Buenos Aires (EFE).- Vera Vigevani Jarach, a leading figure in the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Linea Fundadora organization, and a representative figure in the fight for human rights whose daughter disappeared during Argentina’s last military dictatorship (1976–1983), passed away on Friday in Buenos Aires at the age of 97. “The Mothers are saddened to … Read more
Buenos Aires, Sep 26 (EFE) – The three young women tortured and murdered on the night of Sep 19 in the province of Buenos Aires were buried on Friday, as Argentine authorities are still investigating the case, apparently linked to a drug gang. Cousins Brenda del Castillo and Morena Verdi, both 20, were buried in … Read more
By Natalia Kidd Buenos Aires, Sep 8 (EFE).- The unexpected scale of President Javier Milei’s party’s electoral defeat sent shockwaves through the Argentine markets on Monday, with government bonds and stocks plummeting and the price of the US dollar skyrocketing. Investors had expected Milei’s far-right party to come second, behind the Peronist opposition, in the … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich was accused on Tuesday of abuse of authority after requesting judicial raids on a news outlet and the homes of two journalists who published leaked audio recordings of Karina Milei, the president’s sister and presidential secretary general. The government claims the recordings were made illegally inside the … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentine President Javier Milei was evacuated on Wednesday from a campaign event in Buenos Aires province after clashes erupted with opposition demonstrators who threw objects at his vehicle, forcing security forces to intervene. The incident took place during a political rally in Lomas de Zamora, a traditional Peronist stronghold, where Milei was … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentine President Javier Milei vetoed two social protection laws passed by Congress in July, including an “exceptional and emergency” pension increase and legislation declaring a national disability emergency. The decision, confirmed by official sources, comes as part of Milei’s strict push for a zero-deficit fiscal policy. Milei’s veto blocks a 7.2% pension … Read more
By Florencia Pessarini La Plata, Argentina (EFE).– Argentine street artist Martín Ron completed a 164-foot mural of Pope Francis in La Plata, marking the final piece in his trilogy honoring the country’s most beloved figures. Commissioned by local authorities, the hyperrealist artwork will be officially unveiled on Jul. 26 in the city’s historic center. After … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- The Argentine Presidency’s spokesman, Manuel Adorni, said on Wednesday that arrests without warrants, passed by decree the day before, are protected by the constitution, adding that anyone who believes otherwise can take the matter to court. Adorni spoke Wednesday at the government headquarters in Plaza de Mayo, where thousands of people had … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- The court granted the former Argentine president Cristina Fernández (2007–2015) house arrest on Tuesday and canceled her court appearance scheduled for Wednesday. Judge Jorge Gorini allowed the 72-year-old to serve her sentence at home in the Constitución neighborhood where she has been surrounded by supporters since last week. According to the court … Read more
Buenos Aires, (EFE).- Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2007-2015) is expected to surrender to authorities on Wednesday to begin serving a six-year prison sentence for corruption, in what promises to be a decisive week for the influential political figure and her supporters. Dozens of backers have gathered outside her Buenos Aires home, with … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentina’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal filed by the former president, Cristina Fernández (2007-2015) and upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from holding public office handed down in 2022 for irregularities in the awarding of road contracts. Following this unanimous decision by the three Supreme Court judges, Fernández could be … Read more
International Desk, (EFE).- Top leaders of Argentina’s Peronist movement gathered Monday at the Justicialist Party (PJ) headquarters in Buenos Aires in anticipation of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could trigger the immediate arrest of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2007-2015). The high court is expected to rule this week on whether to uphold … Read more