Alejandra Rodríguez’s dream of becoming oldest Miss Universe contestant ends in Argentina
A 60-year-old woman watched her dream of becoming the oldest ever Miss Universe contestant fade in a haze of sequins and selfies at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant on Saturday. Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, a legal adviser to the hospital, missed out on the Miss Argentina crown even though her participation in the contest was hailed as […]
Argentina Raids Leftist Protest Groups After Hundreds of Extortion Complaints
Argentina’s federal judiciary ordered 27 raids against left-wing leaders on Monday. Piqueteros (‘Picketers’) organization tracks hundreds of complaints from local residents regarding suspected extortion and intimidation. The indictment reportedly accuses the organizations of threatening individuals if they refuse to participate in left-wing protests against President Javier Millay. In Argentina, “picketers” is the name given to […]
Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei’s austerity policies
Argentina’s biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed on Monday to release the next round of loans under the rescue program, backing the government’s tough austerity measures that exceed the terms of the $43 billion loan. The IMF agreement reassures markets that the government will be able to make its next $792 million payment in […]
Argentina labor unions’ 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life
Argentina’s largest trade union launched one of its fiercest challenges to President Javier Millei’s liberal government, staging a massive general strike on Thursday that saw hundreds of flights canceled and major bus and train lines cut off. , subway service was suspended. Major thoroughfares, streets, and major transportation terminals were eerily deserted. Most teachers were […]
Huelga general convocada por sindicatos paraliza Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — Una huelga general, convocada por el poderoso sindicalismo argentino contra las reformas que intenta realizar el gobierno de cinco meses del presidente Javie Milei, tenía paralizado el país, que desde temprano el jueves no contaba con transporte público, bancos, supermercados y otros servicios. La medida de protesta por 24 horas convocada por […]
Argentina will print 10,000 peso notes amid soaring inflation – NBC News
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Prices in Argentina have soared so sharply in recent months that the government has increased the size of the largest banknote in circulation fivefold to 10,000 pesos, the equivalent of about $10. The central bank’s announcement on Tuesday promised to ease the burden on many Argentines who have to carry around […]
With inflation soaring, Argentina will start printing 10000 peso notes – The Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Prices in Argentina have soared so dramatically in recent months that the government has increased the size of the largest banknote in circulation five times to 10,000 pesos, the equivalent of about $10. The central bank’s announcement on Tuesday promised to ease the burden on many Argentines who have to […]
¿Es el comercio informal una respuesta a la crisis económica en Argentina?
SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA — En medio de la crisis económica que azota a Argentina el comercio ambulante parece posicionarse como una opción para aquellos que buscan ahorrar como para quienes necesitan generar ingresos en un contexto de inflación que presiona y un aumento de la pobreza. Según datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos […]
Milei’s Foreign Minister Says Argentina Still ‘Friendly’ to Communist China
Argentina’s Foreign Minister Diana Mondino concluded her first visit to China on Wednesday on behalf of President Javier Millei’s liberal government, maintaining Buenos Aires’ policy of distancing the country from the Communist Party despite Millei’s campaign promises. declared that he was doing so. . Mondino said, “No matter how Argentina’s domestic political situation changes, our […]
la experiencia de una escuela técnica en Argentina
SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA — En un mundo cada vez más consciente de la necesidad de adoptar prácticas amigables con el medio ambiente, la educación ambiental emerge como un pilar fundamental en la formación de los jóvenes. En este contexto, un equipo de la Voz de América visitó la Escuela Técnica N° 37 “Germán Ave Lallemant”, […]