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Military agreement with US labels Argentine Sea as "global common good
28+ min ago (507+ words) Argentina and the United States signed a new cooperation agreement that includes joint patrol operations in the Argentine Sea as part of the "Protecting Global Commons Program," a name that sparked concerns among critics over potential sovereignty issues. Earlier this…...
'Donroe doctrine': understanding Trump's new policy for Latin America
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (614+ words) A US policy of dominance over the region has come roaring back " with a distinctly Trumpian twist...
Trump-Xi summit reopens the question of when Milei will visit China
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (587+ words) Alejandra Conconi is the executive director of the Argentina'China Chamber. This piece is part of the Argentine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce's monthly column in the'Buenos Aires Herald. U. S. President Donald Trump visited China from May 13 to 15 for a summit with his counterpart,…...
Government to reinforce funding for Genetic Data Bank following court order
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (393+ words) The government announced that it will add AR$590 million (around US$415, 000 at the official exchange rate) to the National Bank of Genetic Data (BNDG, in Spanish) following a court order demanding that the institution's operation be guaranteed. The decision comes…...
Uruguayan leaders kidnapped and murdered by state terrorism honored in BA
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (526+ words) Uruguayan President Yamand" Orsi was present in the Buenos Aires City Legislature on Thursday for a tribute to four Uruguayan political activists who were kidnapped and murdered 50 years ago in Argentina as part of Operation Condor. Those who were honored…...
Milei announces fresh export tax cuts, promises further reductions if re-elected
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (441+ words) President Javier Milei announced a reduction in export duties on wheat and barley and promised further cuts if he wins re-election in 2027. The Argentine leader also stated he would not lower taxes only to raise them again later, as previous…...
Milei scores another win as Lower House backs cut to gas subsidies
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (456+ words) President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party scored three victories in the Lower House on Wednesday, blocking an opposition bid to question Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni " who is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment " while advancing two bills aimed at…...
March against government's public health cuts warns of deepening crisis
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) Social organizations, trade unions and healthcare workers are set to march on Argentina's Health Ministry on Wednesday as from 1 p. m. to protest President Javier Milei's budget cuts amid growing concern over the deterioration of the country's public health system. The "Federal…...
Three challenges Milei faces as infighting pushes LLA to boiling point
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (446+ words) Tensions at the heart of the president's "iron triangle' escalate as his closest advisors engage in a social media face-off...
US accuses protesters in Bolivia of "destabilizing" government of Rodrigo Paz
4+ day, 17+ min ago (319+ words) Riots and roadblocks have led to a critical shortage of fuel, food and medicine, as workers and supporters of Evo Morales call for the president to resign...