Tag: Argentine
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 […]
January 2, 2025
ALBA-TCP Rejects Legal Action Against Nicaragua: A Call for Regional Sovereignty
According to ALBA-TCP, these erratic decisions of the Argentine judiciary not only undermine “peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean” but also violate the “principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of states.” Related: Venezuela Rejects Lawfare Action Against Nicaraguan Government The member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our […]
December 31, 2024
Venezuela Denunciation of Undercover Mission of Argentine Gendarme Arrested
“What did you come to do here in Venezuela? What was your task? They don’t say that,” he emphasized, hinting that there might be more information that the Venezuelan government will reveal in the near future. Related: Diosdado Cabello Denounces Media Strategies of the Venezuelan Opposition at a Press Conference Diosdado Cabello assured that the […]
December 16, 2024
Argentine President Milei Reduces Drug Coverage for Retirees
In practice, this measure implies the elimination of the ‘Live Better’ plan, which was created in 2020. On Monday, the Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI) announced that five medications will no longer be fully covered by the Argentine state for retirees, except for those citizens eligible for the so-called “Social Subsidy.” RELATED: Argentine Judges Uphold […]
December 2, 2024
Argentina: Milei’s Goverment Calls of Massive Retirements
On Wednesday, the Argentine government called on the public administration to begin retirement procedures for all state workers who meet the relevant requirements. Related:SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina “Instruct the holders of the entities (…) to file, within no more than 30 working days from the publication of this […]
October 23, 2024
Argentina: Police Operation Deployed Around the Congress
As part of the protest actions, groups of students took over several faculties throughout the country. On Wednesday, a heavy police operation was deployed around the Argentinean Congress, which remains fenced off in view of the announcement of a demonstration in defense of public, free and quality universities. Related:Argentina Mobilizes Against Budget Cuts to University […]
October 9, 2024
Argentines Reject President Milei’s Veto on University Funding
Citizens took over 12 universities across the country to demand respect for public education. On Wednesday, teachers and students reacted strongly to President Javier Milei’s veto of a law on funding public universities, which had been recently approved by the Argentine Parliament. RELATED: Argentina Mobilizes Against Budget Cuts to University Education Citizens took over 12 […]