News of buenos aires city

Coronavirus pandemic

Doctors in Buenos Aires City seek greater protection from Covid-19

01-04-2020 16:26 Following the death of two doctors from the novel coronavirus in Chaco and La Rioja, doctors in the capital demand greater protections and updated safety protocols.

by Julian D'Imperio

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

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."

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.

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.

ANIMAL RIGHTS

'She's doing well' – Sandra the orangutan makes new friends in Florida

29-01-2020 14:45 The Center for Great Apes in Florida plays host to 53 chimpanzees and orangutans, many of whom once worked in Hollywood. Among them is an ex-resident of the Buenos Aires City Zoo – Sandra the orangutan.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Six-month freeze for public transport fares in Greater Buenos Aires

27-12-2019 15:03 Government announces freeze of public transport fares in and around the capital for six months, as it undertakes a comprehensive review of increases.

Healthcare

Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law

09-12-2019 07:00 After five day of protests against what some branded a “regressive” law to regulate working conditions, residents get buy-in from City lawmakers to create new legislation together.

by Carly Graf

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Sandra the orangutan settles into new home in Florida

07-11-2019 17:00 Sandra, a resident of the Buenos Aires City Zoo for 25 years, left for the United States in late September. She was in quarantine for a month at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas before arriving in Florida.

ELECTION 2019

Macri’s longest and largest march – but will it be enough?

20-10-2019 00:42 One week before voters go to the ballot boxes, president tries to appeal to voters’ anger, frustration and dreams all at once.

by Carly Graf

ELECTION 2019

Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate

11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Sandra the orangutan heads for new life in US ape sanctuary

26-09-2019 07:00 Sandra, who a judge ruled in 2015 was legally not an animal but a “non-human person,” is heading to a sanctuary near Florida, after nearly a quarter-century in an enclosure in the centre of Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off

20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.

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."

BUENOS AIRES

Russian disqualified from World Tango competition over 'punch'

22-08-2019 09:42 The incident happened after the duo, a husband and wife, took part in the semi-final of the competition on Tuesday in the capital.

NEW MINISTER

Hernán Lacunza begins work after being sworn in as new finance minister

20-08-2019 08:58 "I want to thank Hernán Lacunza for accepting this complex responsibility in such a difficult time," declares President Macri at Casa Rosada ceremony.

GENDER VIOLENCE

47% of violent homicides against women in capital last year were femicides

08-08-2019 14:37 Report released by a prosecutorial unit specialising in violence against women found 19 violent murders of women over last year, of which nine were considered to carry hallmarks of a femicide.

DELIVERY APPS

Rodríguez Larreta wades in delivery apps row after 'inspection' ruling

05-08-2019 17:43 Buenos Aires City mayor defends Glovo, Rappi and Pedidos Ya delivery apps, saying they "they are legally constituted, pay their taxes and are used by many people," as he criticises judge who issued controversial ruling.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Simplified, but short-sighted: Critics raise questions over new City planning code

27-07-2019 08:33 The Buenos Aires City government’s new urban planning rules have succeeded in simplifying and easing the path to building permits, but critics say it fails to tackle the existing problems facing those who live in the capital. Is the new Código Urbanístico a missed opportunity?

by Federico Poore

Barracas to Palermo

BA City opens call for tenders for Subte Line F

15-07-2019 17:19 The F Line will run from Barracas, in the city's south to Palermo, in the city's north at an estimated construction cost of a US$2 billion.

'BLUE BALLOT'

Convicted anti-abortion doctor confirms congressional run

25-06-2019 19:10 Leandro Rodríguez Lastra was found guilty last month of misconduct by a Cipoletti court for failing to carry out a legally-warranted abortion on a woman who had been raped.

Still no answers

Macri official insists: 'No chance of repeat blackout'

18-06-2019 14:07 Parts of Uruguay, all provinces in Argentina expect Tierra del Fuego and parts of Brazil were affected by Sunday's blackout.

Stories of the dictatorship

Abuelas welcome grandson no. 130: Javier Matías

13-06-2019 14:54 The 130th recovered grandchild will now start a new search for answers: whether his pregnant mother, disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship, ever gave birth to his baby brother or sister.

2019 Elections

Recalde, Donda to contest BA City: report

02-06-2019 08:49 The Kirchnerite movement in Buenos Aires City will not hold a primaries race to determine its candidates. Instead, all eyes are on Mariano Recalde and Victoria Donda.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Two homeless people set on fire in shocking attack in Mataderos

22-05-2019 17:49 Video filmed by the attackers shows brutal attack in which two aggressors douse homeless person in flammable liquid and set it alight.

ENVIRONMENT

Buenos Aires City government moves to ban plastic straws

22-05-2019 16:59 The ban will kick in from today, with single-use plastic straws prohibited from being handed out in restaurants and other establishments across the capital unless explicitly requested. In six months time, their use will be banned outright.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

BA City’s plans to burn rubbish draw closer

03-05-2018 11:07 Environmentalists warn that the incineration of rubbish offers an easy way out for authorities, and comes at a serious cost to the environment.

BA CITY

Demolition begins on historic ’White Elephant’ building in Villa Lugano

10-04-2018 14:48 Buenos Aires City Hall plans to replace the crumbling 14-storey structure with the new headquarters of its Human Development and Home Ministry.