News of ara san juan

Honduras ex-president Hernández to be extradited to the US over drug-trafficking

28-03-2022 21:44 Honduras' Supreme Court authorises extradition to the United States of former president Juan Orlando Hernández on drug-trafficking charges.

Thelma Fardin seeks justice in Brazil after rape trial collapse

16-03-2022 10:35 Thelma Fardin visits São Paulo "seeking justice," following the annulment of the rape trial against Juan Darthés – and the Argentine actress shows no sign of giving up.

Del Potro, eying retirement, pulls out of Rio Open

11-02-2022 13:49 Juan Martín del Potro has pulled out of the Rio Open, organisers said on Friday a decision that could signal the end of his career.

Tearful Del Potro breaks down on court as retirement nears

08-02-2022 22:25 Juan Martín del Potro broke down in tears on court on Tuesday night as he began an emotional goodbye to competitive tennis in Buenos Aires.

Alberto needs a new Cabinet chief: Manzur has decided to leave

23-01-2022 21:12 The governor of Tucumán, who took leave from post to serve as Cabinet chief, wants to return to his province, frustrated by his loss of power. President Fernández does not intend to keep him either.

by Javier Calvo

Returning heroes delight fans of Boca and River, but patience is required

21-01-2022 02:47 Dario Benedetto and Juan Fernando Quintero return home. If one of the Superclásico pair was to repatriate one of their past heroes, it made perfect sense for the other to follow suit. Nostalgia, though, can be a dangerous drug.

by Dan Edwards

Lundin to buy copper-gold project in Argentina for US$483 Million

20-12-2021 11:46 Lundin Mining Corp agrees to acquire copper and gold project in San Juan Province for around US$483 million.

US official expresses support for 'solid' Argentina-IMF agreement

08-12-2021 17:09 White House's top Latin America advisor Juan González says he is "optimistic" that a "solid" agreement can be worked out with Argentina and the International Monetary Fund.

Fractures and government power blamed for Venezuela opposition defeat

23-11-2021 14:09 The disastrous results suffered by Venezuela's fractured opposition in Sunday's regional elections were largely self-inflicted, according to analysts.

Macri denies illegal espionage claims in court hearing

05-11-2021 01:24 "I did not spy on anyone," declares former president in written statement presented before judge investigating illegal espionage claims related to the relatives of the late crew of the ARA San Juan submarine.

ARA San Juan espionage case: Judge orders Macri to appear on October 28

21-10-2021 10:31 Judge Martín Bava orders Mauricio Macri to appear before him on October 28 to answer questions regarding ARA San Juan illegal espionage probe, after former president skips initial summons.

Macri back in Argentina, says he won't testify in ARA San Juan spying case

20-10-2021 11:28 Former president returns to Argentina – but says he will not give a statement in a probe about alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine.

Mix of hope, scepticism among Mapuche as Chile rewrites constitution

12-10-2021 14:57 Chile's Constitutional Convention had already begun to draft a new constitution, but Mapuche leaders doubt that it will resolve the community's historic demands for land and self-determination.

New hearing date set after Macri misses illegal espionage hearing

07-10-2021 23:15 Former president Mauricio Macri skips court hearing related to alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.

Government to send 1,575 federal agents to Rosario

29-09-2021 10:38 Cabinet ministers confirm deployment of more than 1,500 new federal agents in Rosario, with officials declaring that “a solution must be found” to surge in drug-related violence.

Venezuela rivals report more progress at political talks

28-09-2021 08:58 Venezuela's government and opposition reported further progress toward resolving their differences during a third round of talks in Mexico City that wrapped up on Monday.

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

21-09-2021 15:32 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, the government announced on Tuesday as part of a sharp easing of restrictions, including the gradual reopening of borders.

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

21-09-2021 14:12 Government lifts travel and social restrictions as it seeks to boost the economy and recover voter support ahead of midterm elections in November. 

Fernández confirms reshuffle: Juan Manzur named Cabinet chief

17-09-2021 22:40 resident Fernández reshuffles Cabinet​​ in bid to overcome schism with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner; Juan Manzur in as Cabinet chief, Santiago Cafiero becomes foreign minister; Aníbal Fernández returns.

President’s press secretary Biondi resigns after CFK criticism

17-09-2021 19:17 Communications & Press Secretary Juan Pablo Biondi resigns, less than a day after Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accused him of carrying out “operations” in the media against her.