News of events

2021: YEAR IN REVIEW

2021: The world that was – events that marked a tumultuous year

31-12-2021 13:18 From the Covid pandemic to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and extreme weather, here’s a look look back at 2021’s key global events.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

21-09-2021 14:12 Government lifts travel and social restrictions as it seeks to boost the economy and recover voter support ahead of midterm elections in November.

Climate change

UN: Weather, climate disasters surge fivefold in 50 years

01-09-2021 15:33 On average, a disaster linked to weather, climate and water extremes has thus occurred every single day over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing US$202 million in daily losses, according to new report.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government exempts sport from pandemic restrictions as Copa América looms

25-05-2021 17:05 Argentina's government on Tuesday announced an exemption for international sporting events from health restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, just under three weeks before hosting the Copa América.