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Marcha Federal UniversitariaMilei vetoes law despite huge march in support of state universitiesToday 01:09President Javier Milei has made good on threats to veto proposed increases to university funding, with the measure made official early Thursday after a day of major student-led protests.
PRESIDENTIAL MEETINGAs demonstrators protest education cuts, Milei meets with ‘Wolf of Wall Street’Yesterday 23:05President Javier Milei meets Jordan Belfort, the former stockbroker better known as 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' who became wealthy before being jailed for fraud and stock manipulation.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSISMilei faces fresh protest in Argentina over cuts to universitiesYesterday 22:31Public university staff and students take to streets to protest against Milei’s forthcoming veto of a bill that would raise salaries to compensate for sky-high inflation.
Football in ArgentinaBoca Juniors eye Gago as next in line to test Gallardo’s supremacyYesterday 22:23After Diego Martínez's Boca tenure ended with a whimper, the Xeneize are once again back to the drawing board. Fernando Gago would bring a fresh, adventurous style of play – the kind that has been rarely seen at La Bombonera of late.by Dan Edwards
POLITICS & ECONOMYPresident targets rivals as he confirms he will veto university lawYesterday 20:22President responds to mass demonstration in favour of state universities by confirming he will veto new law; Head of state ramps up rhetoric, namechecking rivals and accusing them of forming “new populist left front.”
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIESMilei administration cancels Patagonia land deal with Mapuche groupsYesterday 16:52Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona invalidates agreement established by Alberto Fernández government through which land in the Nahuel Huapi National Park was to be allocated to Mapuche groups.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEALMacron says free-trade deal with Mercosur is unfair for local farmersYesterday 16:48French President Emmanuel Macron again criticises Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal with, saying accord would put European companies and agricultural workers at a disadvantage.
ELECTIONSLower house deputies approve single paper ballot in time for 2025 midtermsYesterday 15:42More than two years after they first approved it, lawmakers in Argentina back the use of a single ballot paper for nationwide votes; Measure backed in a 143-87 vote with five abstentions.
Marcha federal universitariaUniversity students, staff, supporters march to challenge austerityYesterday 14:43Mass demonstration this Wednesday to demand improved budgets for higher education institutions.
DOLLARISATION ON THE CARDS?Milei wants Argentines to dollarise the economy for himYesterday 13:16Argentina’s President seems to have abandoned his vision of dollarisation of the economy. Instead, he wants his countrymen to do the job for him: dollar by dollar, peso by peso.
US Vice Presidential DebateUS VP rivals Vance and Walz face off in civil election debateYesterday 12:55Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance faced off in a civil vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night, a little over a month before the crunch US election.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEALGermany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade dealYesterday 12:11"The Mercosur agreement is groundbreaking for diversifying and strengthening the resilience of our economy," states German chancellor as he appeals for a swift conclusion to long-stalled trade deal.
CATHOLIC CHURCHPope Francis opens debate on the future of Roman Catholic ChurchYesterday 12:02Pope Francis opens a new debate on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, which faces pressure over the role of women and the ongoing horrors of clerical child abuse.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEALScholz makes fresh plea for speedy conclusion to Mercosur talksYesterday 11:55German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a fresh appeal for a swift conclusion to talks over "groundbreaking" EU-Merocosur trade deal.
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South America Solar Ecplise Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' over South AmericaYesterday 11:34South American and other Southern Hemisphere countries will bear witness to an annual solar eclipse that will create a rare “ring of fire”.
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EASTArgentina condemns 'unjustified' Iranian attack on Israel01-10-2024 22:13President Javier Milei’s government condemns Iran's "unjustified and dangerous" missile attack against Israel, warning it could "escalate a conflict that threatens to project itself beyond the region and acquire a global dimension."
NEW GOVERNMENT IN MEXICOClaudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president01-10-2024 21:55Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first female president, replacing her popular predecessor and close ally Andrés Manuel López Obrador as head of state in the world's most populous Spanish-speaking nation.
death of diego maradonaCourt authorises transfer of Maradona's remains to mausoleum01-10-2024 21:09Court signs off on transfer of Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.
HUMAN RIGHTSEx-cop, former Army officer sentenced to lengthy jail terms for crimes against humanity01-10-2024 15:12Néstor Ciaramella and Enrique Del Pino found guilty of kidnapping, torture, disappearances, murder, sexual abuse and other crimes committed against 185 people between 1974 and 1977, in the lead up to the military dictatorship.
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EASTIran fires missiles at Israel in new Middle East escalation01-10-2024 14:34Iran's official news agency IRNA says Tehran has launched "a missile attack on Tel Aviv," Israel's commercial hub; Attacks come after Israeli raids against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon.
International RelationsPresident Milei hosts El Salvador leader Bukele at Casa Rosada30-09-2024 17:26President hosts Nayib Bukele at Casa Rosada for talks on energy, trade and security, among other topics.
POVERTYPriest in nation's poorest city bemoans 'heartbreaking faces of destitution’30-09-2024 17:03Father Pablo Ferreira, a priest in the poor city of Resistencia, Chaco Province, is a direct witness to the growing numbers of Argentina’s poor. “Seeing poverty data is one thing, but seeing the faces of destitution and poverty is heart-breaking,” he explains.
ENVIRONMENTBrazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country30-09-2024 16:44Brazil is suffering the effects of a multiplication of fires from north to south in the midst of an extreme drought linked to climate change.
BILATERAL RELATIONSVenezuela seeks arrest of Argentine judge who ordered plane seizure30-09-2024 15:45Venezuela says it will seek the arrest of the Argentine judge who authorised the seizure of a cargo plane in Buenos Aires two years ago.
Crisis in VenezuelaNo choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela30-09-2024 11:28Many migrants see no choice but to flee Venezuela in the wake of President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, embarking on an perilous crossing of the Darien jungle in a desperate bid to reach the United States.
Crisis in VenezuelaVenezuela opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize30-09-2024 11:04Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado wins Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel rights prize; Award comes less than a day after her security chief was arrested for the second time this year.
cultureArgentina’s ‘El jockey’ wins best Latin American film at San Sebastián29-09-2024 21:55Luis Ortega's film 'El Jockey' chosen as best Latin American feature at San Sebastián Film Festival.
POLITICS & ECONOMYMilei promises good times lie ahead at La Libertad Avanza launch rally29-09-2024 20:18La Libertad Avanza stages rally in Parque Lezama launching itself as a nationwide party; Karina Milei delivers speech before President Javier Milei assures supporters that "only good news" lies ahead.
Football in ArgentinaBoca Juniors coach Diego Martinez resigns after third straight defeat29-09-2024 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.
EDUCATIONStudents, professors fear impact of Milei veto on university funding bill28-09-2024 15:52What do university staff and students want from Javier Milei’s government?
Foreign relations & diplomacyVP Villarruel breaks ranks over Argentina-UK agreement28-09-2024 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'28-09-2024 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 cutbacks28-09-2024 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, social policies ‘cannot be a stopgap’28-09-2024 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?28-09-2024 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 28-09-2024 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 shuffle28-09-2024 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 treatment28-09-2024 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
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BEYOND THE HEADLINESUntidily Crumbling Radicals28-09-2024 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.
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.
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