Prosecutor Asks For Cristina And Kicillof To Be Questioned On Charges Of Cover-Up
Federal Prosecutor Guillermo Marijuán has requested that former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and former Economy Minister Axel Kicillof be called into questioning on charges of covering-up and hiding information in their testimony. Neither Cristina nor Kicillof are allowed to leave the country until further notice. However, it should be noted that Marijuán opened the case back in June — not as a direct result of the televised exposé — and that former Treasury Prosecutor, Angelina Abbona is the main suspect of helping to cover up the “irregular” financial transactions. The hypothesis is that her office received the information on suspicious financial activity by Báez, requested by NML in 2013, and that it was willfully hidden from the judicial system because it had allegedly been deleted from the system. Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello, in charge of the Lázaro Báez case since 2013, has to decide whether or not to accept the prosecutor’s request: only then can Cristina and (or) Kicillof be called to the federal courthouse Comodoro Py for questioning.
Source:The Bubble
August 24, 2016 19:41 UTC
US Embassy Holding Absentee Voting Event In Buenos Aires
On November 8th the United States of America will be electing its next president. Seventh Grade Civics class I did not anticipate that you would be so useful!) A more in depth guide is on its way, but the easiest way most certainly is to go the event the US Embassy is putting on for this express purpose. On September 22nd yanquis can: cast absentee ballots; register and request absentee ballots; and complete federal write-in ballots. To register for the event, send an email by September 20th to VoteBuenosAires@state.gov.
Source:The Bubble
August 24, 2016 18:56 UTC
Former Planning Minister Julio De Vido To Face Oral Trial For Once Tragedy
Federal Prosecutor Ramiro González today requested former Planning Minister and current Victory Front (FPV) National Deputy Julio De Vido be sent to oral trial for the 2012 Buenos Aires railway disaster, also known as the Once Tragedy, in which 51 people were killed and 789 injured. De Vido is also being investigated in money laundering and embezzlement cases. In December, the federal court investigating the case read the verdicts for 29 people involved in the Once Tragedy. Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio prosecuted De Vido in May on the grounds that, as Planning Minister, there was “no way” that De Vido could have been oblivious of the deteriorated and sub-par state of the railway system. If he get a less severe sentence, he can request to go on probation and thus avoid doing time.
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August 24, 2016 17:26 UTC
Federal Judge Denounces ‘Judicial Mafia’ In Buenos Aires Province
Federal Judge Alfredo López claimed that there is a “judicial mafia” in Buenos Aires Province and that he has “no support” in the province and has threatened to resign. López is currently investigating an incident from two weeks ago in Mar del Plata where people threw stones at the vehicle President Mauricio Macri and Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal were traveling in. “I’ve been working in the judicial system according to the law and the Constitution. I have absolutely no support of any kind from the Province of Buenos Aires,” stated López, who called on citizens to support the judicial system. I am disgusted by what I’m seeing, there’s a criminal organization within the judicial system,” said López.
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August 24, 2016 15:56 UTC
Public School Teachers Strike Across Argentina Demanding Higher Wages
Today, public school teachers across the country are striking in protest of what they consider to be inadequate salaries in light of rising inflation. The Macri administration has refused to renegotiate wage increases, an agreement reached between the government, employers and workers known as “collective bargaining.” The Public School Teacher’s Union (Ctera) will strike today, while the Private School Teacher’s Union (Sadop) will strike on September 2nd. The Teacher’s Union of Buenos Aires Province (Suteba) will also strike at some point within the next month. Read more: Public And Private Teachers To Strike Across Argentina For Higher WagesTeachers in Buenos Aires Province went on strike earlier this month, with 3.3 million children being unable to attend classes as a result. Baradel told Radio La Red, “It is incomprehensible that no one wants to talk about the fact that inflation is higher than salary raises.
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August 24, 2016 15:33 UTC
‘Door-To-Door’ Delivery Of Items Purchased Abroad Set To Start This Friday
Though they all share similar characteristics, there are certain differences regarding weight limits and monetary value. Number of items: Correo Argentino places no limits on the number of items delivered, while private couriers have a limit of five deliveries per person per calendar year. This benefit only applies to Correo Argentino, however. Electronic payment receipt (VEP): if the purchase was made via Correo Argentino, it is the buyer’s duty to obtain this receipt on AFIP’s website. Taxes: tax is set at 50 percent of the value of the goods if the product arrives via Correo Argentino.
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August 24, 2016 15:22 UTC
INDEC Report: Argentina Unemployment Rate Stands At 9.3 Percent
According to a report released yesterday by the National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC), 9.3 percent of Argentina’s workforce (including people available and actively looking for jobs) was unemployed during the second trimester of 2016. However, in some cities with a lower unemployment rate, a large underemployment rate can be seen. For example, the underemployment rate in Tucumán is 13.9 percent. In the City of Buenos Aires, the unemployment rate is 8.5 percent (140,000 people) and underemployment is 10.2 percent (169,000). Ever since then, INDEC was criticized for presenting less-than-accurate figures on inflation, poverty and the economy at large.
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August 24, 2016 14:48 UTC
No Argentines Affected Thus Far By Italy Earthquake
At least 63 people have died and several towns have been severely damaged after a 6.4 earthquake struck central Italy. Argentine Ambassador Tomás Ferrari has confirmed that he is in contact with the Italian authorities and thus far, no Argentine citizens have been reported as harmed in the earthquake. “The hardest-hit towns, where there is more destruction, are those in the mountains. The hardest-hit towns thus far are Amatrice and Accumoli, both popular tourist destinations close to the epicenter. Argentine Embassy in Rome: +39 335 603 1207Argentine Embassy in Milan: +39 349 574 1659Many Argentines have Italian origins and the two countries have, historically, kept close ties.
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August 24, 2016 13:41 UTC
Leones climb to 2nd position in rankings
Field hockey Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Leones climb to 2nd position in rankingsAfter Olympic gold, the Leones moved to second place in rankings. LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Following the conclusion of the field hockey events at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) released the latest world rankings. Argentina’s the Leones sit just ahead of fourth place finishers and now third ranked Netherlands, with Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallists Germany moving down one place to fourth in the rankings. Another climber is Spain, moving up from 14th to 11th thanks to their eighth place finish at the Olympic Games. The next update to the FIH world rankings will be published following the completion of the World League Round 1 events later this year.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 04:09 UTC
Turkey, Syrian Kurds headed toward clash
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Turkey, Syrian Kurds headed toward clashA Turkish Army tank and an armoured vehicle on manoeuvres yesterday, stationed near the border with Syria, in Karkamis, Turkey. Ankara is also concerned about the growing power of US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces, who it says are linked to Kurdish groups waging an insurgency in southeastern Turkey. Syrian activists, meanwhile, said that hundreds of Turkish-backed Syrian opposition fighters were gathered in the Turkish border area near Karkamis in preparation for an attack on Jarablus. Intensifying effortsThe Kurds’ outsized role in the Syrian civil war is a source of concern for the Syrian government as well. Government and Kurdish forces have shared control of Hasakeh since the early years of the Syrian war.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 04:09 UTC
Olympics are the unicorn of sports TV
Patriotism on a four-year cycle Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Olympics are the unicorn of sports TVBy Janet PaskinBloombergWASHINGTON — The 2016 Summer Olympics are over, and the women of Team USA won by a landslide. Prime-time network television caters to women in general, and the Olympics’ emphasis on pageantry and personality creates good, competitive drama. “The sports that are in the Olympics, they’re not being watched because they’re sports, they’re being watched because they’re for flag, for country, for young athletes who strive for four years — you know the stories,” Pilson said. “Not only will women watch certain programming, but if US athletes are doing well, more women will watch. “We take great pride in knowing that no-one devotes more broadcast network primetime coverage to women’s sports,” said Jim Bell, executive producer of NBC Olympics, in an e-mail.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 04:09 UTC
Teachers to strike after wage negotiations fail
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Teachers to strike after wage negotiations failTeachers’ unions will strike today after they were unable to come to an agreement over wage hikes with negotiators. Seven largest education unions stage mass walkoutThe seven largest teachers’ unions in Argentina will stage a mass walkout today as part of a general strike, after the government failed to reach an agreement with union representatives during wage negotiations. Yesteday, the government appeared to be ready to brace for the strike, dismissing the possibility of last-minute negotiations with unions. “There will be no reopening of negotiations,” Education Minister Estebán Bullrich said during a radio interview. “In some cases, such as in basic infrastructure and school supplies, it’s down by as much as nine percent,” they added.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 03:22 UTC
Private lives exposed when WikiLeaks spills secrets
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Private lives exposed when WikiLeaks spills secretsWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, earlier this year. But its disclosures have also included personal information on hundreds of people — including sick children, rape victims and mental patients. But the library is also filling with rogue data, including computer viruses, spam, and a compendium of personal records. Some were unaware their data had been published; WikiLeaks is censored in the country. But the AP found that WikiLeaks also routinely publishes identity records, phone numbers and other information easily exploited by criminals.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 03:22 UTC
Quilmes set to invest 26.9 billion pesos
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Quilmes set to invest 26.9 billion pesosLeading brewery company trumpets five-year plan during meeting with MacriBrewery Cerveceía y Maltería Quilmes — controlled by Leuven, Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev — yesterday told President Mauricio Macri that it will invest 26.9 billion pesos (1.9 billion dollars) over the next five years in Argentina. Also, we will continue to invest in the the returnable glass bottles to increasingly consolidate a sustainable and environmental commitment,” Froes said after the meeting. The company plans to invest over 7.3 billion pesos in returnable bottles over the next five years. Quilmes — founded 126 years ago — is one of the region’s leading beverage companies. Its parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; international brands Beck’s, Leffe, and Hoegaarden; and Brazil’s Skol, Brahma and Antarctica.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 24, 2016 03:11 UTC
Writer’s Top 5: The Masters Of Argentine Literature
There isn’t much question when it comes to the work of Rodolfo Walsh though. A day after having published the Open Letter, Rodolfo Walsh was murdered by a group of soldiers. Rodolfo Walsh also wrote fiction: 12 crime stories which were written during his youth and which turned out to be clouded by his excellent political investigation. Alfonsina’s words can serve as a motivating reminder while we all fight our way through male dominant society:Little little man, Little little man,set free your canary that wants to fly,I am that canary, little little manleave me to fly. (Little Little Man)Manuel PuigHe was a lonely boy who grew up in a small town in Buenos Aires province daydreaming about moving downtown, very much influenced by Hollywood movies and every single film he could get his hands and eyes on.
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August 24, 2016 00:56 UTC