News of government

IMF LOAN

IMF reaches agreement with government to release US$5.4-billion loan tranche

05-07-2019 14:51 Fund's board must approve the fourth review of the country's performance under the before Macri administration will have access to the funds. The board meeting is set for July 12.

NO PARO

Transport unions lift planned 25 de Mayo strike

24-05-2019 15:19 There will be train, Subte and bus services running this Saturday, avoiding disruption on a national holiday.

ENVIRONMENT

Buenos Aires City government moves to ban plastic straws

22-05-2019 16:59 The ban will kick in from today, with single-use plastic straws prohibited from being handed out in restaurants and other establishments across the capital unless explicitly requested. In six months time, their use will be banned outright.

ARGENTINA'S ECONOMY

Government, businesses hail MSCI emerging market reclassification

23-06-2018 13:38 Ministers hail ‘important’ decision, predict greater investment.

EUROPE

Financial turmoil engulfs Italy amid political uncertainty

29-05-2018 12:19 Carlo Cottarelli, a former IMF official, has been tapped as premier of a non-political government of technocrats after an attempt by two populist parties to form a government foundered.

TOUGH ON CRIME APPROACH UNDER DEBATE

Government’s support of police officer triggers concern

10-02-2018 07:51 Macri's support to Chocobar was well welcomed by many citizens who are weary of crime. But human rights groups say it sends the wrong message in a country who has a dark history with security forces.

INTO THE WORLD

Argentina’s upcoming challenge: defining the G20 agenda

15-11-2017 14:00 The government needs to carefully manage its own national agenda and balance it against the wishes of the international community. And it should look to obtain the support of the opposition as it develops the agenda for the important global summit, which takes place in Buenos Aires next year.

by Patricio Carmody