Covid & La Costa Covid erupts in Argentina at height of summer vacation season 14-01-2022 19:32 In Mar del Plata, crowds flock to the beaches, bars, discos, restaurants – and mobile Covid testing units.
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY Deepwater oil targeted by Argentine activists who quashed mining 11-01-2022 21:50 After a recent victory in Chubut Province, environmental activists in Argentina are trying to prevent new oil exploration in the Atlantic Ocean.
ENVIRONMENT Thousands protest oil exploration project off coast of Argentina 05-01-2022 14:56 Thousands of people march along the beaches of Mar del Plata to protest an oil exploration project off the Atlantic coast.
CRIME & SECURITY Sailor commits double murder on tanker in Río de la Plata, gives himself up 27-10-2021 21:45 A double murder took place in the River Plate aboard a tanker with an Argentine crew and flying the Maltese flag of convenience, it was revealed last weekend. A 52-year-old crewman shot dead the captain and first mate of the vessel, before giving himself up.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO José Mujica: ‘Things cannot function when one half of the country is against the other half’ 22-10-2021 22:15 Former Uruguay president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica on heroes and leaders, fanaticism and feminism, Argentina and the River Plate and the meaning of his life. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES Frente de Todos doubles down in Buenos Aires Province 04-09-2021 10:09 Ruling coalition to stage two closing campaign rallies – Wednesday in Mar del Plata and Thursday at La Plata’s Estadio Unico stadium – as voting time draws near. Frente de Todos are confident of the race in Buenos Aires Province, but the opposition believes it’s more of an open contest. by Rosario Ayerdi
VICE-PRESIDENT SPEAKS CFK tells media to leave ‘vaccines and pandemic out of political disputes’ 15-06-2021 09:35 Ex-president lets rip at government critics, telling the opposition and hostile media outlet to “leave vaccination and the pandemic out of political disputes.”
Death of Diego Maradona 13 key findings from expert report into Diego Maradona’s death 03-05-2021 13:36 Expert medical panel concludes actions of the medical team looking after Maradona were “inadequate, deficient and reckless” and “increased the risk” of late footballer’s death. by Leonardo Nieva
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Expert panel says Maradona was left to ‘fate’ ahead of death 30-04-2021 22:17 Diego Maradona received inadequate medical care and was left to “fate” for a "prolonged, agonising period" before he died last year, an expert medical panel concluded Friday.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Tinkering leaves Argentina’s lower leagues stripped bare 27-03-2021 08:06 A stampede has formed at the AFA’s gates on Viamonte Street as clubs battle for one for a one-in-four-decade chance. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders, says autopsy 24-12-2020 03:59 Report says footballer had no alcohol or narcotics in his body at time of his death.
HUMAN RIGHTS Etchecolatz handed eighth life sentence for dictatorship-era crimes 05-12-2020 09:36 Former deputy Buenos Aires provincial police chief sentenced to another life term in jail; Nine other defendants also received life sentences.
Diego Armando Maradona Workers who took photos with Maradona’s dead body apologise 27-11-2020 23:30 Employees at a morgue who photographs posing alongside Diego Maradona’s dead boy have apologised for the distress they have caused, while at least one is believed to have lost his job.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Maradona's death may trigger family inheritance battle 27-11-2020 22:54 Diego Maradona's tormented private life, with its tangled relationships and paternity suits, suggests distributing his inheritance will be a complex task for lawyers bracing for claims from a slew of children – those he recognised and those he didn't.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Maradona finally laid to rest after chaotic day of emotion and drama 27-11-2020 04:25 Huge crowds bade a grief-filled adieu Thursday to Diego Maradona during a farewell that at times descended into chaos.
MARADONA'S WAKE Chaotic scenes at Maradona's wake as police clash with fans 26-11-2020 16:33 Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in clashes with football fans near the Casa Rosada on Thursday, as chaotic scenes were seen at Diego Maradona's wake.
MARADONA'S WAKE Mourners bid final farewell to Maradona at the Casa Rosada 26-11-2020 10:49 Mourners, many in tears and many wearing the World Cup winner's number 10 Argentina shirt, flock to the Casa Rosada, where the national hero's coffin was draped in the sky-blue-and-white national flag.
Diego Armando Maradona Argentina prepares for a huge and emotional farewell to Maradona 26-11-2020 01:59 Officials make preparations for Maradona's wake at Casa Rosada. Government estimates as many as one million people will want to pay their respects to legendary late footballer.
Diego Armando Maradona Nation mourns Maradona, the most human of Gods 26-11-2020 00:29 Nation plunged into grief by the death of its favourite son, a sublimely gifted sporting hero they saw as "the most human of Gods."
Gracias Diego Buenos Aires erupts in applause for late great Diego Maradona 26-11-2020 00:09 Buenos Aires erupted in applause on Wednesday night, as porteños paid tribute to the late Diego Armando Maradona.
Diego Armando Maradona Maradona's body to lie in state at Casa Rosada 25-11-2020 17:56 The body of Diego Maradona, the legendary footballer who died Wednesday at the age of 60, will lie in state at the Casa Rosada for three days starting Thursday, government confirms.
Diego Armando Maradona 'Very sad day' – Argentina mourns painful loss of Maradona 25-11-2020 17:04 Diego Maradona's sudden death from a cardiac arrest unleashed an outpouring of emotion in Argentina on Wednesday, as politicians, fans and former teammates paid tribute to the late legendary footballer.
Diego Armando Maradona Death of 'eternal' Maradona plunges football world into mourning 25-11-2020 15:30 The football world united to pay tribute to one of the game's greatest-ever players after Albiceleste legend Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.
Diego Armando Maradona Maradona: In his own words and the words of others 25-11-2020 14:52 Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at the age of 60, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He'll also be remembered as one of the most controversial.
BREAKING NEWS Diego Armando Maradona dies after suffering cardiac arrest 25-11-2020 13:40 Diego Armando Maradona, the legendary number 10 who guided Argentina to World Cup glory, thrilling the world in ways no other footballer did before him, has died at the age of 60.
Diego out of hospital Maradona leaves hospital following brain surgery 12-11-2020 16:48 Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday evening followed by a convoy of supporters, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
Diego in hospital Maradona allowed to leave hospital, says doctor 11-11-2020 18:10 Diego Maradona is expected to leave hospital on Wednesday, his doctor said, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
Diego in hospital Maradona progressing well after brain surgery, says doctor 09-11-2020 23:01 Legendary former footballer and Gimnasia coach is progressing well after brain surgery on a blood clot and could be discharged this week, his doctor said Monday.
Diego in hospital Maradona to remain in hospital for several days after brain op 06-11-2020 18:21 Maradona is not yet allowed to leave hospital following brain surgery on a blood clot, his doctor said on Friday.
DIEGO IN HOSPITAL Maradona to remain in hospital for treatment following surgery 06-11-2020 08:40 Citing episodes of "confusion," Maradona will remain in hospital for several more days to undergo treatment following surgery to remove a blood clot on the brain, his doctor said Thursday.
ARGENTINE LEGEND Maradona recovering well from brain surgery on blood clot 04-11-2020 19:14 Surgeons at a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires spent 80 minutes removing the clot on Tuesday night.
MARADONA IN HOSPITAL Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot 04-11-2020 12:24 Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor confirms. Messi sends legendary star his support.
EMERGENCY OPERATION Maradona to undergo surgery after discovery of blood clot on brain 03-11-2020 17:25 Footballing legend Diego Maradona will undergo brain surgery for a blood clot, his doctor confirms.
LEGENDARY FOOTBALLER Hospitalised Maradona 'weak, tired' but improving, says doctor 03-11-2020 14:41 Doctor treating Albiceleste captain says 60-year-old is suffering from anaemia and dehydration, which had left him feeling "very weak, very tired."
Argentine legend Maradona admitted to hospital in La Plata, but not for Covid-19 02-11-2020 23:24 Diego Maradona was admitted to hospital Monday for medical checks, though doctors say it was not an "emergency" nor coronavirus-related reason.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 hits Mar del Plata, as pandemic surges in Argentina 19-10-2020 07:00 Mar del Plata has become an epicentre in a coronavirus surge through Argentina's interior that has given the country the fifth-highest confirmed case total in the world.
Coronavirus pandemic More than 9,000 new virus cases as infections surpass 710,000 28-09-2020 09:18 Argentina has recorded 711,325 infections of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, with more than 129,000 of those still confirmed as active.
HUMAN RIGHTS Court grants Etchecolatz house arrest – but other rulings keep him behind bars 26-09-2020 09:35 Infamous human rights violator, guilty of multiple crimes against humanity dating back to 1976-1983 military dictatorship, granted house arrest by court, but previous rulings prevent him from leaving jail.
BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Court in La Plata orders eviction of Guernica encampment 09-09-2020 17:48 Appeals Court in La Plata orders clearance of occupied land on southern fringes of Buenos Aires, including eviction of estimated 2,500 poverty-stricken families.
POLICE BRUTALITY Complaint filed after 17-year-old 'tortured with cattle prod' by police officers 31-07-2020 01:57 Members of Buenos Aires provincial force formally denounced by rights group for allegedly beating up a 17-year-old youth and torturing him with an electric cattle prod.
Life during the pandemic The Argentine who sailed across the Atlantic to be with his parents 18-06-2020 23:41 Juan Manuel Ballestero, seeking to bypass the lockdown and be reunited with his parents decided to cross the Atlantic in a small sailboat, setting off from Portugal on March 24 and finally reaching Mar del Plata on Wednesday.