VITA: The Hump Day Happy Hour Worth Checking Out In Buenos Aires
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.
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August 31, 2016 18:11 UTC
Is There Trouble Brewing In Macri’s Economic Team?
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.
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August 31, 2016 18:11 UTC
Argentine Folk Duo CheChelos Bring The ‘Peña’ To Buenos Aires
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?
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August 31, 2016 18:11 UTC
Maradona Strikes Again: Calls Macri Worst Argentine President In History
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:
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August 31, 2016 17:48 UTC
Top Five Jobs José López’s Former Employees Did Not Sign Up For
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.
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August 31, 2016 17:03 UTC
The ‘Ni Una Menos’ Effect: More Women in Buenos Aires Are Denouncing Violence
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.
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August 31, 2016 16:30 UTC
Vidal Explains Death Threats: People Who Lose Business Don’t React Well
“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.
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August 31, 2016 15:45 UTC
Why Was The Doctor Who Killed A Robber In Buenos Aires Allowed To Leave Prison?
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.
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August 31, 2016 14:48 UTC
Colombia plebiscite text revealed as Santos signs decree
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.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 31, 2016 04:43 UTC
Successful return to US Open for Del Potro
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.
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August 31, 2016 04:43 UTC
Relief as Messi trains with national team
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.
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August 31, 2016 04:43 UTC
The Latino influx reshaping Florida
#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.
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August 31, 2016 04:07 UTC
President faces accusers in already-decided trial for political life
Yet he faces opposition within his own coalition to the austerity measures he says are needed to restore business and consumer confidence. In her opening remarks to Senators, Rousseff said the country’s elite manufactured allegations against her after they lost the 2014 presidential election. Senator Ana Amélia Lemos said the president’s budget policies were on trial, not her life’s story. The chamber will still vote in favour of Rousseff’s impeachment, said Senator Álvaro Dias of the Green Party, which is neither part of the government coalition nor the opposition. Prominent figures joined Rousseff in what may have been her last public appearance as president, including 20 of her former Cabinet members.
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August 31, 2016 04:07 UTC
Home away from home
And now Macri’s increasing ties with China (which he initially tried to downscale) are threatening a head-on clash with protectionism. As explicitly voiced by the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA), Argentine manufacturers are worried about Macri’s interest in an open economy in general and the dangers of this weekend’s G20 summit in Hangzhou bringing Argentina closer to formally acknowledging China as a “market economy” (and hence as a fair competitor) in particular. Since China’s manufacturing surplus last year (some 600 billion dollars and far from a record) is larger than the entire Argentine economy, the unequal competition is not merely a local problem but worldwide. Nor are UIA fears of more liberal economic policies opening the floodgates to an overseas influx reflected in the hard figures so far — imports fell 17 percent between mid-2015 and mid-2016. Yet the trade deficit with China is by far Argentina’s highest and with the home market so depressed, manufacturers are understandably apprehensive.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 31, 2016 03:56 UTC
Presidential succession team scarred by graft
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Presidential succession team scarred by graftInterim president Temer, second and third in command all facing corruption allegationsBRASILIA — Impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff have put a spotlight on corruption in the ranks of Brazil’s lawmakers. Temer denies wrongdoing and has not been charged. He denies wrongdoing. Maia denies wrongdoing and has not been charged. He denies wrongdoing.
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August 31, 2016 03:56 UTC