Argentine students discover international opportunities at ‘Study in Europe’ fair
Over 7,000 young Argentines who dream of studying in Europe took a step towards their goal by visiting the Study in Europe fair at the Buenos Aires Sheraton on Monday afternoon. Financed by Erasmus+, the international mobility scheme allows students studying at Argentine universities to spend time studying at European universities that have institutional agreements with their home universities. In Erasmus Mundus’s joint master’s programs, students spread their studies between at least three universities in different member states. In fact, 75% of Erasmus Mundus scholarships have to be assigned to students from countries outside the EU, she added. “We’re interested in receiving international students because science itself is international.”
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 01, 2023 10:29 UTC
Oil and gas union to strike in support of Massa fuel shortage ultimatum
Argentine oil and gas trade unionists in the Neuquén basin have vowed to go on strike on Wednesday from 6 a.m. in support of Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s ultimatum to ban oil exports if the industry fails to redress supply shortages by Tuesday night. Massa, who is also the ruling coalition’s presidential candidate, said on Sunday that oil companies would be forbidden from exporting oil from Wednesday onwards unless the fuel shortages that have hamstrung motorists across the country are resolved by Tuesday night. “We unconditionally back the export ban announced by Massa for midnight on Tuesday,” the Private Oil Workers’ Union wrote in a statement posted to social media late Sunday. “It makes no sense that [the industry] is constantly talking about record production and at the same time there’s no gas,” they wrote. On Friday, Energy Secretary Flavia Royón reached an agreement with energy companies for Argentina to import 10 tanker ships of fuel to ease shortages.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 31, 2023 18:41 UTC
Consultants forecast agricultural exports will grow over US$13 bn in 2024
Some private studies indicate that sector exports could grow by over US$13 billion next year. A better climate will allow for a higher volume of exports of the main grains and their by-products. A report from Fundación Capital estimated that agricultural exports will total over US$32 billion next year. About US$13,2 billion of the US$19,3 billion lost in 2023 due to the severe drought would be recovered if the climate risk diminishes,” the study estimated, predicting agricultural exports will amount to around US$32,6 billion in 2024. If these estimated figures become real, however, foreign exchange generated by agricultural exports in 2024 will be below what was achieved in 2022 and 2021 (US$35,4 and US$33,6 billion, respectively).
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 31, 2023 14:56 UTC
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Source:The Bubble
October 31, 2023 13:33 UTC
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or: ‘I hope I can keep playing for a long time’
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday evening — beating his own world record. The Albiceleste captain was tipped as the favorite to win the award, which crowns the best footballer in the world. Fourteen years on from his first Ballon d’Or, Messi received a standing ovation from the crowd at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in París. I have nothing against them.”Meanwhile, the humanitarian Sócrates Award went to Brazilian Vinícius Oliveira Júnior for his work funding education for underprivileged children and his fight against racism. The best women’s team award went to FC Barcelona, with their star midfielder Aitana Bonmati earning the Women’s Ballon d’Or after winning the Champions League with them and the Women’s World Cup with Spain’s national side.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 30, 2023 23:37 UTC
Amid fuel shortage, Massa vows to bar oil exports from Wednesday
Following several days of fuel shortages, Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa warned oil companies that export ships will be barred from leaving the country if the supply chain doesn’t return to normal. “If the fuel shortage is not solved by Tuesday midnight, [oil companies] won’t be able to send off a single export ship Wednesday,” he said during a press conference on Sunday noon. “At some point, there were some that speculated that the electoral result would cause a devaluation, so they may have saved up [their fuel],” Massa said. In that context, oil companies reached an agreement with the Economy Ministry and established a price freeze until October 31. The government announced it would import 10 tanker ships of fuel to avoid supply shortages.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 30, 2023 13:01 UTC
Mar del Plata Film Festival unveils 38th edition
The Mar del Plata International Film Festival unveiled the programming for its 38th edition, which will take place from November 2 to 12. The closing night will feature Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki’s latest film, Fallen Leaves, winner of this year’s Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The 38th edition will offer seven official sections: International, Latin American, Argentine, Altered States, and In Transit / Work in Progress (WIP). The film’s director, Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) will attend the festival and give a masterclass. Other local highlights include the most recent films by Lisandro Alonso, Martín Rejtman, Andrés Di Tella, Edgardo Cozarinsky, and Demian Rugna (director of When Evil Lurks, winner of the Sitges Film Festival).
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 29, 2023 06:24 UTC
Argentina to receive 10 tanker ships of fuel to ward off shortages
Argentina will import 10 tanker ships of fuel to avoid supply shortages after a spike in demand around the elections and rising consumption in 2023 overall. The agreement was made during a meeting between Energy Secretary Flavia Royón and the leaders of major energy companies. Demand for fuel has increased recently, driven by increased demand from tourism over the mid-October long weekend and greater activity in the agricultural sector. “The root of the problem is that last weekend demand was 15% higher compared to the same weekend of the previous year; this led to an emptying of the companies fuel stocks. In addition to meeting with the heads of energy companies, Royón also met with representatives of gas station unions, who expressed their concern regarding the shortages in several parts of the country.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 28, 2023 20:52 UTC
Oil companies in Argentina say fuel supply will ‘normalize in the upcoming days’
Oil companies operating in Argentina said Saturday that fuel supply will “normalize in the upcoming days” after several parts of the country experienced shortages. The second was a higher-than-usual dependence on fuel imports due to scheduled shutdowns at some refineries. The third event was a situation of overdemand which, according to the companies, was caused by a shortage expectation. “Argentina’s fuel production and supply infrastructure is robust,” the communiqué said. The government announced it would import 10 tanker ships of fuel to avoid supply shortages.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 28, 2023 20:51 UTC
Nineteen provincial leaders back Massa, call for ‘national unity’
Nineteen provincial Peronist and allied leaders released a statement backing Unión por la Patria (UxP) presidential candidate Sergio Massa in the upcoming November 19 run-off against Javier Milei of La Libertad Avanza, calling for “national unity” and an end to poliarization. Deputy governor of Santa Fe Alejandra Rodenas and Río Negro governor-elect Alberto Weretilneck were also present. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Federal Investment Council (CFI) in Buenos Aires City. After the meeting, Massa told press he made no distinction between political forces. “Party differences are part of an old discussion and Argentina is starting a new era,” he said.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 28, 2023 07:40 UTC
Freedom Changes... to a very interesting philosophy
“He didn’t ask me for anything,” said Milei of the negotiations with Macri, Bullrich and hardline PRO converts, who have a new common feature: they are politically homeless. What does Bullrich offer Milei? We’re not sure whether freedom is advancing, but it’s certainly getting together for “change.”What does Bullrich offer Milei? Other PRO leaders started to follow the Macri-Bullrich strategy, joining them in dribs and drabs. Milei is alone, and so he is partnering with the worst in politics.”Originally published in Ambito.com / Translated by Agustín Mango
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 28, 2023 00:35 UTC
Messi10, the Cirque du Soleil show that will leave you thinking about the world’s best
Very few figures in Argentine history have become international heroes of the caliber of Lionel Messi. That’s exactly what Messi10, the latest show by Cirque du Soleil, aims to represent. During the 90-minute show, impressive acts are dedicated to Messi’s qualities. The public will feel part of the showPhoto: Cirque du SoleilIn the end, it’s an impressive experience that will leave you thinking about what makes football’s most decorated player who he is, and for those who’ve never seen a high-end circus production before, it will leave them coming back for more. They’re selling quickly, so if you’re looking to buy, you’d better stay on the ball!
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 27, 2023 20:24 UTC
JxC governors call to keep coalition united without backing either presidential candidate
The communiqué was released Wednesday evening following a meeting in Buenos Aires City. “We think that today, our homeland needs us to be capable of forgiving each other, because what’s at stake is very important. “I watched [Bullrich’s] press conference and was embarrassed for her,” said Morales in a press conference. “We won’t participate in a government permeated by Kirchnerism [but] obviously Milei is worse. “It’s a leap into the abyss and a path to Argentina’s darkest night,” he stated.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 26, 2023 15:18 UTC
‘The Croatian’ arrested in international drug trafficking investigation
He was arrested on charges of money laundering — allegedly related to drug trafficking and the Mexican Sinaloa cartel — following a five-year investigation by Judge Federico Villena. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) participated in that investigation. “By operating for a gang dedicated to drug trafficking, these operations violate the federal law”The Croatian was arrested on Tuesday morning at his home in the gated community of “El Golf,” in Nordelta. Pulenta was arrested in the gated community “El Encuentro,” in the Buenos Aires district of Benavídez, while Estrada Palomeque was arrested at his home in the Retiro neighborhood. There, they found money and weapons — among them, five pistols and two Smith & Wesson .38 Special caliber revolvers.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 26, 2023 00:46 UTC
Government looks to renew Fair Prices agreement for another 90 days
The government will seek to renew the Fair Prices program for another 90 days. Within this scenario, it will look to renew the Fair Prices program in a context where it is also seeking to realign expectations that were distorted after the primaries. The government will seek to extend the current agreement that expires on October 31 for the next 90 days with a 5% monthly increase. The agreement expires at the end of the month, and although companies have already made raises, they will seek new ones that are unlikely to be approved, at least in the ammount they intend. But they consider the Fair Prices program a tool to guide expectations in a high inflation regime driven by high inertia.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
October 25, 2023 16:09 UTC