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Coronavirus Pandemic

The G20 video call: In the coronavirus era, even summits are virtual

27-03-2020 14:30 Leaders of the world's most powerful economies will convene virtually to coordinate a response to the fast-spreading new coronavirus. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Coronavirus pandemic

In Quilmes, military steps in to assist food deliveries, hospitals

25-03-2020 19:38 Army steps in on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in bid to help Argentina's most vulnerable to help curbing the coronavirus pandemic impact on Argentina's most vulnerable persons.

Coronavirus pandemic

Six provinces begin testing to detect coronavirus

25-03-2020 15:28 As of last Sunday, an average of 200 samples per day were analysed nationwide, with between 8 to 10 percent confirmed as positive. Argentina's provinces had criticised the delay in obtaining results.

by Florencia Ballarino

Coronavirus pandemic

Stranded cruise ship passengers hold hopes of reaching land

25-03-2020 08:44 The Zaandam liner's plight is the latest affecting the global cruise industry, which has seen vessels refused entry to ports and others locked down after new-coronavirus cases were confirmed onboard during the pandemic.

MANDATORY QUARANTINE

28 year-old arrested in Buenos Aires for ‘hunting Pokémons’

24-03-2020 16:24 Young man arrested by City police in Monserrat after being found wandering streets playing popular mobile phone game.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Coronavirus pandemic

Virus death toll rises to six with fatalities in Mar del Plata, Chaco

24-03-2020 15:19 71-year-old, who returned to country from Spain on March 9, dies in Mar del Plata; Chaco records second death from Covid-19 after 53-year-old passes away in Resistencia.

Coronavirus pandemic

41 new coronavirus cases registered in Argentina, pushing total to 266

23-03-2020 10:14 Surge in numbers slows slightly; Buenos Aires City Deputy Mayor Diego Santilli says thecapital is "prepared for the peak of cases to arrive."

Coronavirus Quarantine

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to Argentina with daughter Florencia

20-03-2020 14:19 Vice-president, who flew to Cuba to visit her daughter as the coronavirus outbreak hit, says the two of them will enter into isolation upon return to Buenos Aires.

Coronavirus Outbreak

Phoneline for quarantine violations receives 1,500 reports on first day

18-03-2020 20:15 #134 phoneline set up by Security Ministry flooded with calls from concern citizens, as coronavirus panic sets in.

by Cecilia Devanna

Coronavirus consequences

Deliveries and 'quarantine combos': BA's restaurants adapt to coronavirus

18-03-2020 18:12 City's restaurants and bars, hit hard by lost business amid the coronavirus pandemic, are being forced to adapt to a new reality.

by Paulina Maldonado

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires City government adopts new measures to curb virus

16-03-2020 14:48 City Mayor Horacio Rodriguez Larreta moves to mitigate circulation of coronavirus in capital. But don't worry – you can still get married...

LATAM MARKETS

LatAm stock exchanges suffer new plunge over coronavirus

12-03-2020 22:36 Argentina's main stock exchange crashed by nearly 10 percent on Thursday as markets continued to panic, while falls also recorded in Chile, Colombia and Brazil.

Coronavirus Outbreak

Lollapalooza among shows postponed by officials due to coronavirus

12-03-2020 14:13 Football, concerts, and public demonstrations are being cancelled and suspended as public officials advise against gathering of large crowds.

Coronavirus Consequences

Coronavirus: Buenos Aires City Government bans events, large gatherings

12-03-2020 09:37 Museums and tour busses will also cease all activity in an effort to limit foreign tourist activity in the nation's capital.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Thousands rally to demand gender equality in National Feminist Strike

09-03-2020 22:48 Demonstrators call for legal and free abortion, gender-pay equality, and end to gender violence during two days of rallies across the country.

Debt talks

Buenos Aires Province hires Bank of Amercia, Citigroup for debt restructuring

09-03-2020 16:20 Citigroup and Bank of America have been contracted by the Buenos Aires provincial government to renegotiate debt issued under foreign legislation.

Coronavirus outbreak

Buenos Aires City mayor urges caution as coronavirus numbers creep up

09-03-2020 13:59 In the capital, there are now nine confirmed cases of Coronavirus, all of which recently returned from traveling, and an additional 70 people are under quarantine. To date, there has been one death.

Coronavirus outbreak

Argentina records Latin America's first death from coronavirus

07-03-2020 21:43 A 64-year-old man, who had visited France the previous month, has been confirmed as the first fatality from Covid-19 virus in Latin America. He passed away at the Argerich Hospital in Buenos Aires City.

Tourism

Buenos Aires Bus, City's sightseeing bus for tourists, gets a reboot

05-03-2020 12:00 Renewed 'Bus Turístico' service began on March 1. Buses now have wifi and cell phone charging systems. Rides will be available every 20 minutes.

by Claudio Corsalini

BRITISH OFFICIAL

UK minister for Americas arrives in Argentina for bilateral meetings

03-03-2020 21:20 Wendy Morton MP discusses climate change, human rights, trade opportunities in talks with Argentine officials.

Coronavirus outbreak

Argentina confirms first case of Covid-19 coronavirus

03-03-2020 15:34 The individual, a 40-year-old man, had recently travelled to Milan but was asymptomatic upon arrival in Buenos Aires. He is under quarantine at a hospital in the City.

DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Sustainability the focus as IMF mission team returns to Buenos Aires

02-03-2020 14:50 IMF mission team due in Buenos Aires for new talks with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán and other government officials.

by Luis Di Lorenzo

Coronavirus

City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus

28-02-2020 16:10 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says no cases of virus have been diagnosed in Argentina, but that all preventative measures have been taken should a case be confirmed.

BEEB IN ARGENTINA

BBC brings World Questions panel debate to Buenos Aires

28-02-2020 13:02 BBC and British Council partner up to host an interactive debate on Argentina's new government and the country's future. Learn how you can sign up for this free event.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Fernández set to outline agenda in speech to Congress

28-02-2020 07:00 Abortion, agriculture, pensions and debt restructuring expected to be included in Peronist leader’s address to lawmakers this Sunday.

Climate Crisis

City of Buenos Aires recognised by NGO for leadership on climate climate

27-02-2020 12:18 Carbon Disclosure Project non-profit says Buenos Aires is one of four Latin American cities that are leading the way in efforts to tackle climate change.

Environment

Solar schooling: City school begins generating electricity for its neighbours

26-02-2020 15:53 Primary school in Villa Devoto installs 200 solar panels on its roof – enough to supply power to its buildings and to the wider neighbourhood.

by Claudio Corsalini

Bloomberg

Amid Argentina’s bond carnage, a few standouts lure investors

26-02-2020 12:35 As Argentina descends into a hellscape for creditors, with bond prices taking a fresh leg down as each new development saps spirits, there are a few securities bucking the trend.

'TARIFAS'

Government likely to increase utility rates in June, says Cafiero

20-02-2020 16:16 Government will unfreeze public services rates starting from June, but increases will only hit “the sectors that can support them,” says Cabinet chief.

HOMELESSNESS

Officials search for solution to 'housing emergency' in Buenos Aires

19-02-2020 15:48 City legislators, officials and social organisations group together to find solutions for those living on streets of the capital, with more than 7,000 believed to be sleeping rough.

Villa Gesell Murder

Thousands rally to demand justice for slain teen Fernando Baez Sosa

19-02-2020 09:17 Demonstrators marched in a rebuke to violence in Argentina and to demand the killers of Báez Sosa – who was brutally beaten to death by a group of young rugby players – be brought to justice.

PENSIONS AND RETIREES

Officials defend Fernández's move to adjust pensions after criticism

17-02-2020 14:01 Government officials move to defend president after he announced adjustments to pensions on Friday in a move that sparked support and criticism.

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Sandra the Orangutan makes new friend in Florida

17-02-2020 08:18 Prior to moving, Sandra had lived alone in the Buenos Aires City Zoo. Now she's celebrating her 34th birthday on Valentine's Day with a special new primate friend.

ATP BUENOS AIRES

Ruud bags maiden ATP title at Argentina Open

16-02-2020 18:19 Norwegian Casper Ruud clinched his first title, beating lucky loser Pedro Sousa 6-1, 6-4 in the Argentina Open final on Sunday.

FOOD & DRINK

Doing things Properly

15-02-2020 09:54 They don’t have a sign outside their entrance and do not take reservations, but four years after opening, Proper is still shaking up Buenos Aires’ restaurant scene with their forward-thinking creations.

by Bruna Fontevecchia

Shoah Memorial

Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires re-opens after US$4.5M renovation

15-02-2020 03:25 City museum dedicated to the Shoah opens its doors to the public, showcasing interactive testimonies with survivors.

by Joseph Charney

GENDER ISSUES

9,000th DNI recording change of gender issued in Argentina

14-02-2020 17:11 Under a right enshrined in law in 2012, 9,000 Argentines have now altered their national identity document to reflect their change in gender.

Fernando Báez Sosa murder

'Los rugbiers': 8 of 10 Villa Gesell attackers remanded in custody

14-02-2020 16:58 Eight of group charged with homicide; two who were previously released, Alejo Milanesi, 20, and Juan Pedro Guarino, 19, will remain under investigation.

MARKETS

Argentine bonds fall in reaction to Guzmán’s address to Congress

13-02-2020 13:13 Bonds take a hit in wake of economy minister's comments that a "deep debt restructuring" is on the cards.

JUDICIARY

Martínez de Giorgi to take on Bonadio’s cases in courts

11-02-2020 23:50 Federal judge, who keeps a low profile, selected by lottery to replace his late peer Claudio Bonadio, who died last week age 64.

Kirchners in Cuba

CFK shares first photo with daughter Florencia in Havana

11-02-2020 12:20 Vice-president shares first image in months of her filmmaker daughter, who has been in Cuba for nearly one year receiving medical treatment.

BLOOMBERG

Buenos Aires Province surrender sends Argentine bonds on a wild rally

10-02-2020 14:28 Province’s capitulation spurs betting on sovereign bonds, they have returned 8.7 percent since January 27. However, Argentina is still in dire need of the IMF’s approval to restructure the debt.

PROVINCIAL DEBT

Kicillof backs down from debt stand-off; Guzmán takes the lead

08-02-2020 10:04 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof seemingly lost a battle with private creditors, deciding to cough up the funds and avoiding a provincial default.

British Enchantment

Harry Potter fans fill Buenos Aires British Embassy with magic

07-02-2020 13:48 1500 fans of the famous fantasy series written by author J.K. Rowling gathered at the British Embassy of Buenos Aires for the fifth annual Harry Potter Book Night.

by Joseph Charney

POVERTY & HUNGER

Argentina’s double trouble: reducing poverty and debt

06-02-2020 16:42 President Alberto Fernández launches food coupons as a temporary solution to reduce poverty and hunger among vulnerable populations in Argentina.

Economic Crisis

Argentine Senate passes debt-restructuring bill

06-02-2020 13:02 The Fernández administration will have significant leeway in determining how to restructure the debt, which currently sits at around US$335 billion

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.

Delaying Debt

Fidelity wins big on Buenos Aires bond payment

05-02-2020 12:25 Buenos Aires Province avoids immediate default by agreeing to use money from its coffers to make a principal debt payment, Kicillof says.

BA PROVINCE DEBT TALKS

BA Province surprises with plan to pay bond, and then restructure

04-02-2020 16:36 Axel Kicillof declared that the province will use its proper resources in order to realise a US$250 million bond payment to avoid default. The Governor looks to reassure creditors about Buenos Aires ability to honour its debt.

FEDERAL JUDGE

Controversial judge Claudio Bonadio dies from brain tumor

04-02-2020 14:11 One of the most controversial characters to work at the Comodoro Py federal courthouse, Bonadio passed away aged 64. As a federal judge, he had a prolonged and intense conflict with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, taking her to oral trial in the controversial “corruption notebooks” case.