In the end, it happened: Dilma Rousseff, now former president of Brazil, has officially been impeached by the Brazilian Senate. After the vote, President Mauricio Macri’s administration issued a statement in which it continued with its strategy of trying to stay neutral in the impeachment proceedings. That is hardly a minor question considering Brazil is Argentina’s main trading partner and political ally in the region. Ideologically at least, President Mauricio Macri’s views align more closely with those of Temer as they are both center-right politicians. Plus, a government plagued by cries of illegitimacy means Macri could suddenly find himself as the strongest political voice in South America.

A total of 61 out of 81 senators voted to remove Dilma Rousseff from office. Michel Temer didn’t wait and was quickly sworn into office this afternoon to end Rousseff’s term. “This is the second coup d’etat I face in my lifetime,” Rousseff said today in a long text posted online after the vote. Her small margin of victory tied with her inability to make inroads with Congress, Rousseff’s government began to crumble. Broadening corruption allegations that seemed to engulf the entire political class, including Rousseff’s Workers’ Party (PT) didn’t help matters either.

The name of the farm town Monte Maiz says it all: mountain of corn. Monte Maiz, located 300 kilometers from the capital of Cordoba, has a population of 8,500 people and the incidence of cancer is five times higher than the World Health Organization estimates, according to a report by the University of Córdoba. The study also concluded that people of Monte Maiz reported having asthma-like breathing problems 25 percent more often than the general population and almost five times more spontaneous abortions. These numbers are controversial because Monte Maiz is also one of the cities where Monsanto’s genetically engineered crops are being grown using agrochemicals such as glyphosate. Others are skeptical that agrochemicals are to blame for the heightened risk of cancer.

Cry no longer: Argentine folk duo CheChelos brings the countryside to you as they kick off their tour in Buenos Aires this Thursday with a concert at La Peña del Colorado. Works by both traditional and contemporary composers are played in concert, providing the listener with a variety of pieces and styles. If you can’t make it to the concert this Thursday, there will be another one at Café Vinilo on Sunday. And for interested string players, whether you play violin, viola cello, or bass, the duo will be hosting a workshop in Saavedra this Saturday. WhereLa Peña del Colorado, Güemes 3657How much?

Celebrate the week being halfway over at VITA with their weekly “Le Bureau After Office” event. Because sometimes you get thirsty well before Thursday and can use a decent Wednesday night chill out session. VITA brands itself as one of more exclusive bars in Buenos Aires, self described as a “restaurant-bar-lounge-club” focused on giving the city a more upscale cocktail and music option on Wednesday nights. For those with an insatiable drive to party (or a fortunate later start to their Thursday) there’s an after party starting at midnight. The mood for the night driven by live sets from legitimate DJs and producers from Buenos Aires and beyond.

Ever since taking office, two of the most important officials in Macri’s so-called “economic Cabinet,” Finance Minister Alfonso Prat-Gay and Central Bank (BCRA) head Federico Sturzenegger, have clashed over the best way to steer the country’s economy, particularly how inflation should be tackled. Sturzenegger, for his part, says Macri’s economic cabinet isn’t doing enough to decrease the country’s fiscal deficit. The Criticism is sometimes about his policies, but sometimes are about the way he is. In what was a clear show of the existing tensions, the minister wasn’t included in the so-called timbreo carried out by the government on August 20. In addition La Política Online reported last week that Prat-Gay submitted his resignation, arguing “he wasn’t comfortable,” in his post.

have actually been prevented from traveling for the obvious reason that well, you know, he was trying to travel on invalid documents. We have the worst President in Argentina’s history.”Maradona is now in Dubai, where he has served as the city’s Football Ambassador since 2012. A few highlights:That Time He Dissed MessiMaradona got caught on video saying that Messi had “no personality and was not a leader”. In an intimate dinner with the youth earlier this month, Maradona finally told Maradona Jr. that yes, “you are my son” (We won’t make any Star Wars references). Until then, satisfy your daily dose of Maradona antics cravings with this epic photo that is always a joy to look at:

His former employees were summoned to testify in the case against him for illicit enrichment: six drivers, a former private secretary, a receptionist and a Head of Protocol all talked about their experiences under López. Ever wished that the job description had been clearer before you even applied? Although many of these are random, the implications could be huge and serve to add to the image of López who used state resources for his own personal ends. The testimonies also show the close links between López and the convent where he tried to hide the US$9 million. Between fixing the Mother Superior’s wheelchair and one driver taking López and former Planning Minister Julio de Vido to the convent with both their wives it is clear that the former official’s ties to the institution ran deep.

A year after the first massive demonstration named “Ni Una Menos” (Not One Less) against femicides and gender violence, more women are talking. The number of judicial complaints regarding gender violence soared 25 percent in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period of 2015. Overall, every 60 minutes two complaints are filed regarding violence against women in the City of Buenos Aires. And one of every two cases that a prosecutor investigates corresponds to gender violence. That in no small part has to do with the “Ni Una Menos” movement that suddenly helped women talk about gender violence while also putting pressure on the judiciary to take action.

“When we took office we stepped on a lot of feet and took business away from a lot of people. I knew the risks I was running when I took up the challenge of governing the province,” said Vidal. “That has a cost and people that lose business don’t react well, but we knew that would happen,” continued Vidal. The latest death threat to Vidal was made last Sunday with a man stating that a bomb had been placed in the governor’s house in Morón. This death threat, along with several others made the week before, were made by the person leaving a message through the 911 emergency number.

Late last night, the courts ordered Lino Villar Cataldo, the doctor who killed a man trying to rob him in Loma Hermosa, Buenos Aires province be released from prison. The case has sparked huge debate in Argentina about the limits of justifiable homicide, particularly at a time when crime is on the rise. On the one hand, Cataldo assures he only killed the robber, 24-year-old Ricardo Krabler, to prevent his own death. I don’t know what went through his head.”The case has once again sparked the debate across the country over what constitutes justifiable homicide. In that case, it would be revenge, not justifiable homicide,” argues a journalist from Infobae who specializes in criminal law.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Colombia plebiscite text revealed as Santos signs decreeMaría Ruidis holds a photo of her missing son Everth Ibargüen, during an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, in Bogotá, yesterday. Referendum to decide peace with FARCBOGOTÁ — Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos yesterday officially called for a plebiscite to allow the nation to decide whether to accept a peace agreement to end more than five decades of war with Marxist rebels. “It’s a clear and simple question that leaves no room for any confusion,” Santos said after signing the text. In a historic agreement last week, the government and the FARC leadership agreed to end the war that has killed more than 220,000 people and displaced millions. The accords face fierce opposition from powerful sectors, like the popular right-wing hardliner Álvaro Uribe, who believe the only solution is to finish the FARC militarily.

Tennis Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Successful return to US Open for Del PotroJuan Martín del Potro returns a shot to Diego Schwartzman during the first round of the US Open. NEW YORK — Juan Martín del Potro, the 2009 US Open champ, won his opening match yesterday in his first appearance at the tournament since 2013. Del Potro beat fellow Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4 6-4 7-6 (7-3) at the Louis Armstrong Stadium after missing the tournament over the last two years because of injured wrist. Del Potro is ranked just 142nd and needed a wild card to get in. Del Potro closed out the meeting against his countryman with an ace, his 11th of the match.

Soccer Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Relief as Messi trains with national teamAFA posted yesterday this image where Lionel Messi is seen talking to coach Edgardo Bauza in Ezeiza. Bauza uses him in practice but La Pulga remains in doubt for tomorrow’s qualifierLionel Messi trained with Argentina’a national team yesterday in training sessions that were off limits to the media, held behind closed doors at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) facilities in Ezeiza. Messi participated in light drills during team training and Bauza was optimistic about his star forward’s fitness. Messi, 29, called it quits on his national team after missing a penalty in the shootout defeat to Chile in this summer’s Copa América Centenario final — the third consecutive loss for Argentina in a major final. After six matches in South American qualifying, Messi and his teammates sit third in the standings behind leaders Uruguay and Ecuador.

#watchyourstep Wednesday, August 31, 2016 The Latino influx reshaping FloridaLIBRE Initiative field director Jeandelize Burgos, left, and LIBRE’s Florida state director Cesar Grajales, right, talk with Guadalupe Rodríguez as they canvas for the conservative political organization in Buenaventura Lakes, Florida. By Sean SullivanThe Washington PostGrowth of the Hispanic population in a key battleground state upends GOP politicsLONGWOOD, Florida — Republican Bob Cortes was the first Puerto Rican mayor of this Orlando, Florida, suburb. He doesn’t want to be the first Puerto Rican from the county to lose his seat. Active in 10 states, the group is especially focused on reaching the fast-growing Puerto Rican population in Florida. Yet Reyes, 82, a Puerto Rican Democrat, said he planned to vote for Clinton and other Democrats.