DIPLOMACY Alberto Fernández to visit Chile's Piñera in Santiago this month 16-01-2021 06:56 President Alberto Fernández will travel to Santiago on January 26 to meet with Chilean President Sebastián Piñera.
Coronavirus pandemic Government set to authorise re-opening of the cinemas 14-01-2021 23:19 Culture Ministry officials agree coronavirus protocols with business chambers, unions and film industry staff to allow the re-opening of cinemas.
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.
SENATE ADDRESS Cafiero confirms government wants to postpone IMF debt repayments 07-10-2020 17:56 In address to Senate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms government will ask the International Monetary Fund to postpone scheduled repayments on a US$44-billion loan.
ENVIRONMENT Study: Antarctic Peninsula at warmest in decades 03-10-2020 16:51 This year is the hottest in the Antarctic Peninsula in the past three decades, a study by the University of Santiago de Chile out Friday found.
PERIODISMO PURO | INTERVIEW Santiago Cafiero: ‘Macri sought to blame Argentine society for his own failures.’ 12-09-2020 08:46 In a feature-length interview, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero discusses Peronism past and present, the opposition, and what lies ahead for Argentina in the next two years. by Jorge Fontevecchia
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.
Global Pandemic Soup kitchens are back, as crises bite hard in Chile 25-08-2020 16:14 Covid-19 has left many in Chile in hunger, inspiring restaurants and organisations to dedicate time and resources to creating soup kitchens throughout the country.
ABORTION DEBATE Government confirms abortion bill delayed until 2021 14-08-2020 01:00 Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero says bill to legalise abortion in Argentina will not be presented to Congress this year, blaming the coronavirus pandemic.
CONGRESS Cafiero faces flurry of questions in Congress début 20-06-2020 10:44 Cabinet chief defends move to nationalise Vicentin, says pensions have improved in real terms.
BEFORE CONGRESS Santiago Cafiero: Argentina's debt burden is 'unpayable' 19-06-2020 01:59 Cabinet chief says blame for the debt issue should be attributed to the previous government led by former president Mauricio Macri, who he accused of acting "irresponsibly" in taking on debt commitments.
Coronavirus pandemic Government extends ban on unjust lay-offs for another two months 19-05-2020 13:08 In a bid to secure jobs amid the coronavirus crisis, Fernández administration extends existing ban on dismissals without "just cause" until July 31.
Coronavirus pandemic Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces 06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.
Nationwide lockdown Cafiero: 'Starting Monday, activities will be resumed in some provinces' 17-04-2020 15:48 Government will allow resumption of limited activities in select provinces without 'viral circulation' as from Monday, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms.
Abortion rights Argentina braces anew for abortion battle 05-03-2020 07:00 In his first speech to Congress upon the arrival of a new legislative session, Alberto Fernández vowed to begin a project to legalise abortion in the coming weeks. Campaigners on both sides are preparing for another showdown.
Protests in Chile Piñera will declare state of emergency if violence escalates in Chile 02-03-2020 17:14 Sebastián Piñera said on Sunday that he did not rule out the possibility of declaring a state of emergency again in Chile if violence intensifies in March.
MISSION TEAM Fernández praises Guzmán as IMF confirms team will visit next week 28-02-2020 13:52 International Monetary Fund confirms it will send a mission team to Buenos Aires again next week to continue auditing public accounts.
'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.
Abortion rights '19F': Pro-abortion activists prepare to renew call for legalisation 17-02-2020 16:26 Third annual '19F' march, led by the National Campaign for Legal, Safe and Free Abortion, will take place this Wednesday from 5pm before Congress.
LAWFARE? Political prisoner debate engulfs Frente de Todos coalition 10-02-2020 17:19 “It bothers me that they say I have political prisoners, because I don't have them,” President Fernández declares in interview with local radio station.
Abortion debate Government will seek to legalise abortion with bill, Gómez Alcorta confirms 10-02-2020 14:36 Women, Gender, and Diversity Minister Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta reiterates that government will seek to do more than just decriminalise the procedure when it eventually sends a bill to Congress.
FUEL PRICES Government extends fuel price freeze until end of February 30-01-2020 13:38 Fernández administration to retain restrictions until the end of February in order to curb inflation.
Ley de Solidaridad Cafiero: Government will approve emergency economic measures today 23-12-2019 17:23 "The enactment will be today," says Cabinet Chief.
SANTIAGO MALDONADO Santiago Maldonado case: Minister plans to review actions of security forces 20-12-2019 14:21 “There was a lot of negligence in the operation,” says Sabina Frederic. New security minister orders report into Border Guard's actions during time of late artisan's disappearance.
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Fernandez paves way for changes as Congress debates emergency law 19-12-2019 22:16 President says in message posted on Twitter that he wants lawmakers to "improve" legislative package, saying he has the votes to pass bill but wants to "build trust among everyone."
NEW ERA IN ARGENTINA Fernández administration to send recovery package to Congress 16-12-2019 15:21 Legislative package includes, among other measures, a 30 percent surcharge on 'tourist dollar,' increased taxes on exports and plans to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, according to government.
NEW MEASURES Government confirms 30% charge on overseas purchases coming 16-12-2019 07:05 Argentina will return to a “tourist dollar” policy, under which foreign transactions face a 30% surcharge over the official rate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms.
New government Santiago Cafiero says government may declare state of emergency 11-12-2019 13:48 New Cabinet chief describes Mauricio Macri's government as the "worst in the history of democracy" in Argentina.
STATE AIRLINE Pablo Ceriani to be new chief of Aerolíneas Argentinas 11-12-2019 13:27 Ceriani is not a new face to the firm. He formerly served as vice-president at Aerolíneas under Mariano Recalde, from 2013 to 2015 and worked under Axel Kiciloff at the same firm from 2009.
Transition 2019 Santiago Cafiero: 'Cristina isn't a conventional vice-president' 10-12-2019 12:57 Hours before Alberto Fernández was sworn-in as president on Tuesday, his future Cabinet chief said in an interview that the former president would shape the vice-presidential role to her attributes.
New Cabinet The chosen ones: Who's who in Alberto Fernández's Cabinet 10-12-2019 00:45 President-elect unveiled his team at press conference on Friday in Puerto Madero. Here's a guide to who's who in the incoming administration.
FLASH DEMONSTRATION Chilean battle-cry against sexual violence goes viral 05-12-2019 15:42 In the wake of national social unrest and rising femicides across the region, protesters in Santiago perform rendition of a feminist anthem making waves across the world.
Transition of Power Talks over Cabinet down to three posts: security, transport, economy 01-12-2019 21:20 Less than five days out from Alberto Fernández's December 6 deadline for announcing his Cabinet, at least three key posts remain unfulfilled. Who will head the security, economy and transport portfolios? by Rosario Ayerdi
COPA LIBERTADORES River play for Gallardo's legacy in Copa Libertadores final 22-11-2019 07:30 At age 43, Gallardo is River's most successful coach with 10 titles, including two Libertadores crowns. He is already a club hero regardless of what happens in Saturday's final.
Transition 2019 Fernández says Cabinet is 'basically defined' – but doesn't name names 21-11-2019 17:00 President-elect set to fill roles with members of his inner circle. Almost all still await an official request to join the new Cabinet – but many have already begun work on the roles they’re expected to take on.
COPA LIBERTADORES River and Flamengo in Lima for Copa Libertadores final 21-11-2019 13:04 For the first time in the Copa's 58-year history, the final is a single match. Marcelo Gallardo's side are seeking their fifth crown, after winning the competition in 1986, 1996, 2015 and 2018
CHILE PROTESTS Chile to amend constitution, a key demand of protesters 11-11-2019 13:36 As protests enter fourth week of violent unrest, President Sebastián Piñera agrees to rewrite and replace Pinochet-era document.
COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores final moved from Santiago to Lima by CONMEBOL 06-11-2019 09:27 One-leg final clash between River Plate of Argentina and Brazil's Flamengo remains scheduled for November 23, but it will now take place in Peru's capital instead of Santiago's Estadio Nacional stadium.
COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores final once more troubles South America 31-10-2019 17:02 One year on, South American football faces a familiar question: Where will the final of Copa Libertadores be played?
Chile Protests Anti-government protests intensify in Chile; at least 19 have died 25-10-2019 20:49 The unrest began as a protest over a four-cent increase in subway fares and soon morphed into a larger movement over growing inequality in one of Latin America's wealthiest countries.
PROTESTS IN CHILE Travelers worry and wait as unrest strands thousands at Chile airport 21-10-2019 19:23 Travelers, many from countries experiencing similar unrest, are forced to get comfortable in Santiago International Airport after extensive flight cancellations.
BLOOMBERG Hernán Lacunza: Government's debt plan needs approval from opposition 20-09-2019 16:49 Government sent a bill to Congress late Thursday to kick start talks around extending maturities on local law bonds to alleviate fears of a looming default.
MALDONADO CASE Federal court reopens Santiago Maldonado investigation 06-09-2019 16:34 The ruling by Federal Appeals Court of Comodoro Rivadavia will determine if Gedarmerie officials were in "dereliction of duty" by allowing Maldonado and other protestors to flee towards nearby river.
JAGUARES Jaguares make history in South Africa despite three yellow cards 30-08-2019 20:00 The Jaguares scored 78 tries, and improved on a seven-point margin over the Griffons from central city Welkom in the league phase.
2020 OLYMPICS Argentina's surfers hoping to make waves at Olympics 02-08-2019 13:24 Argentine surfers hope to challenge powerhouse surfing teams from the United States and Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
DEMONSTRATION 'State is responsible' for Santiago Maldonado's death, says brother at protest 02-08-2019 11:03 Brother of late artisan reiterates criticism of State and Gendarmerie officers, as protesters take to streets on the second anniversary of his death.
VIRAL PHOTOS Anaesthesiologist fired for posting selfies with nude patients to WhatsApp 25-07-2019 11:23 The woman, from Tucumán, was the only anaesthesiologist in the province of Santiago del Estero.
ARRESTS US sanctions Argentina-based online pharmacy Goldpharma 23-05-2019 14:50 Online pharmacy Goldpharma and eight Argentine citizens designated as significant foreign narcotics-traffickers by US officials for allegedly selling illicit opioids to customers located in the United States. Local authorities arrest five people, including three who were requested by the United States.