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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

President extends Covid-19 lockdown ‘on same terms’ despite surge in cases

01-08-2020 08:47 ‘Cuarentena sin cambios’ – Lockdown in Buenos Aires metropolitan area extended until August 16, after week of record numbers of cases and fatalities.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks

31-07-2020 19:00 Officials decide to delay move to further ease confinement measures for at least two more weeks due to the high number of Covid-19 infections and for fear that the health system might collapse.

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown

20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Coalitions under stress

18-07-2020 08:37 Political rivals are accusing each other of being “haters” – but of course, one person's hater is another person's hero. The pressure, however, is not just external.

by Martín Gambarotta

Coronavirus pandemic

'We will try to return to normal life': Fernández loosens lockdown

17-07-2020 21:45 Amid record Covid-19 surge in cases and fatalities, President Alberto Fernández announces loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and phased re-opening of activities.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Metropolitan area blues

04-07-2020 07:29 The display of bipartisan civility, even with disagreements behind the scenes between Buenos Aires City and Province, is now routine. Yet the volatility has not gone away.

by Martín Gambarotta

BA CITY & PROVINCE

Officials to tighten AMBA lockdown if curve continues to accelerate

23-06-2020 00:29 As officials report new daily high of confirmed cases, Fernández, Kicillof, Rodríguez Larreta meet at Olivos and agree to tighten restrictions in Buenos Aires metropolitan area if curve continues to accelerate.

argentina

Lockdown extended until June 28, with 'two types of quarantine'

05-06-2020 03:15 President Fernández announces extension of lockdown for Buenos Aires metropolitan area and other areas of high Covid-19 contagion, with restrictions lifted and 'mandatory social distancing' introduced for most provinces.

Coronavirus pandemic

BA City government studying restart of ‘low-risk activities’

02-06-2020 19:33 City Hall considering the restart of 'low-risk' activities, but says decision depends on evolution of virus over next few days; Re-opening of some shops and approval for running at night under consideration.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport

26-05-2020 09:40 City government announces new restrictions on commercial activity and shopping, new controls on circulation of people in and out of the capital and closing of 11 train stations.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government extends quarantine for 15 more days amid rise in infections

23-05-2020 22:30 President Fernández announces Argentina will extend government's mandatory social isolation until June 7, amid an acceleration in the spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine

21-05-2020 02:10 President, provincial governor and city mayor agree there is "no margin" to further liberalise quarantine measures in Greater Buenos Aires, given current state of affairs.

Lockdown restrictions

Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation

11-05-2020 09:27 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces all kids in the capital can leave their homes for one hour either on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the final number of their parents' DNI card.

Coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces

06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.

Coronavirus pandemic

City government orders porteños to use face-masks on public transport, in shops

13-04-2020 09:31 Decree orders obligatory use of "protective elements that cover mouth, nose and chin" on public transport and in shops and public offices from Wednesday, April 15. Those who do not comply will face fines of between 10,000 and 80,000 pesos. Citizens not allowed to leave homes for exercise.

Coronavirus outbreak

Buenos Aires City mayor urges caution as coronavirus numbers creep up

09-03-2020 13:59 In the capital, there are now nine confirmed cases of Coronavirus, all of which recently returned from traveling, and an additional 70 people are under quarantine. To date, there has been one death.

Coronavirus

City government says Buenos Aires is prepared to face coronavirus

28-02-2020 16:10 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta says no cases of virus have been diagnosed in Argentina, but that all preventative measures have been taken should a case be confirmed.

Healthcare

Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law

09-12-2019 07:00 After five day of protests against what some branded a “regressive” law to regulate working conditions, residents get buy-in from City lawmakers to create new legislation together.

by Carly Graf

Carrió exits

Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era

04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government.

by Ezequiel Spillman

ELECTION 2019

Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate

11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off

20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.

CITY ELECTION

Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor

11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."

Election 2019

Is this you, Macri?

07-09-2019 01:01 It is imperative to understand the founding principles of Macrinomics, in order to realistically assess its relative merits and failures.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Election 2019

My name is bond, 'reprofiled' bond

31-08-2019 00:37 When volatile Argentina shudders, its peso currency is thumped. The dollar deposit drain, a hushed issue that nobody wants to talk about in the open, is not slowing down.

by Martín Gambarotta

PASOs 2019

Rodríguez Larreta gives Macri some good news with victory in BA City

11-08-2019 22:33 City mayor announced a victory early Sunday night over Frente de Todos candidate Matías Lammens.

DELIVERY APPS

Rodríguez Larreta wades in delivery apps row after 'inspection' ruling

05-08-2019 17:43 Buenos Aires City mayor defends Glovo, Rappi and Pedidos Ya delivery apps, saying they "they are legally constituted, pay their taxes and are used by many people," as he criticises judge who issued controversial ruling.

2019 elections

Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election

11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.

2019 Elections

Recalde, Donda to contest BA City: report

02-06-2019 08:49 The Kirchnerite movement in Buenos Aires City will not hold a primaries race to determine its candidates. Instead, all eyes are on Mariano Recalde and Victoria Donda.

2019 Elections

'Defend change': Macri launches social media blitz

02-06-2019 08:44 In past elections, Macri's PRO Party has shown a particular savviness with social media in comparison to more traditional parties like the Peronists.

CRIME AND SAFETY

Minister Bullrich’s taser guns to hit the Buenos Aires streets in March

17-01-2019 12:57 Government confirms electric weapons will be in use in less than two months' time.

by Anna Laffrey