Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, has caused a political firestorm by promoting an unknown cryptocurrency token that shot up in value after his endorsement and then swiftly cratered. In a post on social media on Friday night, Mr. Milei said that the coin, called $LIBRA, would stimulate the economy and help small businesses grow. While … Read more
Argentine president-elect Javier Milei. File. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Argentine President-elect Javier Milei ran his campaign on promises to ditch the peso for the U.S. dollar and do away with a central bank — all in the name of subduing rampant inflation. The far-right outsider is hoping to rein in inflation that has hit 140%, … Read more
India and Argentina on Friday signed an agreement to ensure legal rights of professionals in each other’s domain that will assist in risk-free international mobility. The Embassy of India in a statement said that the ‘Social Security Agreement’ is aimed at ensuring rights of the growing number of Indian nationals employed in various Indian and … Read more
Argentina’s Celeste Saulo poses after she was elected as Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 01, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the United Nations weather agency. The World Meteorological Organization said Celeste Saulo received the necessary … Read more
The health ministry says making the pill more easily available “removes an important barrier”. Source link
London CNN — The two biggest economies in South America are starting talks to create a common currency. Analysts are skeptical. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva and Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández wrote in a joint piece published in Argentinian paper Perfil Sunday that they wanted to foster greater integration between the two neighbors. … Read more
Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team’s third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny Argentina defeated France 4-2 in … Read more
Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease. Source link
Three of nine people struck with the unexplained respiratory illness in recent days have died. Source link
9.59pm BST21:59 My quiet Sunday covering Brazil v Argentina went out the window about two hours ago. Oh well, it was fun (in a way). Thanks for joining me for this unique experience. I am sure the full facts will be ascertained in due course but we can all accept that today’s events were a … Read more