Books we’re reading this week: from the filmotheque to cannibalism
A novel set to the pace of the narrator’s walks, it is an exploration on the effects of grief and the sometimes puzzling ways it manifests itself. Peña is not only a human film encyclopedia, but also a sharp and honest writer with a piercing knack for comedy. The greatness of this sci-fi novel by Tim Maughan lies in the fact it doesn’t give a definitive answer. It’s intelligent, dynamic, full of compelling characters and mysteries, and riddled with locations and ideas that hit too close to home. Caja Negra published a Spanish translation of the book titled Detalle Infinito that is easy to get in Argentina.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 10, 2023 16:37 UTC
Nothing Gives Some Stunning Details on Nothing OS 2.0 Set to Feature on the Phone!
Nothing Gives Some Stunning Details on Nothing OS 2.0 Set to Feature on the Phone! Minimalism and dot matrix fonts will play a significant role in the design of the Phone (2)’s Nothing OS 2.0, which is anticipated to ship with the device. He believes that Nothing OS 2.0 will achieve a harmonic synergy between the hardware and software design concepts that comprise the brand’s primary identity. Nothing OS 2.0 will use dot matrix typography in a simple UI to provide productivity and granular customization for the Phone (2). The Nothing Phone (2) is scheduled to launch next month and may come preloaded with the brand-new operating system.
Source:The Bubble
June 10, 2023 09:51 UTC
Say Goodbye to Sunburns With These 10 Best Sunscreens for Men!
10 of the Best Sunscreens for MenSunscreen is the one grooming procedure that you should never omit in the morning. We’ve compiled a list of the best sunscreens for men after reviewing data from our most recent round of sunscreen testing, which included more than 250 consumer testers, and researching sunscreen designed with the grooming routines of males in mind. Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen SPF 50$35.00This SPF was the winner of the most recent round of sunscreen testing by Good Housekeeping. Mineral Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion SPF 30$15.37According to GH evaluators, this sunscreen performed well in recent tests for not making skin greasy and not causing new acne. Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50$18.50Babo Botanicals’ mineral SPF scored good ratings for application, rinse-off, and garment transfer in the most recent round of sunscreen testing at the GH Beauty Lab.
Source:The Bubble
June 09, 2023 22:08 UTC
Diversity, the outstanding corporate debt
In Argentina, women represent only 10.6% of corporate board members. According to the Spencer Stuart Board Index 2019, women had 8% of seats in local boards. The slight rise registered in our latest survey shows that boards have recently started to implement their gender diversity agenda. This is not a minor detail, since boards are nurtured by corporate leadership. The lag in the diversity agenda shouldn’t be an obstacle for candidates who aspire to enter corporate boards.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 09, 2023 20:03 UTC
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Five things we learned before the final
The FIFA U-20 World Cup final is nearly upon us, and the semis left plenty to discuss; from candidates to shocking results, this is what you need to keep in mind before the champion is decided. Uruguay hopes hard work and defense wins championshipsThe Uruguay National Teams suffered a big blow in Qatar 2022, as a historic generation of players bid farewell to the World Cup in the Group Stage. They completed a remarkable feat in FIFA U-20 World Cup history, coming back from behind twice to beat Brazil for a place in the semis in what will surely turn out to be the match of the tournament. When South Korea co-hosted the 2002 World Cup, however, they did it to kickstart a footballing project that is now soaring. The final will be a hard-fought affairYouth football has traditionally been a bit more free-flowing and goal-happy than the elite-level.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 09, 2023 13:27 UTC
Cachitas Now! takes Argentina’s cumbia disidente to the US
is a seven-person outfit: Lobos takes the lead, while Noelia Sinkunas showcases her skills on the keyboard. Now!”“A lesbian singing redefines the song”Along with LGBTQ+ cumbia bands like Sudor Marika and BIFE, Cachitas Now! Most of the band met there, immersing themselves in the study of music, performing late into the night at traditional peñas, and finishing the gatherings with vibrant cumbia improvisations. The aim is to diversify U.S. performing arts venues. “We want our music to embody cumbia, and experiencing our performances and listening to the lyrics should evoke something special,” said Sinkunas.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 09, 2023 06:06 UTC
IMF welcomes Argentina’s latest debt swap amid renegotiation efforts
International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack said today that the lender welcomed Argentina’s announcement for a debt swap as it is discussing “alternatives” to “strengthen” the country’s Fund-supported economic program. “On the issue of the debt exchange, what I can say is that we certainly welcome the authorities’ efforts to reduce rollover risks associated with domestic debt,” Kozack said today during a press briefing in Washington, DC. In March 2022, Argentina signed an agreement renegotiating the US$ 44 billion debt former President Mauricio Macri acquired in 2018. As per the current schedule, the IMF staff’s fifth review of the program, evaluating Argentina’s performance until March, is due on Friday. Like Kozack, the Economy Ministry also considers the drought to be a focal point in the program renegotiation, as it calculates that the drought slashed some US$18 billion in crop exports.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 21:09 UTC
River won and kept its Copa Libertadores hopes alive
With only one match left in the group stage, River is ahead of Sporting Cristal based on goals scored: nine goals to seven. With their qualification hopes resting on a win, River attacked the penalty area of the Brazilian club with relentless pressure creating many opportunities. Despite starting strong and winning their first five group stage games, Fluminense has lost its last two, placing large importance on their final home game against Sporting Cristal to secure qualification to the next round. A win against The Strongest at home on June 27th would likely put River through to the next stage of the competition. The previous meeting between them in April resulted in a 3-1 win for the Strongest, giving River an opportunity to avenge their previous defeat.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 18:43 UTC
Senate green-lights tax bill for workers freelancing for abroad
Even with Congress almost paralyzed, the tech unified tax (“monotributo tech”) project has been passed in the lower house and has a majority opinion issued by the Senate, and the government is betting on transforming it into law. When the tech unified tax was passed in the lower house, representative Itaí Hagman of the ruling Frente de Todos coalition stated that the owner of Mercado Libre straight-out lobbied against it. The Software Industry Chamber (CESSI) also came out strongly against the tech unified tax project. In that sense, the tech unified tax helps them,” they answered. The bill establishes a tax structure so people working for foreign clients can sign up to the unified tax system in three income brackets of US$10,000, US$20,000 and US$30,000 per year.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 02:30 UTC
Inflation in Buenos Aires City hits 7.5% in May and 114.4% YoY
Inflation in Buenos Aires City reached 7.5% in May and 114.4% year-on-year, according to a report published today by the City Government’s General Directorate of Statistics and Census (Dgeyc in Spanish). However, “food and non-alcoholic beverages” was the category that most affected inflation, due to its weight on the general index, with a 6.6% monthly increase. Consulting firm Ecolatina calculated an 8.9% inflation rate for May in the Greater Buenos Aires Area. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) will publish the national inflation rate for May on June 14. Télam / Buenos Aires Herald
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 01:50 UTC
Debt swap: government seeks to defer payments to 2024 and 2025
The Economy Ministry launched a voluntary debt swap that aims to defer debt maturing between June and September to 2024 and 2025. According to official calculations, the total amount is AR$9.2 trillion (US$37 billion at the official exchange rate, US$20 billion at the MEP rate). Private consulting firms estimate it to be around AR$9.5 trillion, of which at least 70% is held by the public sector. There are four new instruments – a BONCER that matures in December 2024 and three new dual bonds that mature in August 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. Of the 25-30% held by the private sector, a report calculates that 8% is in the hands of mutual funds and 7% in private banks.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 07, 2023 05:30 UTC
Singer L-Gante arrested for threats and kidnapping
Cumbia singer L-Gante, whose real name is Elián Ángel Valenzuela, was arrested today in a gated community in Francisco Álvarez, Buenos Aires province, after a man accused him of making threats with a firearm and illegal deprivation of liberty. Torres claims that after the quarrel, members of the Mafily went to his house and assaulted him and his family. The singer is also awaiting trial in another case, in which he was accused of making death threats and injuring a neighbor in General Rodríguez. L-Gante is one of the most popular artists of the “cumbia 420” genre, a mixture of cumbia, trap, and reggaeton whose songs often focus on cannabis culture. Born in General Rodríguez, the singer rose to fame in 2020 with “L-Gante Rkt” in collaboration with Papu DJ.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 22:54 UTC
Authorities investigate death of River fan who fell from stand
The prosecutor investigating the case is Celsa Ramírez of Buenos Aires City’s Special Prosecutors Office in charge of Mass Events. She ordered the stand Serrano fell from to be closed off so the police could investigate, and requested all video footage of the event. Ramírez initially decided the stand should be closed for 24 hours, but extended the closure until Tuesday pending further reports and a contingency plan to be presented by River Plate on how to prevent further such incidents. According to sources from River and the prosecutor’s office, the club presented this plan and the closure should be lifted by Tuesday afternoon. “We want to make that very clear.”Sources from the prosecutor’s office told the Herald that suicide was no longer being investigated as a cause of death.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 19:13 UTC
U-20 World Cup: Israel, Italy, Uruguay and S Korea onto the semis
Italy (3) – Colombia (1)A solid Italy moved on to the semifinals last Saturday by beating Colombia 3-1 in San Juan’s Bicentenario stadium. The Italian team scored first with a header by Césare Casadei, 9 minutes into the match, and dominated from then on. South Korea (1) – Nigeria (0)A superior South Korea won 1-0 against Nigeria in extra time, after no goals throughout the 90 minutes of the match. South Korea will now play Italy on Thursday at 6 p.m. for the semis. The only Latin American team left in the tournament, Uruguay is now onto the semifinals against the surprise candidate Israel.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 06:22 UTC
EU Commission says Mercosur trade deal a priority
The European Commission has said it is a priority to conclude a long-delayed trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc, as the EU seeks new allies to reduce its dependence on China and the United States, according to a document seen by Reuters. An EU-Mercosur trade pact was agreed in principle in 2019 but is still waiting to be ratified in the parliaments of those countries involved. Latin America and Europe should work on reducing “excessive dependency” on third countries, it adds. Many of the deals would build on an EU programme to invest in green and digital transition projects in Latin America which is due to be approved at a July 17-18 summit between the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the EU, the first since 2015. Negotiations are most advanced with Chile and Argentina, and a deal could be announced as early as July, according to the European diplomatic sources.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 05, 2023 20:41 UTC