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UN report says cocaine use has risen in Argentina over past decade

29-06-2022 10:00 Argentina is one of the countries in South America where the consumption of cocaine and psychoactive substances has grown the most over the past decade, according to the latest UN World Drug Report.

Argentine demonstrators protest anti-abortion ruling outside US Embassy

27-06-2022 21:02 Group of female protesters march to the American Embassy in Buenos Aires to repudiate US Supreme Court ruling that overturns federal right to abortion in United States.

Argentina seeks spot diesel cargoes amid nationwide shortage

27-06-2022 09:15 Argentina's state-owned oil company is looking to buy diesel on the spot market as demand for the fuel is at its highest level in 12 years.

Is Colombia’s run-off Argentina’s run-up?

25-06-2022 00:01 We could do worse than take a closer look at Colombia and at last week’s presidential run-off in particular as the possible shape of things to come here.

Stories that caught our eye: June 18 to 24

24-06-2022 11:01 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s ‘stupid state,’ piqueteros and inflation

24-06-2022 10:53 A lot of what Argentina’s vice-president says appears sound, but when put in context, it becomes nothing more than a series of half-truths.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Recycled blankets and soup – volunteers help homeless as temperatures plummet

23-06-2022 23:16 Members of the Dando Una Mano and La Sachetera NGOs are providing vital assistance to the homeless in and around the capital as those living rough struggle against the freezing temperatures of the cold southern winter.

Tragedy in Recoleta: Five killed in tower block fire

23-06-2022 11:49 Blaze broke out on the seventh floor of a 14-storey building located on Avenida Córdoba and Calle Ecuador; Three minors and two women killed, at least 18 injured.

Argentina bonds drop to record as faster CPI swells debts

22-06-2022 17:32 Argentina’s sovereign bonds fell to a record low Wednesday, extending a two-week slump.

Colombia election signals return of Latin America's left

22-06-2022 13:12 After the election of leftist leaders in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and now Colombia – and with Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seemingly on track to return to office – a new political wave is sweeping Latin America.

Latin American leftist leaders hail Petro's victory in Colombia

20-06-2022 14:58 Gustavo Petro's election as the first left-wing president in Colombia's history sparks joy among similarly aligned Latin American leaders.

President Fernández denies grounded plane has any terror link

18-06-2022 20:45 Alberto Fernández insists cargo plane with Iranian and Venezuelan crew members was grounded due to fuelling difficulties, not because of any alleged link to Iran's elite Quds Force.

A motley crew – in the air and on the ground

18-06-2022 07:53 A Venezuelan cargo plane with mysterious Iranians is a random factor entering out of the blue for a government sinking ever deeper into the red, concealing as much as reflecting more substantial issues.

Government unveils new segmentation plan for public service billing

17-06-2022 09:46 New plan to segment price increases for utilities and public services, one of the nation’s most politically sensitive topics.

Argentina raises benchmark rate to 52% as inflation stays hot

16-06-2022 16:54 Central Bank raises benchmark interest rate for the sixth time this year as the government struggles to cool inflation expectations. 

Boca showing lack of ‘empathy’ over sex abuse claims, says footballer’s accuser

16-06-2022 15:08 Tamara Doldán, the woman who accused Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa of sexual abuse and rape, criticises club’s response to allegations.

Poll: 75% of voters disapprove of President Fernández’s government

16-06-2022 10:40 Presidential approval has picked up slightly but remains close to its lowest levels – three-quarters of voters disapprove of the Alberto Fernández government, according to a new UDESA survey. Inflation spans the grieta rift and is the biggest worry.

by Gabriel Irungaray

'I’ll be talking to my lawyers!' – Kevin Bacon threatens Buenos Aires restaurant with lawsuit

15-06-2022 20:06 US actor Kevin Bacon stunned – and unhappy – to learn that a restaurant in Buenos Aires is using his name and likeness to flog burgers.

With voluntary blood donors in short supply, experts call for ‘cultural change’

14-06-2022 16:38 On World Blood Donor Day, a look into blood donations in Buenos Aires.

by Mariel Priven

What lies behind the changes at AFI

14-06-2022 14:03 With the exit of Cristina Caamaño and the advent of Agustín Rossi, new challenges open up for Argentina’s Federal Intelligence Agency. Behind the scenes of AFI, an organism in constant crisis.

by Rodis Recalt