How this foundation is bringing back Argentina’s animals
According to UN models, 150 to 200 species of plants and animals become extinct every day due to human activity. Rewilding Argentina is fighting back against extinction by bringing back species that are becoming locally extinct at a series of projects in Ibera, Chaco, and Patagonia. Credit: Rewilding Argentina. Biologists theorize that rapid rewilding will slow down the acceleration of climate change brought by human actions. Some scientists are skeptical of this novel strategy and its aggressive approach – but others have emphasized the acceleration of climate change and the limited time for solutions.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 21, 2023 19:23 UTC
Cecilia Strzyzowski disappearance: burnt suitcase may contain new evidence
The remains of a burnt suitcase that could belong to the missing Cecilia Strzyzowski, have been found in a neighborhood built by a foundation led by Emerenciano Sena. Her disappearance is being investigated as a femicide after possible human bones, blood traces and pieces of clothing have been found at two of the Sena family properties. The chargesAccording to judicial sources, the Sena family and another couple played a direct role in Strzyzowski’s disappearance because they were all at the family home where it is suspected the attack took place. The other two people charged as secondary participants of the murder are suspected of helping the Sena family dispose of the body. “It’s not exactly a protest, it will be a very quiet thing, I invited many artists […] because what I want is a meeting to say goodbye to Cecilia,” Romero told Télam.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 19, 2023 19:54 UTC
Argentina beats Indonesia 2-0 without Messi
The Argentine men’s national team closed out their Asian tour this morning with a friendly victory against Indonesia 2-0 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Midfielder Leandro Paredes scored a rocket goal in the 37th minute with a masterful shot from well outside the penalty area, giving Lionel Scaloni’s team a 1-0 lead in the first half. A header from center-back Cristian Gabriel “Cuti” Romero 10 minutes into the second half consolidated the Scaloneta’s latest win, following a corner kick from Giovani Lo Celso. Today’s match was the last of two friendlies scheduled in the team’s Asian tour — the albiceleste won against Australia last week in China with the fastest goal of Lionel Messi’s career. You may also be interested in: Messi: “I think this was my last World Cup”
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 19, 2023 15:17 UTC
Translation troubles: windmill water and dulce de leche
Sometimes frustrating, often funny and always thought-provoking, here are some of the translation hurdles the team faced this week. “Remando en dulce de leche”The literal translation of this one is “rowing in dulce de leche,” a wonderful image of a Herculean effort to make one’s way through a sticky quagmire of Argentina’s sweet confection. Amy suggested “wading through treacle” — only to be asked “What’s treacle?” by others in the newsroom more familiar with US English. UK-English to US-English translations — remando en dulce de leche indeed. Speaking of social media — share your thoughts and translation hang-ups with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 18, 2023 18:50 UTC
Fabiana Cantilo hit London for her first-ever gig in the United Kingdom
In the midst of her European tour that kicked off in mid-May with two shows in Madrid, Argentine musician, singer and composer Fabiana Cantilo played her first ever-gig in the United Kingdom on Friday night. Fabiana Cantilo performed in London for the first time. Fabiana Cantilo sang a set featuring her greatest hits as well as iconic tangos. Story of an 80s iconConsidered one of the most important female voices in Argentine rock, Cantilo has sold 6 million records throughout her career. A year later Argentine rock hero Charly Garcia asked her to sing on the tour of his second solo album Clics modernos.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 18, 2023 09:03 UTC
Bolsonaro aide sought legal advice on how to obtain support for Brazil coup
One of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides sought legal advice for a military intervention that would have prevented the handover of power following last October’s election, federal police said on Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid was one of Bolsonaro’s personal assistants who stayed on as an aide after he stepped down. It is unclear whether the material found on Cid’s phone reached Bolsonaro. Among the material found on Cid’s phone was a possible road map for blocking Lula’s Jan. 1 inauguration, first reported by Veja. Offending justices in the Supreme Court and the federal electoral court would be investigated, removed and replaced, it said.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 18, 2023 02:11 UTC
If elected, what do the ruling and the opposition coalitions say they will do?
As required by law, political coalitions in Argentina presented their electoral platforms yesterday ahead of this year’s presidential elections. Libertarian candidate Javier Milei’s platform showcasing a plethora of extreme right-wing proposals aimed at “guaranteeing traditional lifestyles” was published on social media exactly one month ago. Juntos por el Cambio: “A stabilization plan”Juntos por el Cambio’s platform is more direct. Juntos por el Cambio also proposes a “stabilization plan” with the goal of “drastically reducing inflation.”“Argentines will have a national currency and an orderly macroeconomy. The last chapter of the document proposes “building an austere, efficient, and modern State that makes life easier for its citizens.”
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 17, 2023 21:05 UTC
Books we’re reading this week: poetry, biography and finance
One of the (many) good things of having a large staff is that you’re exposed to a variety of viewpoints. Diversity in book preferences and tastes is part of this, and thankfully there’s no shortage of interesting material when the talk turns to what we’re reading these days. – JuanEs la economía, vos no sos estúpida by Estefanía Pozzo (Paidós, 2022: 192 pages)Yes, this is our editor-in-chief’s most recent book! A primer on finance, money, and navigating the world of economics, with a particular focus on women. Estefanía’s clear, accessible and fun writing makes this a very digestible book for anyone looking to improve their understanding of these issues from a feminist perspective.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 17, 2023 15:43 UTC
UnionPay cardholders now get foreign tourist dollar rate
Visitors to Argentina who use debit and credit cards issued by Chinese company UnionPay will get almost twice as many pesos as before after the company moved from the official exchange rate to the foreign tourist dollar exchange rate. Payments made in Argentina with UnionPay cards will now use the MEP dollar (the Spanish acronym for Electronic Payment Market) exchange rate —currently AR$479.35 to the dollar— instead of the official exchange rate of AR$259 per dollar at the time of writing. The foreign tourist dollar was launched on November 4 as a way to make the country cheaper for tourists and dissuade them from going to illegal exchange houses that offer the blue dollar exchange rate. UnionPay now gives cardholders the same rate as Visa, Mastercard, Cabal, and electronic wallets such as Pix. The foreign tourist exchange rate allows the dollars tourists use to make payments to be exchanged into pesos through the financial market, instead of in the official foreign exchange market.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 17, 2023 11:29 UTC
Argentina issues international arrest warrants for four AMIA attack suspects
The AMIA bombing killed 85 people and is the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentina’s history. The Prosecution Unit which investigates the AMIA bombing requested the arrest warrants in November and now, Rafecas has formally ordered them and submitted requests to Interpol. Rafecas issued the international arrest warrants “as their affiliation and/or collaboration with the criminal gang known as ‘Hezbollah’s armed wing’ has been sufficiently proven” and in order to hear the testimonies. He also has an arrest warrant for the 1992 attack on the Israel embassy in Buenos Aires, which killed 22 people and wounded over 200 — Argentina’s deadliest terrorist attack until the AMIA bombing two years later. He has been wanted in connection to the AMIA bombing since 2009 and allegedly coordinated logistics for those who perpetrated the attack.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 16, 2023 03:15 UTC
JxC registered its coalition with no changes and Schiaretti will compete on his own
Opposition coalition Juntos por el Cambio (JxC), on the other hand, remained the same after Córdoba governor Juan Schiaretti declined to join and decided to compete with his own front Hacemos por Nuestro País (We work for our country.) JxC registered its coalition close to the midnight deadline with no name or party changes for the August 13 PASO primaries. A JxC faction led by Buenos Aires City mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Morales was hoping Schiaretti, a non-kirchnerist peronist, would join, with the hope of injecting more political diversity into the coalition. Schiaretti has said he is not and will never be a part of JxC, and that he would like to compete against its candidates in the primary elections. Even though Rodríguez Larreta couldn’t get Schiaretti to join, he did get liberal economist José Luis Espert to come on board.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 15, 2023 17:30 UTC
Jujuy teachers’ strike continues after Morales repeals decree
In Jujuy, teachers’ unions continue to strike demanding higher salaries and an end to Governor Gerardo Morales’ proposed constitutional reform, after his announcement that he would repeal a controversial decree that activists said would criminalize protest. He added that he would not negotiate with teaching unions regarding their salaries while they were on strike. Unions are calling for wage rounds to be opened that take into account all the state unions’ demands. Activists and unions also believe Morales’s proposed reform to Jujuy province’s constitution presents similar risks to the repealed decree. While the decree has been overturned, there is still widespread opposition to Morales’s proposed constitutional reform.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 15, 2023 15:26 UTC
Argentina and European Union to expand cooperation on critical raw materials
President Alberto Fernández and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation between Argentina and the European Union regarding sustainable value chains of critical raw materials. The goal of the agreement is to guarantee a steady and sustainable supply of commodities needed to ensure the energy transition. The agreement was signed in Buenos Aires during Von der Leyen’s trip to four Latin American nations, which is intended to bolster political and trade ties the European Union admits it has sometimes neglected. One item high on Von der Leyen’s agenda, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement struck in 2019 and put on hold largely due to concerns over Amazon deforestation, was addressed in the EU-Argentina Business Forum on Tuesday. Von der Leyen will also seek to push forward an update to the EU-Mexico trade pact which the two sides agreed in 2018.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 14, 2023 16:40 UTC
Government rules out nationalizing lithium “the Chilean way”
Despite Congress’ inactivity in an election year, the government confirms they will send a bill with a lithium strategy. This is the point where Argentina’s lithium strategy will match Chile’s. After Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the nationalization of the lithium industry, the Chilean government held meetings with SQM to renegotiate contracts and get the Chilean state to directly participate in the extraction and production of the mineral. Chile’s plan is to create a state company similar to Codelco for copper. Sources with knowledge of the details say it doesn’t establish the nationalization of lithium or a state-run company like Chile.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 14, 2023 13:35 UTC
Cold snap: yellow weather alert in 16 provinces
Grab your jackets, scarves, and hats: the beginning of the week is ushering in chilly temperatures throughout Argentina. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert on Tuesday morning for extreme low temperatures in the city of Buenos Aires and 16 provinces. So the Herald recommends busting out your wooly hats, jackets and gloves and wrapping up to stay cozy in the chilly temperatures. It will be even colder for those in Greater Buenos Aires, with areas such as El Palomar getting down to -3℃, so don’t forget your jackets! These provinces are subject to the yellow alert for cold:Buenos Aires CityBuenos Aires ProvinceEntre RíosCorrientesMisionesFormosaChacoSantiago del EsteroSanta FeCórdobaJujuySaltaSan JuanMendozaNeuquénLa PampaChubut-with information from Télam
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 14, 2023 03:44 UTC