Greenpeace Activists Granted Amnesty by Russian Government
The 28 Greenpeace activists, including two Argentines, detained in Russia on charges of hooliganism since 19th September 2013, have been granted amnesty by the Russian government
View ArticleCapitanich Suggests Solution to Blackouts Amid Protests
Amid power cuts which began in Buenos Aires at the start of this week, protests have broken out across the province. Cabinet minister Jorge Capitanich recommends ‘scheduled power cuts’ to quell the...
View ArticleNew Bills Added to Congress’ Extraordinary Sessions Agenda
Through a decree the Argentine government has added seven bills to the agenda to be debated in the extraordinary sessions in Congress which are currently underway and will finish on 31st December 2013
View ArticleSenate Ratifies Controversial Pick for Head of Armed Forces
After six hours of debate, late yesterday the senate approved the president's controversial pick for the head of the military, Cesar Milani.
View Article‘Abuela Narco’ Arrested in Quilmes Drug Raid
After a series of raids, police today disbanded a Quilmes drug ring, which had been based in Villa Eucaliptos and headed by an 82-year-old woman.
View ArticleIncreased Luxury Goods Tax Made Law
The senate has confirmed the increase in the tax on luxury items such as expensive cars, properties and other high-value items. Some goods will now be taxed at a rate of 50%.
View ArticleFirst Baby Born to Transgender Couple in Argentina
The first baby to be born of transgender parents in Argentina was delivered by cesarean in Entre Ríos on Wednesday night and is in good health, according to reports.
View ArticleComplaint Lodged with WTO over EU Biodiesel Dumping Duties
The Government yesterday presented a claim to the World Trade Organisation to challenge dumping duties imposed on Argentine biodiesel imports by the European Union.
View ArticleSparks Fly Between Power Companies and Government
After six days of rolling blackouts, power companies have defended themselves in response to Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich threat to nationalise them if outages continued.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 23rd December 2013
The day's news from Argentina: a verdict was reached on the Senate bribes' case; the government announced new economic policies; a new price agreement was finalised; electricity companies will be fined.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 26th December 2013
The day's news from Argentina: 70 injured in Rosario fish attack; Man killed after being shot during blackout protest; Energy cuts to continue as heatwave persists
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 27th December 2013
The day's news from Argentina: bus fares go up in Buenos Aires, long-distance bus drivers cancel next week's strike, national government re-finances provinces' debts, and Siemens executives are...
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 30th December 2013
The day's news from Argentina: national and city government coordinate emergency assistance due to blackouts; police repression at anti-Monsanto protest in Córdoba; victims' families remember ninth...
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 2nd January 2014
Today's news from Argentina: fuel prices increase; journalist denounces aggression; Villa 31 residents lift roadblock; Buenos Aires city government under-executes budget.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 3rd January 2014
The day's news from around the country: Fines and reparations announced for the blackouts; Subte Line D to be closed on weekends during January; new price agreement announced; former Israeli ambassador...
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 6th January 2013
The day's news from around the country: Price agreements to be extended; Cases of tuberculosis increase in Buenos Aires; Congress to work in February.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 7th January 2014
Today's news from around Argentina: Judge orders arrest of 8 Tucumán police for their role in December's protests; BA province forest fires under control; World Cup television rights revealed.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 8th January 2014
Today's news from Argentina: Córdoba court rules against Monsanto; Argentina to import food over the coming months; hundreds of dead fish appear on Palermo lakes; deputy proposes to move the capital to...
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 9th January 2014
News from around Argentina: Lightening kills three and injures a dozen at a beach resort; Central bank sells US$50m in reserves; man lives with mother's corpse for a decade.
View ArticleArgentina News Roundup: 10th January 2014
Today's news from around Argentina: new measures against power cuts; Dakar competitor found dead; Buenos Aires teachers' will begin wage negotiations.
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