Survey: Rents prices in Buenos Aires up 52% so far this year
Published: October 5, 2024 20:36
Average value of a flat is already above 500,000 pesos; Price of one-bedroom flat went up 4.4% in September. Leer más
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River Plate's Monumental stadium to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final
Published: October 5, 2024 12:02
Iconic stadium in Buenos Aires selected as venue for Copa Libertadores final, the region's most important club football competition. Leer más
Will Cristina Fernández de Kirchner attempt a comeback?
Published: October 5, 2024 09:21
As Otto von Bismarck famously said, “politics is the art of the possible.” Leer más
Israel takes on the holy warriors
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/israel-takes-on-the-holy-warriors.phtml
Published: October 5, 2024 09:15
It would therefore be reasonable to assume that the Western democracies would not only approve of Israel’s attempt to annihilate Hamas and Hezbollah but would also be sending troops to help her get the job well and truly done. Leer más
Poverty lies under the mattress
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/poverty-lies-under-the-mattress.phtml
Published: October 5, 2024 09:06
Idle capital amounting to over half of Gross Domestic Product surely goes a long way towards explaining why over half the population is poor. Leer más
Laughing and crying at the same time
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/laughing-and-crying-at-the-same-time.phtml
Published: October 5, 2024 08:51
A joker of sorts, Santiago Caputo seems to always be looking for ways to “troll” his audience. One example could be his boss’ recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in which multiple paragraphs were “copy-pasted” direct out of an episode of…
Milei declares state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas 'subject to privatisation'
Published: October 4, 2024 23:13
President Javier Milei has formally declared the state airline Aerolíneas Argentinas to be "subject to privatisation" after weeks of union conflict. Leer más
Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players
Published: October 4, 2024 23:06
Prosecutor's office seeks dismissal of charges against French rugby players accused of rape, which could put an end to the case. Leer más
Stories that caught our eye: September 27 to October 4
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/stories-that-caught-our-eye-september-27-to-october-4.phtml
Published: October 4, 2024 21:14
A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Milei government shutters ex-Ciccone Calcográfica, restructure National Mint
Published: October 4, 2024 15:51
Javier Milei’s administration announces it will restructure the National Mint and shut down the former Ciccone Calcográfica printing company. Leer más
President Milei or President Bartlet? Report says UN speech was nicked from 'The West Wing'
Published: October 4, 2024 14:43
President Javier Milei gave his first speech to the UN General Assembly last week – and according to a local journalist, it was in part plagiarised from one of the most famous political TV shows ever to have been made. Leer más
Milei administration's move to lower age of criminal responsibility in Argentina picks up pace
Published: October 4, 2024 14:33
President Javier Milei’s government submitted a bill to modify the Juvenile Criminal Regime back in May; Bid to lower age of criminal liability to 13 criticised by rights groups. Leer más
The real Nayib Bukele – and his relationship with President Javier Milei
Published: October 4, 2024 14:09
Despite this week’s attempts to play up ties between their two nations, there are remarkable differences between the presidents of El Salvador and Argentina. Leer más
Nearly one million people are poor or destitute in Buenos Aires City
Published: October 4, 2024 14:07
City Hall statistics bureau revealsthat there are 159,000 more poor people than one year ago. Leer más
‘Totalitarian potential’ – Yuval Noah Harari warns of the risks of artificial intelligence
Published: October 4, 2024 09:46
Renowned Israeli intellectual presents his latest book 'Nexus,' warning that the failure to regulate AI and the algorithms controlled by technological corporations could pave the way to dictatorship. Leer más
Accuser of French rugby denounces courts before Mendoza rights committee
Published: October 4, 2024 02:49
Woman who claims she was raped by two French rugby players appears before local human rights committee to denounce Mendoza courts. Leer más
Spain: The past is present
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/spain-the-past-is-present.phtml
Published: October 3, 2024 22:54
I fear those who do not confront their history are condemned to live with it. Leer más
It’s the education, stupid
https://batimes.com.ar/news/op-ed/its-the-education-stupid.phtml
Published: October 3, 2024 21:24
When presenting the 2025 Budget in mid-September, Milei defined his fundamental fiscal principle as first defining the available revenue and then adjusting the spending to it – modernising the university system to that end could be an interesting…
IMF sees ‘signs of an incipient recovery’ in Argentina
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/imf-sees-signs-of-an-incipient-recovery-in-argentina.phtml
Published: October 3, 2024 20:14
The International Monetary Fund sees "signs of an incipient economic recovery" in Argentina, but tackling high poverty rates "remains a priority," a spokeswoman for the financial organisation said Thursday. Leer más
New health minister fires management of top children’s hospital
Published: October 3, 2024 19:27
Newly appointed Health Minister Mario Lugones fires board of Garrahan Children’s Hospital for awarding 500,000-peso bonus; Decision “does not match the national government’s wage guidelines.” Leer más
Israeli warplanes bomb Beirut killing nine people and injuring dozens
Published: October 3, 2024 18:54
Nine people died and dozens injured in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, after an Israeli strike on a medical site. Amidst waiting for Israel’s response against Iran, Beirut was bombed and the European Union increased humanitarian aid by 30 million euros. Leer…
Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield
https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/messi-scores-two-as-miami-clinch-mls-supporters-shield.phtml
Published: October 3, 2024 14:50
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record. Leer más
Milei vetoes law despite huge march in support of state universities
Published: October 3, 2024 04:09
President 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. Leer más
As demonstrators rally against education cuts, Milei meets with ‘Wolf of Wall Street’
Published: October 3, 2024 02:05
President 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. Leer más
Milei faces fresh protest in Argentina over cuts to universities
Published: October 3, 2024 01:31
Public 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. Leer más
Boca Juniors eye up Gago as next in line to test Gallardo’s supremacy
Published: October 3, 2024 01:23
After 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. Leer más
Macron says free-trade deal with Mercosur bloc is unfair for local farmers
Published: October 2, 2024 19:48
French President Emmanuel Macron again criticises Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal with, saying accord would put European companies and agricultural workers at a disadvantage. Leer más
Lower house deputies in Argentina approve single paper ballot in time for 2025 midterms
Published: October 2, 2024 18:42
More 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. Leer más
Javier Milei wants Argentines to dollarise the economy for him
Published: October 2, 2024 16:16
Argentina’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. Leer más
US VP rivals J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in civil election debate
Published: October 2, 2024 15:55
Democrat 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. Leer más
Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal
Published: October 2, 2024 15:11
"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. Leer más
Scholz makes fresh plea for speedy conclusion to Mercosur talks
Published: October 2, 2024 14:55
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a fresh appeal for a swift conclusion to talks over "groundbreaking" EU-Merocosur trade deal. Leer más
Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' over South America
Published: October 2, 2024 14:34
South American and other Southern Hemisphere countries will bear witness to an annual solar eclipse that will create a rare “ring of fire”. Leer más
Argentina's Foreign Ministry condemns 'unjustified' Iranian attack on Israel
Published: October 2, 2024 01:13
President 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." Leer más
Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president
Published: October 2, 2024 00:55
Claudia 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. Leer más
Court authorises transfer of Maradona's remains to mausoleum
https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/court-authorises-transfer-of-maradonas-remains-to-mausoleum.phtml
Published: October 2, 2024 00:09
Court 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. Leer más
Ex-cop, Army officer sentenced to lengthy sentences for crimes against humanity
Published: October 1, 2024 18:12
Néstor 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. Leer más
Iran fires missiles at Israel in new Middle East escalation
https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-in-new-middle-east-escalation.phtml
Published: October 1, 2024 17:34
Iran'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. Leer más
Scientists fear underfunded Argentina research on verge of collapse
Published: October 1, 2024 14:13
Drastic budget cuts by President Javier Milei's government are damaging scientific research, with the lack of state funding opening the door to a potential exodus of researchers. Leer más
President Milei hosts El Salvador leader Bukele at Casa Rosada
https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/milei-and-bukele-meet-at-casa-rosada.phtml
Published: September 30, 2024 20:26
President hosts Nayib Bukele at Casa Rosada for talks on energy, trade and security, among other topics. Leer más
MALBA opens new museum in Escobar with an investment of over US$10 million
Published: September 30, 2024 20:07
Malba Puertos opened to the public on September 22, a new exhibit space with free admission. The museum’s premises contains works by 60 artists. Leer más
Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country
Published: September 30, 2024 19:44
Brazil is suffering the effects of a multiplication of fires from north to south in the midst of an extreme drought linked to climate change. Leer más
Venezuela now says it will seek arrest of Argentine judge who ordered seizure of plane
Published: September 30, 2024 18:45
Venezuela says it will seek the arrest of the Argentine judge who authorised the seizure of a cargo plane in Buenos Aires two years ago. Leer más
Projects keep coming as Mafalda celebrates her 60th birthday with world tour
https://batimes.com.ar/news/culture/mafalda-turns-60-and-tours-the-world.phtml
Published: September 30, 2024 18:11
Mafalda, Argentina's beloved irreverent comic book girl, celebrates her 60th birthday – and there's a host of related projects in the works. Leer más
Venezuelan migrants flee post Maduro’s re-election, braving Darien jungle to escape dictatorship
Published: September 30, 2024 14:28
Many 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. Leer más
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins top European rights prize, security chief arrested
Published: September 30, 2024 14:04
Venezuelan 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. Leer más
Argentina’s ‘El jockey’ wins best Latin American film at San Sebastián film festival
Published: September 30, 2024 00:55
Luis Ortega's film 'El Jockey' chosen as best Latin American feature at San Sebastián Film Festival. Leer más
Milei promises good times lie ahead at La Libertad Avanza launch rally
Published: September 29, 2024 23:18
La 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. Leer más