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The Latest Breaking News from Argentina

Today's rugby news as players break silence on 'panic' at crisis club and new All Blacks coach Schmidt makes immediate impact

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday, August 23.

Wales Online

Argentina's former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner could be jailed for alleged corruption

Argentinian Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is accused of being involved in a scheme to divert public funds during her time as president, a charge she denies.

ABC News

Argentina prosecutor seeks 12-year jail sentence for VP Kirchner

An Argentine federal prosecutor requested a 12-year prison sentence on Monday for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the country's former president and current vice president, on corruption charges related to public works.

Reuters

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Argentina names second in command of key economy ministry

Argentina's government on Sunday appointed a well-known economist and vocal critic of the policies of former President and current Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to effectively be the second in command of the key economy ministry.

Reuters

'The paycheck has died': Argentine workers hold funeral for wages

Some women wore black funeral attire and sported flower crowns. Other people in the procession in Buenos Aires carried a gigantic coffin. But this funeral procession in the Argentine capital was not honoring a person.

Reuters

Fires around major river torch wetlands, human health in Argentina

Grassland fires near a key South American river delta pose grave dangers to nearby wetland ecosystems and human health, according to environmental leaders, just a year after the water level of the once mighty Parana River dropped to a decades low.

Reuters

S. Jaishankar to inaugurate Indian embassy premises in Paraguay

The External Affairs Minister to embark on three-nation tour covering Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

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Michael Buble’s sister-in-law injured in horror crash in Argentina

Singer Michael Buble’s sister-in-law Daniela Lopilato has been left with injuries following her car being involved in a horror crash in Argentina, just weeks ahead of the singer's wife welcoming their fourth child into the world

Daily Mirror

Wallabies defence coach Taylor quits post

Following their record Rugby Championship loss to Argentina, Wallabies defence coach Matt Taylor is stepping away for personal reasons.

AAP

Placido Domingo's name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe

Opera star Placido Domingo's name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like group in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charged with numerous crimes, including sexual exploitation

The Independent UK

Brazil boss takes offence at Kylian Mbappe's harsh assessment - "We don't play Azerbaijan"

Kylian Mbappe and Brazil boss Tite are involved in a war of words ahead of the World Cup with the France star claiming the top South American nations have minimal competition

Daily Mirror

Plácido Domingo linked to criminal ring in Argentina, prosecutors say

Media in Argentina have broadcast audio recordings of police wiretaps that prosecutors say includes the voice of the famed singer making plans for a sexual encounter arranged by the crime ring.

WEKU

Argentine official visits neighbors to bolster Falklands claim

The global geopolitical situation shaped by the war in Ukraine is an opportunity for Argentina to continue adding support for its sovereignty claim over British-run Falkland Islands, an Argentine official told Reuters.

Reuters

In Argentina, mass protests demand higher wages, lower inflation

Thousands of frustrated Argentines clogged downtown Buenos Aires on Wednesday in raucous street protests, demanding government action to boost salaries and unemployment benefits battered by surging consumer prices and a weakening peso currency.

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The Hindu

FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff when health officials entered the field saying four Argentina players had broken COVID-19 protocols

The Independent UK

‘He is not Jesus Christ’: Argentina urged to keep easing pressure on Lionel Messi

Batistuta insists the balance is better now after ‘doing damage for a long time’ around the PSG superstar

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi defended after "damage" caused by past failures - "he is not Jesus Christ!"

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the Qatar World Cup later this year, but Gabriel Batistuta believes the Paris Saint-Germain star no longer carries as much weight of expectation

Reuters

Analysis-As economy wilts, Argentina's Massa seeks to sow hope with farm chiefs

The "superminister" tasked with rescuing Argentina's crisis-racked economy needs cash now, and so just days into the job he has launched a charm offensive to win over farm industry titans to access crucial debt forgiveness ahead of a looming deadline.

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Operation Condor: why victims of the oppression that swept 1970s South America are still fighting for justice

Between 1976 and 1978, an extrajudicial campaign of violent repression was waged by South American dictatorships against political dissidents and exiles who spoke out against domestic repression and military rule.

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings see stunning Argentina result benefit Scotland as All Blacks rise

The All Blacks have started to climb back up the rankings, while Australia have dropped down the pecking order

Wales Online

World Cup hospitality packages selling at record rate

Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Argentina are currently the countries with the highest number of hospitality packages purchased

Wales Online

Argentina rugby star pulls hamstring, deceives defence and still scores but people thought he was faking it

De La Fuente's score was shrouded in confusion after his incredible skip-step

Asharq Al-Awsat

Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period…

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Pablo Carreno Busta Wins in Montreal, 1st Masters 1000 Title

Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain won the National Bank Open on Sunday, beating eighth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. The first unseeded winner in the event since Argentina’s Guillermo Canas in 2002, Busta won his seventh ATP Tour title and first Masters 1000 victory. “It’s an amazing feeling,”…

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies outplayed by Argentina and out-coached by Michael Cheika

Dave Rennie’s Australia have issues to address before Rugby Championship games with South Africa and the All Blacks

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