DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (1960-2020) Thank you, Diego, forever 28-11-2020 07:41 Maradona’s greatness as a player, as a representative of Argentine sport, transcends all class and political divides. by Francisco Aldaya
Human rights Former Spanish minister questioned by local judge over Franco-era deaths 04-09-2020 14:20 Rodolfo Martín Villa, 85, served as Spain's interior minister in the late 1970s. On Thursday, during a five-hour session, he testified over his alleged role in 12 deaths during Spain's transition to democracy.
HUMAN RIGHTS Ex-Spanish minister to testify over Franco-era deaths before Argentine judge 03-09-2020 17:06 Rodolfo Martín Villa, 85, who served as Spain's interior minister in the late 1970s, will testify from the Argentine Embassy in Madrid, answering questions from Buenos Aires over alleged role in 12 violent deaths dating back to end of Franco dictatorship.
Coronavirus pandemic Economic crisis and pandemic suffocate Argentina’s culture industry 29-07-2020 16:49 Argentina's art scene, particularly in Buenos Aires, is struggling amid quarantine restrictions. Artists and galleries are being forced reinvent themselves online in order to survive.
BUENOS AIRES Two firefighters killed in perfume shop fire in Villa Crespo 02-06-2020 22:40 Two firefighters died and another 15 were wounded after two explosions in a perfume shop in Villa Crespo on Tuesday.
Coronavirus Pandemic Villa in Buenos Aires Province sealed off amid surge in Covid-19 cases 26-05-2020 14:54 Authorities shut off Villa Azul, a low-income neighbourhood in Buenos Aires Province, after 92 new cases of Covid-19 are confirmed. Residents may not leave without permission.
Coronavirus pandemic Villa 31 community leader's death from Covid-19 sparks anger 19-05-2020 02:22 Ramona Medina, key Villa 31 community leader and resident, dies just days after denouncing 12 days without drinking water in her barrio. 'La Garganta Poderosa' accuses authorities of failing to protect residents in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Coronavirus pandemic Infections spike in poverty-stricken Villa 31, worrying authorities 14-05-2020 15:55 Villa 31, one of Buenos Aires' poorest and most densely populated barrios, has shown a spike in the number of Covid-19 infections, worrying authorities hoping to ease the capital's two-month lockdown later this month.
Coronavirus Pandemic City government scrambles to tackle Covid-19 in villas 08-05-2020 14:55 City government takes steps to mitigate impact of Covid-19 pandemic in capital's most vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Coronavirus Pandemic City officials: 124 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Buenos Aires' villas 01-05-2020 16:53 Villa 31 de Retiro has the most cases of Covid-19 out of all the City's shantytowns, with 57 infections confirmed. Villa 1-11-14 follows with 48 cases. City government says it has plans to mitigate social circulation of the virus.
Football scandal Boca star Villa accused of 'physical and psychological violence' 29-04-2020 23:19 23-year-old denies accusations of gender violence after girlfriend posts images online showing alleged injuries; football club says it will "dig deeper into the episode" and take appropriate measures if necessary against Colombian midfielder. by Jennifer Heiman
Coronavirus Pandemic First two Covid-19 cases confirmed in Villa 31 shantytown 24-04-2020 17:25 A 43-year-old woman and 35-year-old woman have tested positive for Covid-19 in the villa, located in Retiro.
Coronavirus Pandemic 'We refuse to die in prison': Villa Devoto prison inmates riot amid pandemic 24-04-2020 16:34 Prisoners set fire to mattresses and riot arguing for house arrest due to coronavirus. Eleven prison officials have been hospitalized for minor burns.
Puerto Deseado attack Suspects detained in Puerto Deseado murder case 24-02-2020 16:21 Two suspects, one underage minor and another who suffers from schizophrenia, have been identified as investigators probe sexual assault of 45-year-old woman and murder of her son.
Villa Gesell Murder Thousands rally to demand justice for slain teen Fernando Baez Sosa 19-02-2020 09:17 Demonstrators marched in a rebuke to violence in Argentina and to demand the killers of Báez Sosa – who was brutally beaten to death by a group of young rugby players – be brought to justice.
Fernando Báez Sosa murder 'Los rugbiers': 8 of 10 Villa Gesell attackers remanded in custody 14-02-2020 16:58 Eight of group charged with homicide; two who were previously released, Alejo Milanesi, 20, and Juan Pedro Guarino, 19, will remain under investigation.
Poverty and Hunger 8th Wichí child dead as malnutrition crisis sweeps through Salta 12-02-2020 17:23 In 2020 alone, the Wichí communities near northern province of Salta have lost eight children, sparking outrage and concern in equal measure.
'Los rugbiers' Two rugby players involved in Villa Gesell killing released from jail 10-02-2020 15:53 Forensic evidence from video footage of the attack, in conjunction with eye witness testimony, raises doubt as to whether Alejo Milanesi and Juan Pedro Guarino were directly involved in the attack, according to reports.
Rugby Murder Cellphone of rugby player shows video of attack 03-02-2020 15:53 The phone, which reportedly belongs to Lucas Pertossi, contains images and a video of the attack. The footage also shows the events prior to the beating, where the group momentarily lost and tried to look for Báez Sosa.
Killing of Fernando Báez Sosa New testimony tests 'Los Rugbiers' pact of silence on killing 28-01-2020 11:15 With new evidence from eyewitnesses, it is becoming clear that not all of the rugby players played an equal role in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa. Will their pact to stick together remain? by Nicolás Fábrega
BRUTAL ATTACK 11 arrested after 19-year-old beaten to death by group in Villa Gesell 20-01-2020 15:14 Parents demand justice after 19-year-old Fernando Báez Sosa dies of injuries sustained in brutal attack by group of rugby players.