.

IMF CREDIT-LINE

Reports: IMF to delay Argentina's next loan tranche until after election

13-09-2019 13:39 Local and international outlets says officials evaluating how to push the next US$5.4-billion tranche back, with IMF prepared to adopt "all possible bureaucratic measures" to "stretch deadlines as much as possible."

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Argentina see off France, set up date with Spain in Basketball World Cup final

13-09-2019 12:39 Argentina are one win away from their first Basketball World Cup title since 1950 after they brushed aside France 80-66 on Friday to set up a final with Spain.

ANARCHY IN THE UK

Johnson denies lying to Queen, wins Brexit court case

12-09-2019 17:50 The British PM won a case rejecting claims his government's Brexit strategy should be ruled illegal.

ARREST IN FLORES

Ex-police officer, 71, arrested on child pornography charges

12-09-2019 16:57 A 71-year-old former police officer has been arrested at his home on allegations he participated in the creation and distribution of child pornography. Victims could number as high as 1,200.

MONEY-LAUNDERING CHARGES

Florencia Kirchner told to present new medical report before courts

12-09-2019 13:57 After six months in Cuba – and with new reports emerging that claim her health is not improving – former president's daughter told to present updated clinical history before federal court.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

US invokes regional defence treaty over Venezuela crisis

12-09-2019 09:11 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo invoked the treaty in response to heightening tensions between Venezuela and Colombia.

RUGBY WORLD CUP

Powerful Pumas needs to focus on finish at Rugby World Cup

12-09-2019 07:56 PREVIEW – While Argentina have strength in depth and a powerful pack, the Albiceleste clearly must finish better if they are to have a chance of reaching their first Rugby World Cup final.

POLICE CLASHES

Clashes between police, protesters attempting to camp out on Av. 9 de Julio

11-09-2019 18:46 City police reportedly fired tear gas and beat protestors, after social movements and labour groups attempted to erect a 48-hour encampment in front of government buildings on Av. 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires' main thoroughfare.

CITY ELECTION

Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor

11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela starts military exercises along Colombia border

11-09-2019 11:30 Venezuela and Colombia have accused each other of funding paramilitary groups as Maduro calls for defending "our sovereignty and national peace by deploying our defense resources in full force."