BUENOS-AIRES Top Stories

Argentina's Massa orders immediate spending limits in first step
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange
European Community / Antonio García
2022-08-05, Reuters
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Argentina's new economy chief took a first step toward imposing new restraints on government expenditures, spending that has fueled...
Protests in Argentina Continue as Officials Resign Amid Food Rationing and Looting
People block a street to protest hunger and demand universal income for the unemployed amid increasing inflation on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, July 20, 2022
AP / Leo La Valle
2022-08-02, The Epoch Times
Groups of protesters marched on the square Plaza de Mayo in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on...
Soccer Transfer in Crypto: São Paulo Paid $8 Million in USDC for Banfield Player
Cryptocurrency pattern with script neon light on brick wall
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2022-08-02, CryptoPotato
The Buenos Aires-based soccer team Banfield sold one of its best players (Giuliano Galoppo) to the Brazilian giant São Paulo. Interestingly, the latter paid the transfer...
Argentina orders seizure of Venezuelan plane at US request2022-08-12
The Jerusalem Post: Argentina on Thursday ordered the seizure of a Venezuelan plane held in Buenos Aires since June at the request of the United States, amid suspicions the aircraft of Iranian origin could have ties to terrorism, local media reported. The case has caused tension...
Latin America feels US rate rise pain2022-08-12
China Daily: The rapid rise of interest rates in the United States is having significant spillover effects on Latin American economies that either rely on the dollar or have seen their currencies devalued in the face of a stronger greenback, according to analysts....
Argentine Results2022-08-12
News-Press Now: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (AP) - Results from Argentine football: Argentina Liga Profesional Friday's Matches Gimnasia 2, Godoy Cruz 0 Sarmiento 2, Lanus 1 Banfield 0, PatronatoParana 0 Saturday's Matches Arsenal 3, Atletico Tucuman 1 Barracas Central 0, Racing...
Fluminense striker Cano hopeful of Argentina call-up2022-08-12
China.dot.org: BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Fluminense forward German Cano has expressed hope that his prolific scoring form for Fluminense may lead to an international call-up for Argentina. Cano...
Argentina to give tax, customs benefits to oil companies2022-08-12
Reuters: BUENOS AIRES, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Argentina is planning to give tax and customs benefits to oil companies so they can boost production, the country's new economy "superminister" said on Thursday. The move comes as the country seeks to...
Remains of small armor-plated dinosaur unearthed in Argentina2022-08-12
Reuters: BUENOS AIRES, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Paleontologists on Thursday heralded the discovery of a previously unknown small armored dinosaur in southern Argentina, a creature that likely walked upright on its back legs roaming a then-steamy landscape about 100 million...
Argentina hikes interest rate again as inflation hits 20-year high2022-08-12
Reuters: BUENOS AIRES, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 950 basis points on Thursday as the country struggles to keep a lid on spiraling inflation that rose to a 20-year high of 71%, according to new data. The...
Argentina incauta avión venezolano a pedido de EEUU2022-08-12
Ottumwa Courier: BUENOS AIRES (AP) — La justicia argentina procedió el jueves a la incautación de un avión de carga de origen venezolano en repuesta a una solicitud de Estados Unidos que considera hubo irregularidades en la adquisición de la aeronave a ......
Bartering increases in Argentina as inflation keeps soaring2022-08-12
Metro USA: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina reported a monthly inflation rate of 7.4% in July, the highest number in two decades for a country where citizens are used to increasing prices. Over the past year, Argentina’s consumer prices have soared a whopping...
Buenos Aires to Deploy Ethereum Validator Nodes in 20232022-08-12
CoinDesk: The initiative aims to research and develop adaptive regulation for the crypto ecosystem, the government said. ......
Loma Negra Reports 2Q22 results - Form 6-K (Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina SA)2022-08-12
Public Technologies: ) Loma Negra Reports 2Q22 results Buenos Aires, August 11, 2022 - Loma Negra, (NYSE: LOMA; BYMA: LOMA), ("Loma Negra" or the "Company"), the leading cement producer in Argentina, today announced results for the three-month period ended June...
Pampa: Q2 Earnings Snapshot2022-08-11
San Francisco Chronicle: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Pampa Energia SA (PAM) on Thursday reported...
Expert: Iran works on mobilizing ‘extreme left’ in Latin America to expand influence network2022-08-11
Cleveland Jewish News: Iran has been targeting local Muslims, potential converts and leftist students as part of its influence operations in Latin America, said an expert during an Aug. 4 webinar. The event, titled “The IRGC’s Expanding Presence in Latin America,” was organized by...
Current Report by Foreign Issuer - Form 6-K (Adecoagro SA)2022-08-11
Public Technologies: ) Adecoagro reported Adjusted EBITDA in 2Q22 of $118 million, 16.7% higher year-over-year. 2Q22 Earning ReleaseConference CallEnglish ConferenceCallLuxembourg, August 11, 2022 - Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO, Bloomberg: AGRO US, Reuters: AGRO.K), a leading...