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People power: Argentina blocks early release for human rights criminals

Under pressure from the street, Congress stopped a ruling from applying to dictatorship-era human rights offenders.

11/05/2017

Argentina

Argentine prosecutor found bound and gagged

An Argentine prosecutor was found bound and gagged in his office in Buenos Aires province on Wednesday (May 3).

04/05/2017

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Thierry Neuville wins in Argentina

Belgian Thierry Neuville has snatched his second rally victory in a row for Hyundai in Argentina with a last-gasp burst of speed

30/04/2017

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Produce given away in Buenos Aires protest

Farmers in Buenos Aires are giving away their produce to people in protest over conditions for small-scale producers.

27/04/2017

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Vegetable march in Argentina

Around 2,000 small-scale farmers came together in the Argentine capital on Monday (April 24) to hand out 20 tonnes of produce to members of the public as part of a demonstration calling for improved w

25/04/2017

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Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza sacked after eight-match stint

Edgardo Bauza has been sacked as Argentina’s coach, bringing his brief stint with the national side to an abrupt end.

11/04/2017

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Argentina: clashes erupt when police try to disperse protesting teachers

Clashes have broken out between protesting teachers and police in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires.

11/04/2017

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Violence in Buenos Aires as police and strikers clash

Police and protesters clash in Buenos Aires

10/04/2017

Sport

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales on a roll

It’s two for two for Maverick Vinales.

10/04/2017

Argentina

Argentina: police and protesters clash during general strike

Protesters in Argentina have clashed with police during demonstrations against government austerity measures.

06/04/2017

Sport

Messi banned for four international matches

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been banned from the Albiceleste’s next four competitive internationals for swearing at a match official in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Chile The decision means the 29-y

28/03/2017

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Ex-Argentine president fends off corruption charges in court

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has fended off corruption allegations in court claiming she was the victim of “judicial persecution” and a media “witch…

07/03/2017

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Solar eclipse in Argentina

Hundreds of residents and tourists in Argentina’s Patagonia region have attended the first solar eclipse of 2017.

27/02/2017

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Argentina : topless protest

Following the banishing of bare-breasted women sunbathers from a beach in Buenos Aires, dozens of topless protesters, along with hundreds of fully-clothed supporters have taken to the…

08/02/2017

Sport

Peterhansel and Sunderland make Dakar Rally history

Stephane Peterhansel cemented his legacy as a Dakar Rally legend after claiming a record-extending 13th title at the event.

14/01/2017

Sport

Landslide and heavy floods halt ninth stage of Dakar Rally

A massive landslide caused by severe weather has forced the cancellation of Wednesday’s ninth stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina.

11/01/2017

Sport

Dakar Rally: Barreda takes stage three and overall race lead

Stage three of this year’s Dakar Rally saw the first day at high altitude for the competitors.

04/01/2017

Argentina

Argentina's ex-president Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case

Argentina’s former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been indicted for corruption.

27/12/2016

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Argentine finance minister is fired as recession bites

Can a cabinet reshuffle bring relief to recession-hit Argentina?

26/12/2016

Sport

Argentina's Davis Cup winners return to hero's welcome

Argentina’s triumphant Davis Cup team returned home to a hero’s welcome on Tuesday.

29/11/2016

Sci-Tech

Creating solar energy from trash

Electricity and hot water are a given in many parts of the world, but in the marginalised town of Garin, north of the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, there used to be…

15/11/2016

Sport

Argentina looking to bounce back from slump against Colombia

Argentina’s national football team appears to be in crisis mode.

14/11/2016

Economy

Argentina: attracting more tourists through VAT-free travel

09/11/2016

Argentina

Former Argentine president Fernandez testifies in corruption case

A judge is investigating claims of a corruption ring that favoured certain companies in the awarding of contracts for public works projects

31/10/2016

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Entrepreneurs with Down syndrome launch innovative pizza business in Argentina

Four friends with Down syndrome have launched a pizza company with a difference in Buenos Aires.

25/10/2016

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Argentinian waiters in a rush

Annual race sees participants carry trays through the capital.

23/10/2016