Tag: Argentina
Riots during debate over legislative package in Argentina
As of: February 2, 2024 5:05 a.m In Argentina, there were serious riots during a marathon debate about a comprehensive legislative package. Activists fought a street battle with security forces…
Riots during debate over liberal legislative package in Argentina
As of: February 2, 2024 5:05 a.m In Argentina there were serious riots during a marathon debate about a liberal legislative package. Activists fought a street battle with security forces…
Government: Riots in Argentina over debate on legislative package
Government Riots in Argentina over debate over legislative package New President Javier Milei’s reform package is causing riots. It transfers part of the legislative power to the government for two…
IMF releases $4.7 billion for Argentina – Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves the latest review of Argentina’s $44 billion aid program, releasing $4.7 billion in funds. Although important goals of the program were not achieved, the…
“Sleep” and “When Evil Lurks”, big winners of this 31st edition
Fear has no boundaries! This is what the jurors of the Gérardmer International Fantasy Film Festival proved. South Korea and Argentina won the highest awards. The Grand Prize being awarded…
A fire devastates nearly 600 hectares of a forest classified as a UNESCO heritage site
Part of Argentina’s natural gem is going up in smoke. Firefighters have been battling a fire since Saturday in Los Alerces National Park, in Patagonia, which has already devastated nearly…
Argentina’s new government cuts reform package
As of: January 27, 2024 12:54 p.m The reform plans of the new Argentine President Milei have stalled. In the hope of gaining a majority in parliament, the right-wing libertarian…
Argentina: Hundreds of thousands follow call for general strike
As of: January 25, 2024 3:13 p.m In Argentina, a general strike has paralyzed parts of public life. According to unions, more than a million people stopped working in protest…
General strike in Argentina: First test of strength for Milei
As of: January 24, 2024 4:23 p.m Argentina’s President Milei began his term in office with radical reforms, and many more are to follow. Now resistance is forming: unions have…
General strike in Argentina: Protest against Milei’s reform plans
General strike in Argentina Protest against Milei’s reform plans Trade union members chant slogans against the reform plans of President Milei’s ultra-liberal government. photo © Cristina Sille/telam/dpa Less than 50…