News of ministry

Health Ministry probing first suspected case of monkeypox in Argentina

Yesterdat 12:26 Patient treated in Buenos Aires returned from Spain a week ago and has symptoms compatible with rare disease, including “pustules on different parts of the body and fever," according to officials.

MICA 2022

Argentina holds international event to promote its cultural industries

19-05-2022 19:40 Argentina launches new edition of Mercado de Industrias Culturales Argentinas (“Market of Argentine Cultural Industries,” MICA) to promote export of its goods and productions.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Argentina enjoys first day without a Covid death since start of pandemic

18-04-2022 17:03 Sunday's report from the Health Ministry reported 428 new infections over the last 24 hours, but no deaths – for the first time since March 2020.

AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO

Demonstrators set up camp in capital, demanding greater social support

31-03-2022 23:44 Protesters spark traffic chaos in the capital by setting up a huge encampment on Avenida de Julio.

AND THAT REMINDS ME…

Foreign to the Ministry

25-03-2022 11:48 Caf is to international relations what decaf is to coffee.

by Michael Soltys

CENTRAL BANK

Argentina's Central Bank raises key rate to 44.5% as inflation heats up

23-03-2022 15:42 Central Bank raises benchmark rate for the third time this year as inflation continues to speed up.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Cecilia Todesca Bocco: ‘Labour rights do not explain Argentina’s macroeconomic problems'

18-03-2022 12:20 International Relations Secretary Cecilia Todesca Bocco on the freshly approved IMF deal, policies to deliver economic growth in Argentina and politics in the family.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

UKRAINE REFUGEE CRISIS

Argentina discusses 'resettlement opportunities' for Ukrainian refugees with UN body

14-03-2022 18:42 Over 2.8 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the invasion by Russia began, according to the UN refugee agency.

MALVINAS ISLANDS

Argentina asks UK for explanations over movement of nuclear weapons in 1982

04-03-2022 22:34 Argentina’s government asks the United Kingdom for explanations regarding the alleged movement and transfer of nuclear weapons to the South Atlantic during the 1982 armed conflict over the Malvinas.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Five Argentine couples escape Ukraine with surrogate babies

04-03-2022 00:09 Five Argentine couples who were in Ukraine to fetch babies born from surrogate mothers have managed to leave the nation with their newborns, the Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires confirmed.

Agriculture

Argentina intervenes in wheat market to quash food inflation

03-03-2022 15:04 Argentina has intervened in the local wheat market to guarantee supplies to local millers and keep prices of commodities low.

TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE

Argentina calls for a ‘political solution’ to Ukraine crisis

23-02-2022 10:51 Argentina’s government calls for the continuation of diplomatic talks in order to find a "political solution" to the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

ARGENTINA ABLAZE

More than 600,000 hectares destroyed by fires in Corrientes province

18-02-2022 18:34 Politicians play the blame game as provincial governor calls for urgent assistance; More than 600,000 hectares of land consumed by flames so far.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina’s Central Bank raises key rate to 42.5%

18-02-2022 03:00 Second rate hike this year; IMF staff have called for interest rates in Argentina to exceed annual inflation.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina hopes EU will recognise Malvinas sovereignty dispute

07-02-2022 16:17 Argentina hopes the European Union (EU) will recognise the existence of its sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the disputed Malvinas Islands, says government official.

FOOD & WINE

2021 was record year for Argentine wine exports, says Foreign Ministry

23-01-2022 08:39 Argentina's bottled wine exports hit a historic high in 2021 worth US$817 million, according to Foreign Ministry.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina pressures UK over deployment of nuclear weapons in Malvinas conflict

07-01-2022 22:25 Report reveals British warships carried at least 31 nuclear weapons to South Atlantic following invasion of disputed island in 1982.

BLOOMBERG

Central Bank hikes rate for first time in a year

07-01-2022 01:41 Argentina raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over a year as it faces calls from the International Monetary Fund to tighten its monetary policy.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

70% now fully vaccinated in Argentina, a year after the first shot was given

28-12-2021 22:27 Wednesday, December 29, marks the first anniversary of the application of the first Covid-19 vaccine on national soil. A year on, with the Delta and Omicron variants surging in Argentina, the government has now taken delivery of more than 100 million doses.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Covid infections soar to 34,000 as third wave hits Argentina

28-12-2021 21:06 Argentina on Tuesday registered 33,902 new cases of Covid-19, with infections now nearing record numbers in what experts have dubbed the country’s “third wave.”

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Aníbal Fernández: ‘The worst for Alberto has already happened’

10-12-2021 23:30 Security Minister Aníbal Fernández on Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, his provocative rhetoric, political experience and why Argentina is beginning a new stage of government with a newly empowered Alberto Fernández.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

GUEST VOICE

Human rights: for more principles and less affinities

10-12-2021 22:20 In a world still convulsed by the pandemic, and in a region marked by a growing mistrust towards democracy and the rise of more extremist parties, Argentina is still recognised for its human rights and democratic policies.

FINANCIAL TURBULENCE

Central Bank reserves at the limit as rumours swirl around Argentina

30-11-2021 21:40 Ecolatina consultancy firm forecasts that Central Bank reserves could end the year lower than in December 2020. Concerns remain about the level of money available to the BCRA, but economists rule out a potential 'corralito.'

by Brenda Funes

NO EXTENSION

Government won't extend ban on lay-offs into next year

26-11-2021 01:37 Government will not extend double severance rule and ban on dismissals beyond end of year, says Labour Minister Claudio Moroni.

FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina 'concerned' by opposition arrests in Nicaragua, but won't interfere

09-11-2021 15:24 Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires reacts to results of Nicaraguan election by expressing "concern at the detention of opposition leaders," but says it will uphold "tradition of non-interference" in "internal issues of other nations."

IMF DEBT

Argentina makes US$390-million interest payment to IMF

05-11-2021 01:53 Argentina made a payment of US$390 million Monday to the International Monetary Fund for interest on a US$44-billion loan it is seeking to renegotiate, the government said.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Macri denies illegal espionage claims in court hearing

05-11-2021 01:24 "I did not spy on anyone," declares former president in written statement presented before judge investigating illegal espionage claims related to the relatives of the late crew of the ARA San Juan submarine.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Illegal espionage case: Judge sets new court date for Macri

29-10-2021 23:49 Media scrum set to descend on Dolores once again; Former president must attend hearing on November 3, rules judge; President lifts secrecy rules.

HEARING ADJOURNED WITHIN MINUTES

Mauricio Macri appears in court over illicit spying claims

28-10-2021 18:44 Former president briefly appears before a judge in a probe investigating claims his government illegally spied on relatives of 44 sailors who died in the tragic sinking of the ARA San Juan Navy submarine.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE SCANDAL

ARA San Juan espionage case: Judge orders Macri to appear on October 28

21-10-2021 10:31 Judge Martín Bava orders Mauricio Macri to appear before him on October 28 to answer questions regarding ARA San Juan illegal espionage probe, after former president skips initial summons.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Macri back in Argentina, says he won't testify in ARA San Juan spying case

20-10-2021 11:28 Former president returns to Argentina – but says he will not give a statement in a probe about alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine.

AGRICULTURE

Government says maize exports are 'open,' despite new rules

14-10-2021 12:41 Farmers oppose imposition of new registration requirements for maize exports; Record 60.5 million tones forecast for 2020-2021 harvest.

Human rights

Government seeks to speed up trials into crimes against humanity

12-10-2021 16:28 Human Rights Secretariat to launch strategic plan to accelerate crimes against humanity, aiming for four of five hearings a week. Cases involving elderly victims to be prioritised.

COURTS

New hearing date set after Macri misses illegal espionage hearing

07-10-2021 23:15 Former president Mauricio Macri skips court hearing related to alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.

ALLEGED ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE

Bullrich: Macri will miss ARA San Juan illegal espionage hearing

06-10-2021 22:03 Former president will miss Thursday's hearing about alleged spying on relatives of the 44 crew-members who died in the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine.

Bloomberg

Argentina’s CNV mulls allowing foreign listings on local markets

02-10-2021 07:56 National Securities Commission calls for public consultation to potentially allow foreign issuers to list securities on Argentina's local markets.

And that reminds me

Can Aníbal or (is he a) cannibal?

25-09-2021 00:01 Territorial imperative reigns supreme – at least until the November midterms when it stands or falls.

by Michael Soltys

2022 BUDGET

Government forecasts 33% inflation, 4% growth in 2022 Budget

17-09-2021 14:07 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán meets deadline, submitting Budget bill to Congress at the last possible moment in the dead of night, as crisis raged in the ruling coalition.

Coronavirus vaccines

Sinopharm delivery takes Argentina to 55 million vaccines against Covid-19

04-09-2021 10:12 According to government data, 46.3% of citizens aged over 18 have now completed their immunisation programme against Covid-19.

by James Grainger

MARITIME TERRITORIAL DISPUTE

Diplomatic row between Argentina and Chile erupts over maritime borders

02-09-2021 23:00 Tensions between Argentina and Chile boil over, with the Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires accusing Sebastián Piñera's administration of attempting to "expropriate" part of its maritime territory.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Argentina’s women left behind in post-pandemic jobs recovery

31-08-2021 13:23 As Argentina’s economy recovers from last year’s crash, young men who lost their jobs are being re-hired at a much faster pace than young women.

IMF BOOST

IMF’s special drawing rights gives boost to Central Bank reserves

23-08-2021 21:42 International Monetary Fund boost of special drawing rights lifts Argentina's Central Bank reserves to highest amount in almost three years.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Italy asks Chile to extradite 'Operation Condor' criminals

23-08-2021 16:19 Italy seeking extradition of three former members of Chile's military sentenced to life by European nation's courts for murdering two Italians in 1973.

CABINET CHANGE

Fernández swears in new Cabinet ministers Taiana and Zabaleta

13-08-2021 22:53 Ex-foreign minister Jorge Taiana returns to frontline politics, replacing Agustín Rossi as defence minister; Hurlingham Mayor Juan Zabaleta takes over Social Development Ministry.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Matías Kulfas: ‘To lower inflation you need multi-sector agreements and clear objectives’

13-08-2021 22:36 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas on trying to lower inflation, the IMF agreement and the role of the state.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Politics

Fernández to appoint mayoral ally as minister in Cabinet reshuffle

02-08-2021 15:50 President set to install ally in key position – Hurlingham Mayor Juan Zabaleta will replace Daniel Arroyo as social development minister in upcoming reshuffle.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Bloomberg

Government speeds up money printing ahead of election

28-07-2021 17:00 Central Bank was printing money for the Treasury at the fastest pace so far this year in July.

Bloomberg

Not even 50% inflation will make Argentina boost interest rates

23-07-2021 16:47 Central Bank rules out increasing interest rates for the foreseeable future, even as currency pressures mount and annual inflation climbs above 50%.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Former vice-president Amado Boudou granted parole

23-07-2021 15:33 Argentina’s former vice-president, jailed for crimes related to the irregular acquisition of a major money-printing firm, granted parole after serving two-thirds of his 70-month prison sentence.

SEX EDUCATION SPENDING

Health Ministry defends purchase of 10,000 wooden phalluses

19-07-2021 06:00 Health Ministry's approval of purchase of 10,000 polished wooden phalluses, condom dispensers and other items raises attention online. Items, estimated to cost more than 13 million pesos, will be used for sex education purposes.

News of ministry

Health Ministry probing first suspected case of monkeypox in Argentina

Argentina holds international event to promote its cultural industries

Argentina enjoys first day without a Covid death since start of pandemic

Demonstrators set up camp in capital, demanding greater social support

Foreign to the Ministry

Argentina's Central Bank raises key rate to 44.5% as inflation heats up

Cecilia Todesca Bocco: ‘Labour rights do not explain Argentina’s macroeconomic problems'

Argentina discusses 'resettlement opportunities' for Ukrainian refugees with UN body

Argentina asks UK for explanations over movement of nuclear weapons in 1982

Five Argentine couples escape Ukraine with surrogate babies

Argentina intervenes in wheat market to quash food inflation

Argentina calls for a ‘political solution’ to Ukraine crisis

More than 600,000 hectares destroyed by fires in Corrientes province

Argentina’s Central Bank raises key rate to 42.5%

Argentina hopes EU will recognise Malvinas sovereignty dispute

2021 was record year for Argentine wine exports, says Foreign Ministry

Argentina pressures UK over deployment of nuclear weapons in Malvinas conflict

Central Bank hikes rate for first time in a year

70% now fully vaccinated in Argentina, a year after the first shot was given

Covid infections soar to 34,000 as third wave hits Argentina

Aníbal Fernández: ‘The worst for Alberto has already happened’

Human rights: for more principles and less affinities

Central Bank reserves at the limit as rumours swirl around Argentina

Government won't extend ban on lay-offs into next year

Argentina 'concerned' by opposition arrests in Nicaragua, but won't interfere

Argentina makes US$390-million interest payment to IMF

Macri denies illegal espionage claims in court hearing

Illegal espionage case: Judge sets new court date for Macri

Mauricio Macri appears in court over illicit spying claims

ARA San Juan espionage case: Judge orders Macri to appear on October 28

Macri back in Argentina, says he won't testify in ARA San Juan spying case

Government says maize exports are 'open,' despite new rules

Government seeks to speed up trials into crimes against humanity

New hearing date set after Macri misses illegal espionage hearing

Bullrich: Macri will miss ARA San Juan illegal espionage hearing

Argentina’s CNV mulls allowing foreign listings on local markets

Can Aníbal or (is he a) cannibal?

Government forecasts 33% inflation, 4% growth in 2022 Budget

Sinopharm delivery takes Argentina to 55 million vaccines against Covid-19

Diplomatic row between Argentina and Chile erupts over maritime borders

Argentina’s women left behind in post-pandemic jobs recovery

IMF’s special drawing rights gives boost to Central Bank reserves

Italy asks Chile to extradite 'Operation Condor' criminals

Fernández swears in new Cabinet ministers Taiana and Zabaleta

Matías Kulfas: ‘To lower inflation you need multi-sector agreements and clear objectives’

Fernández to appoint mayoral ally as minister in Cabinet reshuffle

Government speeds up money printing ahead of election

Not even 50% inflation will make Argentina boost interest rates

Former vice-president Amado Boudou granted parole

Health Ministry defends purchase of 10,000 wooden phalluses

Argentina moves closer to joining BRICS group

Feletti resigns as domestic trade secretary, strengthening Guzmán's hand

US 'evaluating' inclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua voices in summit

Can’t see the forest for the trees

Health Ministry probing first suspected case of monkeypox in Argentina

A pesar de representar a la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, la diputada de Milei gastó todos los pasajes aéreos del Estado

Testigo en casa de Pettinato: "Los vi muy eufóricos a Felipe y al médico pocas horas antes del incendio"

Las confesiones de Adolf Eichmann a un periodista en Buenos Aires salen a la luz 65 años después

Milagro en el microcentro porteño: se arrojó desde el piso 11 y se salvó

Mauricio Macri: "Cristina es víctima de las promesas de un presidente que no cumple ninguna"