My nation has finally arrived
Now the Games are here, and with that debut comes a renewed sense of possibility and hope — a feeling that perhaps Brazil has finally arrived. As a nation, Brazil should have the opportunity to show our rise, resilience and, yes, the shortcomings that remain. As I watched my first Olympics on TV, Brazil suffered even more than it does now. He is a native of São Paulo, based now in Rio de Janeiro. In modern times, Brazil had bid — and lost out — on the games three other times, for 2000, 2004 and 2012.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 09, 2016 00:00 UTC
Cristina Takes Stolbizer To Court On Smear Campaign Charges
Read more: Stolbizer Accuses Cristina Of Having US $5 Million Worth Of Undeclared AssetsShortly before 11 AM, Cristina and Stolbizer met with mediator Maria Etelvina Notari. Cristina has accused Stolbizer of mounting a smear campaign by publicly accusing her of having US $5 million worth of undeclared assets in different safety boxes throughout the country. But Cristina and Stolbizer remained in different rooms due to a request from the former President. Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and National Deputy Margarita Stolbizer today failed to settle a dispute in a judicial mediation and will now take their disagreement to court. According to Clarín, the mediator had to go from one room to the other relaying messages until she finally told Stolbizer that Cristina intended to move on with her accusation.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 20:15 UTC
Rio Olympics: Brazilians Say Out With ‘Underdog Syndrome’
As newspapers painted a grim portrait of what was supposed to be a calamitous Olympics, Brazilians braced themselves for the criticism. So, what’s so wrong about Brazilians voicing their frustration with signs reading “Out with Temer” at these Olympic games? If the Olympics games are a celebration of human endurance and spirit, shouldn’t Brazilians stand up for their rights and get some recognition for fighting for their right to freedom of speech? In 1936, Ireland refused to attend the Olympic Games in protest of the country’s independence. So they obviously took it to the games, to stadiums and to every Olympic event to get the message out.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 19:41 UTC
Study: Argentines Are Very Unsatisfied With Economy But Still Approve Of Macri
According to a study jointly conducted by the University of San Andrés and market research group Ipsos, a majority of Argentines are highly unsatisfied with the state of the economy, but approximately half of Argentines still approve of President Mauricio Macri. The survey revealed that Argentines with the least amount of schooling were most likely to disapprove of Macri’s administration. Argentines between the ages of 45 and 55 seemed to approve of the Macri administration more than younger generations, according to the poll. Meanwhile, 50 percent of Argentines are satisfied with Macri’s administration (though the executive branch of government received a less-than-stellar score of 4.4 on the satisfaction scale) while only 20 percent are satisfied with the economy. Argentines apparently are least satisfied with security in the country, which got a rating of 3.8.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 19:07 UTC
Argentina’s 1st Festival Of New Opera: Preparativos De Bodas
WhereLa Usina del Arte (It’s Teatro Colón being held at La Usina del Arte just to be clear)Caffarena 1WhenAugust 9 – 118:00 PM and 9:00 PMHow Much? The piece will be performed as the second part of their inaugural Festival Nueva Ópera, and will run from Tuesday, August 9th to Thursday, August 11th at La Usina del Arte. Preparativo de Bodas was originally written as a cantata that juxtaposes texts from Franz Kafka’s Journal, and J.S. After a successful run of Die Soldaten, the Teatro Colón is continuing its start to their contemporary season with Argentine composer, Oscar Strasnoy’s Preparativos de Bodas (or Hochzeitsvorbereitungen). If you’re looking for a little weekday intellectual stimulation, go support new opera and check out what a Bach – Kafka dialogue sounds like!
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August 08, 2016 18:45 UTC
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon In Argentina To Meet With Macri, Malcorra
The Secretary General then made his way to the Casa Rosada for a private meeting with President Macri. Ban Ki-moon will step down from his post as UN Secretary General on December 31 this year. The UK is also a member of the Security Council and has the power to veto a candidate. There are 15 members of the Security Council, five of which have veto power: the US, the UK, France, Russia and China. I’m also very glad to work in different matters with Susana Malcorra,” said Ban Ki-moon during the press conference.
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August 08, 2016 18:22 UTC
Sale Of Hair Removal Product ‘Depilorm’ Prohibited In Argentina
The sale of three lines of Depilorm facial hair removal cream was prohibited throughout Argentina today by the National Association of Medications, Foods and Medical Technology (Anmat). : 12/17; Lote Nº 7421, Vto. : 12/17; Lote Nº 7428, Vto. These are the hair removal products you should apparently avoid:DEPILORM CREMA DEPILATORIA PARA ROSTRO CON ALOE VERA – EMAIL DIAMANT por 60 gr, Lote Nº 7405, Vto. : 12/17; Lote Nº 7367, Vto.
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August 08, 2016 17:15 UTC
Fewer Books To Be Distributed To Argentine Public Schools This Year
Beyond the population of schoolchildren in Argentina, the smaller amount of children’s books purchased for public schools could affect the publishing industry. This year, the Ministry of Education will purchase fewer books for public schools around Argentina, according to an article by Clarín. The Education Ministry had reportedly decreased the number of children’s books for primary and secondary schools after noticing that the bulk of purchased books had not been utilized properly. While the number of books purchased for public schools has fluctuated highly throughout the last five years, they have never fallen quite as low as this past year. The ministry purchased 3.35 million textbooks for primary schools this past year and 8.3 million novels and children’s books, according to data Clarín culled from PROMAGE.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 16:30 UTC
President Macri meets with UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon
Monday, August 8, 2016 President Macri meets with UN Secretary Ban Ki-moonUnited Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met today with President Mauricio Macri. Malcorra worked with Ban Ko-moon previously at the UN, but is lagging so far in the race to replace him. A meeting with Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra took place earlier, amid the latter’s bid to replace him as Secretary General. A lunch service honouring the visitor will take place at the Government House Museum, with cabinet members, lawmakers, military chiefs, businessmen and special guests in assistence. The UNSG head arrived in Aeroparque from Paraguay last night, and was visiting the Pink House.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 08, 2016 15:45 UTC
Weekend Roundup: Bonafini Won’t Testify, Argentines Do Well In Olympics
Daniel Menendez, leader of social organization Barrios de Pie (“neighborhoods on their feet”), estimated 100,000 people made their way to the Plaza. Hopefully you took advantage of this weekend’s warmer temperatures and spent most of it in the great outdoors (i.e. Since the Central American team has a better goal difference, Argentina is forced to win to assure a spot in the Quarter-finals. Hebe de Bonafini, the head of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association, will be allowed to see Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi at her organization’s headquarters but continues to refuse to testify. Julio Olarticoechea’s team yesterday beat Algeria 2-1, managing to keep its chances of making it to the second round alive.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 14:26 UTC
Soda Stereo-Inspired Cirque Du Soleil To Debut In Buenos Aires In March
Séptimo Día (Seventh Day) is the title of the Soda Stereo-inspired Cirque du Soleil show. “This show has many things that have never been done by Cirque du Soleil. In the Cirque du Soleil spectacular set to debut March 2017 in Buenos Aires, the former members of Soda Stereo – Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio, will be leading the music production, with the support and permission of front man Gustavo Cerati’s family. And it will also have the fans participate directly with the spectacular during the show,” said Soda Stereo drummer Charly Alberti to Billboard. Premiere tickets are already sold out.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 03:33 UTC
Hamano Ryuho In Palais de Glace: Bringing Japanese Calligraphy To Buenos Aires
The Palais de Glace is old, I learn – inaugurated in 1910, the space originally served as a social club and ice-rink. Unfortunately for me, I am not able to read Japanese, but this doesn’t stop me from appreciating the aesthetic intensity on display. I stop to read the artist’s statement on the wall, and then make my way into the first room. But the human being ages with its passing.”The crux of the artist’s work lies under the dome of the Palais: hundreds of paper cylinders inscribed with the names of 790 Japanese immigrants. As I walk past security and towards Hamano Ryuho’s exhibition, I take a deep breath.
Source:The Bubble
August 08, 2016 03:22 UTC
Gladiadores lose to Denmark
Handball Monday, August 8, 2016 Gladiadores lose to DenmarkRIO DE JANEIRO — The Argentine men’s national handball team lost 25-19 to Denmark in its opening match of Group A in the Rio Olympic Games. “We played a good match, especially in the first half. However, Denmark scored five goals in a row and extended its advantage in the end. The Gladiadores showed their best form in the first half. They made the difference in the first 10 minutes of the second half and we couldn’t tie the game again.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 08, 2016 03:09 UTC
UN head visits Pink House
The UNSG head arrived in Aeroparque from Paraguay last night, and will visit the Pink House today at noon. ban ki-moon to meet with macri, malcorra Monday, August 8, 2016 UN head visits Pink HouseUnited Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will be in Argentina today for a meeting with President Mauricio Macri. Malcorra worked with Ban Ko-moon previously at the UN, but is lagging so far in the race to replace him. A meeting with Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra is also scheduled to take place earlier, amid the latter’s bid to replace him as Secretary General. After the meeting with Macri, a lunch service honouring the visitor will take place at the Government House Museum, with cabinet members, lawmakers, military chiefs, businessmen and special guests in assistence.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 08, 2016 03:09 UTC
Pessimism in new poll but Macri still popular
24% ‘satisfied’ with country’s path Monday, August 8, 2016 Pessimism in new poll but Macri still popularMost citizens are pessimistic about the country’s economic situation, but they are continuing to stand by Let’s Change (Cambiemos) leader President Mauricio Macri, a new poll by the San Andrés University (UdeSA) has found. In May, 48 percent of the country approved of Macri, while 45 percent disapproved. In terms of education, those answering poll questions who had the least amount of schooling also were more likely to disapprove of Macri’s administration. However, going into June, this widened to a 14 point gap between those who approve and don’t approve. The survey paints a complex picture of citizens split by support for the government and disappointment at the economic situation.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 08, 2016 02:48 UTC