EDITORIAL We do need some education Yesterdat 09:26 Last year’s economic havoc has been quantified, but there is no way of measuring the losses to come from extended suspensions of classroom education.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC The school feud Yesterdat 07:33 Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta, much to the dismay of the hawks in both coalitions, gave moderation a shot. Now the rift is back. by Martín Gambarotta
Bloomberg Government's plan to stabilise rents sends prices skyrocketing in BA 16-04-2021 10:58 Landlords in Buenos Aires have raised the rent on apartments more than 60% ahead of a new law that gives the government control over price increases.
Coronavirus pandemic PAMI chief warns agency has no more Covid ICU beds left in City 11-04-2021 08:56 PAMI chief Luana Volnovich warns public health agency has no more Covid-19 ICU beds available for pensioners and retirees in Buenos Aires City; Argentina surpasses 2.5 million confirmed cases.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Political differences laid bare as City, Province split on measures 10-04-2021 07:20 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof warns that “Covid tsunami” is hitting Argentina as new restrictions are introduced.
SEMANA SANTA SURGE? Semana Santa surge? Queues at City hospitals for Covid-19 tests 05-04-2021 23:25 Long lines seen outside hospitals in Buenos Aires City as patient porteños await Covid-19 tests after Easter break; Capital records new daily record of 2,428 new cases in 24 hours.
THE WAY WE WORK City Hall keen to attract digital nomads to Buenos Aires 27-02-2021 08:13 The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a rise in so-called ‘digital nomads’ across the world – and the City Government has unveiled a new initiative to tempt them to Buenos Aires. by Emma Ridden
Coronavirus pandemic Decree details new nighttime restrictions 09-01-2021 16:07 Regional leaders granted power to decide on timeframe of new restrictions. Officials in Buenos Aires City and Province say businesses, food and drink establishments and venues must shut between 1am to 6am, set 10-person limit on social gatherings.
Coronavirus pandemic City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta tests positive for Covid-19 06-01-2021 18:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirms in tweet that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19 vaccine Anger and allegations after loss of 400 doses of Sputnik vaccine 05-01-2021 23:30 The Buenos Aires Province government and Olavarría City Hall swapped angry accusations on Tuesday when 400 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine had to be discarded.
EDITORIAL Good riddance to 2020… ...and hello to a happier 2021? 02-01-2021 08:34 At a stretch 2020 could almost be summarised by one single C-word – next year is a little more difficult, but the midterm elections will undoubtedly be a defining moment.
VACCINES & POLITICS Unforced errors and the unlikely prospect of unity 02-01-2021 08:24 It’s time to put aside differences and find a common way forward together, tackling the structural problems that will allow the country to move in the direction of progress. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CITY PLANNING City officials defend coastal development project, experts divided 19-12-2020 09:37 Several architects and urban planning experts oppose attempt to sell off coastal land despite history of public use; Local authorities defend the move to ‘revitalise’ area. by Federico Poore
REVENUE-SHARING ROW Senate approves bill to slash Buenos Aires City's share of funding 12-12-2020 09:27 City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta vows to take fight to Supreme Court as Senate approves bill to cut Buenos Aires City’s share of federal revenue-sharing funds.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) City lawmakers want to name street after Maradona 06-12-2020 16:54 Late footballing great Diego Maradona could have a street in Buenos Aires named after him, if a a proposal put forward Friday by city council lawmakers to honour the star.
AS I SEE IT Buenos Aires under fire 05-12-2020 10:28 Cristina and her friends hope that by defunding the City government they will force the mayor to cut spending to the bone, which they assume should be enough to turn people against him. by James Neilson
Revenue-sharing row City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar 03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.
Coronavirus pandemic Dozen secondary schools re-open doors in Buenos Aires City 13-10-2020 16:44 Twelve schools re-opened their doors in the capital on Tuesday, with teachers hosting the first face-to-face classes in Buenos Aires City for seven months.
CRIME & SECURITY Federal police officer killed in fatal stabbing attack near MALBA 29-09-2020 18:14 Inspector with the Federal Police stabbed to death just outside the MALBA Latin American art museum in Palermo on Tuesday afternoon.
Coronavirus pandemic Buenos Aires City reports less than 1,000 infections for ninth straight day 28-09-2020 17:11 Buenos Aires City reported 659 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday morning, the ninth day in a row that the federal capital has reported less than 1,000 infections, according to City Health Minister Fernán Quiros.
CLASHES WITH POLICE Protesting nurses wounded in clashes with City Police 22-09-2020 09:16 Police officers clashed with protesting nurses outside the Buenos Aires City Legislature on Monday, with a number of demonstrators walking away wounded.
Global pandemic Latin America's cities bustle like Covid is gone – but it’s not 20-09-2020 21:57 In Latin America’s big cities, as in other places around the globe, it almost feels like the virus never happened.
GUEST VOICE Behind the conflict with the police 12-09-2020 09:43 The reasons for the protest? We can divide them into two main categories: institutional and political. by Andrei Serbin Pont
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Police mutiny mayhem 12-09-2020 08:54 Anyone familiar with Argentina knows that it is a land of political agitation and volatility. Protests are nothing new, but a full-blown police mutiny over pay and working conditions is relatively rare. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic Officials concerned by crowded scenes at bars, restaurants in capital 07-09-2020 19:31 National, City and provincial governments express dismay after images circulate online over weekend showing large crowds at eating and drinking establishments in Buenos Aires City. At least 12 venues closed after breaching regulations.
URBAN PLANNING Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living 05-09-2020 08:29 New public space, pop-up bike lanes and pedestrian-only zones form part of the City's government's plans for the immediate future. But while other global cities are taking bold action during the pandemic, critics say changes in the capital are too few and far between. by Federico Poore
FERNÁN QUIRÓS City Health Minister Fernán Quirós polls well as profile rises 22-08-2020 08:39 Fernán Quirós’ star is rising as he leads the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the capital – and City Hall is taking note. by Ezequiel Spillman
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.