These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday April 10, 2023 In a recent interview, Martín Lousteau, Unión Cívica Radical senator and mayoral hopeful for the City of Buenos Aires, discussed Argentina’s economy and the need for a collective change of course. He emphasized that shock policies should be avoided and gradually applied measures should be taken to bring order to the economy. Lousteau also highlighted the importance of political clout for the economy minister and the...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Saturday April 8, 2023 Argentina has officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) to promote the institutional revitalization and build a more integrated region. Argentina's Foreign Minister, Santiago Cafiero, stated that the move is crucial for the country, as it will consolidate a more integrated region with greater intra-regional trade and higher levels of cooperation for development. President Alberto Fernandez had...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday April 6, 2023 Argentina is facing billions of dollars in legal losses after courts in the US and UK ruled against the country in a series of lawsuits related to growth-linked securities and the nationalization of an oil company a decade ago. This is the latest challenge for Argentina, which is struggling with 100% inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, a drought that is damaging export crops, and a looming presidential election...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Wednesday April 5, 2023 Argentina's monthly inflation is likely to have hit its fastest pace in at least seven months, with consumer prices forecast to have jumped 7% from the previous month, posing a challenge for Economy Minister Sergio Massa ahead of the October elections. The country's currency controls, multiple exchange rates, and price freezes on thousands of items are proving ineffective in controlling inflation, which could climb...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday April 4, 2023 In Argentina, a top law enforcement official of Buenos Aires province was attacked by protesting bus drivers on Monday. The protesters were demanding a crackdown on crime after a fellow bus driver was slain during a holdup in the city earlier that day. As TV cameras followed him, the official, Sergio Berni, approached the protesters, who began attacking him with punches, kicks and rocks. Berni suffered skull and...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Friday March 31, 2023 In a bilateral meeting at the White House, Argentine President Alberto Fernández and US President Joe Biden discussed the heavy economic challenges faced by both leaders upon taking office. Biden repeated several times that Fernández inherited a destroyed economic situation from his predecessors, like himself. They also spoke about the need for a strategic alliance based on food, energy, and critical minerals, such...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 30, 2023 In a recent friendly match against Curacao, Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for his country, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the reigning world champions. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner reached this milestone with a hat-trick in a 7-0 win, opening the scoring in the 20th minute and adding two more goals before the half-hour mark. Fellow goalscorer Nicolas Gonzalez praised Messi,...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Wednesday March 29, 2023 Argentina and Brazil have signed a letter of intent to share military technology by incorporating 156 Guaraní 6×6 armored combat vehicles to the Argentine Army’s fleet. The deal will enable both countries to conduct combined military operations with an efficient asset and contribute to stability in the region. Of the 156 units Argentina seeks to acquire, 120 are personnel carriers with machine gun towers, 27 are...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday March 28, 2023 Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the US-backed military coup that overthrew the government of President Isabel Martínez de Perón in 1976. The event installed the bloodiest dictatorship in the history of the country, marked by state terrorism and human rights violations. During the seven years and nine months of military dictatorship, Argentine security forces hunted down and silenced anyone believed to be...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday March 27, 2023 The Argentina national team's training facility has been renamed in honor of their star player Lionel Messi. The facility, previously known as Casa de Ezeiza, will now be called Lionel Andres Messi, according to the country's football association. The decision comes as a tribute to Messi's heroics in leading Argentina to their first World Cup victory in 36 years. The unveiling ceremony was attended by several current...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 16, 2023 Argentina's annual inflation rate has skyrocketed past 100%, according to government data released on Tuesday, marking the first time it has hit triple figures since the country's period of hyperinflation in 1991. Inflation over 12 months rose to 102.5% in February, with a 6.6% monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index and a 13.1% year-to-date increase. Rising prices are squeezing purchasing power and savings, and...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday March 14, 2023   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Argentina to address "policy setbacks" in its latest quarterly review. The country is facing challenges, including foreign reserve losses, galloping inflation, and a severe drought affecting its crucial commodities sector. The IMF has asked Argentina to make a stronger effort to tackle these issues as part of its US$44-billion program. The next disbursement of...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday March 13, 2023 Argentina's initial fervor for Pope Francis has faded, with the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church now generating divided opinions and less enthusiasm in his home country. Despite still enjoying tango music, Francis has not returned to Argentina since leaving for the conclave that elected him in 2013. Analysts suggest he is keeping his distance to avoid being drawn into the political polarization that...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Friday March 10, 2023 Argentina is facing a deepening economic crisis as the country experiences its worst drought in over 60 years. Already struggling with spiraling inflation, the decline in grain production - Argentina's main export - has raised default fears and put at risk targets agreed on with the International Monetary Fund. The Buenos Aires grain exchange has reduced its harvest forecasts again, while the Rosario exchange has...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 2, 2023 Argentina has been hit by a huge power outage that affected several provinces, leaving residents without electricity as temperatures soared above 35 degrees Celsius. The blackout hit large parts of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and many other regions across the country, including Mendoza, Santa Fe, Córdoba, and Neuquén. The outage occurred after the Atucha I nuclear power plant went offline due to a problem...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Wednesday March 1, 2023 Argentina's inflation is expected to exceed government targets, according to private estimates. Analysts predict prices will rise by 20% in the first quarter of 2022, pushing Economy Minister Sergio Massa's goal of a 3% monthly rate by April out of reach. Food prices in Argentina have surged in February, overheating the consumer price index, and taking the year-on-year variation beyond 100 percent. Private...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday Feb 28, 2023 Argentina is discussing lowering its net reserve target for the third time with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A staff-level agreement may be announced as early as February 27, with the IMF executive board voting on the fourth review of the program around March 22. Negotiators have met in Buenos Aires and Washington for the fourth review of the program, with both sides discussing a smaller figure for net...

These are some of the Trending news in Argentina on Thursday February 23rd, 2023. Argentina's government has announced the allocation of one billion pesos in fresh funds to combat the spread of avian influenza. Economy Minister Sergio Massa has committed the new "monetary reinforcement" to reinforce health and sanitary controls, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer equipment, and human resources. The move comes after the detection of at least eight cases of bird flu in several provinces....

These are some of the Trending news in Argentina on Wednesday February 22nd, 2023. Argentina's racism bias was exposed after the death of Fernando Sosa, a son of Paraguayan immigrants who was killed by men who screamed racist slurs as they kicked him to death in a nightclub altercation. Despite the murder sparking public outrage, most people perceived the crime through the lens of youth, sport, masculinity and class, with the racial element as a subordinate variable. The case exposed...

These are some of the Trending news in Argentina on Tuesday February 21st, 2023. Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa has confirmed he won't be running for president while still in his current post, according to a recent interview with CNN en Español. This comes after Massa was previously seen as a possible candidate for the upcoming presidential election in October. Despite missing his target of reducing inflation to less than 4% in April, Massa says he remains committed to reducing...

These are some of the Trending news in Argentina on Thursday February 16 2023. Ordinary Argentines have volunteered their time to police stores’ adherence to price controls proposed by the government to curtail spiraling inflation. The program called Precios Justos (“Fair Prices”) applies a 3.2% monthly price hike limit to some 2,000 essential products. All major supermarket chains as well as Argentina’s massive COPAL food and drinks producers group have signed up to the program. However,...

These are some of the Trending news in Argentina on Wednesday February 8, 2023. "Argentina's inflation crisis continues to escalate with a 6% rise in January consumer prices. According to INDEC, the national statistics bureau, this is despite the government's renewed price control program. Over the past year, inflation has hit a staggering 98.8%, the highest rate since 1991. The latest increase was driven by a 7.9% rise in seasonal products, 5.4% in core inflation, and 7.1% in regulated...

These are the Trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday February 14, 2023. Argentinian officials are reporting a surge in the number of pregnant Russian women flying to the country. Over 5,000 women have arrived in recent months, seeking to give birth to obtain Argentine citizenship. It is believed the increase in arrivals is due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, making travel to many western countries more difficult. On Thursday, 33 pregnant Russian women arrived on a single flight,...