Tag: Argentine

Argentina’s Senate Approves Historic “Trial in Absentia” Law to Prosecute Serious Crimes Without Defendants Present
One of the most relevant applications of this law could be the trial of Iranians accused of the AMIA bombing, which tragically killed 85 people and injured over 300 more than three decades ago. Related: In a historic session, Argentina’s Senate approved the “Trial in Absentia” bill, which allows individuals accused of serious crimes to […]
February 20, 2025

Wildfires Devastate Argentine Patagonia: Greenpeace Blames Crisis on Lack of Prevention
The fires have caused devastation in protected areas, consuming 11,661 hectares to date in Nahuel Huapi National Park in Río Negro and 22,131 hectares in Lanín National Park in Neuquén. Related: Wildfires Devastate Argentine Patagonia: Over 37,000 Hectares Destroyed Since late 2024, wildfires have ravaged a total of 48,688 hectares of forests, plantations, grasslands, and […]
February 18, 2025

Wildfires Devastate Argentine Patagonia: Over 37,000 Hectares Destroyed
In Lanín National Park, located in Neuquén, another fire has ravaged 15,200 hectares since it began in early January. Despite intense efforts by emergency teams, the fire remains active and poses a serious risk to the local ecosystem. Related: Wildfire Razes Over 8,200 Hectares of Argentine National Park Since December of last year, Argentine Patagonia […]
February 10, 2025

Argentina Announces Withdrawal from WHO: “We Will Not Allow Interference in Our Sovereignty or Our Health”
Adorni emphasized that Argentina does not receive funding from the WHO for health management, so the withdrawal will not affect resources allocated to public health. Related: Argentine President Milei Fires 1,400 Health Workers In a move that has sparked international controversy, the government of Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, announced on Thursday its decision […]
February 5, 2025

The Alarm of Gender Violence in Argentina: A Revealing Report and a Controversial Decision
Additional information provided by the observatory reveals that some victims were migrants and that the context of drug-related crime also plays a role in this tragedy. Related: Argentina: Salta Province Extends Social Emergency Due to Gender-Based Violence In a context marked by growing social alarm, a recent report from the “Adriana Marisel Zambrano” Femicide Observatory […]
February 4, 2025

Argentina Will Eliminate the Femicide Figure from the Penal Code
This approach has generated concern among feminist and human rights organizations, who see this decision as a step backward in the fight against gender-based violence Related: Argentina: Salta Province Extends Social Emergency Due to Gender-Based Violence The Argentine government, led by the Minister of Justice, Mariano Cúneo Libarona, has announced the elimination of the femicide […]
January 24, 2025

South America at the Crossroads of Climate Change: Floods and Fires Mark the Current Crisis
On the other hand, Argentina faces an equally worrying crisis. In the province of Chubut, fires have consumed around 2,000 hectares, while the national government has been criticized for its lack of effective action on the growing climate crisis. Related: The Window for Action on Global Climate Change is Narrowing, C3S Warns South America is […]
January 16, 2025

Argentine President Milei Fires 1,400 Health Workers
In 2024, the far-right politician caused the loss of 180,000 jobs. On Wednesday, the Argentine Ministry of Health announced that it would not renew the contracts of 1,400 workers, labeling their positions as “political posts.” RELATED: Venezuela Rejected Argentina’s Complaint to the International Criminal Court “Out! We’re moving forward with the chainsaw,” President Javier Milei […]
January 15, 2025

Argentines Demand President Milei Immediate Delivery of Oncology Medication
His administration dissolved the departments responsible for designing policies for HIV, tuberculosis, leprosy, and hepatitis. On Tuesday, Argentine scientific societies, patient organizations, and unions organize a “Hug for Public Health” demonstration in front of the Health Ministry in Buenos Aires. RELATED: Venezuela Rejected Argentina’s Complaint to the International Criminal Court This symbolic act aims to […]
January 14, 2025

Venezuela Rejected Argentina’s Complaint to the International Criminal Court
He accused Milei’s government of pursuing an extreme-right agenda aimed at destabilizing Venezuela, using erratic diplomatic actions to divert attention from its own failures. “Justice and human rights are not tools for desperate agendas,” Gil stated. Related: The Minimum Wage Will Cease to Exist in Javier Milei’s Argentina The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]