Dec 30, 2024 · A progressive-leaning, disruptive media at the time, Página/12 gained high popularity for its investigations into corruption cases involving figures at the height of political power, particularly during the government of former president Carlos Menem (1989-99). Lanata was also a key figure during the Kirchnerite administrations led by Néstor Kirchner (2003-2007) and Cristina Fernández de ...

Dec 28, 2024 · The first third of the year was absorbed by an over-ambitious 664-clause omnibus bill, forcing a President Javier Milei spending much time abroad to adjust his pace to that of Congress (his 10-point Pacto de Mayo had to wait until July) – condensed to a minivan of 232 clauses, the omnibus finally cleared the Chamber of Deputies in late April and the Senate in early June but only with the ...

Dec 22, 2024 · Initial results from Milei’s ‘exam’ for state workers show 96% pass rate. Although only 10% of state workers have taken the Milei administration’s new test to date, the good results have led their ATE union to demand employees’ transfer to permanent employment, while calling for ministers, secretaries and directors to be similarly evaluated.

Dec 30, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund’s executive board is set to review Argentina’s current US$44-billion aid programme next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a crucial step as President Javier Milei negotiates for a new loan. The board is tentatively set to meet in early January ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Payne died on October 16 after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room at the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentine capital. His death at age 31 prompted a global outpouring of grief from family, former bandmates, fans and others, with thousands gathering in cities around the world to offer their condolences.

Dec 13, 2024 · The plant’s expansion is scheduled to begin in 2025 and it will be at full capacity in 2028. Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm praised Argentina's “favourable economic policies” and “investment-friendly environment” following …

Dec 10, 2024 · President Javier Milei’s first year in office was marked by drastic state cutbacks, the sharpest rise in poverty in two decades, and an aggressive rhetoric and shift in foreign policy that drew global attention to the nation.

5 days ago · The row began last Wednesday when Barra issued a ruling that government officials objected to. According to government sources cited by the Noticias Argentinas news agency, the Treasury attorney general backed a Justice Ministry employee who had filed a legal petition challenging a decision related to salaries and employee incentives.

Jan 17, 2025 · Fund technicians, publishing updated forecasts in the IMF’s regular World Economic Outlook report, estimated that Argentina’s economy shrank by 2.8 percent in 2024 – an improvement of 0.2 points on its most recent forecast.. The 2026 forecast is a rise of 0.3 points on previous estimates, underlining the optimism within the multilateral lender for President Javier Milei’s government.

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