BUSINESS Globant beefs up creative operations by purchasing ad firm GUT 28-11-2023 11:12 Argentine software firm Globant SA purchased a majority stake in creative agency GUT as it ups its bet on marketing services as a key growth driver.
Brazil's economy Lula to tap ally to run Brazil statistics agency, raising concerns of its future 27-07-2023 12:21 Lula's appointment of economist Marcio Pochmann to head Brazil's IBGE statistics agency raises credibility concerns due to his controversial left-wing views and past budget cuts affecting data accuracy.
Celeste Saulo interview Incoming UN climate agency chief forecasts wind of change 03-06-2023 08:34 Celeste Saulo, the head of Argentina's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional since 2014 and the new incoming head of the UN's weather and climate agency, insists it's not too late to change how the climate crisis story ends.
INTELLIGENCE SERVICES Secrets of ‘Señora 5,’ the woman who manages Argentina’s spies 02-05-2023 13:18 Ana Clara Alberdi oversees the management of the agents of Argentina’s AFI intelligence services, but to most of the country, she is a complete unknown. by Rodis Recalt
DEBT RATING Global ratings agency S&P cuts Argentina's credit score 30-03-2023 10:43 S&P Global Ratings downgraded Argentina's credit rating to just three notches above default as investors brace for a looming recession in an election year.
RATINGS AGENCy Argentina default on foreign currency debt 'imminent,' says Fitch 25-03-2023 09:34 Fitch Ratings downgraded Argentina's foreign currency debt on Friday by two notches to leave it hovering one level above default.
HUMAN RIGHTS UN human rights chief Bachelet won't seek second term 13-06-2022 14:09 Former Chile president Michelle Bachelet confirmed Monday that she will not seek a second term as the United Nations human rights chief.
POLITICS President taps ex-defence minister Agustín Rossi to lead AFI spy agency 06-06-2022 17:13 President Alberto Fernández has announced that he has chosen ex-defence minister Agustín Rossi to be the new head of Argentina’s intelligence service.
Bloomberg Lithium stocks shaken by Argentina’s pricing decision 01-06-2022 20:52 Shares of lithium producers plunge after Argentina moves to put an end to alleged improper pricing practices by exporters, affecting confidence across the sector.
Iranian nuclear dispute Iran beckons top IAEA official with nuclear deal in sight 03-03-2022 13:05 Top Iranian leaders will meet on Saturday with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, the international official in charge of investigating their nation’s past nuclear activities.