News of argentina

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Tensions loom large at Macri's final Mercosur summit

Today 18:14 Macri bids farewell to Mercosur at summit in Brazil, with regional bloc reeling from US steel and aluminum tariffs and tensions between Bolsonaro and Alberto Fernández.

CABINET

Felipe Solá will be foreign minister, confirms Alberto Fernández

Today 16:17 President-elect also confirms that former presidential candidate and ex-Buenos Aires Province governor Daniel Scioli will serve as his ambassador to Brazil.

NATIONAL STATISTICS BUREAU

Jorge Todesca: 'INDEC's independence was a firm commitment by Macri'

Today 08:00 Outgoing INDEC chief discusses the changes at the national statistics bureau under his term, his replacement Marco Lavagna and his relationship with his daugther Cecilia – who is an economic advisor to president-elect Alberto Fernández.

by Patricia Valli

FUTURE OF MERCOSUR?

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

Today 07:26 Focus of bloc's 55th summit – the last for President Mauricio Macri – looked set to be the arrival of Alberto Fernández in office. The Mercosur now has more immediate concerns: Donald Trump.

Bloomberg

Argentina bears fear more pain as Fernández de Kirchner returns

Today 07:05 The mood in Manhattan couldn’t be much gloomier toward Argentina just days before President-elect Alberto Fernandez takes office.

TRANSITION 2019

Sandleris confirms resignation as Central Bank chief

Today 06:58 Central Bank chief confirms he will resign post ahead of December 10 handover. Argentina's monetary institution has had 61 presidents in the 84 years since its founding.

COPA AMÉRICA 2020

Co-hosts Argentina to face Australia at 2020 Copa América

Yesterday 18:29 Albiceleste, who co-host the tournament alongside Colombia, will face Australia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Chile in Group A.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Argentina, Brazil debate response as Trump re-imposes steel, aluminium tariffs

02-12-2019 22:24 Government says in a statement it is considering "joint action" with Brazil, after US President Trump accuses two nations of currency manipulation and declares he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminium imports in retaliation.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Bolsonaro under fire after Trump slaps tariffs on Argentina, Brazil

02-12-2019 17:50 Bolsonaro’s attempts to gain goodwill from the US president seem to have failed, as Trump accuses both Brazil and Argentina of currency manipulation and introduces new tariffs on steel and aluminium.

POVERTY AND INEQUALITY

Latin America’s poverty trap

30-11-2019 08:44 The real problem is that poverty is on the rise once again, and it’s not just the fault of President Mauricio Macri’s disastrous management of the economy.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

COCAINE RING

Hearings open in case of Russian cocaine ring in Argentina

29-11-2019 20:43 Preliminary hearing begins in Moscow regarding a case of an international drug smuggling ring which was uncovered in a joint sting operation by Argentine and Russian authorities in Buenos Aires.

TRANSITION 2019

Bullrich hails US cooperation as she begins to bid farewell to Security Ministry

29-11-2019 20:23 The outgoing Security Minister Patricia Bullrich hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate cooperation with the US, to the surprise and criticism of some current and former government officials.

by Luciana Bertoia

URUGUAYAN ELECTIONS

Macri, Fernández seek 'excellent' relationship with Uruguay's next leader

29-11-2019 08:54 Alberto Fernández says relationship with conservative leader Luis Lacalle-Pou will be as good as if opponent Daniel Martínez had won election.

TRANSITION 2019

Fernández eyes up diplomatic appointments, with Scioli set for Brazil

27-11-2019 17:52 Former presidential candidate and Buenos Aires Province governor – who famously lost to President Macri in the 2015 election – set to head to Brasilia in diplomatic shake-up.

Mercosur 'Braxit'?

Brazil's economy minister: We have 'no problem' with Alberto Fernández

27-11-2019 12:43 At a conference in Washington, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes pours cold water on renewed speculation that Brazil could leave the Mercosur trade bloc when Alberto Fernández takes office.

IMF CREDIT-LINE

Fernández says he won't seek remaining US$11 billion from IMF

26-11-2019 19:29 President-elect says he will not seek disbursement of the remaining US$11 billion of Argentina's record US$57-billion credit-line with the International Monetary Fund.

BLOOMBERG

Fernández planning simultaneous debt talk with IMF and private bondholders

26-11-2019 13:24 President-elect's team believes holding simultaneous debt negotiations with private bondholders and the IMF will smooth the way for a better deal.

RECORD CREDIT-LINE

Macri administration has used 83% of IMF loan to pay off external debt, data shows

25-11-2019 17:21 Data from Treasury says 83% went towards paying off debt accrued during the first three years of his presidency, with remainder used to service payments on national debt and fuel imports.

PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

Uruguay awaits final vote count, with Lacalle Pou holding a thin lead

25-11-2019 12:47 Authorities will start an official count Tuesday that may not yield final results until November 29.

RUN-OFF IN URUGUAY

Uruguayan authorities hold off declaring winner after tight run-off

24-11-2019 23:35 Luis Lacalle Pou holds thin lead over Daniel Martínez of just over 30,000 votes, with more than 97% of all votes tallied. Officials say final result will be announced likely on "Thursday or Friday," given how tight the result is.

ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA

Maradona returns as coach of Gimnasia – two days after leaving

22-11-2019 13:48 "I am very happy to be able to announce that I will remain coach of Gimnasia," he said.

NATIONAL STATISTICS BUREAU

Government pushes bill to protect INDEC bureau from 'political pressures'

22-11-2019 10:48 Bill sent to Congress would turn bureau into independent and autonomous unit, amid fears Kirchnerite figures may intervene in institution after December 10.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

Leonid Bershidsky: Nazi memorabilia is selling, but who is buying?

22-11-2019 09:59 The market for Nazi memorabilia is large and apparently growing – though the authenticity of many objects in the market is highly questionable.

Bloomberg

Bolsonaro's son calls for 'pragmatism' towards Argentina

21-11-2019 16:48 His approach varies greatly from that of his father, who has publicly eschewed the upcoming presidency of Argentina's Alberto Fernández

DAVIS CUP

Argentina scrape through to set up tie against Spain in Davis Cup quarters

21-11-2019 14:09 A 3-0 humbling at the hands of Germany on Wednesday had left Argentina on the verge of elimination. But results elsewhere went their way.

RELIGION IN ARGENTINA

Catholicism on the decline in Argentina, says CONICET study

20-11-2019 23:50 Almost 63% of Argentines identify as Catholics today, compared to 76.5% in 2008.

DAVIS CUP

Argentina loses to Germany 3-0 in Davis Cup trouncing

20-11-2019 17:05 Schwartzman and Pella lost in individual matches as did the González-Mayer duo in the doubles match during the third day of the revamped tennis competition.

ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA

Maradona has quit as coach of Gimnasia, club confirms

19-11-2019 16:13 Reports suggest departure linked to an imminent management shake-up at La Plata club, with footballing legend apparently in demand from other Superliga clubs.

BLOOMBERG

Civil unrest haunts those who remember Latin America’s juntas

19-11-2019 13:46 Unrest in the region is putting soldiers back into the public eye.

International football

Argentina and Uruguay draw 2-2 in Israel

18-11-2019 19:18 Game viewed by organisers as an important moment for Israel, following the cancellation of another Argentina match a year earlier after pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners.

Bloomberg

Central Bank seen seeking weak peso under Fernández

18-11-2019 12:17 Fernández has promised voters he will revive the economy from its slump. He now intends to make the Central Bank a centrepiece for that strategy.

TRANSITION 2019

Bolivia boils over

16-11-2019 12:50 Argentina’s economic situation is extremely difficult. But the national conversation is now about the wider region. Out on the streets, everybody is an expert on Bolivia’s Constitution.

by Martín Gambarotta

Annual celebration

True gaucho tradition celebrated in San Antonio de Areco

16-11-2019 10:36 Dia de la Tradición brings out the crowds as locals celebrate the country’s traditional economic and cultural bedrock.

by Carly Graf

International football

Messi returns with a goal as Argentina down Brazil

15-11-2019 16:24 Albiceleste put in a strong performance before a 22,000-strong crowd in Riyadh, as captain returns from months-long ban to lead national team to victory.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Lipovetzky: 'When defending democracy, there can’t be differences in a party'

14-11-2019 13:57 Events in Bolivia have made headlines across Latin America, especially in Argentina, where there have been protests, political debates and congressional sessions on the issue.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Congress debates its next move on Bolivia crisis

13-11-2019 17:32 Both coalitions agree there the intervention by the Armed Forces in the democratic process was problematic. But they diverge on the culpability of former president Evo Morales.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Aung San Suu Kyi named in local lawsuit over crimes against Rohingya

13-11-2019 17:07 Rohingya and Latin American human rights groups submitted the lawsuit in Argentina under the principle of "universal jurisdiction." Two human rights groups – the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and Fundacion Servicio Paz y Justicia – are supporting the lawsuit.

CONSTRUCTION

Techint suspends on work on nuclear reactor due to 'late payment'

13-11-2019 16:47 Officials from firm briefs workers that shutdown is a result of late payments from the national government. At least 270 workers placed on suspension by company.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis: It's looking 'difficult' to travel to Argentina in 2020

13-11-2019 14:24 "I have other trips planned," says pontiff. Since assuming the papacy in 2013, Argentine has yet to visit his homeland.

Bolivian Election Crisis

Why Macri should condemn the military intervention in Bolivia

12-11-2019 23:00 A critique of Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie's statement about the intervention of Armed Forces in Bolivia – and a call for President Macri to rectify a grave error.

by Gustavo González

BLOOMBERG

Argentina running dangerously low on dollars to pay back debt

12-11-2019 17:18 Argentina must repay US$5 billion by the end of 2019. It doesn’t have much to work with.

Bolivia Political Crisis

Fernández: 'Faurie is an unfortunate part of our diplomatic history'

12-11-2019 10:10 Tensions escalate between Argentina's outgoing and incoming governments over how to best address the situation in next door Bolivia.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivian official seeks refuge in Argentine Embassy, Faurie rejects coup talk

11-11-2019 15:37 Argentine Embassy in La Paz providing refuge for a former Morales government official who says he's in personal danger. He has not been granted asylum, officials say.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina’s new foreign policy: Who's advising Alberto Fernández

11-11-2019 14:47 Meet the three key players influencing the president-elect’s foreign policy.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Global governments diverge in stances on Bolivian election crisis

11-11-2019 11:13 Mixed responses from within Argentina and across the world have emerged overnight since the resignation of Evo Morales. While some leaders have repudiated the actions of Bolivia’s armed forces, others consider it part of a process of transition.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Fernández implores Bolivia to return to democracy 'as soon as possible'

11-11-2019 09:56 Looking for a return to stability in the neighbouring nation, the president-elect also reached out to Mauricio Macri with a request for collaboration

TRANSITION 2019

Alberto Fernández has ‘splendid’ talk with France's Macron

10-11-2019 07:57 Incoming leader has telephone conversation with French president Emmanuel Macron lasting almost an hour.

AS I SEE IT

Journalists fear a new inquisition

09-11-2019 11:44 Independent media companies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to political pressures because they lack the resources they would need in order to resist them.

by James Neilson

Copa Sudamericana

Colón dare to dream as they prepare for historic Copa Sudamericana final

08-11-2019 11:16 Santa Fe side has arrived in Paraguayan capital, where they hope to make history against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in the final of the Copa Sudamericana.

Lima Group

What does Alberto Fernández’s election mean for the Lima Group?

08-11-2019 10:26 Seen as many Latin American neighbours as sympathetic to Venezuela’s government, Alberto Fernández’s rise to the presidency may require a shift in the group’s posture.