Unión por la Patria announces Massa and Rossi as only presidential ticket
By Amy Booth, Facundo Iglesia and Estefanía PozzoRuling coalition Unión por la Patria (UxP) has announced that Economy Minister Sergio Massa will be its presidential candidate with Chief of Staff Agustín Rossi as his Vice President, the coalition announced via social media just before 9 p.m. on Friday. — Unión por la Patria 🇦🇷 (@unionxlapatria) June 23, 2023Official response“It’s a decision thinking of what’s best for the country,” presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti told the Herald. For months, Massa made it clear that he was against UxP fielding multiple presidential tickets and having them compete against each other in primaries. However, Grabois had said that he would run outside the coalition if Massa was UxP’s sole candidate. Minutes after UxP announced their decision, Grabois stated that he intends to run.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 24, 2023 06:36 UTC
Scioli launched his campaign: “Primaries are the best form of unity"
Primaries are the best form of unity,” he said, adding that the only vote that matters is the people’s vote. Present at the event were also Foreign Affairs minister Santiago Cafiero and National Security minister Aníbal Fernández, a sign of the tacit support President Alberto Fernández has given to the former Buenos Aires province governor’s campaign. Scioli defended the president, saying he had managed to keep the ruling coalition together despite the infighting, and that the economy is “in motion.”“Argentina is moving along. Daniel Scioli, a former offshore powerboat racer, began his political career running for Buenos Aires city national deputy for the Partido Justicialista in 1997. After being vice-president under President Néstor Kirchner from 2003 to 2007, he became Buenos Aires province governor.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 23, 2023 15:02 UTC
Latin American leaders exhort Biden to support Argentina in IMF talks
The Argentine government sent a letter to United States President Joe Biden today, asking him to support Argentina in its negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The letter was co-signed by six Latin American presidents: Lula Da Silva (Brazil), Luis Arce (Bolivia), Gabriel Boric (Chile), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), Andrés Manuel López Obrador (Mexico), and Mario Abdo (Paraguay). Nevertheless, sources in the Economy Ministry told the Herald that the government is going forward with payments to the IMF for US$1.9 billion, as per the renegotiated maturities calendar. “It is a negotiation, and some days are better than others,” sources in the Ministry told the Herald. “It’s another show of the strength we have as a region if we work united,” Fernández said.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 23, 2023 11:53 UTC
Energy subsidies drop by 16% as government aims to surpass IMF goal
Water, power, and transport subsidies are down 15% for the January-May period, compared to the same period last year. While the government will not fulfill the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) fiscal goals due to the effects of the historic drought, it does aspire to over comply with the annual spending quota on power subsidies. However, payments to [power distribution company] Cammesa were issued for AR$ 440.3 billion, a 49% reduction in real terms. Tariff segmentation was still not implemented in the same period of 2022, when power prices reached record values due to the war in Ukraine. Most transport subsidies go to its infrastructure system fund, which finances subsidies on passenger transport: AR$112.7 billion, a 19% increase in real terms.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 22, 2023 18:43 UTC
Jujuy: international human rights organizations express concern
Numerous international organizations have condemned the police repression in Jujuy from the past few days, cracking down on protests against the recent reform of the provincial constitution. Since the reform was passed, protests across the province intensified and a brutal police crackdown began on Saturday. Llamamos a promover el diálogo y evitar el uso excesivo de la fuerza y la violencia. — Juanita Goebertus (@JuanitaGoe) June 20, 2023“We call for the promotion of dialogue and the avoidance of excessive use of force and violence,” she said. “The constitutional reform includes excessive limitations to protest that contradict international human rights standards”Amnesty International also chimed in, asking the Constitutional Convention and Morales to suspend the reform.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 22, 2023 05:16 UTC
How this foundation is bringing back Argentina’s animals
According to UN models, 150 to 200 species of plants and animals become extinct every day due to human activity. Rewilding Argentina is fighting back against extinction by bringing back species that are becoming locally extinct at a series of projects in Ibera, Chaco, and Patagonia. Credit: Rewilding Argentina. Biologists theorize that rapid rewilding will slow down the acceleration of climate change brought by human actions. Some scientists are skeptical of this novel strategy and its aggressive approach – but others have emphasized the acceleration of climate change and the limited time for solutions.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 21, 2023 19:23 UTC
Cecilia Strzyzowski disappearance: burnt suitcase may contain new evidence
The remains of a burnt suitcase that could belong to the missing Cecilia Strzyzowski, have been found in a neighborhood built by a foundation led by Emerenciano Sena. Her disappearance is being investigated as a femicide after possible human bones, blood traces and pieces of clothing have been found at two of the Sena family properties. The chargesAccording to judicial sources, the Sena family and another couple played a direct role in Strzyzowski’s disappearance because they were all at the family home where it is suspected the attack took place. The other two people charged as secondary participants of the murder are suspected of helping the Sena family dispose of the body. “It’s not exactly a protest, it will be a very quiet thing, I invited many artists […] because what I want is a meeting to say goodbye to Cecilia,” Romero told Télam.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 19, 2023 19:54 UTC
Argentina beats Indonesia 2-0 without Messi
The Argentine men’s national team closed out their Asian tour this morning with a friendly victory against Indonesia 2-0 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Midfielder Leandro Paredes scored a rocket goal in the 37th minute with a masterful shot from well outside the penalty area, giving Lionel Scaloni’s team a 1-0 lead in the first half. A header from center-back Cristian Gabriel “Cuti” Romero 10 minutes into the second half consolidated the Scaloneta’s latest win, following a corner kick from Giovani Lo Celso. Today’s match was the last of two friendlies scheduled in the team’s Asian tour — the albiceleste won against Australia last week in China with the fastest goal of Lionel Messi’s career. You may also be interested in: Messi: “I think this was my last World Cup”
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 19, 2023 15:17 UTC
Translation troubles: windmill water and dulce de leche
Sometimes frustrating, often funny and always thought-provoking, here are some of the translation hurdles the team faced this week. “Remando en dulce de leche”The literal translation of this one is “rowing in dulce de leche,” a wonderful image of a Herculean effort to make one’s way through a sticky quagmire of Argentina’s sweet confection. Amy suggested “wading through treacle” — only to be asked “What’s treacle?” by others in the newsroom more familiar with US English. UK-English to US-English translations — remando en dulce de leche indeed. Speaking of social media — share your thoughts and translation hang-ups with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
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June 18, 2023 18:50 UTC
Fabiana Cantilo hit London for her first-ever gig in the United Kingdom
In the midst of her European tour that kicked off in mid-May with two shows in Madrid, Argentine musician, singer and composer Fabiana Cantilo played her first ever-gig in the United Kingdom on Friday night. Fabiana Cantilo performed in London for the first time. Fabiana Cantilo sang a set featuring her greatest hits as well as iconic tangos. Story of an 80s iconConsidered one of the most important female voices in Argentine rock, Cantilo has sold 6 million records throughout her career. A year later Argentine rock hero Charly Garcia asked her to sing on the tour of his second solo album Clics modernos.
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June 18, 2023 09:03 UTC
Bolsonaro aide sought legal advice on how to obtain support for Brazil coup
One of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides sought legal advice for a military intervention that would have prevented the handover of power following last October’s election, federal police said on Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid was one of Bolsonaro’s personal assistants who stayed on as an aide after he stepped down. It is unclear whether the material found on Cid’s phone reached Bolsonaro. Among the material found on Cid’s phone was a possible road map for blocking Lula’s Jan. 1 inauguration, first reported by Veja. Offending justices in the Supreme Court and the federal electoral court would be investigated, removed and replaced, it said.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 18, 2023 02:11 UTC
If elected, what do the ruling and the opposition coalitions say they will do?
As required by law, political coalitions in Argentina presented their electoral platforms yesterday ahead of this year’s presidential elections. Libertarian candidate Javier Milei’s platform showcasing a plethora of extreme right-wing proposals aimed at “guaranteeing traditional lifestyles” was published on social media exactly one month ago. Juntos por el Cambio: “A stabilization plan”Juntos por el Cambio’s platform is more direct. Juntos por el Cambio also proposes a “stabilization plan” with the goal of “drastically reducing inflation.”“Argentines will have a national currency and an orderly macroeconomy. The last chapter of the document proposes “building an austere, efficient, and modern State that makes life easier for its citizens.”
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June 17, 2023 21:05 UTC
Books we’re reading this week: poetry, biography and finance
One of the (many) good things of having a large staff is that you’re exposed to a variety of viewpoints. Diversity in book preferences and tastes is part of this, and thankfully there’s no shortage of interesting material when the talk turns to what we’re reading these days. – JuanEs la economía, vos no sos estúpida by Estefanía Pozzo (Paidós, 2022: 192 pages)Yes, this is our editor-in-chief’s most recent book! A primer on finance, money, and navigating the world of economics, with a particular focus on women. Estefanía’s clear, accessible and fun writing makes this a very digestible book for anyone looking to improve their understanding of these issues from a feminist perspective.
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June 17, 2023 15:43 UTC
UnionPay cardholders now get foreign tourist dollar rate
Visitors to Argentina who use debit and credit cards issued by Chinese company UnionPay will get almost twice as many pesos as before after the company moved from the official exchange rate to the foreign tourist dollar exchange rate. Payments made in Argentina with UnionPay cards will now use the MEP dollar (the Spanish acronym for Electronic Payment Market) exchange rate —currently AR$479.35 to the dollar— instead of the official exchange rate of AR$259 per dollar at the time of writing. The foreign tourist dollar was launched on November 4 as a way to make the country cheaper for tourists and dissuade them from going to illegal exchange houses that offer the blue dollar exchange rate. UnionPay now gives cardholders the same rate as Visa, Mastercard, Cabal, and electronic wallets such as Pix. The foreign tourist exchange rate allows the dollars tourists use to make payments to be exchanged into pesos through the financial market, instead of in the official foreign exchange market.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 17, 2023 11:29 UTC
Argentina issues international arrest warrants for four AMIA attack suspects
The AMIA bombing killed 85 people and is the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentina’s history. The Prosecution Unit which investigates the AMIA bombing requested the arrest warrants in November and now, Rafecas has formally ordered them and submitted requests to Interpol. Rafecas issued the international arrest warrants “as their affiliation and/or collaboration with the criminal gang known as ‘Hezbollah’s armed wing’ has been sufficiently proven” and in order to hear the testimonies. He also has an arrest warrant for the 1992 attack on the Israel embassy in Buenos Aires, which killed 22 people and wounded over 200 — Argentina’s deadliest terrorist attack until the AMIA bombing two years later. He has been wanted in connection to the AMIA bombing since 2009 and allegedly coordinated logistics for those who perpetrated the attack.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 16, 2023 03:15 UTC