Opposition candidate 'clear' winner in Venezuela elections, US says
The United States government said that there was “overwhelming evidence” that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia was the “clear” winner of the Venezuela presidential elections last Sunday and called on all parties to begin a “peaceful and respectful transition” in accordance with the law. “We fully support the process of re-establishing democratic norms in Venezuela and stand ready to consider ways to bolster it jointly with our international partners,” read the communiqué published by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They also rejected Maduro’s threats to opposition figures, calling them “an undemocratic attempt to repress political participation and retain power.”International leaders have questioned the results and called for a careful, transparent vote count. The communiqué, published on X, also demanded that each country recall their representatives from Caracas. Cover photo: A group of people protesting outside the Venezuelan Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 02, 2024 21:03 UTC
IDB approves US$647.5 million loan for Argentina
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$ 647.5 million loan for Argentina on Wednesday, reallocating resources previously approved for the country. The granted loan is a Special Development Financing (SDL) loan, aimed at contributing to “strengthening public finances and the balance of payments, reinforcing macroeconomic stability, and growth,” said a communiqué by the Economy Ministry. The funds come at a time when the government is going through an international reserve scarcity crisis. Net international reserves are close to negative US$4 billion and on the same day the IDB agreement was announced, the Central Bank sold US$64 million. According to the press release, the loan was the result of joint work between the IDB’s staff and Finance Secretariat authorities, led by Pablo Quirno.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 01, 2024 19:03 UTC
Introducing Cajole™: The Future of Social Challenges
Now over a decade later, they’ve decided to test how financial incentives backed by the power of social media could push people to accept social challenges. If accepted, video proof of the Cajole is shared on their website and social media. Anyone who backs a social campaign is buying advance access to any of the content that is generated. “While the challenges may push people outside their comfort zone, they should never be mean-spirited or degrading. Cajole was founded in 2024 by David Levy and Morgan Conrad to explore how financial incentives backed by the power of social media can motivate people to accept challenges and push beyond their comfort zone.
Source:The Bubble
August 01, 2024 16:11 UTC
Di María: ‘They sent a pig’s head and said my daughter was next’
Argentine football star Ángel Di María has disclosed that he received death threats including a pig’s head with a bullet after he announced dreams of returning to his former club Rosario Central. After Rosario Central President Gonzalo Belloso confirmed the news on July 23, Di María spoke with local news outlet Rosario3 to explain his situation. The player acknowledged that his sister later received a box containing a pig’s head with a bullet in the forehead. Di María is not the only Rosario footballer to have received threats. Di María has been the target of harsh criticism after his homecoming was foiled.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 01, 2024 09:06 UTC
Río Negro prevails over Buenos Aires for construction of new LNG plant
The plant will be located in the area of Punta Colorada, in the Patagonian town of Sierra Grande, Río Negro province. The decision to install the plant in Río Negro over the initial proposal to build it in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province, was made after an in-depth study commissioned to an international consulting firm. The port in Río Negro will be a great opportunity for the region,” Neuquén Governor Rolando Figueroa said Tuesday in a sector-related meeting before the news was known. Río Negro want to solidify itself as a mining and energy hubIn its presentation, the Río Negro government highlighted the presence of 670 mining quarries in its territory where silica sands, as well as raw materials for concrete and synthetic products, can be extracted. From there, a new 95 kilometer section would be built from the outskirts of General Roca to the intersection with provincial Route 8, running parallel to the Oldeval-Gasoducto NEUBA pipeline.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
August 01, 2024 04:11 UTC
University of Michigan Professor of Robotics, Dr. Chad Jenkins, Honored with the 2024 Richard Tapia Achievement Award
The awards ceremony will take place during the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, held in San Diego, California, Sept. 18-20, 2024. “We are proud to honor Dr. Chad Jenkins, the University of Michigan Professor of Robotics, as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Tapia Award,” said Dr. Valerie Taylor, CEO and President CMD-IT. Professor Jenkins is currently serving as the Vice President for Educational Activities for the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Professor Jenkins was the founding Program Chair of the Robotics Major Degree Program launched in 2022 for undergraduates at the University of Michigan. About the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing ConferenceThe CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference (TAPIA Conference) is the premier annual event to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing.
Source:The Bubble
July 31, 2024 22:17 UTC
Huntkey MVPLAND’s Iconic 2D Character, Wei Lan, Makes Her Stunning Real-World Debut
As the 2D image spokesperson of MVPLAND, Wei Lan will represent Huntkey to participate in various activities, conveying the brand value and cultural concept to the users. MVPLAND’s products are also as highly anticipated as Wei Lan. MVPLAND will continue to support e-sports, and the launch of the MVPLAND 2D image is the proof. The overwhelming popularity at the Huntkey BW scene confirms the attention and affection of 2D enthusiasts and e-sports players towards Wei Lan. In the future, Huntkey will continue to work with Wei Lan, MVPLAND’s 2D image spokesperson, to bring more e-sports equipment to numerous e-sports enthusiasts.
Source:The Bubble
July 31, 2024 21:43 UTC
Venezuela: at least six killed, 132 arrested during protests, rights watchdogs say
At least six people were killed, 84 were wounded and 132 were arrested during the protests in Venezuela Sunday night and early Monday, human rights organizations following the situation are reporting. A group of university students also remain missing after claiming they were pressured to vote for President Nicolás Maduro. Detenciones y asesinatos verificados, ocurridos el día de ayer 29 de julio:– 132 detenciones– 6 asesinatosAviso: seguimos recibiendo denuncias y actualizando cifras. “Access to the jails where they are detained is largely restricted.”According to Himiob, none of those arrested had broken the law. “Forced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, torture and other systematic cruel actions are crimes against humanity,” Provea wrote in a separate X post.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 31, 2024 10:17 UTC
Need to open up a bank account in Argentina without a DNI? Here’s how
When expats prepare for opening a bank account in Argentina, they’re usually advised to bring all the documents you’d expect — proof of temporary residency, passport, CUIL number. If you’re an expat, getting a bank account can be a complicated and illogical process. But the plot thickens, and while ideally opening a bank account as a foreigner in Argentina would follow the guidelines set out by the Central Bank, that’s not the case. Many expats share stories of not being able to open accounts with only their temporary residency certificate and passport. Foreigners in Argentina also report being able to open an account with only their temporary residency certificate, passport, and CUIL — without needing a monotributo.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 30, 2024 20:35 UTC
Demichelis out as River head coach: ‘This is the best for everyone’
Martín Demichelis stepped down as River Plate head coach on Sunday following his team’s 1-0 victory against Sarmiento. The fans put on the perfect farewell as the crowd of over 80,000 sang “Micho es de River, de River de verdad” (Micho belongs to River, a true River man). While team form was never too consistent under Demichelis, it was the lack of results that provided the final blow. With plenty of doubts hanging over his head in what was his first job as a top-tier head coach, Demichelis attempts to lead the renovation effort led to clashes with key men of the Gallardo era, most notably veteran midfielder Enzo Pérez. In 2024, a second Copa de la Liga elimination, this time at the hands of Boca Juniors started to break what little concordance had been built with the fans.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 30, 2024 19:55 UTC
SquaredFinancial elevates its brand identity, revealing enhanced logo
AdvertisementVICTORIA, Seychelles, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Industry-leading fintech firm SquaredFinancial has been through major transformation in the last year, setting the right pace towards successful business. While preserving the essence and carrying the legacy of the old logo, the new visual identity, showcased below, highlights a progressive, dynamic, and modern feel, and embodies SquaredFinancial’s renewed sense of energy and optimism. With more than two decades of expertise, SquaredFinancial has set itself as an innovator in the fintech industry, keeping up with the current pace of technological evolution. “A strong brand identity is the foundation of a robust business. About SquaredFinancialSquaredFinancial is a well-capitalized FinTech firm founded in 2005.
Source:The Bubble
July 30, 2024 15:30 UTC
Argentina at the Olympics: Leonas claw their way back, tennis stars pull through
The Argentine team kept up the pace on day five of the 2024 Paris Olympics with some very good results. Early in the beginning of the second set, Agustina Gorzelany got the tie and Argentina dominated the game. But a goal early in the second quarter by Lucas Martínez gave them the advantage. After claiming the first set 6-2, Báez wasn’t to impose himself against a Hassan who put out increasingly aggressive shots to claim the second set 6-3. The Gladiadores, the Argentine men’s handball team, lost 35-25 to Hungary in the second match of Group B.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 30, 2024 07:32 UTC
A school and a cable: A peek into China’s people-centered reforms
AdvertisementBEIJING, July 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on China’s reform stories:“I’m now in a beautiful school, and I’m so excited. At school, extracurricular activities like music learning, robotics club, and museum tours are provided to enrich students’ lives besides the regular school curriculum. Such measures can help compulsory education to develop in a more balanced way. When a school paves the way to children’s dreams, a cable lights up the road to development for villagers. In 1998, reforms in the electricity systems and pricing began; in 2002, the State Grid Corporation of China was founded, which accelerated the reforms of rural areas’ grids.
Source:The Bubble
July 29, 2024 21:18 UTC
Venezuela elections: Maduro claims victory despite international skepticism
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the country’s presidential elections in the early hours of Monday morning, despite exit polls that indicated a win for the opposition. International leaders have questioned the results and called for a careful, transparent vote count. A win for Maduro gives him a third consecutive six-year term as president. With 80% of the vote counted, the National Electoral Council announced that he was the winner with 51.2% of the vote. “Fascism in Venezuela will never win, not now nor ever,” Maduro told his supporters after the official announcement.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 29, 2024 14:01 UTC
Venezuelans vote in most uncertain election in 25 years
Posters, murals, signs, shirts, even action figures — Nicolás Maduro’s mustached face is ubiquitous in the blistering streets of Caracas, watching over Venezuelans voting in Sunday’s presidential election. The main opposition candidate is centrist Edmundo González Urrutia, a diplomat and political analyst who was the Venezuelan ambassador to Argentina under Hugo Chávez’s first presidency between 1998 and 2002. González Urrutia was not the MUD’s first choice. However, only 2,600 will vote, according to Charbel Najm, vice-president for the Southern Cone of the opposition Primero Justicia party. “Today, our party is kidnapped,” he said, adding that Primero Justicia called to vote on González Urrutia.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
July 29, 2024 04:35 UTC