News of prize

US-Argentine researcher Luis Caffarelli wins Abel Prize for maths

22-03-2023 11:00 Prestigious Abel Prize for Mathematics awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli. An expert in "partial differential equations," he is the first South American-born mathematician to win the prestigious Norwegian prize.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Honduras human rights campaigners awarded Emilio Mignone prize

23-02-2023 20:49 Human rights campaigners from Honduras awarded with this year’s Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize.

by James Grainger

LITERATURE

Venezuelan poet Rafael Cadenas wins 2022 Cervantes Prize

10-11-2022 18:45 Venezuelan poet Rafael Cadenas celebrated with most prestigious award in Spanish literature, announced this Thursday in Madrid by Spain’s Minister of Culture, Miquel Iceta.

LAWMAKER MAKES HEADLINES (AGAIN)

Milei raffles off monthly pay – and cash is won by a Kirchnerite

14-01-2022 19:55 A 40-year-old from Buenos Aires City was the lucky winner of the raffle for Javier Milei’s first monthly paycheque this weeK – unfortunately for the libertarian deputy, he's a Kirchnerite.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Nobel winner Adolfo Pérez Esquivel released from hospital after stroke

05-01-2022 13:33 Argentine human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Adolfo Pérez Esquivel was released from hospital following a minor stroke, his family said late on Tuesday.

BALLON D'OR

Even in the twilight of his career, Messi remains the man to beat

03-12-2021 22:08 Lionel Messi said it himself: Exorcising Argentina’s demons in Brazil and leading the side to Copa América glory was “the key” in winning him a record seventh Ballon d’Or.

by Dan Edwards