— Updated January 24, 7:52 p.m.Thousands of workers in Argentina downed tools and marched against President Javier Milei’s broad economic reforms on Wednesday, in the first national strike since 2019. Unions for workers in public transport, airlines, gas stations, hospitals, hotels, banks, and public administration participated in the strike, and services were disrupted throughout the day. Just 45 days into Milei’s government, the strike is protesting his proposals for state reform and economic deregulation, including sweeping labor changes and the privatization of state-owned companies. The general strike is taking place between noon and midnight, although sectors including state workers will strike for 24 hours. Photo: TélamTrains, buses, and the subway only ran until 7 p.m. After that, transport workers also went on strike until midnight.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 24, 2024 23:50 UTC
In a victory for Javier Milei’s government, the congressional commissions discussing the reform package known as the “omnibus bill” issued a favorable verdict, allowing it to be debated in Congress on Thursday. Feverish negotiations with members of the opposition started when the project was first filed on December 27, and continued well after Tuesday’s debate started. Peronist bloc Unión por la Patria got the largest minority verdict, which opposed the omnibus bill, with 45 votes. He said the omnibus bill seeks to give the necessary guarantees to allow citizens to do “whatever they want.”Juan Manuel López, from the centrist Coalición Cívica party, said his party could not vote for the omnibus bill. “We still can defeat this omnibus bill, [Javier] Milei and [Economy Minister Nicolás Caputo’s austerity package, [Security Minister Patricia] Bullrich’s protocol, and the mega-decree,” he said, minutes before the session ended.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 24, 2024 20:04 UTC
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Source:The Bubble
January 24, 2024 20:00 UTC
Last year’s crush volume was just 27 million tonnes, down from 38 million in 2022, according to the board’s estimates. To make up for the paltry volumes coming in from Argentina’s parched fields, far more soybeans were imported: 10.4 million tonnes, the highest on record, compared with 3.3 million tonnes in 2022. Just over half of 2023’s bean imports (5.8 million tonnes) came from Paraguay. However, Brazil, which is not usually a major supplier, shipped 4.1 million tonnes to Argentina after a plentiful harvest. Soy export dutiesMeanwhile, analysts warn that the proposed increase in export duties on soy meal and oil discourages processing and could have knock-on effects for growers.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 23, 2024 22:44 UTC
Unions from all over Europe and Latin America will march in support of the national strike in Argentina this Wednesday, which is organized by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT, by its Spanish initials). Argentine migrants will also protest in squares around the world to reject President Javier Milei’s sweeping economic, labor and state reforms. The Worldwide Unions’ Federation, which groups unions in 133 countries, called its affiliates to show solidarity with Argentina’s workers and march during Wednesday. Some will involve banging pots and pans, a form of protest known as cacerolazo in Argentina and the region. You may also be interested in: Flights, buses, and subways: here’s how public services will work during the strike
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 23, 2024 20:05 UTC
Funding for INCAA doesn’t come from taxpayers but rather from allocations of audiovisual industry duties. The bill also calls for cutting off funding for state-run film school ENERC and eliminating the screen quota for Argentine films in multiplex cinemas. “The proposed laws entail a complete reduction in the promotion fund, also destroying the autonomy of the Film Institute. Additionally, the eight campuses of the public and free Film University (ENERC) across the country will no longer be financed,” says the statement. This would mean that the president could take away INCAA funding and use it for other government bodies at any time.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 22, 2024 23:50 UTC
Dengue cases in Argentina have risen by 61%, according to the national health ministry’s most recent epidemiological bulletin. In the last two weeks of December and the first two of January, 16,141 dengue cases were registered. That was up by 61% from the 10,056 cases in the previous week’s National Epidemiology Bulletin, which covered the final three weeks of December and the first week of January. Dengue cases tend to increase as the weather gets warmer, creating ideal conditions for mosquito larvae to grow. In 2023, the worst dengue outbreak on record killed dozens of people and sickened tens of thousands in Argentina.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 22, 2024 14:51 UTC
— Buenos Aires Herald EditorialPresident Javier Milei’s speech at the World Economic Forum Davos on Wednesday was the usual fare for Argentines. But watching the president use the same talking points to lecture world leaders made his ossified political concerns all the more stark. On his maiden international trip as Argentine president, Milei used his debut on the global stage to warn those present about the “dangers” of socialism, feminism, and climate activism. Oblivious to the World Economic Forum’s agenda, in fact, where addressing the climate crisis was a key theme alongside the fast-growing pace of artificial intelligence. Even when Milei hits on valid issues, he seems to miss what the actual point of the discussion is.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 22, 2024 14:51 UTC
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Source:The Bubble
January 22, 2024 13:31 UTC
AdvertisementOTTAWA, ON, Jan. 20, 2024 /CNW/ –Note: All times localGreater Montréal Area, Quebec The Prime Minister will attend and deliver remarks at a Tamil Heritage Month event. Note for media:Pooled coverage The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet retreat. Closed to mediaThis document is also available at https://pm.gc.caSOURCE Prime Minister’s OfficeDisclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Bubblear.com takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
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January 21, 2024 20:09 UTC
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Source:The Bubble
January 21, 2024 19:03 UTC
Bus and train users in Buenos Aires will have time until April 1 to register their SUBE card through a website in order to avoid higher commute fares. If they do not do so, they will have to pay higher fares than the ones originally stipulated. As of February, bus fares in Buenos Aires will start at AR$270 (unregistered cards will pay 59% more, AR$430) and trains will cost AR$130 (unregistered users will pay double, AR$260). Subway fares, which are under the jurisdiction of Buenos Aires City’s government, will also be raised. How to register your SUBE cardThe card can be registered on your cell phone through the SUBE app, available for iOS and Android operating systems.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 21, 2024 06:15 UTC
Mexico and Chile expressed “growing worry” on Thursday over “an escalation of violence” after several months of war between Israel and Hamas in a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over possible crimes. The Israeli retaliatory offensive on the Hamas-led Gaza Strip has led to increasing international alarm and scrutiny over the deaths of civilians, especially children. But the ICC’s prosecutor has stressed his court has jurisdiction over potential war crimes carried out by Hamas militants in Israel and by Israelis in Gaza. “Israeli officials are not deterred as they continue with their genocidal war,” it said in a statement. Both the ICJ and the ICC handle cases of alleged genocide, with the former resolving disputes between states and the latter prosecuting individuals for crimes.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 20, 2024 07:02 UTC
The wife and three children of Ecuadorian drug lord José “Fito” Macías were deported today along with four other close friends after Argentine authorities discovered that they had been living in a gated community on the outskirts of Córdoba City since January 5. The government has canceled their temporary residences and sent them back to Ecuador, according to official sources. Macías, the fugitive head of criminal group “Los Choneros,” has been identified as one of the masterminds behind the recent wave of violence in the country. The federal and provincial police, together with government authorities, carried out a joint operation to deport the family, with the assistance of Argentine immigration. The minister said that “Ecuadorian authorities believe he is in the jungle, but the precedent that his family was here puts us on red alert”.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 20, 2024 03:03 UTC
Ambius not only participated in but emerged victorious in every category it entered, solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in the industry. In addition to the 20 design awards, Ambius was presented the 2024 Outstanding Business Philanthropy Leadership Award. The judging panel commended Ambius for its forward-thinking designs, strategic use of greenery and dedication to environmental sustainability. “Enhancing spaces is more than just a job for our designers, it’s something we are truly passionate about at Ambius. Through the power of nature and design, Ambius uses a layered approach to transform the places where people live, work, and play into spaces that help ignite happiness and promote well-being.
Source:The Bubble
January 19, 2024 18:31 UTC