Mayor of Famatina Chains Himself to Government Building in Protest
Today Ismael Bordagaray, mayor of the town of Famatina, in La Rioja, headed a protest demanding the payment of funds owed by the province. In protest, he chained himself to the La Rioja governmental...
View ArticleCórdoba: Changes to Cabinet and Police Chief Amid Continued Unrest
The looting and police crisis that started in Córdoba and spread to various other provinces over the weekend has resulted in the resignation of the minister of security, Alejandra Monteoliva, and the...
View ArticlePolice Protests: Nine Dead as Unrest Spreads Across Country
Police protests, which erupted last week in Córdoba over inadequate salaries, have caused more deaths and injuries since spreading over the weekend and continuing throughout yesterday.
View ArticleArgentina Celebrates 30 Years Since the Return to Democracy
Celebrations to mark 30 years since the return of democracy in Argentina are underway, despite some calls to suspend them in light of recent violence.
View ArticlePolice and Governments Reach Agreements Yet Unrest Continues
Today, more deaths and lootings were registered as a result of the riots which have shaken the whole of Argentina.
View ArticleArgentina Looks to China for Investment in Infrastructure
Economic Minister, Axel Kicillof, and the Secretary of Public Infrastructure, Julio De Vido, made an official visit to China earlier this week where they presented opportunities to invest in 15 large...
View ArticleJournalist Arrested in Santiago del Estero, Charged with Sedition
Juan Pablo Suárez, head of the publication Ultima Hora has been arrested on charges, of insurrection after a police raid at the paper's offices
View ArticlePope Francis Named Time’s Person of the Year
Time magazine has named Argentine Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic church, as the Time Person of the Year 2013.
View ArticleNew Restrictions on Purchasing Travel Packages for Non-Residents
The Central Bank has announced new measures that will force non-residents of the country to buy travel packages using their foreign bank cards in a bid to reduce the outflow of US currency from the...
View ArticlePolice Protest: Residents Denounce Police Strikes and Looting
The unrest generated by widespread police protests across the country continues despite numerous forces reaching agreements with provincial governments.
View ArticleBoca Fans Cause Violence and Vandalism in City Centre
At least 25 people were arrested yesterday in skirmishes between Boca supporters and police that caused widespread damage in the centre of Buenos Aires.
View ArticlePublic Prosecutor Suspended for ‘Abuse of Power’
Public prosecutor José María Campagnoli was suspended from his duties yesterday for “abuse of power” and “poor performance” by an impeachment tribunal.
View ArticleOutcry Over Conviction of Oil Workers for Policeman’s Murder
Human rights organisations condemned a court ruling sentencing three oil workers to life in prison yesterday for the murder of a policeman in a 2006 protest.
View ArticleBarrick Gold To Reduce Staff at Pascua-Lama Site
Canadian gold-mining giant Barrick Gold announced over the weekend their decision to significantly reduce personnel at their temporarily suspended Pascua-Lama project site.
View ArticleFootball Match Ends in Violence With Two Dead in Rosario
An important football match last night, part of the Torneo Inicial 2013, ended in violence after two men on a motorcycle opened fire on the supporters of the opposing team.
View ArticleRecord Energy Use Adds to Fears of Blackouts
National Planning Minister Julio de Vido announced at 12.50pm today that countrywide energy consumption had broken a new record, at 22,830 megawatts. De Vido also said he expected usage to exceed...
View ArticleArgentina Receives Energy From Uruguay Amid Blackouts
Yesterday Argentina requested Uruguay sell “all the available” thermal energy it had to cope with record electricity consumption bought on by high temperatures.
View ArticleJudge in Salta Denies Abortion to 14-Year-Old Rape Victim
A judge in Salta has denied a 14-year-old girl, who was raped by her stepfather, the right to an abortion.
View ArticleFormer Officer Claims Jorge Julio López was Killed by Police
An ex officer of the Federal Police, Claudio Correa, has come forward with new revelations over the disappearance of Jorge Julio López seven years ago.
View ArticleCourt Convicts 10 of 13 Defendants in Marita Verón Case
The Supreme Court of Tucumán today convicted 10 people for the kidnapping and sexual exploitation of Marita Verón, partially overturning last year’s ruling that pardoned all 13 defendants.
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