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In Argentina, mass protests demand higher wages, lower inflation

Thousands of frustrated Argentines clogged downtown Buenos Aires on Wednesday in raucous street protests, demanding government action to boost salaries and unemployment benefits battered by surging consumer prices and a weakening peso currency.

Reuters

Analysis-As economy wilts, Argentina's Massa seeks to sow hope with farm chiefs

The "superminister" tasked with rescuing Argentina's crisis-racked economy needs cash now, and so just days into the job he has launched a charm offensive to win over farm industry titans to access crucial debt forgiveness ahead of a looming deadline.

Reuters

Argentina orders seizure of Venezuelan plane at U.S. request

Argentina on Thursday ordered the seizure of a Venezuelan plane held in Buenos Aires since June at the request of the United States, amid suspicions the aircraft of Iranian origin could have ties to terrorism, local media reported.

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Argentina's ambitious 'superminister' takes on economic crisis

Asked about Sergio Massa, Argentina's new "superminister" for the economy, many Argentines perceive him as an opportunistic politician with limitless ambition.

Reuters

CWG 2022: Journey to Paris Olympics has begun; Mirabai Chanu didi's support has been immense, says 'golden' boy Jeremy Lalrinnunga

NEW DELHI: Jeremy Lalrinnunga is India's new 'golden' boy. When the 19-year-old weightlifting sensation from Aizawl won a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in 2018 in Buenos Aires, he promised himself that he will continue his golden run for the nation. And, he fulfilled this promise which he…

The Times of India

Argentina to raise public transport fares by 40% in Buenos Aires

Argentina's government will raise public transportation fares by 40% in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area in August, ending a freeze that had been in place since 2019, according to a notice published in the country's official gazette on Thursday.

Reuters

Argentine anti-government protests build as president calls for unity

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez called for unity on Saturday as protesters marched in the capital to the gates of the presidential palace, lambasting his government over soaring inflation and a crushing national debt.

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Families of murdered women and trans Argentinians ensure their voices are not silenced

A visual project documents relatives, siblings, parents and friends of victims of gender-based crimes in Argentina

WEKU

Higher fuel prices spark social unrest in South America

Dozens of trucks were blocked from entering Buenos Aires as part of growing demonstrations against diesel shortages in the latest example of growing fuel protests in South America amid higher international prices as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Argentina, Paraguay probe grounded 747 for terrorism ties

Authorities in Argentina and Paraguay are trying to shine light on the jumbo-jet sized mystery surrounding a cargo plane with Iranian and Venezuelan crew that has been grounded outside Buenos Aires more than two weeks

The Independent UK

Buenos Aires fire: Children trapped on balconies in huge tower block blaze

Children were left trapped on the balconies of a 14-storey tower block in Buenos Aires, Argentina just before dawn this morning after an infernal blaze tore through the building

Daily Mirror

Alexandro Bernabei's flight tracked by Celtic fans eager to see Argentine arrive ahead of £3.75million move

The left back departed Buenos Aires earlier tonight and will sign a five-year deal with Celtic this week

Daily Record

Mercy Dasch: Dozens Of Loveable Sausage Dogs Rescued From Cruel Puppy Farm

"The City Police rescued 55 dogs from an illegal farm in the Caballito neighborhood, where they were mistreated and sold.”

Zenger

Man Aboard Plane Grounded in Argentina Linked to Iran's Quds Force, Says Paraguay

One of the men aboard a plane grounded near Buenos Aires has ties to Iran's Quds Force, Paraguay's intelligence chief said Friday, despite claims by Argentina that no evidence links the case to Tehran's overseas intelligence. Intelligence chief Esteban Aquino told AFP that Captain Gholamreza Ghasemi did not merely share…

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Israel 'Concerned' over Iran Airlines 'Activities' in LatAm

The Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires said Thursday it was "concerned" over the activities in Latin America of two Iranian airlines and hailed Argentina's grounding last week of a plane with Iranian crew. The Boeing 747 cargo plane, reportedly carrying car parts, has been held at an Argentine airport since…

The Independent UK

Argentina authorities seek data on Iranian, Venezuelan crew

Argentine law enforcement officers have searched the hotel where the Venezuelan and Iranian crew of a mysterious plane have been staying

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian State Media Say Argentine Authorities Impound Mahan Air Aircraft

Iranian state media said on Sunday that Argentinian authorities have impounded a Boeing 747 plane whose original owner, Iran's Mahan Air, was sold to a Venezuelan airline a year ago. There was no official confirmation of the reports. "The ownership of the aircraft was transferred a year ago and it…

Reuters

Thousands join anti-femicide march in Argentina's capital

Thousands of people marched against femicide and gender violence in Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires Friday afternoon, as part of a movement now in its seventh year called Ni Una Menos, or "Not One Woman Less."

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Man has 30 operations to look like Ricky Martin - and says he is prettier than star

Francisco Ibanez, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, said he had surgery on his nose, lips and chin to look like singer Ricky Martin and ended up "prettier than him"

Daily Mirror

Man City agree extra fee to complete dream Erling Haaland strike partnership

City sent Julian Alvarez back to Buenos Aires after signing him for £14.1m a year ago, but Pep Guardiola wants the loan deal terminated to bolster his options - with Erling Haaland already in the door

Reuters

Argentine bills strain wallets (literally) amid inflation drain

Argentine peso bills, devalued by years of inflation now soaring near 60%, are starting to cause a literal strain on wallets - with the largest banknote in circulation worth under $5 in commonly used exchange markets.

Reuters

In Mexico, a decade of images shows Mennonites' traditions frozen in time

The Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico, can trace its roots as far back as a century ago, when the first such settlers came seeking ideal farming land, isolation from the outside world and the preservation of their religion.

Reuters

An Argentine libertarian channels inner Trump to 'blow up' political status quo

Javier Milei, an ebullient Argentine economist with wild hair and an avid fan base, was once known for his theatrical and acerbic televised takedowns of the country's political elite. Now he has a shot of taking them down at the ballot box.

WEKU

40 years ago, the Falkland-Malvinas War transformed Latin rock

When English-language music was banned in 1982, Spanish-language groups found an opportunity.

Daily Mirror

Horrifying moment bungee jumper plummets 130ft into water after cord suddenly detaches

According to reports, the jumper, a 36-year-old tourist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who paid for the bungee jump, fell from a height of around 40 metres, or 131 feet

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