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Vaca Muerta gets US$5.1-billion lifeline

24-10-2020 08:48 New subsidy programme hopes to lure US$5 billion of investments and a dozen drill rigs, says Energy Secretary Darío Martinez.

GENDER VIOLENCE

‘This can’t happen’: Teen’s murder puts spotlight on Argentina’s femicide scourge

17-10-2020 08:19 Parents of slain 16-year-old Iara Rueda join campaigners in call for improved efforts to tackle gender violence. According to the MuMaLá NGO, there have been at least 213 femicides in Argentina so far this year already.

by Nick Evans

Corruption & the courts

Court confirms corruption trail for Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido

02-10-2020 01:18 Federal Criminal Cassation Court confirms trials of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Julio De Vido and a host of businessmen, ruling objections from vice-president's legal team to be "inadmissible."

OFFICIAL IN, OFFICIAL OUT

Neuquén lawmaker Darío Martínez appointed new energy secretary

24-08-2020 09:29 Sergio Lanziani relived of position as energy secretary after just eight months in office.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Talks with Inter over Lautaro Martínez have 'stopped,' says Barça exec

13-07-2020 12:01 22-year-old ex-Racing forward, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions for Inter this season, has been heavily linked with a move to the Camp Nou. But Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu says talks over a potential move had been halted.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Cuadernos: Judge pulls trial order against Fernández de Kirchner

23-06-2020 23:48 Citing a lack of evidence, Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez De Giorgi cancels trial order against vice-president related to a chapter of the 'Cuadernos' notebooks graft case related to the Techint multinational. De Vido also among beneficiaries.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus is ravaging America's vulnerable Latino communities

21-06-2020 16:46 A growing body of evidence is forming around the virus’ toll on Latinos in the United States as researchers develop a more advanced data analysis about Covid-19 and race.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Three provinces – Catamarca, Chubut, Formosa – still have no Covid-19 cases

09-04-2020 18:43 There are more than 1,795 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Argentina, yet three provinces have yet to officially report a diagnosis of Covid-19. Why?

Corornavirus consequences

Argentina suspends sporting events in March amid coronavirus fears

11-03-2020 14:55 After much confusion amid contrasting statements, sporting authorities in Argentina announce suspension of a large number of sporting events throughout March.

International football

Argentina calls up Italy-based players for matches, despite virus fears

11-03-2020 12:31 Despite the suspension of all sporting events in Italy, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentine national team still calls up six players based in country.

Alleged femicide

Body of missing 25-year-old woman found dead in Paraná

09-03-2020 14:24 The body of 25-year-old Fátima Acevedo, who had been missing since March 1, was found in a well on Sunday in the provincial capital on Entre Ríos.

FOOTBALL: MLS

Pity Martínez off to brilliant start in second year with Atlanta Utd

26-02-2020 22:04 After a disappointing debut season with Atlanta United, Martinez is now showing off the tantalising skills that made him the South American player of the year and could take him to stardom in Major League Soccer.

JUDICIARY

Martínez de Giorgi set for higher profile, thanks to Bonadio’s cases

15-02-2020 10:09 Judge chosen by lottery to take on late peer’s work, including high-profile ‘Cuadernos’ probe. He has often sought to avoid the limelight, though hasn’t always been able to.

by Luciana Bertoia

JUDICIARY

Martínez de Giorgi to take on Bonadio’s cases in courts

11-02-2020 23:50 Federal judge, who keeps a low profile, selected by lottery to replace his late peer Claudio Bonadio, who died last week age 64.

Colombia Spying

Colombian senators seek protection after surveillance report

20-01-2020 12:26 Report in Colombian magazine quotes members of an elite military intelligence unit who say their superiors ordered them to eavesdrop on high-ranking members of the opposition.

UNDER-23 TOURNAMENT

Top stars miss out on Olympic football qualifying tournament

16-01-2020 20:03 Tournament is not an official FIFA event, and so clubs have no obligation to make their players available.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Federal judge acquits Oyarbide in 'Cuadernos' graft case

09-01-2020 18:03 In related news, Claudio Bonadio acquits Guillermo Dietrich, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and others of allegations regarding overpriced contracts for the construction of the Paseo del Bajo underpass.

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Lautaro Martínez’s impressive form could cost Inter Milan

21-12-2019 13:09 Inter Milan might just lose out to Barcelona...again.

ARGENTINES ABROAD

'Explosive' Lautaro Martínez fuelling Inter's ambitions

10-12-2019 07:00 Former Racing striker has had an explosive start to the season, powering Inter Milan's league title ambitions and European hopes under new coach Antonio Conte.

URUGUAYAN ELECTIONS

Macri, Fernández seek 'excellent' relationship with Uruguay's next leader

29-11-2019 08:54 Alberto Fernández says relationship with conservative leader Luis Lacalle-Pou will be as good as if opponent Daniel Martínez had won election.

PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

Uruguay awaits final vote count, with Lacalle Pou holding a thin lead

25-11-2019 12:47 Authorities will start an official count Tuesday that may not yield final results until November 29.

RUN-OFF IN URUGUAY

Uruguayan authorities hold off declaring winner after tight run-off

24-11-2019 23:35 Luis Lacalle Pou holds thin lead over Daniel Martínez of just over 30,000 votes, with more than 97% of all votes tallied. Officials say final result will be announced likely on "Thursday or Friday," given how tight the result is.

URUGUAYAN ELECTION

Another power shift looms in region as Uruguay votes

23-11-2019 13:04 Opposition candidate Lacalle Pou expected to defeat Frente Amplio’s Daniel Martínez in presidential run-off.

Neighbouring country

Fernández lends support to Martínez in Uruguay ahead of run-off

14-11-2019 19:17 The president-elect met with Uruguayan president, Tabaré Vázquez, in Montevideo. The two spoke about bilateral relations and recent events in Latin America.

URUGUAY ELECTION

Uruguay presidential election heads for run-off, Martínez wins first round

27-10-2019 22:01 Uruguay's presidential election concluded Sunday night without any candidate earning an outright majority of votes. Leading candidates Daniel Martínez of the Frente Amplio and Partido Nacional’s Luis Lacalle Pou will face off in a November 24 run-off.

URUGUAY ELECTIONS

Uruguay’s left-wing party faces its toughest election in 15 years

25-10-2019 21:17 Uruguayan national elections on October 27 are predicted to lead to a run-off between the leftist Broad Front, which has been in power since 2005, and the centre-right National Party.

INTERVIEW

Uruguayan frontrunner Martínez on Alberto Fernández and bilateral relations

25-10-2019 13:36 Frente Amplio candidate, who leads polls ahead of Uruguay's October 27 election, recently met with Alberto Fernández, who he calls a friend. "If we both win, we’ll look to work together," he says.

ELECTION 2019

Fernández, Martínez hail Argentina and Uruguay's 'indissoluble' bond

08-10-2019 09:45 Frente de Todos candidate declares he wants country to echo achievements of neighbouring country as he meets Frente Amplio presidential hopeful in Buenos Aires. Argentina and Uruguay will both hold general elections on October 27.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

As Argentina struggles, Uruguay worries about its own economy

04-10-2019 07:00 With economic instability plaguing its neighbour across the River Plate, Uruguayans are wondering how keenly the downturn will be felt at home.

International football

Martínez steals show with hat-trick as Argentina thrash Mexico 4-0

11-09-2019 08:29 Inter Milan striker bags three at the Alamodome to give Albiceleste a deserved win over a lacklustre Mexico team in international friendly.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Court quashes Sarmiento rail underpass graft trial over lack of evidence

23-08-2019 15:00 Ex-Kirchnerite officials De Vido and Jaime off hook for now as Odebrecht graft probe stalls. Number of businessmen, such as Ángelo Calcaterra, also acquitted. Second ruling, however, opens door for new investigation into Correo Argentino debts.

argentina

Labour unions differ over agreement with the European Union

10-07-2019 13:33 While the CGT requested details and vowed to negotiate with the next government, El Frente Sindical denounced pushes for labor reform.

by Aurelio Tomás

'El Retorno'

CFK faces new corruption charge over hotel purchase

08-07-2019 10:04 El Retorno is located near Lago Gutiérrez, 12 kilometres from the centre of Bariloche. Margarita Stolbizer's complaint against the former president will allege she and her associates used dirty money to purchase the property in 2013.

Copa América

Messi vows to play on after latest Argentina heartache

03-07-2019 16:05 The five-time Ballon d’Or winner infamously quit international football after Argentina's defeat in the 2016 Copa América Centenario final. The Copa América will take place in Argentina and Colombia next year.

Copa América

Brazil beats Argentina and advances to Copa América final

03-07-2019 13:12 Argentina failed to score once as Messi and the Albiceleste once again leave the Copa América disappointed.

US BORDER CRISIS

A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants

26-06-2019 17:54 The father, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, was swept away with his daughter, Valeria, when she jumped in the Rio Grande from the US bank and he tried to grab her. 283 migrant deaths were recorded at the US-Mexico border last year.