IMF DEBT IMF: Targets in Argentina’s debt deal ‘have not changed’ Today 16:09 Fund Spokesperson Gerry Rice says staff are making “good progress” in review of debt restructuring deal, but that its “objectives have not changed.”
Bloomberg Argentina must move faster to realise potential, top miner says Today 14:20 Canadian mining entrepreneur Rob McEwen urges Argentina to move forward with legislative changes that would increase the nation's attractiveness to investors.
FOOTBALL Boca end Racing's hopes of Copa glory, but will fear Tigre Today 14:13 To paraphrase an old gem, football is a simple game: 22 players kick a ball around for 90 minutes, and then Boca Juniors win on penalties. by Dan Edwards
National census 2022 ‘Exceeded all expectations’ – Authorities hail 2022 National Census Yesterdat 23:54 More than 23.8 million people complete once-in-a-decade survey online, reveals official; 2022 census the first to include new questions on gender and ethnicity.
TECH & SOCIETY Nine out of ten urban homes in Argentina have Internet access Yesterdat 17:07 Nine out of every ten households in urban conglomerations in Argentina have access to the Internet, a new report has revealed.
SUPERSTAR SET TO UNITED STATES? Reports: Messi to move to MLS after PSG, acquire 35% of Inter Miami 17-05-2022 17:01 Multiple reports emerge that Argentine superstar is set to sign deal that would see him move to Inter Miami after his spell with Paris St Germain in a transfer that would see him acquire 35% of MLS club.
IMF DEBT Government trusts in recalibration as IMF audits accounts 17-05-2022 15:57 Official data revealed six percent inflation for April; Once chapter of raising public utility rates is closed, International Monetary Fund will focus on nation’s deficient accumulation of reserves.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina entering 'fourth wave' of Covid-19 pandemic, says health minister 17-05-2022 12:12 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti warns Argentina is facing a "fourth wave" of the Covid-19 pandemic, following a 92% jump in infections from the previous week; "No new closures" planned, says official.
HEALTH Experts warn cases of syphilis and herpes on the rise among adolescents 16-05-2022 17:34 Experts warn that cases of syphilis and herpes simplex are on the rise in Argentina, especially among the youth. by Enrique Garabetyan
Human rights Etchecolatz handed ninth life sentence for dictatorship-era crimes 14-05-2022 09:18 Former deputy Buenos Aires provincial police chief Miguel Etchecolatz was given ninth life sentence for crimes against humanity on Friday.
As I see it Who has the mandate of heaven? 14-05-2022 00:01 As well as objecting stridently to Alberto’s willingness to come to terms with the International Monetary Fund, Cristina and her supporters are trying to undermine what authority he has by insidiously questioning his government’s right to exist at all. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL April showers without May flowers 14-05-2022 00:01 Far from leaving his problems at home, while in Europe President Fernández took them on with a vigour almost never seen when staring him in the face at home.
AND THAT REMINDS ME… The maybes of May 14-05-2022 00:01 Today’s anniversary is nowhere in the current agenda with plenty of issues to absorb our attention, yet stopping to recall the Menem years would not go amiss. by Michael Soltys
Paradigm shifts Fear, uncertainty, doubt 14-05-2022 00:01 A paradigm shift for Argentina, global geopolitics, and cryptocurrencies. by Agustino Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Esteban Bullrich: ‘When the future is uncertain, all you have is the present’ 13-05-2022 12:21 Former senator and education minister Esteban Bullrich on being diagnosed with ALS, faith and why Argentina must overcome the ‘grieta’ rift that dominates the country’s politics. by Jorge Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye over the past seven days: May 6 to 13 13-05-2022 11:29 Notable news that drew our attention over the past week in Argentina.
UKRAINIAN REFUGEES A Ukrainian in Misiones: Refugee prepares for new life in Argentina’s north 13-05-2022 11:23 Bogdan Holovchak, 37, fled his homeland on the recommendation of the authorities. Now in safety in Posadas, he says he’s looking forward to once again “being a part of society.”
economy Kirchnerites told to resign if they won’t approve gas, electricity hikes 13-05-2022 00:06 Challenging critical Kirchnerite voices, sources close to the Presidency said this week that any public official that opposes rises in utility prices “will not be able to continue in the government.”
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation continues to bite as INDEC reveals 6% jump in April 12-05-2022 23:44 Price increases totalled 23.1% in the first quarter, with prices hiked 58% over the last 12 months, according to official data.
BLOOMERG Central Bank raises key rate to 49% as inflation jumps 12-05-2022 20:19 Central Bank to raise interest rates for the fifth time this year in a bid to keep up with rising inflation.
Summit of the Americas 2022 Fernández to attend Summit of the Americas despite LatAm drop-out threats 12-05-2022 17:32 President confirms attendance in Los Angeles next month, but backs Mexican leader Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s demand that Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela be invited.
MATCH CALLED OFF Australian state 'pissed off' over Argentina-Brazil cancellation 12-05-2022 12:31 Sports minister of Australia's state of Victoria reacts with anger after Argentina pulls out of a highly anticipated friendly against rivals Brazil in Melbourne.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tigre stun River, but no justice for Defensa in Copa quarters 12-05-2022 00:38 Plenty of stories in the Copa de la Liga Profesional quarter-finals – none more so than Tigre's shock victory over River Plate in front of a bemused Monumental. by Dan Edwards
BLOOMBERG As rivals turn screws on mining, Argentina puts out welcome mat 11-05-2022 23:35 Government turns to capital-control loopholes and tax breaks, eyeing export boost as neighbours look to raise mine taxes.
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2022 Guzmán tells AmCham that Argentina needs ‘common sense,’ not ‘fairy tales’ 11-05-2022 01:19 Argentina’s economy minister addresses coalition tensions and inflation at AmCham summit; Opposition leaders Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich pitch their visions to business leaders.
CENSUS 2022 Argentina prepares to embark upon national census after two-year pandemic delay 10-05-2022 15:29 Next Wednesday, May 18, Argentina will all but shut down as tens of thousands of census workers get to work surveying the national population. This year’s mammoth undertaking is different to that of 12 years ago, though – for the first time, citizens and residents have been asked to fill out their details online in advance.
UKRAINE WAR Humanitarian flight carrying five Ukrainian refugees arrives in Argentina 09-05-2022 17:50 Five Ukrainian refugees travelling on humanitarian visas arrived in Buenos Aires on Saturday night, local media reports.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY President puts domestic tensions on pause with European tour 09-05-2022 15:39 Argentina’s president flies to the Spanish city of Madrid on Monday ahead of meeting with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez. Tour also includes a two-day stopover in Germany and possible meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier 09-05-2022 13:01 FIFA confirms abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: April 30 to May 7 07-05-2022 00:30 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
EDITORIAL Are two heads always better than one? 07-05-2022 00:23 Blame lies not only with a self-destructive government whose two wings are more interested in flapping against each other than in taking flight but also with a distinct lack of clear, constructive and convincing alternatives from any other political sector.
POLITICS ‘I’ve got the power!’ 07-05-2022 00:19 There’s a civil war raging between President Alberto Fernández and his second-in-command, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner – and said conflict is tearing the ruling coalition apart at the seams. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Vice-President Fernández de Kirchner slams government over economy 07-05-2022 00:08 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner lambasted her own government’s management of the economy Friday, fuelling already high tensions with President Alberto Fernández.
And that reminds me Javier Milei: Might right make right? 07-05-2022 00:01 Some local pollsters and overseas media already tip Javier Milei as a presidential dark horse, but does his support extend beyond an echo chamber for anti-system politics? by Michael Soltys
HARVEST BOOM Global grain shortage an opportunity for Argentina's 'green gold' 06-05-2022 15:48 Soybean harvest will be smaller than last year, but it will bring in record prices as a result of Russia's attack on Ukraine. Agro-industrial exports could reach as high as US$41 billion this year, according to experts.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase 06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals. by Dan Edwards
BLOOMBERG MercadoLibre posts record revenue, braces for macro jitters 06-05-2022 09:08 Latin American e-commerce retailer grew its revenue more than forecast in the first quarter; Company plans to invest some US$10 billion across the region this year.
BLOOMBERG Argentina slams brake on crypto, banning purchases through banks 06-05-2022 08:39 Central Bank bans financial institutions from offering clients any operations involving unregulated digital assets, effectively banning engagement with cryptocurrencies.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Luciano Laspina: ‘The ideas Argentina needs today are similar to those pushed by Milei’ 06-05-2022 00:01 Rosario-born economist and national deputy Luciano Laspina on Javier Milei, the Mauricio Macri government and the reforms Argentina needs to undertake. by Jorge Fontevecchia
AMIA ATTACK US working ‘very closely’ with Argentina to seek justice for AMIA attack 05-05-2022 23:24 Senior government official in Washington says United States is working with Argentina on quest for justice over 1994 AMIA terror attack.
RECORD FOR SPORTS MEMORABILIA Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction 04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.
Dino discovery 'Death shadow' dinosaur unearthed by palaeontologists in Argentina 04-05-2022 08:00 Argentine palaeontologists announce discovery of 'Maip macrothorax,' an apex-predator dinosaur and the largest megaraptor unearthed to date.
Coronavirus pandemic Expert warns of ‘great concern’ over rise in Covid-19 cases 03-05-2022 16:21 Infectious disease specialist and government advisor Hugo Pizzi warns of increase in number of Covid-19 infections as colder weather arrives.
Lithium in Latin America Mexico seeks lithium ‘partnership’ with Argentina, Bolivia and Chile 03-05-2022 14:32 Mexico seeking alliance with Argentina, Bolivia and Chile to share experiences regarding exploitation of lithium, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday.
BLOOMBERG Argentina’s Ualá purchases e-commerce platform Empretienda 03-05-2022 14:14 Argentine fintech firm Ualá has bought the Empretienda e-commerce platform, its chief executive confirmed.
BLOOMBERG Two local banks allow customers to buy cryptocurrencies 03-05-2022 12:51 Banco Galicia, the country’s largest private bank by market value, and digital bank Brubank SAU will allow their customers to purchase crypto including Bitcoin, Ether and USDC starting Monday.
FOOTBALL & CULTURE Marcelo Tinelli resigns as president of San Lorenzo 02-05-2022 16:59 With the club embroiled in crisis, TV mogul Marcelo Tinelli announces he will step down as president of San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Global pandemic Chile reopens remaining land borders as Covid cases stabilise 01-05-2022 23:31 Chile reopens 22 land border crossings with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. All had been closed since March 17, 2020, due to the arrival of Covid-19 in the country.
HUMAN RIGHTS Mothers of Plaza de Mayo mark 45 years of indefatigable search for disappeared 01-05-2022 09:34 Mothers of Plaza de Mayo commemorate 45th anniversary of the human rights group's first march in front of the Casa Rosada.
JUDICIAL REFORM Supreme Court justice slams bid to impose ‘judicial populism’ 30-04-2022 01:25 Former leader of nation’s highest tribunal Ricardo Lorenzetti criticises ruling coalition, proposal to raise number of Supreme Court to 16.