News of delay

Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU summit

14-10-2020 17:38 Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug.

HUNT FOR VACCINE

Oxford University and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial

13-09-2020 08:52 Trials of potential coronavirus vaccine officially restart, days after clincal trials were suspended following a reported side-effect in a UK patient.

HUNT FOR VACCINE

Mexico warns setback in tests could delay AstraZeneca vaccine

09-09-2020 08:41 Latin American roll-out of AstraZeneca's potential Covid-19 vaccine could be delayed after the biotech company announced a pause in tests, says Mexican government, which will co-produce it with Argentina.

ABORTION DEBATE

Government confirms abortion bill delayed until 2021

14-08-2020 01:00 Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero says bill to legalise abortion in Argentina will not be presented to Congress this year, blaming the coronavirus pandemic.

BLOOMBERG

Government wants Buenos Aires Province to be first to seal debt deal

10-08-2020 16:39 Casa Rosada wants Buenos Aires Province to be the first to resolve debt restructuring talks, according to sources, denying creditors chance to demand better conditions.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION

Bolivia's September vote in doubt as virus death toll rises

22-07-2020 17:49 A committee that advises the Health Ministry says holding September election would not be advisable given the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

BLOOMBERG

Analysts: Buenos Aires Province bondholder offer headed for rejection

24-04-2020 17:08 Proposal by Argentina’s largest province to restructure US$7 billion of international debt draws immediate criticism from analysts.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina's beef exports to China stumble due to coronavirus

18-02-2020 12:21 South American meat exporters are seeing a sharp slowdown in trade with the Asian nation as the coronavirus disrupts shipments. One industry leader says exports have almost ground to a halt.

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.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Superliga's restart at risk of delay as row erupts over fixtures

09-01-2020 19:22 Superliga and AFA officials argue over restart, due later this month. As many as 13 clubs seeking postponement of at least two rounds of fixtures, with number of players set to be missing on international duty.

BRITISH POLITICS

Brexit in limbo again as PM Johnson wins one vote, loses another

22-10-2019 17:29 MPs reject fast-track attempt to pass Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinise the complex legislation and throwing Conservative leader's exit timetable into chaos.

STRIKE ACTION

Delays and cancellations at major Buenos Aires airports as pilots protest

05-07-2019 15:07 Transportation minister Guillermo Dietrich criticises 'Kirchnerite campaign' for walkouts, saying they are intended at discrediting President Mauricio Macri.