Argentina to export natgas from Vaca Muerta to Brazil
The governments of Argentina and Brazil signed an agreement to export natural gas from Vaca Muerta to Brazil. By the year 2030, the deal is expected to deliver 30 million cubic tons per day to Brazil, the same amount they used to export from Bolivia. The document aims to set the foundations for the required infrastructure to export gas from Vaca Muerta to Brazil. The gas is expected to be sent through the Bolivia-Argentina pipeline, which was originally intended to import gas from Bolivia. “We want to increase gas supply in Brazil in order to lower prices.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 19, 2024 13:45 UTC
Argentina signs anti-hunger pact at G20 summit
Milei and Da Silva greeted each other with a handshake, standing at arm’s length. Unlike with other leaders, Da Silva did not hug or kiss his Argentine counterpart. Milei has called Da Silva “corrupt” and “communist” on several occasions, even accusing him of “interfering” in Argentina’s 2023 election campaign. Boas vindas ao presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, na Cúpula do G20 no Brasil. Da Silva and other world leaders present at the summit are pushing for a global alliance against poverty and hunger.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 18, 2024 22:10 UTC
Translation troubles: man with a woolen leg
TelegramI clocked on earlier this week to this message: “Valeeeeeen a translation trouble. If I’m being honest, I think this is more a question of cultural differences than translation trouble because I guess the understandable question was, who even uses actual telegrams anymore? By law, when you leave one job (by choice or not), you go to the Post Office and fill out a form to send a free telegram to your soon-to-be former employer. You’re allowed a maximum of 25 words, which the Post Office then plugs into its telegraph system; the message you wrote out is placed in a sealed letter and delivered in person. Share your thoughts and translation hang-ups with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 18, 2024 20:40 UTC
Milei and Macron hold private meeting at Casa Rosada
President Javier Milei held a private bilateral meeting with France’s Emmanuel Macron at Casa Rosada on Sunday morning. Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Casa Rosada at 10:40 a.m. while a group of French citizens protested against the meeting outside. In the hall, Macron and Milei hugged, while Presidency Secretary Karina Milei kissed Brigitte Macron three times on the cheek. French First Lady Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, Argentine President Javier Milei and Argentine Presidency Secretary Karina Milei. Photo: Argentine Presidency PressThe French embassy and the Argentine government’s press team did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 17, 2024 16:13 UTC
Judge orders arrest of 61 fugitive Bolsonaristas in Argentina
Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas has requested the arrest of 61 Brazilians who are living in Argentina and were convicted in Brazil for participating in the January 2023 storming of government buildings. Some who were sentenced or indicted escaped their house arrest in Brazil and moved to Argentina. According to official data, 181 Brazilians requested political asylum in Argentina in 2024 through the National Refugee Commission. However, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich told CNN Brazil on Saturday that the Argentine security forces will look for the fugitives. He added that if he were in the same situation as some of the convicted Brazilians, he would not feel at ease.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 17, 2024 08:31 UTC
Pettovello trusts judiciary is 'up to the task' of Kirchner's potential pension lawsuit
Widows of presidents and VPs, as well as their children who are underaged or have disabilities, are also entitled to a vice presidential pension. The minister spoke on Wednesday with President Javier Milei and asked him what options ANSES had regarding Cristina Kirchner’s pensions. Therefore, after the Federal Cassation Chamber upheld Kirchner’s 6-year prison sentence for the “Vialidad” case, the government announced it would be canceling her presidential pension. “The same criteria used for Cristina Kirchner will be applied to Boudou; he will have his privileged pension canceled,” Pettovello told Ámbito. Government cancels Cristina Kirchner’s presidential pensionsThe Argentine government announced on Thursday that it would cancel Cristina Kirchner’s two official pensions.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 16, 2024 16:52 UTC
Argentina secures financial surplus for ninth month in a row
Argentina’s Economy Ministry announced Friday that the public sector had a AR$523.4 billion financial surplus in October — the ninth consecutive month in which the national government registered a positive fiscal balance. Javier Milei, who campaigned on building surpluses, has been able to achieve his aims by enacting abrupt and often draconian austerity measures. The primary fiscal balance represents the difference between a government’s revenues and its expenditures, whereas the financial balance constitutes that difference plus net interest payments on public debt. “In other words, the difference in financial results versus October 2023 is AR$1.8 trillion.”According to Caputo, the cumulative financial deficit for the year is AR$2.9 trillion, or 0.5% of GDP. Total revenues during October amounted to AR$9.3 trillion —an inter-annual growth of 167.8% —while primary expenditures amounted to AR$ 8.6 trillion.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 16, 2024 09:48 UTC
Get Out! Drag, design, and more food than is probably healthy
If Buenos Aires was a weekend, it would be this one — heavy on the food, impeccable design, and a drag show. So here’s our recommendations for feeding your body and soul, from kimchi to drag kings, make this long weekend count. Gastro Corea Food Week 2024Monday 18 to Sunday 24Korean restaurants around the cityYou don’t have to ask us twice to say yes to a week dedicated to kimchi and sauces. Casa FOA is basically this huge building with lots of different spaces sectioned off that are all designed by relevant architecture and interior design firms. Feria de la Gastronomía ItalianaSaturday 16 — noon to 7 p.m.Usina del Arte (Agustín R. Caffarena 1)Free entryItalian Food FairThis food fair in La Boca kicks off the global Italian Cuisine Week.
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November 16, 2024 02:44 UTC
Milei meets with Trump, calls his win 'greatest political comeback in history’
Argentine President Javier Milei and United States President-elect Donald Trump met face-to-face on Thursday night, their first encounter following the US elections. According to The Associated Press, Milei is the first foreign leader to meet with Trump in person since his electoral win. All in for TrumpAlthough Milei has always said he would be aligned with the United States no matter what, Donald Trump was clearly his preference to be the next president. Despite the Argentine president’s enthusiasm for a Trump administration, it remains to be seen if his goals of more trade with Washington are a viable option. “Both will be oriented toward industrial policy and nearshoring, something countries neighboring the United States are better positioned to take advantage of than Argentina.”
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 16, 2024 02:44 UTC
Argentina alone votes against UN resolution protecting women and girls
The draft resolution highlighted the “commitment to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls” in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which President Javier Milei specifically lambasted in his debut General Assembly speech in September. The surprising dissension is the latest in a series of departures from the country’s historical diplomatic stances this week. On Monday, Argentina was the only country to reject the Rights of Indigenous Peoples resolution aimed at preserving their spiritual beliefs, ancestral knowledge, and languages. Former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was ousted two weeks ago following a UN vote in favor of Cuba. voted in favor of Thursday’s resolution).
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 15, 2024 06:22 UTC
One dead following two explosions near Brazilian Supreme Court
Two explosions near the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF, for its Portuguese initials) in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday left one person dead. She stated that the person who died was the same person who had tried to enter the Supreme Court before the second explosion. Military police evacuated and closed off the surrounding areas, including the parking lot, the square, and the Supreme Court itself. The STF issued a communiqué saying that all ministers and court personnel were evacuated safely from the building after the explosions went off. Brazilian Attorney General Jorge Messias said that the Federal Police will act “swiftly and vigorously” in order to investigate the explosions.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 14, 2024 19:25 UTC
Argentina's Milei to seek free trade agreement with the US
Argentine President Javier Milei said he will seek a free trade agreement with the United States and expects the incoming Trump administration to “support” his government with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He also said that he will pursue more trade opportunities with China and confirmed he will travel to Beijing in March. “It’s clear that the [U.S.] president-elect is much more comfortable with me than with other leaders,” Milei added. Despite the Argentine president’s enthusiasm for a Trump administration, it remains to be seen if his goals of more trade with Washington are a viable option. The Argentine government is waiting for details from the Trump staff to confirm the date and place of the meeting.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 14, 2024 16:29 UTC
Argentina’s air traffic controllers announce strike starting November 16
Argentina’s air traffic controllers have announced a week-long intermittent strike from November 16 to November 22. The union clarified that the strikes will exclusively affect aircraft takeoffs at all airports in the country. Flights with an emergency on board, as well as medical, humanitarian, state, and search and rescue flights, are exempted from the strike action. The union urged passengers to check with their service providers, as they considered them the responsible party for publishing the corresponding information. In light of these protests, lawmakers from the right-wing PRO party have filed a bill to privatize national flagship Aerolíneas Argentinas, and the government deregulated the airport ramp-operation service.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 13, 2024 11:04 UTC
Export restrictions can exacerbate climate change’s impacts on food security
This lower supply can exacerbate the impacts of climate change on global food security by further increasing international food prices and harming consumers in importing countries. Low yield variability is important for food security since it leads to stable farmer incomes and food supply, as well as stable prices for consumers. One study suggests that the 2007/2008 food price crisis was exacerbated by both agricultural export restrictions and import demand surges. Big exporters should avoid restrictionsFirst, big exporters should act responsibly and refrain from imposing agricultural export restrictions. Policies that protectLDC governments should seek to reduce their vulnerability to global food price volatility through a multifaceted approach to food security.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 13, 2024 09:00 UTC
Government deregulates airport ramp-operation services
The Argentine government has deregulated airport ramp-operation services for all airports across the country. The decision was made after a surprise strike on Wednesday by employees from Intercargo — the company which provides ramp-operation services for most airlines in Argentina. Some airlines such as Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSmart, Flybondi and American Airlines have staff of their own doing handling operations, but not in every airport. The incident comes after months of tension between aviation unions that represent workers from public companies and the government. On Friday afternoon, aviation unions are set to meet with government officials and offer solutions on how to end the conflict between the two.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
November 08, 2024 14:32 UTC