Uruguayans are crossing the border into Argentina to buy food and cheap fuel, as distortions between the two economies encourage residents of Uruguay to take advantage of the most favorable prices in the neighboring country. The manager of a Uruguayan supermarket said sales were falling rapidly as her Uruguayan customers increasingly make day trips to […]
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“There is no control”, say Argentines who fight against inflation above 100%
before a inflation that this year could exceed 140%, the Argentines they look for the best price when buying essential goods to protect their income and make ends meet. “I feel that there is no control, that no one controls the prices and that everyone puts the price they want and perhaps managing the same […]
Mercosur will respond to new environmental demands from the European Union
mercosur will deliver its response to the new environmental demands of the European Union (EU) in “a few weeks” in order to continue the negotiation of the agreement between both blocs, official Brazilian sources reported on Thursday. “The answer is technically ready” and Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of Mercosur this semester, will send […]
The dollar takes another leap in the informal market of Argentina and breaks a new record
The price of American dollar in the informal market Argentina it took another leap this Wednesday and reached a new historical mark, in the midst of a complex local economic context and with the expectation of the primary elections next August. The US currency rose 5 pesos on Wednesday in the parallel market, to a […]
“Even I don’t know until when”, says Messi about future in the Argentina national team
the star of argentina national team Lionel Messi said he prefers to enjoy the present with the ‘Albiceleste’ and not worry about how long he will continue to play in the team led by coach Lionel Scaloni. “I don’t even know until when. It will happen when it has to happen. After having achieved everything, […]
Lithium in Argentina: a violation of Pachamama or a key input for the ecological transition?
Violent protests in the northern province of Jujuy sparked the debate on the sustainability of the lithium exploitationmineral that has geopolitical interest for the energy transition and for the development of Argentine economywhich intersects with the demands of caring for the environment and respect for the indigenous communities. “Lithium does not kill Pacha”, repeats the […]
Argentina: Investigate Javier Milei’s party for alleged sale of candidacies
The Argentine electoral Justice ordered this Tuesday to open an investigation against the libertarian political party La Libertad Avanza (LLA), led by the ultraliberal economist, deputy and pre-candidate for president javier mileidue to possible sales of candidacies for the general elections this year. The federal electoral prosecutor Ramiro González requested the testimony of ex-collaborators of […]
When the sun goes down, a secret and magical garden appears in Buenos Aires
Between trees, plants and flowers, some of them unique in their kind, the statues come to life. Colorful butterflies and fireflies come out of the darkness to guard the path to a hidden treasure that will leave anyone who discovers it open-mouthed. “Secret Garden” (Secret Garden) is an open-air light exhibition, the first of its […]
Eramet in talks with European automakers on lithium plan in Argentina
French mining group Eramet is in talks with several manufacturers of automobiles Europeans on commercial agreements that would help the company to finance its production project of lithium in Argentinasaid its chief executive Christel Bories. The race for lithium, a key raw material for making electric vehicle batteries, is accelerating as rising tensions between the […]
Argentina inaugurates key gas pipeline to face economic crisis
The government of Argentina opens on Sunday the first section of the Nestor Kirchner pipeline (GNK), to transport the fluid from the reservoir of gas and oil unconventional of Dead cow (south) to the province of Buenos Aires (center), through 573 km. The opening will take place at 3:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. GMT) in a […]