Argentina
Argentina's 5 Presidential Candidates Face Off Ahead Of Elections
Ahead of the general election, which will take place on Oct. 22, presidential candidates Javier Milei, Sergio Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Juan Schiaretti and Myriam Bregman took part in a debate.
Women March Across Latin America Over Right To Abortion
Abortion is legal in only a few countries - Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Uruguay - across Latin America. Whereas, countries like Peru don't allow abortion even in rape cases.
Happy Birthday Google, but What is Google Doing in Latin America?
Google turned a quarter of a century old, with that, they've also been investing in Latin America for 17 years, but what exactly are they doing?
Argentina's ESMA Torture Center: Hell Becomes Heritage
The ESMA, the most notorious murder and torture center among hundreds operated by Argentina's 1976-83 military dictatorship, stands today as a reminder of the brutality humans are capable of.
In Inflation-Hit Buenos Aires, Tango Enthusiasts Sway The Blues Away
Many milongas in the capital have had to close amid spiraling inflation that reached 95 percent last year as fewer and fewer can afford to hire live musicians.
AI Project Helps Visualize Adult Faces Of Children Abducted During Argentina's Military Dictatorship
Santiago Barros uses the Midjourney app to combine photos of disappeared parents from the archive of a well-known organization's website, creating images of what their missing children may look like as adults today.
In Argentina, Voters Toy With Ditching Pesos For Dollars
The US dollar has long been a refuge for Argentines from pesos which lose value faster than they can spend them. Citizens bypass strict currency controls to buy dollars from a flourishing parallel market and squirrel them away at home in what is often their only viable means of savings.
Argentina Implements Welfare Programs To Support Workers, Pensioners Affected By Economic Crisis
Self-employed individuals will find solace in a six-month tax relief period, and those reliant on food benefits will receive supplementary stipends to assist them in navigating the crisis.
IMF Approves $7.5 Billion For Argentina Despite Poor Progress
The agreement combines the fifth and sixth reviews of an existing 30-month, $44 billion IMF program, in a move aimed at improving the South American country's dire economic situation.
Argentina Hit by Wave of Looting Amid Political Tension, Inflation
Some 200 people have been arrested for "piranha attacks" —from the outskirts of Buenos Aires to the Patagonian city of Bariloche and the Mendoza wine region.
Far-Right Milei Comes Out Ahead In Argentina Presidential Primary
Deeply unpopular President Alberto Fernandez is not seeking reelection in October as year-on-year inflation runs at 115%, poverty has soared, and the value of the peso has plummeted.
Argentines Ask Patron Saint Of Work For Jobs, Prosperity Ahead Of Elections
Voters in Argentina will go to the polls Sunday for the national primary elections that will determine party candidates for the October presidential race.
Lionel Messi Joins Inter Miami, Signing Deal Until End Of 2025
At the end of the 2022–23 season, the 36-year-old seven-time Ballon d'Or winner departed French champions Paris St-Germain.
Three Latin Music Genres That We Can All Enjoy
Latin music from everywhere is the product of a mix, manifesting African, Indian, and Spanish elements, creating sound and flavor.
Argentina Inflation Touches 114% But There's A Silver Lining
Argentina's annual inflation hit 114% in May, but unexpectedly the monthly rate slowed.
Transgender Women Share Stories Of Rape And Torture During Argentina's Dictatorship
Patricia Alexandra Rivas, 56, shared her experience of being raped and tortured during her unlawful detention for five days in 1981 when she was only fourteen.
Argentina Permits Over-The-Counter Sales Of Morning After Pill
Feminist organizations praised the action because they saw it as a sign of progress in a country where the dominant religion is Catholic.
Five Ways Argentines Try To Cope With Record Inflation
With inflation surging past 100% and the peso's value falling, Argentines are finding it difficult to make ends meet in the face of rapidly fluctuating prices.
Argentina Aims To Pay $1 Billion Of Chinese Imports In Yuan Instead Of Dollars
Argentina will start paying for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars, the government announced Wednesday.
Argentina Returns To Top FIFA Rankings After Lifting The 2022 World Cup
Argentina previously held the top spot in the standings in 2017, but La Albiceleste fell after a disappointing World Cup performance in Russia in 2018.
Argentina's Inflation Hit 102.5% In February, Say Country's Statistics Agency
Argentina's inflation rate has crossed 100% for the first time since 1991, meaning the price of many consumer goods has more than doubled since 2022.
Argentina Holds Poultry Exports As First Industrial Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed
Argentina's agriculture secretary announced on Tuesday that the country has verified its first case of bird flu in commercial poultry.
Argentinians Look For Cheaper Goods As Inflation Rate Nearly Touches 100%
Argentina's government said Tuesday that the inflation rate has hit just shy of 100%, forcing citizens to buy cheaper goods.
Lionel Messi's Instagram Account Got Blocked After World Cup Win
Lionel Messi revealed that his Instagram account reportedly got blocked after Argentina's World Cup victory.
Lionel Messi Regrets His Actions Against Netherlands In The World Cup
Lionel Messi revealed that he regrets his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during World Cup quarterfinal.
Peru Recalls Ambassador To Honduras After Criticism From President Castro
Peru recalled its ambassador to Honduras on Thursday after Honduran President Xiomara Castro's comments on the Peruvian crisis.
Brazil, Argentina To Start Preparations For Common Latin American Currency To Rival US Dollar
The presidents of Brazil and Argentina are considering creating a common Latin American currency.
Farmer Creates Lionel Messi's Face On 124 Acre Corn Field After World Cup Win
An Argentina farmer grew an enormous 124-acre image of Lionel Messi on a corn field.
La Niña Effects in Argentina Continue with Country Unable to Salvage Soybean Crops
As Argentina struggles through the worst drought it has had in decades, the estimated output of its soybean crop has been reduced due to the effects of La Niña in the region.
Mbappe Taunted By Argentina Fans While Attending NBA Game In Brooklyn
Kylian Mbappe was taunted by Argentina fans while he was attending an NBA game in Brooklyn.