AMIA: Commemorations Held on 19th Anniversary of Bombing
Speaking on the 19th anniversary of the bombing of the Jewish community center, that claimed the lives of 85 people and left 300 seriously injured back in 1994, President of the AMIA Leonardo...
View ArticleNew Figures Show Increase in Poverty
The rate of poverty reached 24,5% in 2012, an increase of 1,6% since 2011, according to the annual report of the Barometer of Social Debt of the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA).
View ArticleArrest Warrant for Ricardo Jaime Lifted
The Appeals Court has announced the exemption from prison of ex Transport Secretary Ricardo Jaime, accused of dozens of cases of fraud and embezzlement. “Absent or inscrutable, the lack of valid and...
View ArticleNew Central Bank Charter Targets ‘Abuses’ in Financial Sector
Yesterday, the Central Bank (BCRA) approved changes to its Charter, tightening credit regulations and prohibiting banks from charging clients for basic administrative and customer services. The...
View ArticleRoadblocks Cause Fuel and Food Shortages in Buenos Aires Province
Regions in the south of Buenos Aires province have reported shortages in fuel and food, as truck drivers for cereal goods enter a third week of strikes.
View ArticleSubte Workers Warn of Dangers at New B Line Stations
The Association for Subte and Premetro Workers has warned of serious risks to workers and users in two new stations due to open soon on the B line.
View ArticleTwo Boca Juniors Barra Bravas Killed In Shootout
Two people died and six were injured yesterday in a shootout before a football game between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo de Almagro.
View ArticleRicardo Jaime Appeared Before Court
Former Secretary of Transport Ricardo Jaime, whose whereabouts were unknown, appeared before court in Córdoba today. He is being accused of stealing evidence.
View ArticleShantytown Resident Dies after Ambulance Fails to Arrive
A man died in the early hours of yesterday morning after the ambulance called to attend him in the shantytown where he lived never arrived.
View ArticleArgentine Football Association Bans Away Fans ‘Until Further Notice’
Today the Argentine Football Association (AFA) will confirm that away fans will be banned from all 'Primera' and 'Nacional B' games until further notice.
View ArticleNew Doubts Over Appointment of Military Chief César Milani
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner yesterday decided to postpone the Senate debate over the appointment of military general César Milani until after October's legislative elections.
View ArticleBuenos Aires Shantytowns Demand Equal Rubbish Collection Services
Members of various villas in BA demand that that city government install rubbish bins in the internal streets and create a schedule for collection.
View ArticlePresident Makes Announcements in National Address
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner took to the airwaves last night, making a long national public address, known as Cadena Nacional, to announce a series of reforms and changes.
View ArticleNew Metrobus on 9 de Julio Started Operating Today
Buenos Aires City Mayor Mauricio Macri attended the opening of the new Metrobus on Av. 9 de Julio this afternoon.
View ArticleArgentine Artist León Ferrari Dies
Argentine artist León Ferrari, who has won national as well as international acclaim for his work over the last six decades, has died today at the age of 92.
View ArticleInauguration Of New Subte Station Could Be Halted
Legislator Alejandro Bodart has filed an appeal for legal protection to prevent the inauguration of the Juan Manuel de Rosas subte station, on line B, due to open this Friday.
View ArticleIncidents on Av. 9 de Julio as Police Disperse Protesters
Council workers from the province of Buenos Aires cut off Av. 9 de Julio at its intersection with Cordoba earlier today, demanding the start of collective wage negotiations. Seven people were arrested...
View ArticlePresident Announces 25% Increase in Minimum Wage
President Fernández announced an increase in the new minimum wage of 25.2% and an income tax exemption for half-yearly bonuses paid in July. The new minimum wage will be of $3,600 per month.
View ArticlePrisoners Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity Escape Hospital
Two former army officers convicted of crimes against humanity during the last military dictatorship escaped from the Military Hospital in Belgrano yesterday.
View ArticleMacri Opens New Subte Stations Despite Safety Concerns
Despite the controversy surrounding the safety of the installations, this morning Mauricio Macri opened two new subte stations on line B that will extend the line into Villa Urquiza, 1.6km under...
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