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What we learned this week: April 10 to 17

17-04-2021 09:21 The pick of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Ex-Public Works secretary José López seeks release from jail

17-04-2021 08:53 Former government official, who was found with millions of dollars and weapons in a bag outside a convent, seeks release after almost five years behind bars without a firm sentence.

Two Uruguayan ex-presidents quit politics on same day

20-10-2020 16:49 Former presidents José Mujica and Julio María Sanguinetti bow out of frontline politics on the same day.

Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living

05-09-2020 08:29 New public space, pop-up bike lanes and pedestrian-only zones form part of the City's government's plans for the immediate future. But while other global cities are taking bold action during the pandemic, critics say changes in the capital are too few and far between.

by Federico Poore

Uruguay quietly beats coronavirus, distinguishing itself from neighbors

16-06-2020 17:07 As Latin America struggles to contain coronavirus, Uruguay has managed to keep case numbers low and will allow students to return to school by June 29.

Maradona autographs shirt to help poor during pandemic

09-05-2020 09:07 Maradona's signed jersey, which reads – “With all my heart and we are all going to get over this” – will be raffled among those who donate food for people at a working class neighbourhood called René Favaloro in José C. Paz.

Venezuelan police search home of detained uncle of Juan Guaidó

21-02-2020 12:31 Opposition leader says military police raided the home of his uncle early Thursday, a week after he was arrested on suspicion of bringing explosives into Venezuela on the same flight as the opposition leader.

Fernández to chase IMF votes on upcoming Europe trip

27-01-2020 13:38 President will make stops in Italy, Germany, Spain, and France, with bilateral meetings with the heads of states of each country scheduled.

Venezuela crisis deepens as Chavismo moves against Guaidó

06-01-2020 11:26 Opposition leader Juan Guaidó and a rival Chavismo-aligned lawmaker, Luis Parra, both claim to be the speaker of the National Assembly, following two separate votes and accusations of a "parliamentary coup" from the opposition.

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

22-12-2019 22:37 In his first interview since being replaced by José Mourinho last month, the Argentine coach and former international reflected on the challenges he faced in the Premier League with Spurs.

Alperovich requests leave of absence from Senate after abuse allegations

26-11-2019 16:02 Senator José Alperovich continues to deny all charges of sexual abuse against him, but requests leave of absence, saying he needs time to ‘repair his honour.’

Relative accuses Senator José Alperovich of rape, sexual abuse

22-11-2019 20:31 Explosive allegations – stretching over period lasting more than a year – against three-time former governor of Tucumán Province spark immediate calls for his resignation.

Alberto Fernández promises governors he will lead 'a federal Argentina'

29-10-2019 14:29 In first public appearance since being elected president, Frente de Todos leader criticises Macri administration's policies and vows that "no-one else will go hungry in Argentina."

Macri and Fernández trade blows in aggressive second debate

21-10-2019 03:04 More aggressive tone to second and last debate in Buenos Aires, as President Macri links rival to corrupt Kirchnerite officials and Peronist rival hits back, citing president's family. Left-winger Del Caño the pick of other four candidates.

by James Grainger

Make-or-break for Macri as Mendoza heads to the polls

27-09-2019 22:47 Four candidates are seeking to succeed current Radical Governor Alfredo Cornejo: Rodolfo Suárez, the current mayor of Mendoza City; Kirchnerite senator Anabel Fernández Sagasti; national deputy José Luis Ramón; and outgoing provincial senator Noelia Barbeito for the Frente de Izquierda.

One dead, at least 13 injured in accident at Ezeiza airport

25-09-2019 09:32 Airport operator confirms fatality after incident at building site, where new terminal is being constructed for Argentina's major international airport.

Bullrich offers Espert police protection after attack

07-08-2019 11:56 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich reached out to presidential candidate José Luis Espert after what the latter called an “isolated event.”

Vehicle carrying presidential candidate José Luis Espert attacked with rocks

07-08-2019 10:14 Liberal outsider for the presidency, José Luis Espert, suffers alleged attack en route to television appearance in Buenos Aires.