Bauza’s First Games In Charge Of Argentina: What Have We Learned?
Against Uruguay, the team were functional, opportunistic and, in the second half, determined when down to 10 men. So, what have we learned from these two first games? The first lesson is that Lionel Messi is a key player for Argentina. Bauza can at least be happy that he’s still an Argentina player after all. But Bauza’s already gone one better than Alejandro Sabella in one respect: Sabella lost to Venezuela early in his Argentina tenure.
Source:The Bubble
September 09, 2016 15:45 UTC
Barrels Of Drugs In Ezeiza = Barrels Of (More) Political Tension
At least 10 barrels of pseudoephedrine, which is a key ingredient to manufacture a few types of legal drugs as well as methamphetamine, were found at Ezeiza international airport yesterday. Each weighed around 25 kilograms, meaning that there was at least 250 kilograms of the stuff. And, not for the first time in Argentina mind you, it’s all causing quite a stir in political circles. The barrels were brought in from France by a Paraguayan company and were supposedly “in transit” to Paraguay but the “importers never claimed them,” according to La Nación. In fact, he had already been providing information to the judicial system before being removed from his post.
Source:The Bubble
September 09, 2016 15:22 UTC
Shake A Tail Feather: The Peacock Society Comes Back To Buenos Aires
Hotter days and cooler nights to say the least, and exciting news is that The Peacock Society Party is back! The Peacock Society started off as a French summer music festival and party in Paris during July, and became known for their creative stage and lighting designs. FREE tickets for the ladies and discounts for the guys here. WherePunta Carrasco (Avenida Costanera and Avenida Sarmiento)WhenFriday September 9thHow MuchLadies can get in for FREE by requesting their tickets online. Guys: AR $150 if you buy your tickets online before hand and are set to go up from there at the door.
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September 09, 2016 15:11 UTC
Argentina Is Taking Fight Against Uber To A Whole New Level Of Ridiculous
We all know the administration of City of Buenos Aires Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta doesn’t like Uber. It has not wasted a single opportunity to side with taxi drivers and their mafia-like union whenever possible. But now, the whole ridiculous fight has reached a new level of ridiculousness as its determination to take down the global application no matter what, now includes the ridiculous suggestion that drivers using the app should be sent to prison. All the regulation may have made it more difficult for Uber to operate since it first launched services in April. The chamber said the app would automatically bankrupt small taxi companies and nationalize taxi services.
Source:The Bubble
September 09, 2016 14:48 UTC
In Search Of A Strategy For Sustainable Growth
But, after more than eight months since the new government took office, the investment boom has yet to arrive. And they haven’t been able to clear the doubts that still exist regarding the possibilities to solve the inherited macroeconomic imbalances. The relative scarcity of investments during the first half of the year led the government to recalculate its strategy for the economy to grow again in the short term. What is the recipe for sustainable growth in the investment flows, in particular, and in the GDP, in general? From a social point of view, the common factor is the presence of social majorities with a shared vision around basic concepts (what kind of country/society do we want be?)
Source:The Bubble
September 09, 2016 11:59 UTC
A Case of Self Defense
Given that this incident has once again raised the issue of self-defense, we must outline its requirements and limits. Indeed, the penal code refers to the “defense of the person or his rights,” which leaves no doubt this includes his personal property. The condition required by law for that defense to be lawful is that, when suffering an attack, one employ rational means to prevent or repel it. There is no such thing as property that is considered worthy of being defended at the cost of the robber’s life, and property that is not. The law, as we saw, is clear in that it allows the defense of any property leaving aside, obviously, trivial objects or those of very little value.
Source:The Bubble
September 09, 2016 11:48 UTC
What To Do In Buenos Aires This Weekend: September 9 Edition
Shed your acquired hibernation habits, and go out into the bright new world for a weekend lineup that will not disappoint. The sixth edition of the International Festival Cartón is in full swing, and is bringing Buenos Aires the latest and greatest in Cutout Animation. Check out the best our richly cultured neighbor has to offer at the latest installment of Buenos Aires Celebra. Get to the meeting point at Casa Bais at 1:30 PM to travel to the northern wonderland without ever leaving Buenos Aires. Teatro Konex (Sarmiento 3131)MUSIC: La Bomba del Tiempo is throwing their own 10th birthday party and you’re invited!
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September 09, 2016 03:45 UTC
Former Air Force chief Graffigna given 25 years for crimes against humanity
5 of San Martín, presided over by Judge Alfredo Ruíz Paz, also sentenced the Air Force chief’s subordinate during the last military dictatorship (1976-1983). Patricia Roisinblit was pregnant when she, Perez Rojo, and their 15-month-old daughter were taken to a clandestine intelligence detention centre in the Greater Buenos Aires district of Morón. It was there that Patricia gave birth to a baby boy, Guillermo Pérez Roisinblit, who was snatched by Gómez. Guillermo was the first missing grandchild found to have been illegally adopted by a member of the Air Force, part of a systemic campaign of stolen identities later uncovered. During the trial, Amalia María Larralde, Mónica Lewin and Nilda Actis de Goretta gave key testimonies of how they were held in captivity at the ESMA with Patricia Roisinblit.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 09, 2016 03:11 UTC
Argentina Willing To Discuss Joint Oil Exploration With U.K. In Malvinas
A law passed by Congress forbids oil exploration off the Malvinas without express authorization from the Argentine government. She also said President Mauricio Macri’s administration is willing to discuss allowing airlines to use Argentina’s airspace to get to the islands if at least some flights leave from Buenos Aires. Regardless of specifics, Malcorra said the one thing the Macri administration is clear on is that it wants to soften the tone on Malvinas. “Our claim to the Malvinas will be sustained, but as part of the approach of a good neighbour.”While negotiations continue, respect is key. Read more: Malcorra Urges UK To Renew Malvinas Negotiations With Argentina
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September 08, 2016 21:45 UTC
August’s Inflation Rate Was Allegedly 0 Percent. Wait, What?
We already knew that August was going to have a low inflation rate — ministers said they expected it to be less than 1 percent. Now government sources tell La Nación the government is estimating the inflation rate for last month was actually close to zero. Since the price of services are a component when calculating inflation, the fact that the gas hikes did not come into effect means that the increase was not included in the overall inflation rate. And while we’re still getting used to the idea that maybe there was no inflation, another word has also been making the rounds lately: deflation. Thus, in the same way that August’s inflation rate may be a lot lower than expected (the same goes for September), the inflation rate for October will probably be back to a more normal rate.
Source:The Bubble
September 08, 2016 21:22 UTC
Collective Freak Out Illustrates How Abortion Remains Taboo Topic In Argentina
Media outlets in Argentina were thrown into a tizzy today about a supposed talk given by a political party allied with former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner that apparently taught high school kids how to perform abortions. “Carlos Pellegrini high school encouraged the usage of abortive pills,” reads a headline from Clarín, while La Nación claims that organizers were actually seeking students to support their stance: “the public repercussion from the talk raised alarm bells within the high school,” the article said. Many outlets used a featured image a leaflet promoting talks organized by Nuevo Encuentro that do teach how to perform an abortion using pills. However, they forgot to mention these talks are held in the party’s offices and that the debate held at Carlos Pellegrini was about decriminalization. It is a high school that is hard to get into and is traditionally very politicized.
Source:The Bubble
September 08, 2016 20:26 UTC
Happy Feet: Penguins Come Back Home To Argentina
Hundreds of Magallenic Penguins have started to arrive to Chubut along Argentina’s Atlantic Coast after having migrated to two wildlife reserves, Punta Tombo and Cabo Dos Bahías. The protected area of Punta Tombo is home to over a million penguins during the peak of mating season. Magallenic Penguins are known for their friendly and amiable nature, allowing tourists to take pictures and come up closely. The first penguins to arrive to the area are the males, who start things off by setting up their nests. Tourists will have limited access at Punta Tombo in order to preserve and help lower the levels of disruption for the area’s natural wildlife.
Source:The Bubble
September 08, 2016 19:30 UTC
Protesters Steal Independence Day Spotlight At Brazilian Embassy In BA
As 2,000 people tried to enjoy wine and salmon canapés at the Independence Day festivities in the official residence of the Brazilian ambassador in the City of Buenos Aires, a small group of protesters tried to interrupt the party. “Out with Temer,” the protesters chanted, in reference to Michel Temer, who was sworn into office last week. The protesters are part of a movement calling itself Passarinho that is behind most of the protests that have taken place in Buenos Aires against the impeachment. Michel Temer is scheduled to come to Buenos Aires on October 3. What that means for Temer’s visit to Buenos Aires remains to be seen.
Source:The Bubble
September 08, 2016 19:07 UTC
Macri Moves Forward With Plan To Build Massive Train Station Under Obelisco
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a massive train station underneath the Obelisco. Well, by far the biggest thing is a massive underground structure in which all train lines will meet in a huge train station underneath the Obelisco. But let’s be honest, that all sounds really boring when compared to a massive station under the Obelisco. But this massive station won’t just be about trains. The first step will be launched this month when work will begin on the underground station of Constitution.
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September 08, 2016 17:37 UTC
Homophobia In Argentina: Young Man Beaten Up In Córdoba ‘For Being Gay’
Gonzalo Valverde says he was beaten up in downtown Córdoba City in the early morning hours of Saturday after disclosing his sexuality. “Early this morning I was a victim of a clearly homophobic attack in the middle of downtown Córdoba. Valverde, who is an activist in the Socialist Workers Party, wrote about the attack in more detailed statement the following morning, in a piece for La Izquierda Diario. Politician Pedro Robledo, for example, said he received similar treatment from hospital staff when he was beaten up outside a party in San Isidro in 2013. The Socialist Worker’s Party (PTS) is helping to organize the protest while the event page on Facebook declares: “our liberty will be conquered by our own actions, it will not come from any government.”
Source:The Bubble
September 08, 2016 16:57 UTC