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Football in ArgentinaBoca Juniors coach Diego Martinez resigns after third straight defeatToday 10:24Xeneize boss steps down after catastrophic 2-0 loss to Belgrano; Defeat comes less than a week after Martínez oversaw two derby defeats, including Superclásico.
Foreign relations & diplomacyVP Villarruel breaks ranks over Argentina-UK agreementYesterday 09:54Victoria Villarruel, Argentina’s military-loving vice-president, highlights disagreements over new accord and asks if United Kingdom is “playing us for fools”; New agreement between Buenos Aires and London is “contrary to national interest,” supports “occupation” and allows “plundering” of seas, she argues.
International footballFIFA give 'Dibu' Martinez two-match ban for 'offensive behaviour'Yesterday 09:46Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."
HUMAN RIGHTSUN committee ‘deeply concerned’ for children amid cutbacksYesterday 07:44The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child expresses alarm over Milei administration cutbacks as it publishes a new report on children’s rights; Experts warn of programme closures, replacement of officials and budget reductions.by Mattis Nurit
Child poverty in ArgentinaChild benefits, food stamps and social policies ‘cannot be a stopgap’ measureYesterday 06:58In the first half of 2024, child poverty reached 71 percent with over 1.5 million kids newly impoverished, according to a report from the ACIJ NGO. Despite cuts in the budget dedicated to children in diverse programmes, the AUH (Asignación Universal por Hijo) payment is reaching the highest number of people since 2021.by Sabrina Chemen
POLITICS – ANALYSISIs Milei's star beginning to fade?Yesterday 06:55The first economist to become president in Argentina, he is banking on a rebound that has remained elusive thus far. The risks will only increase until people begin to feel the improvementby Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSING ARGENTINANo future for Milei Yesterday 06:33President Milei’s first speech at the UN General Assembly was the latest example of the many fruitless symbolic battles that Argentina’s 21st-century Don Quixote chooses to fight to feed his foundational ego trip.by Marcelo J. García
EDITORIALThe Wall Street shuffleYesterday 06:27Milei doubtless imagined that he was ringing his own Liberty Bell but it was also a self-excommunication from the international community which might well send alarm-bells ringing, not least among Wall Street investors.
As I see itThe UN gets the Milei treatmentYesterday 06:22Hypocrisy is the glue that holds the UN together. It would fall apart if the democratic members began demanding the immediate expulsion of countries whose regimes refuse to observe the rules they pledged themselves to respect.by James Neilson
BEYOND THE HEADLINESUntidily Crumbling RadicalsYesterday 06:05The Unión Cívica Radical crisis perhaps stems from standing or falling from being the men in the middle in many senses – representing a middle class facing extinction and a middle ground squeezed out by polarisation.by Michael Soltys
POLLINGPresident's popularity drops – how he ranks against regional leaders27-09-2024 16:30Milei’s image falling: in three months, it went down 9.3% in ranking of South American presidents; New CB Consultora poll put Argentina’s President sixth in list of regional leaders.
LANGUAGEJudge orders Spanish Royal Academy to delete pejorative definition of 'Jewish'27-09-2024 14:15Federal Judge Ariel Lijo has ordered the publishers of a major Spanish dictionary to remove a pejorative definition of the word "Jewish" from its listing.
STATE CARRIERMilei to declare Aerolíneas Argentinas ‘subject to privatisation’ via decree27-09-2024 14:10Government seeks to speed up sell-off of state carrier; President Javier Milei will declare Aerolíneas Argentinas “subject to privatisation” via a decree in the “next few days,” says spokesperson.
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POLITICSLugones to head Health Ministry after Russo steps down27-09-2024 13:40After learning about the official’s exit, the government quickly appointed his successor.
The Week in ReviewStories that caught our eye: September 20 to 2727-09-2024 12:43A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FLAG ROWArgentina repudiates CONMEBOL for banning Malvinas flag in Libertadores match27-09-2024 12:35We’re surprised by the arbitrary decision to prohibit the entry of Argentine flags including the Malvinas Islands in its sporting events," says Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.
POVERTY IN ARGENTINANumbers have names – the stories behind Argentina’s high poverty rate27-09-2024 06:52Argentina’s poverty rate stands at 52%, according to UCA’s Observatorio de la Deuda Social poverty watchdog – the highest level in two decades.by Agustina Bordigoni
POVERTY IN ARGENTINAPoverty climbs to 52.9%, affecting almost 25 million people26-09-2024 20:32Figure corresponds to the first six months of President Javier Milei's government. Poverty rate has climbed 11.2 points from the second half of 2023. Destitution soars to 18.1% with two-thirds of kids aged under 15 poverty-stricken.
Crisis in VenezuelaUS, Argentina, allies urges pressure on Venezuela's Maduro26-09-2024 19:42US Secretary of State called for pressure on Venezuela’s President Maduro to dialogue with opposition Edmundo González Urrutia after disputed presidential election.
INTERVIEWLola Arias: Argentina experiencing ‘an extreme situation’ under Milei26-09-2024 17:54Artistic powerhouse Lola Arias voices criticism of President Milei’s cutbacks for cultural sector as she premieres her latest feature, 'Reas,' at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
ECONOMY – ANALYSISPoverty soars past 50% in Argentina as Milei austerity hits hard26-09-2024 17:12About 52.9% of Argentines were mired below the poverty line in the first half of the year, up from 41.7% in the second half of 2023.
ARGENTINA-UK RELATIONSArgentina and UK agree to resume flights from Córdoba to Malvinas26-09-2024 16:38Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and her British counterpart David Lammy agree deal to resume flights and will begin organising a visit by the families of the war dead before the end of the year.
RAPE ALLEGATIONSFrench rugby players accused of rape likely to be cleared by courts26-09-2024 14:54The prosecution may close the investigation as early as Friday, according to court sources.
ECONOMIC INDICATORSEconomy grew more than expected in July under Milei25-09-2024 22:28Argentina’s economy posted a larger-than-expected upturn in July, a promising sign for President Javier Milei.
ECONOMIC INDICATORSEconomic activity increased 1.7% between June and July, says INDEC25-09-2024 22:28Economic activity increased 1.7% between June and July, according to the INDEC national statistics bureau. However, it fell 1.3% in the year-on-year comparison.
FOOTBALLRiver faithful on cloud nine as 'El Muñeco' continues to torture Boca25-09-2024 22:01Marcelo Gallardo, Boca’s executioner-in-chief, raised temperatures by holding his nose while walking onto the La Bombonera turf, provoking the wrath of the home support. By the end of 90 minutes, however, those same fans were turning on their own.by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSBrazil, Spain struggle to shake criticism as Maduro enablers25-09-2024 18:06At a recent United Nations gathering, Brazilian President Lula and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez faced scrutiny for their ambiguous stance on Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela.
ECONOMIC INDICATORSExperts say mass consumption plunged again in August25-09-2024 17:51Two private studies show large falls in both annual and monthly comparison.
EU-MERCOSUR AGREEMENTPresident Milei talks Mercosur trade deal with EU's Ursula von der Leyen25-09-2024 15:09Argentina's head of state meets with President of the European Commission after his presentation at the UN General Assembly, with Ursula von der Leyen stressing "deep bonds and strong values."
WAR IN UKRAINEHow two Colombians wound up in a Russian prison after fighting in Ukraine25-09-2024 12:02Retired Colombian military officers José Medina and Alexander Ante vanished on July 18 in Venezuela, just before their connecting flight to Bogotá. The next time they were seen a video released by Russia's FSB security service.
International Monetary FundArgentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks25-09-2024 09:10Government may condense negotiations with IMF staff on its US$44-billion programme before opening talks on a new agreement that could include new money, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told investors Tuesday in New York.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOKOECD forecasts Argentina's economy will contract 4% this year25-09-2024 08:53OECD experts worsen forecast for Argentina's economy, predicting GDP contraction of 4% this year and annual inflation of 147.5%.
Protests in BoliviaEx-president Morales issues Arce 24-hour ultimatum to shake up cabinet24-09-2024 17:54Former president Evo Morales advanced on Monday towards La Paz with thousands of followers, part of a tense protest that began a week ago against the government of Luis Arce, his former ally.
MILEI AT UNITED NATIONSPresident accuses UN of imposing ‘ideological, socialist’ policies on states24-09-2024 17:47President Javier Milei lets rip in first address to UN General Assembly, branding the United Nations a “failing organisation” more interested with “imposing ideological collectivist policies” than ensuring the freedom of people across the world.
POVERTY IN ARGENTINAPrivate estimates: Three million new poor created so far this year24-09-2024 16:19Private estimates, published ahead of the INDEC national statistics bureau's latest update, suggest that some three million people have slipped below the poverty line since the turn of the year.by Gonzalo Martínez
MILEI IN AMERICAElon Musk says his firms are 'actively' looking to invest in Argentina24-09-2024 14:58SpaceX and Tesla boss posts on social media that his companies are “actively looking for ways to invest in and support Argentina,” though there’s no sign of an announcement anytime soon.
ENVIRONMENTSoda Stereo rocker Charly Alberti named UN environment ambassador 24-09-2024 14:46Musician Charly Alberti, drummer with the legendary Argentine band, signs up as regional ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
MILEI IN NEW YORKMilei lays out clearer currency path as his popularity begins to dip24-09-2024 11:05In his Wall Street debut, Javier Milei tells investors at the New York Stock Exchange that currency restrictions will be lifted “when the rate of inflation in the macroeconomic programme is zero.”
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY‘Totalitarian’: Argentina votes against UN ‘Pact for the Future’23-09-2024 19:26Milei administration officials voice rejection of non-binding UN masterplan to address 21st-century challenges; Only seven out of 193 states vote against, including Argentina, Russia, North Korea and Venezuela.
AVIATION WARSGovernment authorises foreign crew, companies to operate domestic flights23-09-2024 17:01Reacting to clashes with unions over pay and strikes, President Javier Milei’s government authorises hiring of foreign crew-members and firms for domestic flights via decree.
POLITICSFrancos suggests ‘Peronist sympathies’ behind Pope’s criticism23-09-2024 14:46Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos has hit back at Pope Francis, alleging his “Peronist sympathies” are behind his criticism of President Javier Milei’s government.
ROW WITH VENEZUELAVenezuelan court issues arrest warrant for President Milei, top officials23-09-2024 13:46Venezuela's highest court approves warrant for the arrest of Argentina's President Javier Milei over alleged "theft" of plane seized in Buenos Aires.
MILEI IN AMERICAMilei in New York: Ringing the Wall Street bell, Elon Musk meet23-09-2024 13:20President Javier Milei delivers a speech to traders and invited guests at Wall Street ahead of eagerly awaited address to the United Nations General Assembly later today.
Rugby unionPumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance23-09-2024 11:51Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.
Colombian CartelsColombia rebel group imposes control in restive coca zone23-09-2024 11:31Guerrillas from the FARC dissident group Segunda Marquetalia, currently engaged in complex peace negotiations with the Colombian government, have taken control of southwestern region of Nariño.
UNREST IN VENEZUELAArgentina, six other nations ask UN to probe ‘serious rights violations’ in Venezuela21-09-2024 07:28United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern to President Nicolás Maduro about alleged human rights violations in Venezuela on Friday in a telephone conversation.
ANALYSING ARGENTINAMilei’s Bermuda Triangle21-09-2024 06:31Milei’s political future lies within a triangle defined by inflation, approval ratings, and unemployment.by Marcelo J. García
As I see itIsrael’s terrible swift sword21-09-2024 06:20Israel not only tore apart Hezbollah’s communications’ network and undermined its morale, but also scored a major propaganda triumph. For a small country whose very survival depends entirely on its military prowess, this is a matter of literally vital importance.by James Neilson
BEYOND THE HEADLINESHigher learning versus hire learning21-09-2024 06:19There is no chance of improving the quality of higher education without doing something about the quantity of both universities and students.by Michael Soltys
EDITORIALPainting without numbers21-09-2024 00:36Milei’s maximalist stance last Sunday might have experience in mind: the logic of only obtaining half of the requested still being a substantial gain.
Football in ArgentinaRiver cling on in Santiago to round off another eventful week21-09-2024 00:33River in the Libertadores, a title race is looking like a procession, Messi explodes back onto the scene, a ‘Chiqui’ Tapia masterclass and the futsal ‘muchachos’ fly the flag.by Dan Edwards
PRESS FREEDOMMedia outlets in Argentina warn of ‘hostile’ press climate under Milei20-09-2024 16:52ADEPA, which represents 180 media outlets nationwide, warns of increasing hostile climate towards journalists and the press.
HUMAN RIGHTSDocumentary brings dictatorship 'death flights' trauma to big screen20-09-2024 16:44Director Nicolás Gil Lavedra premieres new film 'Traslados,' an investigative documentary on a very dark chapter of the nation’s not-too-distant history: the “death flights” carried out by the 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
the week in reviewStories that caught our eye: September 13 to 2020-09-2024 16:13A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
ILLEGAL BROADCASTINGCourts in Argentina order blocking of piracy giant Magis TV20-09-2024 13:51Court ruling in Argentina orders Google to disable Magis TV, one of the world's leading piracy platforms on Android, and to prevent use and installation of its app.
CATHOLIC CRITICISMPope Francis criticises Milei government’s policing of protests20-09-2024 10:40Catholic leader voices criticism: “The government put its foot down and instead of paying for social justice, it paid for pepper spray, it was convenient for them,” he says of recent protests.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLYThe world this weekend20-09-2024 10:04Any action plans will hinge on the big players at the UN agreeing to make any consensus from a weekend like this work. And who are those players? Why, the United States, China, and Russia…by David Smith
ECONOMIC INDICATORSUnemployment in Argentina affected 7.6% in Q220-09-2024 09:41Report by INDEC national statistics bureau shows joblessness stayed in line with 7.7% recorded in first quarter, but rate is up from 6.2% seen in second quarter of 2023.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024US Embassy issues election voting reminder for citizens in Argentina20-09-2024 06:27Ambassador Marc Stanley calls on voters to “make sure their vote counts” in voting registration deadline drive.by Cimran Naik
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACYMilei to take aim at UN in General Assembly speech19-09-2024 20:49Argentina’s outspoken president to address the UN annual assembly for the first time; Speech will be in ‘same spirit’ as Davos blast, briefs government; IMF programme also set to top agenda as Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo head to New York.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024Adorni: Relations with US do not depend on who wins election19-09-2024 16:53Milei administration takes foreign policy precautions as Adorni is quizzed over Milei’s support for Trump.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELAEU Parliament recognises Maduro rival as Venezuela president19-09-2024 16:25Edmundo González Urrutia wins more international support; María Corina Machado calls on Nicolás Maduro to accept terms of negotiation for "a democratic transition."
URUGUAYAN ECONOMYPot companies are fleeing Uruguay, first nation that legalised marijuana19-09-2024 16:14Uruguay led the international wave of legalising marijuana over ten years ago. However, the cost of production and lack of business today has many companies rethinking their decision and fleeing to take their business elsewhere.
UNREST AT STATE AIRLINEGovernment responds to Aerolíneas union strikes with sell-off threat19-09-2024 15:27Milei administration warns striking aviation workers, says it has opened talks with private companies over the privatisation of state carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas.
HUMAN RIGHTSUN mission says Venezuela repression was crime against humanity19-09-2024 12:52Venezuela committed a “crime against humanity” with its persecution of dissidents after July’s election, according to a United Nations report.
ENVIRONMENTFires in Brazil engulf two-thirds of the country in smoke19-09-2024 10:31Brazil is experiencing record-breaking wildfires as persistent drought affects the Amazon rainforest. Two-thirds of the country is under smoke, and fires are reported to have been set by farmers, known as slash-and-burn agriculture.
ECONOMIC INDICATORSEconomic activity slumped 3.4% in first half of 2024, reports INDEC19-09-2024 00:48Recession deepens with 1.7 percent contraction in second quarter of the year; Economic activity down 3.4% overall in first half of 2024.
ECONOMY – ANALYSISArgentina's recession deepened as Milei shock therapy stung19-09-2024 00:34Economy sunk deeper into recession in second quarter as ripple effects from currency devaluation and austerity exacerbated a downturn.
ARGENTINA-VENEZUELA BILATERAL ROWVenezuela seeks arrest of President Milei as bilateral ties hit new low18-09-2024 20:39Attorney general in Caracas says he will seek arrest of President Milei, Karina Milei and Patricia Bullrich over confiscation of Venezuelan cargo plane; Tarek William Saab accuses Argentina leaders of “genocide” in clampdown on protests in Buenos Aires.
INVESTMENTMilei government enthused by initial RIGI investment commitments18-09-2024 18:03Two multinationals from the automobile sector and a large energy company have committed investments since passage of the RIGI investment incentive scheme.by Martín Fernández Nadale
GENDER VIOLENCEInsults aired in new leaks from Alberto Fernández-Fabiola Yáñez case18-09-2024 16:51Audio allegedly recorded in the presidential bedroom of the main chalet at the Olivos presidential residence leaked to press; Ex-president provides photos of former first lady drinking as mother of alleged victim testifies.
COURTSNGO, prosecutors in Argentina ask courts to order Maduro's arrest18-09-2024 15:23Legal push in Argentina asking domestic courts to issue an international arrest warrant for Maduro, Cabello and around 30 others for crimes against humanity; Complaint is based on the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Crisis in VenezuelaVenezuela arrests fourth US citizen over alleged assassination 'plot'18-09-2024 11:47A fourth US citizens – who joins three compatriots, two Spaniards and a Czech in being held by Venezuela – has been arrested in Caracas over what Venezuela claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.
CHILEAN SOCIETYChile's birth rate plummets as more women say no to motherhood18-09-2024 11:32In the past decade, births have fallen by 29% in Chile, which now makes it the country with the lowest birth rate in the Americas.
Crisis in VenezuelaWashington, Madrid, Prague seek info on nationals held in Venezuela17-09-2024 16:42Three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country. Nations demand information about detained citizens.
FOOTBALL & POLITICSAFA chief Tapia, with Riquelme in tow, extends mandate to 202817-09-2024 15:57‘Chiqui’ set to extend seven-year stay at helm of domestic football’s governing body after no challenger emerges for upcoming elections; Boca legend Juan Romàn Riquelme joins Tapia’s team.
JUDICIARYSupreme Court tensions: Horacio Rosatti criticises Ricardo Lorenzetti17-09-2024 15:36During the annual dinner of Poder Ciudadano, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court once again aimed at his colleague. Before over 400 people, Rosatti claimed that “there is a social demand for transparency”.
Tension in BoliviaBolivia’s President Luis Arce charts exit from financial crisis17-09-2024 15:17Bolivian President Luis Arce vows to prioritise fuel imports and debt payments as he navigates the dollar shortage that has taken the nation on the brink of chaos.
LITERATURE‘Ageing scares the young’ – Pacho O’Donnell on the ‘new old age’17-09-2024 15:02Author, historian and thinker brings his best-selling book ‘La nueva vejez’ onto the stage this Sunday (September 22) in a show featuring singer Magdalena León and guitarist Samy Mielgo. In an interview, the 82-year-old reflects about what he has learnt about being elderly and the “new old age.”by Juan Manuel Dominguez
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