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POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Don't plan on a plan from Fernández

25-07-2020 08:20 By shunning “plans” Fernández is emulating his former boss, late former president Néstor Kirchner, who preferred to deal with issues as they came along without committing to a plan that could be easily derided.

by Martín Gambarotta

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown

20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.

Coronavirus pandemic

101-year-old discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19

14-07-2020 15:28 A 101-year-old woman discharged from hospital, 36 days after she was first hospitalised with Covid-19.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Metropolitan area blues

04-07-2020 07:29 The display of bipartisan civility, even with disagreements behind the scenes between Buenos Aires City and Province, is now routine. Yet the volatility has not gone away.

by Martín Gambarotta

Coronavirus Pandemic

Officials debate future of quarantine, likely to limit public transport

15-06-2020 16:10 National, Buenos Aires City and provincial health ministers meet to debate future of quarantine and preventative steps to tackle Covid-19, as officials in Chaco announce return to stricter lockdown in province.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport

26-05-2020 09:40 City government announces new restrictions on commercial activity and shopping, new controls on circulation of people in and out of the capital and closing of 11 train stations.

Coronavirus pandemic

Officials confirm details of new permit to circulate during lockdown

25-05-2020 09:55 Officials have confirmed details of how citizens and residents can re-apply for permission to circulate via the Certificado Único Habilitante de Circulación (CUHC).

NEW MEASURES

Quarantine extension: new permits, more checkpoints, less public transport

24-05-2020 09:20 Authorities are concerned by the spread of the virus amid an increase in circulation of people on the streets and on public transport.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine

21-05-2020 02:10 President, provincial governor and city mayor agree there is "no margin" to further liberalise quarantine measures in Greater Buenos Aires, given current state of affairs.

Coronavirus pandemic

Villa 31 community leader's death from Covid-19 sparks anger

19-05-2020 02:22 Ramona Medina, key Villa 31 community leader and resident, dies just days after denouncing 12 days without drinking water in her barrio. 'La Garganta Poderosa' accuses authorities of failing to protect residents in vulnerable neighbourhoods.

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Mara the ex-circus elephant arrives in Brazil to enjoy retirement

14-05-2020 09:06 Mara spent much of her life as a circus attraction, then was brought to the Buenos Aires City Zoo in 1995. Now, she's set for a new life at a sanctuary in Mato Grosso.

Coronavirus pandemic

Some non-essential stores reopen for business in Buenos Aires

12-05-2020 22:23 City authorities began allowing some "non-essential" shops and businesses to reopen on Tuesday, easing coronavirus restrictions in place in the capital since March 20.

Lockdown restrictions

Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation

11-05-2020 09:27 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces all kids in the capital can leave their homes for one hour either on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the final number of their parents' DNI card.

ARGENTINA CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Another mass infection at nursing home prompts evacuation

09-05-2020 11:10 At least 33 confirmed cases of Covid-19 linked to Recoleta care home.

ARGENTINA CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

President extends general quarantine by two weeks as death toll nears 300

09-05-2020 09:37 Flanked by Kicillof and Rodríguez Larreta, Alberto Fernández lashes out at opposition ‘lies’ over lockdown.

by James Grainger

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires City and Province account for 70% of Covid-19 deaths in Argentina

05-05-2020 12:43 Buenos Aires Province, the country's most populous region, has recorded 99 deaths at the time of writing, with 82 registered in the nation's capital.

Coronavirus pandemic

52% of Covid-19 infections recorded in Buenos Aires City and Province

22-04-2020 17:55 Region had registered to 103 of 142 deaths, or 72.5% of fatalities, as of Monday. Data indicates just how much Greater Buenos Aires has been affected by the pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government orders porteños to use face-masks on public transport, in shops

13-04-2020 09:31 Decree orders obligatory use of "protective elements that cover mouth, nose and chin" on public transport and in shops and public offices from Wednesday, April 15. Those who do not comply will face fines of between 10,000 and 80,000 pesos. Citizens not allowed to leave homes for exercise.

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.