Thousands of people, independent and union members, demonstrated this Wednesday in Argentina for Labor Day and against the labor reform promoted by the government of Javier Milei. “We see ourselves having to repudiate a labor reform that goes backwards in the workers’ rightsso this becomes a day of fight and claim”Maia Volcovinsky, member of the […]
Tag: argentina
Poor income pushes Argentine retirees to continue working
The very poor income of the majority of retirees Argentina are very far from covering their basic needs, so a growing number are forced to continue working, even nonagenarians, mostly informally and with wages equally depressed. In Argentina, the retirement age is 60 years for women and 65 for men and there are about 6.5 […]
Milei’s labor reform, approved in Congress after its brakes in Justice
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina approved this Tuesday the labor reform proposed by the Executive of Javier Milei in the Law Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, considered essential by the president to undertake his program of deregulation of the economy. Under the title of “labor modernization”, the deputies approved the […]
Mortgage credit appears in Argentina despite the context of high inflation
Three banks surprised by announcing the return of the offer of mortgage loans in Argentinahistorically low in the South American country due to the high inflation and economic uncertainty. The mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri, announced this Monday the new mortgage loans from Banco Ciudad for the acquisition, renovation, improvement and expansion of homes, […]
In northeastern Argentina, yerba mate is a way of life
For millions of inhabitants of the heart of South America, Yerba mate infusion, with its bitter flavor, is a beloved staple of social gatherings and morning routines. But here, in the humid grasslands of the province of Misiones, in the northeast of Argentina, Mate is literally a way of life. For generations, low-paid day laborers, […]
Milei Government: ‘omnibus law’ will be debated from Monday and will be “a reality”
The Law Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, better known as ‘omnibus law’which failed in its parliamentary procedure in February, will begin to be debated again on Monday and, as stated this Friday by the Government of Javier Milei, be “a reality”. “Conceptually, the ‘Bases Law’ is going to be a reality […]
Stellantis will manufacture a new Peugeot 2008 in Argentina with an investment of US$ 270 million
The automotive multinational Stellantis announced this Thursday an investment of US$ 270 million for the manufacturing of the new Peugeot 2008 in Argentina. The new model will be the first SUV manufactured by Stellantis in Argentina, specifically at its production center in the Buenos Aires town of El Palomar. “This new investment of 270 million […]
Javier Milei’s relationship with his dogs raises controversy in Argentina
The relationship of the president of Argentina, Javier Mileiwith his dogs has raised controversy in the country, after doubts arose about how many dogs he interacts with and about the state of health of his mastiff Conan, of which the president spoke interchangeably as alive and as dead. The presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorniconsidered this Thursday […]
‘Swap’ with China and access to OECD, axes of the Argentine chancellor’s international trip
The currency swap agreement that Argentina keeps with China and the desire of the South American country to access the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are two of the axes of the international tour that its chancellor, Diana Mondino, undertakes this Thursday. In the midst of the shift in Argentine foreign policy towards […]
Gas distributors in Argentina will invest US$ 83 million in 2024
Natural gas distribution companies that operate in Argentina They plan to invest 74,110 million pesos (US$ 83 million) this year after updating the rates. As reported this Wednesday by the Gas Distributors Association in a statement, these investments will improve the infrastructure of the gas network, giving priority to “the security of the network, its […]