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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

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Argentina's Senate rejects Milei’s nominees to Supreme Court

The resounding congressional defeat could complicate the implementation of President Javier Milei's radical state overhaul of Argentina.

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Argentina marks 49 years since military coup amid political tensions

On the 49th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to honour victims and demand justice.

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DIY aircraft take flight at Argentina’s experimental aviation show

Over 15,000 visitors flocked to Buenos Aires for South America's largest DIY aircraft event, showcasing more than 100 one-of-a-kind planes built by passionate aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

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Argentina's Milei appoints Supreme Court judges directly, sparking row

Critics see the move as an overreach of executive power and an attempt to fill the judiciary with loyalists.

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Can countries just exit the WHO? Not exactly

The WHO constitution doesn’t have a legal mechanism that allows countries to pull out. But that doesn’t mean they can’t.

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Javier Milei accused of fraud over promotion of cryptocurrency

The president of Argentina tweeted about a digital token called $LIBRA shortly before it collapsed.

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What is behind Brazil and Argentina's diverging football paths?

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The two countries are synonymous with South American success - but on the club and international stage, the success of Argentinian and Brazilian football could not be further apart.

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Milei to withdraw Argentina from World Health Organization

The decision follows a similar move by the United States last month.

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Milei takes aim at femicide law, sparking backlash in Argentina

Argentinian President Javier Milei last week told the World Economic Forum in Davos that 'radical feminism is a distortion of the concept of equality'.

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Judge charges five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne

An Argentinian judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

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Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

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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.

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Three people charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor's office in the country has said.

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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.

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Tributes pour in for Liam Payne as Argentine authorities probe death

Liam Payne, 31, fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina's capital. Medics confirmed his death on the spot. Argentine authorities are probing what happened before Payne's fatal fall.

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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.

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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.

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Mapuche clash with police during annual Santiago rally

Hundreds of Mapuche Indigenous people and supporters marched in Santiago, Chile, to mark 532 years since Columbus arrived in the Americas.