Latin American precursors of Javier Milei’s dollarisation plan for Argentine economy

Latin American precursors of Javier Milei’s dollarisation plan for Argentine economy

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 sign social security agreement for professionals

India and Argentina sign social security agreement for professionals

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

Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency

Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency

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

Argentina and Brazil are discussing a common currency. Don’t hold your breath | CNN Business

Argentina and Brazil are discussing a common currency. Don’t hold your breath | CNN Business

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

Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and more

Morning Digest | Messi’s Argentina keeps its date with destiny; citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations, and 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

Brazil v Argentina: World Cup qualifier abandoned as authorities try to deport four players – as it didn’t happened

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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

Marcus Rashford mural and Cuba protests: human rights this fortnight – in pictures

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A special forces vehicle passes a vintage car in downtown Havana, Cuba. Since the pandemic, long queues, squeezed salaries and power cuts have become a grinding reality for millions. On 11 July tensions boiled over in the largest anti-government protests for decades. Thousands took to the streets in cities throughout the island, demonstrating against food … Read more