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What we learned this week: December 19 to 26

26-12-2020 10:49 A collection of the stories that caught our eye this week in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

No immunity from impunity

18-07-2020 09:10 The bloodiest attack against the Jewish Diaspora anywhere in the world since the Shoah, the AMIA massacre still marks this city’s biggest loss of life in a single day.

AMIA attack

Renewed calls for justice, 26 years on from AMIA bombing

17-07-2020 16:24 26 years after the bombing attack on AMIA Jewish community centre, a crime for which no-one has been detained, the Jewish community renews its call for justice.

COURTS

Federal judge Rodolfo Canicoba Corral confirms resignation

14-07-2020 16:01 Federal judge, who has had a long and controversial judicial career, says he will step down when he reaches post’s age limit of 75.

Shoah Memorial

Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires re-opens after US$4.5M renovation

15-02-2020 03:25 City museum dedicated to the Shoah opens its doors to the public, showcasing interactive testimonies with survivors.

by Joseph Charney

FEDERAL JUDGE

Controversial judge Claudio Bonadio dies from brain tumor

04-02-2020 14:11 One of the most controversial characters to work at the Comodoro Py federal courthouse, Bonadio passed away aged 64. As a federal judge, he had a prolonged and intense conflict with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, taking her to oral trial in the controversial “corruption notebooks” case.

ALBERTO IN ISRAEL

Fernández vows to uncover truth about AMIA bombing

25-01-2020 09:22 President promises Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that Argentina’s commitment to finding out truth about AMIA bombing is “absolute” during bilateral meeting in Jerusalem.

by Joseph Charney

FIRST FOREIGN TRIP

Fernández flies to Israel in first foreign trip as president

21-01-2020 11:19 Argentine leader will attend commemorations marking Holocaust and 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz. He will also meet with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, in his first bilateral meeting as head of state on foreign soil.

NISMAN: 5 YEARS ON

Alberto Nisman march to take place in Plaza Vaticano

18-01-2020 09:54 Host of local politicians are expected to attend the event, which will have a sharp anti-Kirchnerite tone. DAIA Jewish organisation will hold a separate ceremony of remembrance, as will family.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Five years on from his death, Nisman debate still rages on

17-01-2020 12:12 On eve of the fifth anniversary of his death, new Netflix documentary and planned demonstration keeps late AMIA special prosecutor in the spotlight.

First Foreign Trip

Symbolic and strategic: Fernández picks Israel for first foreign trip

17-01-2020 00:12 President’s decision to visit Jerusalem next week welcomed by Jewish community in Buenos Aires.

by Joseph Charney

AMIA BOMBING

Iranian AMIA bombing suspect wades into Nisman debate

11-01-2020 10:02 Mohsen Rabbani, former cultural attaché to Islamic Republic’s Embassy in Buenos Aires, suggests AMIA special prosecutor was murdered and denies claims he masterminded AMIA bombing.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Rabbani, Iranian accused in AMIA bombing probe, wades into Nisman debate

10-01-2020 16:48 Moshen Rabbani, former cultural attaché to Islamic Republic's Embassy in Buenos Aires, suggests AMIA special prosecutor was murdered and denies claims he masterminded AMIA bombing.

LATE PROSECUTOR'S DEATH

Fernández: I doubt Nisman committed suicide, but there's no proof of murder

02-01-2020 20:40 "I doubt that someone who was going through a euphoric moment could commit suicide," says president, as he comments on late prosecutor's death.

Bloomberg

US sanctions group of Iranian officials, including one linked to AMIA attack

05-11-2019 14:08 Key officials reporting to Iran's Supreme Leader were allegedly responsible for "a wide range of malign behaviours," including attacks in Buenos Aires and Lebanon and the kidnapping of US diplomats in Tehran.

UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Macri defends multilateralism before world leaders at UN

24-09-2019 22:41 President reiterates Malvinas sovereignty demand and calls on members of the international community to tackle ongoing crisis in Venezuela and help Argentina bring perpetrators of AMIA bombing to justice

Foreign Minister

Authorities 'concerned' about terrorist presence in LatAm, says Faurie

20-07-2019 09:25 Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie's comments came one day after the 25th anniversary of the bombing attack on the AMIA cultural centre in downtown Buenos Aires.

MIKE POMPEO VISIT

Pompeo offers US$7M reward for info on alleged AMIA attack mastermind

19-07-2019 14:42 US Secretary of State announces targeted sanctions against Hezbollah operative Salman Raouf Salman, who allegedly “served as the on the ground coordinator for the AMIA bombing,” during visit to Buenos Aires for terrorism conference.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

'Everything shook': Painful memories as thousands gather to remember AMIA bombing

18-07-2019 17:44 A quarter century on, huge crowds turn out to preserve the memories of the victims of the attack and to demand an end to impunity.

by Jonah Shrock

AMIA BOMBING

Remembrance and renewed calls for justice as Argentina remembers AMIA victims

18-07-2019 15:19 Government officials attend commemorative event in capital as AMIA's acting president reiterates demand that those who carried out attack be brought to justice.

by Lucas Robinson

AMIA BOMBING

Victims of 1994 AMIA bombing still waiting for justice, 25 years on

18-07-2019 08:35 The 25th anniversary of the infamous bombing attack on the AMIA Jewish community centre arrives today – but the relatives of victims are still waiting for justice.

AMIA ANNIVERSARY

Government creates anti-terrorism database

17-07-2019 14:08 New database gives power to determine terror groups to Security Ministry, federal police, UIF and Directorate of Migration

POMPEO VISIT

US State Dept: Pompeo to talk Hezbollah, anti-terrorism in Buenos Aires

17-07-2019 12:20 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will "emphasise and reiterate" partnership with Macri's government during whistlestop visit to Buenos Aires.

1994 terrorist attack

Lower House moves to open 'in abstentia' trial into AMIA bombing

16-07-2019 16:34 Congress will now debate bill to elevate proceedings into the 1994 AMIA bombing to trial with plans to try defendants "in abstentia".

EDITORIAL

As far away from closure as ever

13-07-2019 10:38 The AMIA bombing was the bloodiest attack against the Jewish Diaspora anywhere in the world since the Shoah and also marks this city’s biggest loss of life in any disaster, apart from the Cromañon rock club.

GUEST VOICE: Ariel Eichbaum

We seek justice for a crime that should never be forgotten

13-07-2019 10:05 On Thursday, July 18, in front of the site of the AMIA Jewish community centre we will meet to reiterate our demand for justice, writes AMIA's Acting President Ariel Eichbaum.

by Ariel Eichbaum

AMIA Anniversary

Government to designate Hezbollah a terror group ahead of Pompeo visit

11-07-2019 22:16 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announces imminent Hezbollah decree, a week before 25th anniversary of AMIA bombing.

2013 MOU with Iran

Alberto Fernández testifies in Iran-AMIA investigation

10-07-2019 10:15 Alberto Fernández was summoned to testify after criticising his running mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's 2013 deal with Iran in a recent television interview.

AMIA Bombing

Argentine embassy in UK commemorates AMIA bombing ahead of 25th anniversary

14-06-2019 15:15 Argentine officials, Jewish community leaders and other gathered in London to mark the event. The bombing was the largest terrorist attack in Argentine history.