The Latest Breaking News from Buenos Aires

Attack raises doubts about Argentine VP's security protocols

An apparent assassination attempt on the vice president of Argentina is raising questions about her security protocols and her habit of pressing the flesh with supporters

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Saudi Arabia Denounces Assassination Attempt on Argentine Vice President

The Saudi Arabian Embassy to Argentina condemned on Saturday in the strongest terms, the attempt to assassinate Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner outside her Buenos Aires home. The Saudi embassy expressed support for Argentine and its people in the face of threats against its security and stability. It…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022

Argentinians march for Cristina Kirchner after vice-president survives assassination bid

Tens of thousands take to the streets to condemn political violence and show support for vice-president a day after shock attack

The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2022

Argentine vice president survives assassination attempt

BUENOS AIRES: A man attempted to shoot Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner near her home in Buenos Aires on Thursday, the country's president said.

Bangkok Post · Sep 2, 2022

Yoga sect allegedly exploited women to lure men like Domingo

Former members of a sect-like Argentine group say women in the group were called “geishas” and “slaves.”

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Thousands in Argentina take to streets to defend embattled vice president

Thousands of followers of Argentina's former president and current Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took to the streets in her defense Saturday, days after two prosecutors called for a 12-year prison sentence and a ban on public office for alleged corruption during her government.

Reuters · Aug 27, 2022

Police Raid Nazi Stall At Fishing Fair

This is the moment police reveal a hoard of Nazi memorabilia seized at a stall at an international fishing and hunting fair.

Zenger · Aug 26, 2022

'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 · Aug 19, 2022

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.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

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.

Reuters · Aug 16, 2022