News of buenos aires province

Bloomberg

Kicillof shows restraint as he takes on creditors once again

16-01-2020 15:45 Governor delivers tough message to bondholders, as Buenos Aires Province asks creditors to accept delay onUS$250-million principal payment due January 26.

Bloomberg

Buenos Aires Province asks to delay debt payment

14-01-2020 08:06 Axel Kicillof's provincial government asks bondholders of its 2021 notes to delay a principal payment due later this month, as national government's talks with creditors gear up.

BLOOMBERG

Buenos Aires Province debt talks slam one of world’s best bonds

09-01-2020 21:54 Buenos Aires Province’s plan to seek talks with creditors ahead of a debt payment due this month has torpedoed one of the world’s best bond rallies.

Buenos Aires Province

Kicillof accuses opposition of ‘robbing revenue' after tax reform changes

09-01-2020 15:28 Buenos Aires Province governor makes remarks after provincial legislature gives final approval to his tax reform package – but only after opposition senators amended original bill.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Six-month freeze for public transport fares in Greater Buenos Aires

27-12-2019 15:03 Government announces freeze of public transport fares in and around the capital for six months, as it undertakes a comprehensive review of increases.

BLOOMBERG

Kicillof says Buenos Aires Province can't afford to pay debts

11-12-2019 17:14 “As Alberto said, if we don’t grow, we can’t pay,” says new governor. “We’ll get in touch with bondholders immediately and establish a dialogue to find a solution to this problem.”

Buenos Aires Province

New Buenos Aires Province Governor Kicillof warns of 'emergency'

11-12-2019 14:47 In his first speech to lawmakers as chief of nation's most-populous province, former economy minister denounces failures of Mauricio Macri administration and says region faces an urgent emergency.

BLOOMBERG

Blow for Fernández as crop windfall slips away

09-12-2019 13:42 President-elect needs all the help he can get to pull the country out of recession and make good on bond payments. But he faces a speed bump from the crop industry.

Bloomberg

Argentina bears fear more pain as Fernández de Kirchner returns

05-12-2019 07:05 The mood in Manhattan couldn’t be much gloomier toward Argentina just days before President-elect Alberto Fernandez takes office.

Murder in Colón

Body of architect and LGBTQ activist found dead in brutal stabbing

03-12-2019 19:12 An 18-year-old has been taken into custody as a suspect in the death of Pablo Fullana Borsato, who was stabbed approximately 70 times, according to reports. Following killing, activists call for wider probe into hate crimes.

Buenos Aires Province

Two young girls killed, scores more injured in bus accident on Ruta 2

28-11-2019 10:33 Accident happened as the bus, carrying students aged 11 to 12 on a field trip, negotiated a curve near Lezama, Buenos Aires Province, around 6am local time. Two young girls, aged 12, confirmed as fatalities.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Supreme Court confirms Etchecolatz will serve out sentence in jail

14-11-2019 13:18 Nation's highest court dismisses request filed by ex-police chief convicted of crimes against humanity requesting home arrest. Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz dissents from colleagues on decision.

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.

BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE

Kicilloff asks Vidal to rollback rate increases, as two talk transition

31-10-2019 13:42 Governor-elect of nation's most-populous province met with outgoing governor María Eugenia Vidal in La Plata on Thursday, as talks begin over changeover.

ELECTIONS 2019

'I'm not going anywhere,' declares Vidal in closing rally

24-10-2019 20:38 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal holds final rally of her re-election campaign, with just days to go before Sunday's elections.

BLOOMBERG

Amazon gets government's nod for data centre in ‘Tango’ trade zone

24-10-2019 16:36 The project will cost an estimated US$800 million and generate US$400 million in economic activity, document reveals. Company has until October 31 to present the land deed and then has 360 days to start construction.

REPORTS

Mauricio Macri's brother suffers 'minor injuries' during break-in at home

23-10-2019 12:09 Seven arrested after burglary at home of Mariano Macri at the gated community of La Comarca, in General Pacheco, near Tigre.

Election 2019

Kicillof: 'There are people selling drugs because they have lost their jobs'

07-10-2019 13:50 "From going to the neighborhoods I heard news that due to the drop in employment, there are people who selling drugs," says Kicillof, prompting criticism from Patricia Bullrich and Cristian Ritondo.

CLOUD-COMPUTING

Amazon Web Services planning to build US$800M data centre in Argentina

03-10-2019 09:08 Seattle-based company preparing to invest about US$800 million in 10-year project that would see it construct a regional data centre in Buenos Aires Province. Tax breaks sweeten the deal.

ELECTION 2019

Fernández de Kirchner slams Macri, debt level before crowd in La Matanza

22-09-2019 08:34 Former president attacks Macri administration and decries Argentina's level of debt, at event promoting her memoirin Buenos Aires Province.

MAR CHIQUITA

Rescue operation returns killer whales stranded on coast to ocean

16-09-2019 15:50 After several hours of unrelenting effort, rescuers have succeeded in returning to the sea six out of seven killer whales found stranded on the shores of Mar Chiquita, some 30km from Mar del Plata.

ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE

Woman attempts to smuggle marijuana-stuffed facturas into jail

02-09-2019 17:10 The 24-year-old woman was visiting her boyfriend, who is being held in a Buenos Aires Province jail for a tentative murder charge.

Jorge Cortés

Political leaders and officials mourn death of Hipólito Yrigoyen mayor

22-08-2019 12:18 Hipólito Yrigoyen mayor Jorge Cortés died in a car accident Wednesday after a meeting of PJ officials with Axel Kicillof.

NEW MINISTER

Hernán Lacunza begins work after being sworn in as new finance minister

20-08-2019 08:58 "I want to thank Hernán Lacunza for accepting this complex responsibility in such a difficult time," declares President Macri at Casa Rosada ceremony.

CHANGES IN CABINET

Dujovne resigns from government with Lacunza set to replace him

17-08-2019 19:49 Hernán Lacunza to move from Buenos Aires Province government to replace Nicolás Dujove, after Treasury and Finance minister resigned post on Saturday. Lacunza's number two, Damián Bonari, to head Province's Economy Ministry

PASO FALL-OUT

'We need more time to reflect,' says Vidal after PASO loss to Kicillof

12-08-2019 16:34 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal admits her government has to 'listen' to voters in the province in run-up to October's decisive vote, after steep loss to Kirchnerite hopeful Axel Kicillof.

ELECTION EXPLAINER

Argentina's PASO primaries: What you need to know

08-08-2019 21:34 Argentina goes to the polls on Sunday for “open, simultaneous and obligatory primaries.” Confused? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

Buenos Aires province

Vidal, Kicillof up the ante ahead of neck-and-neck provincial race

20-07-2019 09:43 As Axel Kicillof steps up efforts, Governor Vidal must surpass her 2015 result and overcome political differences with mayors.

Vicious attack

Assailants slit bus driver's throat; drivers strike to demand more security

17-07-2019 09:51 Drivers in Lomas de Zamora, in Buenos Aires province, protested Wednesday to call for greater security measures on bus services.

Elections 2019

Guillermo Nielsen: 'Axel Kicillof is a Marxist disguised as a Keynesian'

15-07-2019 10:21 Economist Guillermo Nielsen's statements prompted presidential candidate Alberto Fernández to defend his man in Buenos Aires province.

2019 elections

Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election

11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.

2019 Elections

Vidal suspects Máximo Kirchner will seek presidency in 2023

08-07-2019 10:08 Governor of Buenos Aires province María Eugenia Vidal speaks out against challenge by Kirchnerite gubernatorial candidate Axel Kicillof: 'La Cámpora will govern. It won't influence, it will govern'.

2019 Elections

Sergio Massa to lead Fernández-Fernández list for Lower House

18-06-2019 13:45 Sergio Massa's decision to join Frente de Todos comes amid a wave of Peronist wins in provincial elections.

Police violence

Seven police officers arrested in wake of car-chase shooting fatalities

24-05-2019 10:25 The incident happened Monday when a car full of young people failed to stop on police orders in the small rural town of San Miguel del Monte, about an hour's drive south of the capital. Four people – the driver, 22, a 14-year-old youth and two girls aged 13 and 14 – were killed.

BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE

12 police officers suspended after four killed and shots fired during chase

23-05-2019 17:08 The incident happened Monday when a car full of young people failed to stop on police orders in the small rural town of San Miguel del Monte, about an hour's drive south of the capital. Four people – the driver, 22, a 14-year-old youth and two girls aged 13 and 14 – were killed.

ABORTION DEBATE

Baby of raped 12-year-old girl in Jujuy born amid controversey

18-01-2019 15:24 Hot debate hit the province when the young girl sought a legal procedure