Cachitas Now! takes Argentina’s cumbia disidente to the US
is a seven-person outfit: Lobos takes the lead, while Noelia Sinkunas showcases her skills on the keyboard. Now!”“A lesbian singing redefines the song”Along with LGBTQ+ cumbia bands like Sudor Marika and BIFE, Cachitas Now! Most of the band met there, immersing themselves in the study of music, performing late into the night at traditional peñas, and finishing the gatherings with vibrant cumbia improvisations. The aim is to diversify U.S. performing arts venues. “We want our music to embody cumbia, and experiencing our performances and listening to the lyrics should evoke something special,” said Sinkunas.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 09, 2023 06:06 UTC
IMF welcomes Argentina’s latest debt swap amid renegotiation efforts
International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack said today that the lender welcomed Argentina’s announcement for a debt swap as it is discussing “alternatives” to “strengthen” the country’s Fund-supported economic program. “On the issue of the debt exchange, what I can say is that we certainly welcome the authorities’ efforts to reduce rollover risks associated with domestic debt,” Kozack said today during a press briefing in Washington, DC. In March 2022, Argentina signed an agreement renegotiating the US$ 44 billion debt former President Mauricio Macri acquired in 2018. As per the current schedule, the IMF staff’s fifth review of the program, evaluating Argentina’s performance until March, is due on Friday. Like Kozack, the Economy Ministry also considers the drought to be a focal point in the program renegotiation, as it calculates that the drought slashed some US$18 billion in crop exports.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 21:09 UTC
River won and kept its Copa Libertadores hopes alive
With only one match left in the group stage, River is ahead of Sporting Cristal based on goals scored: nine goals to seven. With their qualification hopes resting on a win, River attacked the penalty area of the Brazilian club with relentless pressure creating many opportunities. Despite starting strong and winning their first five group stage games, Fluminense has lost its last two, placing large importance on their final home game against Sporting Cristal to secure qualification to the next round. A win against The Strongest at home on June 27th would likely put River through to the next stage of the competition. The previous meeting between them in April resulted in a 3-1 win for the Strongest, giving River an opportunity to avenge their previous defeat.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 18:43 UTC
Senate green-lights tax bill for workers freelancing for abroad
Even with Congress almost paralyzed, the tech unified tax (“monotributo tech”) project has been passed in the lower house and has a majority opinion issued by the Senate, and the government is betting on transforming it into law. When the tech unified tax was passed in the lower house, representative Itaí Hagman of the ruling Frente de Todos coalition stated that the owner of Mercado Libre straight-out lobbied against it. The Software Industry Chamber (CESSI) also came out strongly against the tech unified tax project. In that sense, the tech unified tax helps them,” they answered. The bill establishes a tax structure so people working for foreign clients can sign up to the unified tax system in three income brackets of US$10,000, US$20,000 and US$30,000 per year.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 02:30 UTC
Inflation in Buenos Aires City hits 7.5% in May and 114.4% YoY
Inflation in Buenos Aires City reached 7.5% in May and 114.4% year-on-year, according to a report published today by the City Government’s General Directorate of Statistics and Census (Dgeyc in Spanish). However, “food and non-alcoholic beverages” was the category that most affected inflation, due to its weight on the general index, with a 6.6% monthly increase. Consulting firm Ecolatina calculated an 8.9% inflation rate for May in the Greater Buenos Aires Area. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) will publish the national inflation rate for May on June 14. Télam / Buenos Aires Herald
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 08, 2023 01:50 UTC
Debt swap: government seeks to defer payments to 2024 and 2025
The Economy Ministry launched a voluntary debt swap that aims to defer debt maturing between June and September to 2024 and 2025. According to official calculations, the total amount is AR$9.2 trillion (US$37 billion at the official exchange rate, US$20 billion at the MEP rate). Private consulting firms estimate it to be around AR$9.5 trillion, of which at least 70% is held by the public sector. There are four new instruments – a BONCER that matures in December 2024 and three new dual bonds that mature in August 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. Of the 25-30% held by the private sector, a report calculates that 8% is in the hands of mutual funds and 7% in private banks.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 07, 2023 05:30 UTC
Singer L-Gante arrested for threats and kidnapping
Cumbia singer L-Gante, whose real name is Elián Ángel Valenzuela, was arrested today in a gated community in Francisco Álvarez, Buenos Aires province, after a man accused him of making threats with a firearm and illegal deprivation of liberty. Torres claims that after the quarrel, members of the Mafily went to his house and assaulted him and his family. The singer is also awaiting trial in another case, in which he was accused of making death threats and injuring a neighbor in General Rodríguez. L-Gante is one of the most popular artists of the “cumbia 420” genre, a mixture of cumbia, trap, and reggaeton whose songs often focus on cannabis culture. Born in General Rodríguez, the singer rose to fame in 2020 with “L-Gante Rkt” in collaboration with Papu DJ.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 22:54 UTC
Authorities investigate death of River fan who fell from stand
The prosecutor investigating the case is Celsa Ramírez of Buenos Aires City’s Special Prosecutors Office in charge of Mass Events. She ordered the stand Serrano fell from to be closed off so the police could investigate, and requested all video footage of the event. Ramírez initially decided the stand should be closed for 24 hours, but extended the closure until Tuesday pending further reports and a contingency plan to be presented by River Plate on how to prevent further such incidents. According to sources from River and the prosecutor’s office, the club presented this plan and the closure should be lifted by Tuesday afternoon. “We want to make that very clear.”Sources from the prosecutor’s office told the Herald that suicide was no longer being investigated as a cause of death.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 19:13 UTC
U-20 World Cup: Israel, Italy, Uruguay and S Korea onto the semis
Italy (3) – Colombia (1)A solid Italy moved on to the semifinals last Saturday by beating Colombia 3-1 in San Juan’s Bicentenario stadium. The Italian team scored first with a header by Césare Casadei, 9 minutes into the match, and dominated from then on. South Korea (1) – Nigeria (0)A superior South Korea won 1-0 against Nigeria in extra time, after no goals throughout the 90 minutes of the match. South Korea will now play Italy on Thursday at 6 p.m. for the semis. The only Latin American team left in the tournament, Uruguay is now onto the semifinals against the surprise candidate Israel.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 06, 2023 06:22 UTC
EU Commission says Mercosur trade deal a priority
The European Commission has said it is a priority to conclude a long-delayed trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc, as the EU seeks new allies to reduce its dependence on China and the United States, according to a document seen by Reuters. An EU-Mercosur trade pact was agreed in principle in 2019 but is still waiting to be ratified in the parliaments of those countries involved. Latin America and Europe should work on reducing “excessive dependency” on third countries, it adds. Many of the deals would build on an EU programme to invest in green and digital transition projects in Latin America which is due to be approved at a July 17-18 summit between the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the EU, the first since 2015. Negotiations are most advanced with Chile and Argentina, and a deal could be announced as early as July, according to the European diplomatic sources.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 05, 2023 20:41 UTC
Venezuela's Maduro visits Saudi Arabia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the kingdom continues to expand its diplomatic outreach beyond traditional Western alliances. Maduro was received at the airport of the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah by Deputy Governor of Mecca region Prince Badr bin Sultan and other officials, Saudi state news agency SPA said. Venezuela’s Maduro is the latest U.S. foe to visit Saudi Arabia as the kingdom rebuilds alliances without the blessing of the United States, its long-time ally. The fellow OPEC nation had sought coordination in the past with Saudi Arabia on falling oil prices and U.S. sanctions. Maduro’s visit comes a day before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Saudi Arabia for talks with the Saudi leadership.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 05, 2023 18:13 UTC
Is Yellowjackets Season 2 coming in June 2023?
AdvertisementYellowjackets Season 2 left fans with many more questions than answers, as the Showtime series built on the decades-long mystery surrounding the team’s time in the woods. Here’s everything you need to know about Yellowjackets Season 2Yellowjackets Season 2 Potential Release DateAs of now, Yellowjackets Season 3 has no confirmed release date. According to previous release schedules, the show was renewed for a 2nd season back in December 2021 and it was then released in March 2023. Since Season 3 was ordered in December 2022, we might expect a March 2024 release. Yellowjackets Season 2 Expected Cast
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June 04, 2023 23:26 UTC
Is Loki Season 2 Releasing in June 2023?
AdvertisementWith Loki season 2 ready to debut as part of the MCU’s Phase 5, new updates about the Disney+ show’s forthcoming 2nd season have begun to surface. Loki season 1 showed him discovering the world of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and meeting Jonathan Majors’ He Who Remains. Loki season 2 is expected to bring more time travel drama to the MCU after season 1 ended on a cliffhanger. Loki Season 2 Release DateAlthough Marvel Studios had previously promoted that Loki’s 2nd season will premiere on Disney Plus in the summer of 2023, the studio has recently changed the show’s release date to the fall. The release date of Loki season 2 has been set as October 6, 2023, instead of the summer as some fans had hoped.
Source:The Bubble
June 04, 2023 22:28 UTC
Laura Paredes: Shining everywhere between stage and screen
The actress is Laura Paredes, and that single appearance in the film earned her a Silver Condor award (given by the Argentine Film Journalists Association) for Best Supporting Actress. I would turn around and see everyone in the set was crying,” recalls Paredes on the phone with the Buenos Aires Herald. It’s still playing at the Malba Museum film theater, where its audience success has kept it on for months since premiering in February. The film took several years to make, with many rewrites across the pandemic and both Citarella and Paredes’ pregnancies. I didn’t want to stage a play by Lorca, I wanted to do a play about Lorca,” she says.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 04, 2023 18:48 UTC
Ni Una Menos, 2023: The demands across the country
Feminists in Buenos Aires City gathered in front of Congress as they have done every year since 2015 when the first Ni una menos march was held. Unlike its direct English translation, travesti in Argentina is a gender identity with deep political roots that is worn with pride. María José Poncino of Movimiento Evita and Ni Una Menos Rosario, told Télam that they were “back on the streets because inequality persists in society and this situation has worsened with a fierce debt from 2017 and with the pandemic”. “This year we want to reinforce the importance of eradicating political violence against women and diversity,” said provincial gender leader Amira Maslup in official statements. With banners reading “Ni Una Menos, the state is responsible”, the event was attended by members of the Women’s Movement of Bahía Blanca, Pan y Rosas, among others, along with relatives of victims of femicide and mothers’ organizations.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
June 04, 2023 16:36 UTC