Away Fans Will Attend Football Matches This Week For The First Time In Years
This weekend, there will be away fans present at football matches for the first time since 2013. The first match of the Primera División (First League) to brave this will be the Olimpo vs. Lanús fixture, on Saturday at 2 PM. There will be two other matches later on in the weekend with away fans in Buenos Aires province: Estudiantes vs Sarmiento (La Plata) and San Lorenzo vs. Defensa y Justicia (Florencio Varela). Away fans have been banned by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to attend matches in all divisions since 2013, when a Lanús fan was killed during clashes between the police and violent fans that broke out in a match against Estudiantes. Football violence has been a social problem in Argentina for some time but playing without away fans has made Argentine football a whole lot less interesting.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 17:48 UTC
Ten Products Worth Buying From The Updated Price Watch Program
Well, here comes the Commerce Secretariat to lend you a hand, renewing the Price Watch Program, with 530 basic food products that will be available in 2,250 supermarkets across the country. The Price Watch Program was instituted by former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as a way to assure at the very least a basic basket of goods at a, let’s say, decent, price. Anyone who has tried to buy things off the Price Watch Program knows it can often be difficult, if not impossible, to find all the products on the list in a single supermarket. One of the top brands, Casancrem, is included in the Price Watch Program. You can take a look at the full Price Watch list here.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 17:26 UTC
Argentina earns scrappy draw
Soccer — South American qualifiers Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Argentina earns scrappy drawVenezuela''''s Josef Martínez (left) vies for the ball with Argentina''''s Javier Mascherano in 2-2 draw at World Cup qualifiers. Argentines Nicolás Otamendi and Javier Mascherano were yellow carded in the first half. Bauza made some changes in the last 20 minutes as Lucas Alario substituted Lucas Biglia and Ángel Correa came off the bench to replace Erik Lamela. Argentina: Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolás Otamendi, Ramiro Funes Mori and Marcos Rojo; Lucas Biglia and Javier Mascherano; Erik Lamela, Ever Banega, Angel Di María; Lucas Pratto. Chile set up an scoreless draw with Bolivia in Santiago while Brazil was hosting Colombia and Peru was facing Ecuador at press time.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 07, 2016 16:41 UTC
Alleged police violence in anti-Temer protests to be investigated
Judge orders release of detained protesters, says country’s democracy seeing ‘sad days’ Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Alleged police violence in anti-Temer protests to be investigatedBRASILIA — Brazil’s attorney general’s office (MPF) yesterday launched an investigation to determine whether security forces violated human rights during street protests against President Michel Temer that took place over the weekend in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The decision followed complaints made by the Never Torture Again Group and the Union of São Paulo Lawyers claiming “excessive use of violence” and “arbitrary arrests” during the demonstrations, the MPF said in a statement. Previous to the MPF’s announcement, the opposition Workers’ Party (PT) of Temer’s predecessor, impeached president Dilma Rousseff, announced that it was going to denounce the security forces’ violence before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH). The youths were arrested before the demonstration took place, in which — according to the organizers — around 100,000 people took part calling for Temer’s resignation and the holding of fresh elections. The youths were accused by the police and São Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin of planning disturbances.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 07, 2016 16:41 UTC
Construction shows some signs of recovery after dismal start of year
sector in trouble throughout 2016 Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Construction shows some signs of recovery after dismal start of yearThe construcion sector is showing some modest signs of life after months of plunging figures across the board. Sales of construction goods to the private sector grew 12.8 percent in August as compared to July, according to the private Construya index. The AFCP Portland Cement Manufacturers Association also reported that supplies to the domestic market rose in August 6.8 percent on an inter-annual basis — the first increase after seven straight months of contractions. Once seasonal factors are discounted, volumes dispatched in last August showed a 6.48 percent decline as compared to July. In the first eight months of the year the Construya Index showed a cumulated decline of 13.6 percent versus the same period of 2015.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 07, 2016 16:41 UTC
Argentines Think They’re Best Drivers Ever Despite Committing Traffic Violations
These infractions range from texting while driving to exceeding the speed limit. And the vast majority of them — 94 percent — think they are better drivers than others on the road. The poll carried out by the 21st Century University and reported by Clarín this morning included 1,000 car drivers and motorcyclists (men and women) and yielded several conclusions. A whopping 90 percent simply assumed that they had committed traffic violations in that same period. Imaginary standards created by drivers include not stopping at red lights at night because it’s dangerous, and if there’s nobody around at the red light it’s safe to drive through it.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 16:41 UTC
Central Bank rates reach new Macri-era low
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Central Bank rates reach new Macri-era lowSturzenegger cuts interest payments for LEBAC notes after August inflationary slowdownAfter a day in which its directors met President Mauricio Macri to discuss the latest news regarding monetary policy, the Central Bank decided yesterday to continue cutting interest rates on its benchmark LEBAC notes, which are used to reduce the amount of circulating money in order to dampen inflationary tendencies. Interest rates still remain significantly above inflationary expectations for the next 12 months, however, meaning that investing on LEBAC notes is still attractive for bankers, financial institutions and individual investors. Over the last few weeks, the Central Bank has been cutting interest rates by half a point every Tuesday, as inflationary expectations have decreased throughout August. Inflation targetsIn a press release published yesterday, the Central Bank said that its inflation target for 2017 stands at 17 percent, significantly below what private analysts expect for 2016. In one of several differences the two officials have shown this year, Sturzenegger refused to stand by those targets, with the Central Bank committing to no inflationary target for 2016 explicitly.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 07, 2016 16:30 UTC
Top court rules against power hike freeze
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Top court rules against power hike freezeThe five members of the Supreme Court ruled against the injunction suspending electricity hikes in Buenos Aires province yesterday. The ruling quashing the original decision by a La Plata federal court that froze electricity bill hikes was unanimous. Last month, the Supreme Court upheld an injunction on gas price increases and ordered the government to hold public hearings before it can increase prices. Although the attorney general’s recommendation is not binding, it’s an element that the Supreme Court can use to make their decision, something that they did a few hours after Gils Carbó’s statement was published. The magistrate warned that if users didn’t act in solidarity, and people started paying for the service, in spite of the court injunction, others would then have their electricity cut off.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 07, 2016 16:30 UTC
Flying In Argentina Is Expensive? Tell Us Something We Don’t Know
Argentina is the 26th most expensive country in the world for flying, according to a report by the Czech travel agency Kiwi.com. So the cost of living in Argentina is expensive? Flying just 100km here is enough to put a dent of US$21.33 in your pocketbook. In India, you can travel 100km for US$3.25 — the equivalent of flying the 700km from Buenos Aires to Cordoba for the price of a nice meal for two. Even better, low-budget airline Ryanair has serious plans to come to Argentina in 2017, and wants the number of flyers in Argentina to triple.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 16:07 UTC
Government Warns Of New Layoffs As Unions Threaten National Strike
At a time when unions are threatening to launch a national strike, Modernization Minister Andrés Ibarra apparently thought it was the best time to acknowledge that there may be a new wave of public sector layoffs. There are 114,962 workers currently being scrutinized, which amount to 53.9 percent of the total public sector workforce, according to Página 12. The largest umbrella unions, the Argentine Workers’ Central Union (CTA) and the General Labor Confederation (CGT), have warned they may call for a national strike due to inflation and unemployment, as well as demanding that the government reopen wage negotiations. The CGT will be meeting with a number of social organizations, including Barrios de Pie (Neighborhoods On Their Feet), in order to coordinate their agendas and evaluate the possibility of a national strike. On September 23 there will be a key meeting of all the unions under the CGT umbrella and that is when labor leaders will decide how to move forward.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 15:56 UTC
Is Daniel Scioli The Saddest Man In Argentine Politics?
Former Governor of the Buenos Aires Province Daniel Scioli can’t quite seem to find his bearings after he lost the presidential elections against Mauricio Macri last year. If there’s one thing that’s clear though is they all agree on one thing: No one seems to want Scioli on their side. Regardless of specifics, what analysts and politicians all agree is that this “new” PJ does not want Scioli. “Espinoza and Scioli already had their chance,” an unnamed Buenos Aires province mayor said. This was the last unfruitful attempt by Scioli to find a political space, but is far from being the first.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 15:00 UTC
Facebook Allegedly Has To Pay This Córdoba Man AR$270,000
Enrique Novo fought Facebook and won. The lawyer, who currently works in the municipality of Río Cuarto, Córdoba, says Facebook failed to fulfill several judicial rulings in his favor and must now pay him AR$270,000 (US$18,000). He asked Facebook to delete the profile, but the social network refused, saying it didn’t break any rules. Like a good lawyer, Novo decided to sue. Facebook quickly deleted the account after Novo filed suit but, crucially, never notified users that had been “friends” with the faker.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 14:03 UTC
Kaytranada, DJ and Remix Prodigy To Play At Buenos Aires’ Niceto Club
Kaytranada is coming to Argentina tonight and Niceto Club is the chosen spot to get in on the action. I wasn’t kidding about that dancing shoe opening statement – standing still through one of his sets is not an option. Born in Haiti and raised in Montreal, Kaytranada has been receiving a lot of attention over past two years. His remixes of TLC, Danny Brown, Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson were a solid foundation to build a solid reputation. Red Bull Music Academy, Martes Indiegentes & Undertones present ‘Kaytranada at Niceto Club’.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 11:37 UTC
A Gringa’s Guide To Travel: Mad About Madrid
My new Spanish apartment was in a neighborhood called Conde Duque, close to the center of Madrid but still low key. Coming from Buenos Aires, I’m no stranger to this style of play but Madrid is like Buenos Aires on steroids. Really Obvious and Really GoodCirculo De Bellas ArtesWhen we see something we like, we tend to stare and sometimes awkwardly. You could spend hours just gazing at the people walking by as you sip on sangria and eat tapas. There are also as many Zara’s in Madrid as there are beer and tapas bars, so you really can’t avoid it.
Source:The Bubble
September 07, 2016 11:23 UTC
Supreme Court Gives Macri A Break: Authorizes Increases In Electricity Bills
The Supreme Court decided to give President Mauricio Macri’s government a break. This was the first ruling issued by the new, fully-formed Supreme Court, after Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz was sworn in on August 22. Following the ruling, power-sector shares rose sharply in the Buenos Aires stock exchange. Electricity generation companies also saw increases, including Central Costanera, which saw its shares rise 4 percent and Central Puerto, 3.1 percent. Considering this ruling was due to a technicality, the Supreme Court didn’t extend its reach to all similar cases, meaning it could receive other cases in the future calling for electricity increases to be suspended.
Source:The Bubble
September 06, 2016 19:41 UTC