News of government

Of hats in the ring and Olympic rings

24-07-2021 00:00 Argentina’s dominant coalitions should not be complacent since they need to watch not only their backs but also their sides in the PASO primaries – in both political and geographical terms.

Echoing Trump, Bolsonaro attacks voting system ahead of elections

23-07-2021 02:51 President Jair Bolsonaro has ramped up his attacks on Brazil's long-established electronic voting system, suggesting he is bracing for defeat in elections next year – and to fight back, analysts say.

Creditors now split over Buenos Aires Province's restructuring offer

22-07-2021 15:54 Buenos Aires Province's creditors are now divided over a US$7.1-billion debt restructuring proposal, signalling that Argentina’s largest province still has work to do to emerge from default.

Buenos Aires Province reaches debt accord with key holders

21-07-2021 11:52 Buenos Aires Province and creditors reach initial agreement to restructure US$7.1 billion of overseas debt, paving the way for region to emerge from default.

Foreign tourist numbers down 90% in first five months of year

16-07-2021 00:42 Barely 6,800 tourists entered the country in May, while there were 30,000 residents travelling in the opposite direction.

INDEC: Prices have risen by 50.2% over last 12 months

15-07-2021 17:56 Inflation in June reached 3.2%, according to government data, meaning prices have risen by 25.4% in the last six months in Argentina.

Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow?

10-07-2021 00:01 Protests alone do not offer the people a future any more than the erratic improvisations of the Frente de Todos coalition.

Cafiero: Government to sign vaccine deal with Moderna on Monday

08-07-2021 18:23 Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero says talks are ongoing with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson over the supply of additional vaccines.

Opposition demands roll-back of daily cap on arriving travellers

02-07-2021 23:57 As many as 40,000 citizens and residents are overseas, according to migration officials, who say 60% of those who travelled last month did so for tourism.

Buenos Aires Province's creditors raise lawsuit stakes, add trustee to case

02-07-2021 16:34 Buenos Aires Province's creditors have stepped up their lawsuit against the region after talks failed last month to restructure US$7.1-billion in foreign debt.

Grabbing the wealth of health by stealth

19-06-2021 09:51 Replacing Argentina’s fragmented system with a comprehensive public health system is highly rational in principle and there are some positive examples abroad – but what are the chances of these being emulated under the current government?

by Michael Soltys

Kulfas: Suspension on beef exports could be lifted next week

19-06-2021 09:36 Productive Development Ministry hints deal with meatpackers that would allow re-opening exports could be announced soon, in conjunction with cattle-breeding plan to boost production.

Argentina’s inflation cools more than expected in May

16-06-2021 18:16 Argentina‘s inflation slowed more than expected in May as the government reintroduced a temporary lockdown to combat the pandemic and seasonal prices provided some respite.

'New day': New government in Israel as Netanyahu is unseated

14-06-2021 10:50 Motley alliance of Israeli political parties end Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year rein as prime minister, as parliament voted in a new government led by his former ally, right-wing Jewish nationalist Naftali Bennett.

Buenos Aires Province creditors to review latest debt proposal

02-06-2021 16:32 Provincial government sends revised debt restructuring proposal to major creditors.

Israel's Lapid says 'obstacles' remain in bid to oust Netanyahu

31-05-2021 10:57 Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday said "many obstacles" remain before a diverse coalition can be built to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

UK government seeks ‘votes for life’ for British citizens living abroad

29-05-2021 10:38 The British government has announced it will move to scrap rules that prevent British citizens from voting in General Elections if they have lived abroad for more than 15 years.

Now is the winter of our discontent

29-05-2021 10:36 There's still three weeks to go for winter but in every way except the weather it is already here.

Argentina’s beef ban: a double-edged sword for competitors

22-05-2021 00:00 Decision to suspend beef exports temporarily presents competitors in Latin America with an opportunity – but it will also push up prices in their domestic markets.

Beef-export ban to stoke steak prices worldwide

21-05-2021 13:31 Argentina’s unorthodox beef-export ban is the latest disruption to supply chains that is forcing consumers to pay higher prices for meat.