REMEMBERING MARIO BUNGE Difficult but necessary 27-02-2021 08:06 To write about Mario Bunge today, one year after his death on February 24, 2020, at the age of 100, is for me on the one hand difficult, but on the other necessary.
UNITED STATES Biden facing 'competing crises' as he takes office 18-01-2021 23:57 Joe Biden has his work cut out for him as he prepares to be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday.
RACE, FASHION & CULTURE Black models increasingly visible on Brazil's catwalks 24-11-2020 08:36 Afro-Brazilian models Shirley Pitta and Gloria Maria Fonseca Siqueira had dreamed of the runway since they were girls, but in a Brazilian fashion world much whiter than the country itself, it remained a far-away fantasy until recently. In a sign of changing times in Brazil and elsewhere, the pair saw their dreams come true at this year's São Paulo Fashion Week.
US ELECTION 2020 Joe Biden wins race for White House, ending Trump presidency 07-11-2020 14:00 Democrat Joe Biden has won the race for the White House, US media projected Saturday, defeating Donald Trump and ending a presidency that has left the United States more divided than at any time in decades.
BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Protesters clash with police after six-year-old killed in illegal drag race 16-09-2020 00:33 Tensions rise again in Buenos Aires Province as demonstrators clash with police in Gregorio de Laferrere. Protesters demand justice after six-year-old boy is run over in illegal drag race.
UNITED STATES Trump’s show of federal force sparks alarm in US cities 22-07-2020 13:01 Trump responds to protests and vandalism of federal buildings by deploying federal force on protesters in Portland without notifying local authorities. Move draws broad criticism from both local and national leaders.
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.
KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD Obama steps out as United States confronts confluence of crises 03-06-2020 23:15 Ex-US president was already beginning to emerge from political hibernation to endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid – but now the protests sweeping the United States has changed the situation.
KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD As cities simmer in the United States, a leadership test for Trump 01-06-2020 16:34 After a sixth night of at times violent unrest that saw chaotic scenes unfold right outside the White House, US president still has no plans to deliver address to the nation.
KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD George Floyd: Who was the 'gentle giant' killed in US police custody? 01-06-2020 16:20 The black man who left Houston for fresh beginnings in Minneapolis, only to end up begging for his life before dying under the knee of a white policeman, was a generous soul laid off during the coronavirus crisis, according to his family and friends.
2019 STRATEGY Cristina’s bold call more than pays off 28-12-2019 08:48 As 2018 drew to a close, the mouth-watering prospect of a presidential race putting Mauricio Macri against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was still a very real possibility. Fast-forward 12 months and much has changed. by James Grainger
ELECTION 2019 Alberto Fernández launches plan to tackle hunger in Argentina 07-10-2019 17:55 Presidential hopeful unveils 'Argentina sin Hambre' programme with criticism of Macri administration. Candidate will seek to bring together officials, representatives from companies and leaders of social organisations in order to tamp down prices.
RUNNING Kenyan Evans Chebet wins '42K Buenos Aires' marathon 23-09-2019 08:56 Chebet set a new record time of two hours, five minutes and two seconds in the '42K Buenos Aires,' the fastest time yet for the competition in the capital.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off 20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.
CITY ELECTION Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor 11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."
TRUMP TWEETS Trump digs in amid censure of racist tweets about lawmakers 15-07-2019 13:22 US President tells female lawmakers of color to "go back" to countries "from which they came."
ELECTION 2019 Macri pickup places Cristian lead within margin of error 22-06-2019 10:33 Race tightens as real campaign starts with definition of candidacies.
ELECTORAL RACE Battle-lines drawn with last-minute veeps 15-06-2019 07:43 Pichetto, Urutbey picked to accompany Macri and Lavagna, Massa formalises deal with Kirchnerism.
ELECTORAL RACE Massa, torn between Kirchnerites and Peronists, takes centre stage 01-06-2019 08:49 Renewal Front Sergio Massa held his convention on Thursday, calling for a new “opposition majority” to oust Macri, as he negotiates with Alberto Fernandez and Alternativa Federal.