News of embassy

DIPLOMACY

Japanese Embassy welcomes new ambassador to Argentina

05-09-2019 19:08 Takahiro Nakamae, who replaces former ambassador Noriteru Fukushima, presented diplomatic credentials to Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie on Wednesday.

by James Grainger

COMPETITION

UK Embassy opens video essay contest for students to visit Malvinas Islands

21-08-2019 17:43 Applicants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay must submit a one-minute video in English answering the question: “Why would I like to meet my neighbours from the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands?”

INTERVIEW

‘Trade between Argentina and South Africa does not reflect its true potential.’

17-08-2019 09:35 South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina Phumelele Gwala on her journey from poverty to diplomacy, the removal of tariffs and why bilateral trade should be higher.

by Jonah Shrock

BUENOS AIRES

Porteños learn secrets of Palacio Bosch, historic mansion in Argentina

03-08-2019 11:08 Historic residence of the US ambassador in Argentina opens doors to more than 500 visitors for a behind-the-scenes tour of the French Neoclassical mansion built in 1910.

by Jonah Shrock

COMMUNITY

Andrew Graham-Yooll: Memories of an absent friend

27-07-2019 10:49 Argentine Embassy in London and Anglo-Argentine Society remember late writer and journalist with two events in British capital.

by Archibald Whitworth

Journalists' Day

British and Canadian Embassies in Buenos Aires celebrate Journalists’ Day

21-06-2019 13:56 Members of the Argentine media gathered in the Recoleta residence of the British Ambassador where he and his Canadian counterpart discussed media freedom.

by Jonah Shrock

CULTURE

British Embassy to welcome Harry Potter fans for annual event

25-01-2019 13:04 More than 1,000 Potter enthusiasts are expected to attend the popular event in Buenos Aires in February

RECOGNITION

British Embassy honours Konex prize-winners

15-09-2018 10:41 The British Embassy paid tribute Thursday to several prizewinners from the Konex 2018 Awards, which this year recognised 100 figures for their contributions to Argentine institutions, the community and companies.

FROM WHERE I STAND

Trump’s wobbly moral compass

19-05-2018 12:30 Ms. Haspel is in the news because when she ran a clandestine CIA prison in Thailand she ordered “enhanced interrogation,” which is simply torture by another name.

by Robert Cox

EDWARD PRADO

US Ambassador Prado arrives in Argentina bringing message of cooperation, openness

09-05-2018 09:17 The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires has not had an ambassador since Noah Mamet left the job in January 2017, resigning his post following Trump’s election.

GUEST VOICE

A year full of opportunities

10-02-2018 12:21 Progress in the bilateral relationship with Argentina is not just limited to official visits, and we have many examples to prove it.

by Ambassador Mark Kent

POPULAR EVENT NOW IN ITS THIRD YEAR

Magic moments at British Embassy’s Harry Potter night

03-02-2018 12:04 More than 2,000 Potter-loving porteños flock to British Ambassador’s Residence for event celebrating J. K. Rowling’s creations.

by Jacob Meschke

to fill year-old vacancy

Trump nominates Edward Prado as US ambassador to Argentina

18-01-2018 11:19 Edward Prado has been a judge for 34 years, speaks fluent Spanish, and served in the US Army Reserve.