Argentina

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Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

16/12/2024

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Superhero battles in Argentina

The Argentinian Comic-Con is held in an area covering more than 30,000 square metres in the capital Buenos Aires. This year's edition puts the spotlight on cosplayers, who showcase their dedication to creating elaborate costumes and rehearsing dance and fight choreographies.

09/12/2024

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No more free medication for Argentine pensioners

Pensioners in Argentina protested on Wednesday against the government's decision to restrict access to free medication provided by the PAMI public health insurance scheme. The new policy affects millions of people who rely on the programme.

05/12/2024

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No Comment: University crisis in Argentina

Students in Argentina are protesting against President Javier Milei's veto of increases in funding for public universities.

13/11/2024

Lifestyle

Expo Cannabis 2024: A look inside Argentina’s largest marijuana fair

Expo Cannabis 2024, South America's largest cannabis fair, recently rolled into Buenos Aires, featuring cannabis, medicinal mushrooms, wellness workshops and legal discussions.

06/11/2024

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Buenos Aires hosts South America’s largest cannabis fair

Expo Cannabis 2024 has arrived in Buenos Aires, showcasing a diverse range of topics beyond marijuana, including magic mushrooms and legal discussions.

05/11/2024

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No Comment: Fans hold vigil for Liam Payne in Buenos Aires

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

17/10/2024

Culture news

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after falling from balcony

Liam Payne, a core member of the chart-topping British boy band One Direction, was reported by staff at the hotel to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

17/10/2024

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WATCH: Milei's pension Increase veto sparks nationwide protests

Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.

05/09/2024

Health news

Scientists find link between high-risk HPV and 'sperm death'

High-risk HPV infections in men could be tied to sperm death, according to a small new study.

26/08/2024

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Argentinian fans celebrate 'Maradona Easter' a.k.a. 'the hand of God'

The legacy of Argentina's legendary striker is kept alive by diehard fans in Buenos Aires.

24/06/2024

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Rally in Argentina demands release of detained protesters

The protest was against a series of economic proposals by Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei.

19/06/2024

Scenes

Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina

In partnership with Media City

In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.

17/06/2024

Argentina

Milei's radical agenda advances in Argentina's Senate amid protests

The populist president has made plans to dramatically slash spending and boost his own powers, and has met with public outcry.

13/06/2024

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WATCH: Buenos Aires hosts fiery World Pizza Competition

Pizza chefs from 14 countries competed in the World Pizza Championship in Buenos Aires, showcasing their skills in categories like "Argentine Mozzarella Pizza," "Gourmet Pizza," and the crowd-favorite "Acrobatics Freestyle."

07/06/2024

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WATCH: Protests erupt as Milei holds soup kitchen supplies

Social movements in Argentina protested outside a government food depot after a judge ruled that five million kilos of stored food must be distributed to soup kitchens.

30/05/2024

Economy

Argentinian unions launch strike against Milei's austerity reforms

Workers in the South American country are protesting against austerity measures and planned reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei.

10/05/2024

Home

'Reggaeton Be Gone': This machine uses AI to stop neighbours' music

Fed up with his neighbour playing reggaeton loudly, an Argentinian programmer decided to remedy the situation with an invention that has gone viral.

13/04/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

25/03/2024

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

14/03/2024

Argentina

Milei's 'mega-decree' blocked by the top court in Argentina

A top court in Argentina has suspended a package of labour reforms involving more than 300 measures, announced by the country's new president, Javier Milei.

04/01/2024

Health news

Scientists sterilise disease-carrying mosquitoes with radiation

The Sterile Insect Technique has been used to contain pest insects and disease vectors and does not detrimentally affect the wider ecosystem.

03/01/2024

Argentina

Argentines protest against Milei's deregulation and austerity

Thousands of people in the country are unhappy with the new president's controversial proposed changes.

28/12/2023

Argentina

What might happen to Argentina after Milei's mega-decree?

Just days after taking office, and on the eve of the festive holidays, Milei presented his DNU, or "necessary and urgent" decree to loosen some of the rules governing the country's economy as annual inflation hit 160%.

23/12/2023

Argentina

Streets of Argentina erupt with anger against new Milei proposals

Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets to oppose the country's new president Javier Milei who took office earlier this month promising drastic cuts to public spending.

21/12/2023

Economy

Shock therapy: Argentina government sets out plan to solve cash crisis

The new government in Argentina has set out a new economic shock therapy plan aimed at fixing the country's worst crisis in decades.

13/12/2023