News of rules

Government relaxes FX rules for companies to boost Vaca Muerta development

24-05-2022 16:41 Foreign currency exchange restrictions loosened to encourage greater investment in the energy sector and generate foreign currency.

Bloomberg

Argentina must move faster to realise potential, top miner says

19-05-2022 14:20 Canadian mining entrepreneur Rob McEwen urges Argentina to move forward with legislative changes that would increase the nation's attractiveness to investors.

COMPANIES & CHILDCARE

Firms with more than 100 employees must provide on-the-job nurseries

25-03-2022 18:48 Almost half a century after policy was first introduced – and following a Supreme Court ruling regarding its lack of regulation – Argentina’s government has moved to establish rules on-the-job nurseries for large companies. The details.

Bloomberg

Vista: Argentina FX rules won’t change soon even with IMF deal

23-02-2022 17:34 Vista CEO Miguel Galuccio does not expect a drastic change to Argentina's exchange rate rules in the short term.

Global pandemic

UK PM Boris Johnson ends Covid rules in England in major policy shift

21-02-2022 14:38 Boris Johnson confirmed coronavirus rules will end in England, a significant boost to the UK prime minister as he announced the first major Western economy to scrap government restrictions relating to the pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated

29-12-2021 16:29 Argentina cuts isolation period for vaccinated individuals infected with Covid-19 from ten to seven days, but says new restrictions aren't on the way, despite surge in cases.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.

TOURISM & TRAVEL

Nation reopens borders to foreign tourists

05-11-2021 18:20 Starting November 1, Argentina has lifted restrictions to enter and exit the country from international airports.

CONGRESS

Congress passes food labelling law by large majority

28-10-2021 17:15 Bill to promote healthy food via informative and visible labelling, which also bans advertising for soft drinks, clears lower house Chamber of Deputies.

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.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list,' including Argentina

09-10-2021 12:52 Removal from the "red list" means passengers will no longer be required to enter hotel quarantine. Instead, those required to enter lockdown can spend their 10-day period at a home or private residences.

SUPERCLÁSICO SUNDAY

The Superclásico is back – and this time, it's public

01-10-2021 20:54 Long-standing coronavirus restrictions mean that two years almost to the day have passed since supporters were last able to witness this showpiece fixture.

by Dan Edwards

COVID RUGBY BAN

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

01-10-2021 01:25 Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says six players barred from their clash on Saturday against the Wallabies after breaking coronavirus regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends, adding: "The rules were clear."

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

30-09-2021 16:10 Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia was thrown into chaos Thursday after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus restrictions with an unauthorised trip to a health retreat.

EDITORIAL

Post-pandemic or a sign of panic?

25-09-2021 10:23 This premature optimism on Covid is clearly feelgood electioneering on the part of a government permanently on the prowl for the lost votes of a fortnight ago.

Coronavirus pandemic

Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules

24-09-2021 21:52 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, with gradual reopening of borders also on way.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Details of the government's new Covid restrictions

23-09-2021 17:17 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and the brand-new Cabinet chief Juan Manzur this week announced new measures for what the latter said the government hoped is “the last stage of the pandemic.”

Relaxation of Covid rules

Quirós: It’s not time for porteños to ‘remove their facemasks’

22-09-2021 15:52 City Hall set to join provinces of Río Negro, Salta, Jujuy, Mendoza and Córdoba in delaying national government’s move to end the wearing of facemasks while outdoors.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

21-09-2021 15:32 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, the government announced on Tuesday as part of a sharp easing of restrictions, including the gradual reopening of borders.

Covid-19 pandemic

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

20-09-2021 15:50 Restrictions were due to be lifted on September 21, but move now pushed back until October 2 at earliest.

Scandal

Partying in Olivos

14-08-2021 07:22 The line between being an able negotiator with the capacity to speak “eye to eye” with almost anyone, and becoming a charlatan is a fine one, particularly in politics.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

'FREEDOM DAY' IN ENGLAND

England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases

19-07-2021 11:21 British government lifts pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing rules in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.

Coronavirus pandemic

City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events

09-07-2021 01:41 Buenos Aires City government authorises meetings of up to 20 people outdoors and says offices can now be at 30% capacity. Starting next month, cultural events will be allowed, with a 1,000-person cap on attendance.

Global pandemic

Chile relaxes restrictions for the vaccinated as Covid cases drop

08-07-2021 22:07 Chile is making headway in controlling an outbreak that swamped hospitals and prompted authorities to temporarily reimpose liockdowns. Cases have dropped by 39% in the past 14 days.

Global pandemic

England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar

05-07-2021 14:46 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled a plan to lift most of England's pandemic restrictions from July 19, as he urged the public to "learn to live with" the coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina slaps 600-person daily limit on entries from overseas

27-06-2021 17:27 Government slaps 600-person limit on number of citizens and resident foreigners who can enter Argentina each day, as from Monday.

Coronavirus pandemic

City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures

25-06-2021 03:21 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta orders slight relaxation in restrictions for restaurants and bars, theatres, gyms

Coronavirus pandemic

Government likely to tighten Covid restrictions before weekend

26-04-2021 21:52 Ministers meet with Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and expert scientific advisory group at Casa Rosada, with new restrictions set to be announced in the coming days.

Super League

Europe’s rebel Super League collapses after fan pressure

24-04-2021 09:37 Football's most powerful clubs face mounting calls for reprisals over Super League fiasco underlines greed and lack of respect for fans.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet

02-04-2021 19:16 With the Buenos Aires Province government said to be considering, City officials said Friday that no new restrictions were considered “necessary” for now.

News of rules

Government relaxes FX rules for companies to boost Vaca Muerta development

Argentina must move faster to realise potential, top miner says

Firms with more than 100 employees must provide on-the-job nurseries

Vista: Argentina FX rules won’t change soon even with IMF deal

UK PM Boris Johnson ends Covid rules in England in major policy shift

Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

Nation reopens borders to foreign tourists

Congress passes food labelling law by large majority

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

UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list,' including Argentina

The Superclásico is back – and this time, it's public

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

Post-pandemic or a sign of panic?

Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules

Details of the government's new Covid restrictions

Quirós: It’s not time for porteños to ‘remove their facemasks’

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

Partying in Olivos

England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases

City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events

Chile relaxes restrictions for the vaccinated as Covid cases drop

England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar

Argentina slaps 600-person daily limit on entries from overseas

City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures

Government likely to tighten Covid restrictions before weekend

Europe’s rebel Super League collapses after fan pressure

Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet

Five of eight accused of killing Fernando Báez Sosa handed life sentences

Báez Sosa trial: Who was convicted and what was their sentence?

Lucio Dupuy trial: Mother, partner found guilty of killing five-year-old

Judges: Attack on ‘defenceless’ Báez Sosa was ‘previously agreed’

Inflation hit 94.8% in 2022, highest rate in 32 years

Qué dice la ley y en qué momento podrían salir de prisión los cinco rugbiers condenados a perpetua

Los Pertossi: el prontuario de la familia de tres de los acusados por el crimen de Báez Sosa

Calor extremo: once provincias están en alerta amarilla por altas temperaturas

La madre de Máximo Thomsen atacó a los periodistas: "Tres años bancándonos a estos hijos de p..."

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