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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner demands dismissal of Iran MoU case

16-07-2021 23:51 Vice-President calls for trial against her on charges of covering up the involvement of Iranian leaders in the 1994 bomb destruction of the AMIA Jewish community centre to be quashed, branding it "a judicial and political scandal."

Macri fiercely denies ‘Boliviagate’ allegations, slams Fernández

16-07-2021 02:03 Former president says his successor’s word has been “devalued” by allegations his administration sent lethal ammunition to Jeanine Áñez government in Bolivia that was used to repress followers of Evo Morales in 2019.

83% of pensioners to receive 5,00-peso payment in August

13-07-2021 21:54 ANSES chief Fernanda Raverta announces that more than six million retirees and pensioners will receive a one-off payment next month to compensate for drop in purchasing power.

Fernández criticises 'inhumane' trade embargo against Cuba

13-07-2021 16:37 President Alberto Fernández delivers his first comments on protests in Cuba. “I don't know what is happening, but let’s end the blockade,” he says.

Hugo Moyano: ‘We’ve always defended workers to the death’

09-07-2021 20:32 Veteran teamster and union leader Hugo Moyano riffs on his meteoric rise through the labour movement, relationships with Argentina’s presidents and why he is targeted for being on the side of the worker.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

09-07-2021 17:19 Protesters rally against President Alberto Fernández's government on July 9, Argentina's Independence Day.

'Albañilas' – the female builders in Argentina breaking down barriers

07-07-2021 13:35 An increasing number of women construction groups are operating in Argentina, debunking the myth that building is a man's job.

Argentina signs degree to change rule to ramp vaccine access

03-07-2021 13:20 Argentina changes vaccine regulations to speed access to a wider range of vaccines, as the Joe Biden administration steps up donations.

Fernández leads tribute to Covid victims, as death toll nears 100,000

27-06-2021 16:34 Peronist leader leads "ceremony of recollection and reflection" at CCK cultural centre, as Argentina death toll creeps towards 100,000.

Maduro, Guaidó and Alberto: the beginning of a new phase in Venezuela?

26-06-2021 00:33 Both sides of the Venezuelan grieta have publicly stated their intention to sit at the negotiating table. This is a massive step forward after years of deadlock.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentina abstains in vote condemning Nicaragua's jailing of opposition leaders

16-06-2021 00:41 Casa Rosada fails to endorse OAS resolution against Nicaragua demanding "immediate release of the presidential candidates and all political prisoners."

AstraZeneca shipment takes Argentina past 20 million vaccines

15-06-2021 14:20 President Alberto Fernández visits Ezeiza International Airport to witness the arrival of a new shipment of 900,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Government hopes to ramp up vaccination amid opposition criticism

11-06-2021 23:45 Argentina’s death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise and healthcare professionals are feeling the strain.

President extends Covid restrictions as death toll tops 84,000

11-06-2021 23:42 President Fernández extends existing emergency decree for two weeks; Health Ministry confirms 27,628 infections and 699 deaths over past 24 hours.

Argentina set to receive Sputnik vaccine's active ingredient from Russia

07-06-2021 17:32 Aerolíneas Argentinas flight heads to Moscow to pick up back the first consignment of active ingredients for producing Sputnik V in Argentina. Fresh delays in the arrival of AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries.

Fernández, Putin confirm production of Sputnik vaccine in Argentina

04-06-2021 23:07 President showers Russian leader with praise as nations confirm mass production of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in Argentina will begin imminently.

Argentina to use Paris Club grace period to further debt talks

31-05-2021 11:04 Government to hold off on US$2.4-billion debt payment with Paris Club due Monday and will instead use a 60-day grace period to try to reach an agreement with the group and avert default.

Germany is the capital of Paris

29-05-2021 11:20 Argentina is an old story for the Paris Club – indeed the oldest story of them all since its very first agreement back in 1956 was with the military regime which had just toppled Peronism.

by Michael Soltys

President vows to sue Bullrich after Pfizer denies bribery claim

25-05-2021 18:02 President Alberto Fernández says he will sue opposition leader Patricia Bullrich after she alleged that an official demanded a bribe during talks with Pfizer over purchase of coronavirus vaccines. US pharmaceutical giant categorically denies claim.

Government exempts sport from pandemic restrictions as Copa América looms

25-05-2021 17:05 Argentina's government on Tuesday announced an exemption for international sporting events from health restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, just under three weeks before hosting the Copa América.