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President Milei of cash-strapped Argentina starts another US tour, plans to meet Elon Musk
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Javier Milei of Argentina kicked off a visit Wednesday to the United States, where he'll meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk, as his government seeks an infusion of cash to overhaul Argentina's embattled economy. The populist president...
Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protests
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters angered by President Javier Milei's spending cuts escalated on Wednesday, as protesters blocking the capital's key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s...
Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina leads to shortage of a must-have item: mosquito repellent
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. And surging resale prices are shocking even to Argentines accustomed to triple-digit inflation. The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent. ...
Argentina's Falkland War defeat stirs patriotic fervor but President Milei has other concerns
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — For decades, Argentines could count on coming together April 2 around a steadfast claim to the islands they know as the Malvinas and — at least until recently — expect their president to share that conviction. But President Javier Milei on...
Argentina and Colombia avert a diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents' war of words
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina and Colombia have agreed to end a diplomatic spat that escalated over right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei’s visceral attack on his leftist counterpart in Colombia last week, prompting the country to order the expulsion of Argentine diplomats. ...
On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — As Argentina on Sunday marked the most traumatic date in its modern history — the 1976 military coup that ushered in a brutal dictatorship — President Javier Milei posted a startling video that demanded justice. Not for those who suffered repression under the...
Milei’s first 100 days: Argentines struggle to make ends meet as support for president remains high
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Sergio Gómez, a store owner in Buenos Aires, spends his days behind an empty counter, one nearly as empty as the large refrigerators in which he used to freeze meat. Above him, a blackboard displays outdated prices for the different cuts that he no longer sells. ...
Telecom Argentina: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) on Monday reported a loss of $931.4 million in its fourth quarter. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had a loss of $2.16 per share. The telecommunications...
Grupo Supervielle: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Grupo Supervielle SA (SUPV) on Wednesday reported net income of $54.7 million in its fourth quarter. The bank, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said it had earnings of 26 cents per share. The financial...
Pampa: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pampa Energia SA (PAM) on Wednesday reported a loss of $155 million in its fourth quarter. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had a loss of $2.90 per share. The electricity company posted...
