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El Times of Israel informa que el presidente argentino Javier Milei visitará Israel el 23 de marzo para fortalecer la relación entre ambos países. El artículo es una noticia de Reuters, publicada en el periódico digital. El sitio ofrece una amplia cobertura, incluyendo noticias sobre la guerra entre Israel y Hamás, las relaciones entre EE.UU. e Israel y perspectivas sobre la cultura judía. También presenta artículos sobre rehenes liberados, reacciones internacionales al conflicto y eventos culturales como los premios de la Academia. La publicación solicita apoyo de la comunidad para mantener su modelo de acceso gratuito. Diversas secciones brindan contenido variado, como blogs de opinión, pódcast e informes sobre personas afectadas por conflictos regionales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Salars is set to expand its lithium operations in Argentina's 'lithium triangle' by acquiring a 75% interest in the Salar De Pocitos Project. This acquisition, comprising 10 tenements, will significantly increase the company's footprint in the region by 1,635%. The company intends to integrate historical data and existing drillholes to update resource estimates, aiming for commercial production. According to CEO Nick Horsley, the expansion of the Pocitos Salar constitutes a 'game changer' for the company, especially after consultation with leading lithium mining companies. The company plans to progress with scoping and feasibility studies. American Salars will also be present at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to discuss these developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We focus on Argentinian President Javier Milei's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Milei, known for his austerity measures and chainsaw symbolism, urged support for shrinking government size, drawing parallels to the approaches of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He also met with Trump and gifted Musk a chainsaw, referencing their shared ideologies on reducing state power. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni affirmed Europe's relationship with the U.S., while Trump engaged with foreign leaders like Poland's president. The article also mentions the Associated Press's role as a factual and unbiased news source.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports on the Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament - Argentina secured the men's title by defeating South Africa, marking their fourth consecutive victory in Vancouver. New Zealand dominated the women's final, triumphing over Fiji and claiming their third straight Vancouver title. These wins have significantly impacted the World Sevens Series standings, with Argentina leading the men's and New Zealand topping the women's. The article also offers recaps of both finals, highlighting key players and moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday April 10, 2023 In a recent interview, Martín Lousteau, Unión Cívica Radical senator and mayoral hopeful for the City of Buenos Aires, discussed Argentina’s economy and the need for a collective change of course. He emphasized that shock policies should be avoided and gradually applied measures should be taken to bring order to the economy. Lousteau also highlighted the importance of political clout for the economy minister and the need for complementing the differences between the Radicals and PRO to improve Juntos por el Cambio. He pointed out that an economist should have a combination of knowledge in philosophy, sociology, political science, mathematics, history, and everything else to be a good economist. Lousteau disagreed with the focus that Juntos por el Cambio gives to economic issues and explained that to order the economy, politics should also be brought to order. He suggested that a political channel should be constructed where every imaginable economic plan can be thought up within that political channel so that it can have more political support with a broader political channel. He emphasized the need for gradual reforms and the avoidance of shock policies. The Buenos Aires airport has become an unofficial homeless shelter, with around 100 people sleeping inside the facility every night. Many of them have been living there for months, even years, due to rising poverty in Argentina, which is making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities like rent and food. The poverty rate has risen to 39.2% of the population, with an annual inflation rate of 102.5%. The airport, known as Aeroparque, has become a refuge for many, but the company that operates it says it lacks the authority to evict them. Some passengers choose to emigrate to other countries, citing the difficult living conditions in Argentina. In sports news, Argentina has returned to the top of the FIFA international rankings, knocking rivals Brazil down to third place. The latest update was helped by recent victories in friendlies against Panama and Curacao. France moved up to second place after their 2022 World Cup runners-up finish. Besides the top three, there were no other movements in the top 10, with Belgium, England, Netherlands, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain all holding on to their previous places. The United States men’s national team remained steady at 13th place, while Canada improved six places to 47th in the updated rankings. Central African Republic made the biggest move, jumping 10 places up to 122nd. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday April 6, 2023 Argentina is facing billions of dollars in legal losses after courts in the US and UK ruled against the country in a series of lawsuits related to growth-linked securities and the nationalization of an oil company a decade ago. This is the latest challenge for Argentina, which is struggling with 100% inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, a drought that is damaging export crops, and a looming presidential election in October. Experts predict that the settlements could be in the billions of dollars. Argentina's dollar bonds extended losses after the latest ruling out of the UK, which holds the nation liable for losses in so-called GDP warrants after the country changed its method of calculating growth. A third US-based court case will be heard later this year over a similar dispute involving Argentina’s dollar-denominated warrants. Argentina is no stranger to lengthy court battles and the country's new administration will inherit both the potential legal payouts, as well as a $65 billion pile of overseas bonds that begins maturing in 2025. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered economic targets for Argentina, but some analysts believe the targets are still too high and may set the country up for further failure. The IMF cut the level of foreign currency reserves Argentina needs to build up by the end of this year due to a drought that has affected production of top exports soy and corn. However, analysts have criticized the IMF's inflation aims, crop production forecasts, fiscal targets, and reserves buildup aims as overly optimistic and out of Argentina's reach. Goldman Sachs' Sergio Armella wrote that Argentina seemed unlikely to have met the adjusted reserves and fiscal targets for the first quarter and that the country would face rising pressures as it approaches October's presidential elections. MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi has described his emotions as "desperate" upon learning that the Argentina GP would be held in the wet. However, he went on to make history at the race, taking his maiden victory in MotoGP and the first for Valentino Rossi's team. Bezzecchi dominated the race from the start, finishing over four seconds ahead of his nearest rival. He admitted that mentally, the rain made the race much tougher, but he managed to stay focused and calm, telling himself to be gentle with the bike and keep his concentration. Despite not understanding why he was stronger than the rest of the field, Bezzecchi was overjoyed with the result, saying it was "something that you can’t describe, it’s incredible". For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday April 4, 2023 In Argentina, a top law enforcement official of Buenos Aires province was attacked by protesting bus drivers on Monday. The protesters were demanding a crackdown on crime after a fellow bus driver was slain during a holdup in the city earlier that day. As TV cameras followed him, the official, Sergio Berni, approached the protesters, who began attacking him with punches, kicks and rocks. Berni suffered skull and cheekbone fractures and had to be removed from the scene by police officers. Despite his injuries, Berni vowed to track down the perpetrators in the slaying of the bus driver. Argentina is set to launch a "soy dollar" preferential exchange rate for farm exports on Monday, aimed at boosting the agricultural sector and replenishing foreign reserves in the central bank. President Alberto Fernandez hopes the plan will generate some $15 billion between the second and third quarters of 2023. The new exchange rate will be an incentive for soybean exports and will be maintained for the next 90 days to stimulate foreign trade in regional economies. The move comes after the agricultural sector lost around $20 billion last year due to a drought that hit crops of soybeans, corn and wheat, slowing the economy amid galloping inflation. Argentina is the world's top exporter of soy oil and meal and the third-largest exporter of corn. MotoGP rider Alex Marquez says he's not concerned with what people think about him as a rider, following his podium finish at the Argentina Grand Prix. The Gresini Ducati rider qualified on pole for the first time in his MotoGP career and went on to secure his first MotoGP rostrum since the 2020 Aragon GP. Marquez, who had a difficult two years with LCR Honda in 2021 and 2022, said he chose Ducati and the Gresini team because he wanted to be with the best bike and a proper team. While he admits his results have exceeded his expectations, he says he still needs to work on riding in the best way for the Ducati. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 30, 2023 In a recent friendly match against Curacao, Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for his country, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the reigning world champions. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner reached this milestone with a hat-trick in a 7-0 win, opening the scoring in the 20th minute and adding two more goals before the half-hour mark. Fellow goalscorer Nicolas Gonzalez praised Messi, saying "You cannot describe Messi in words. He's the best in the world and he shows it match after match, day after day. Every time he touches the ball, he makes you smile." Messi now sits in third place on the all-time list of international goalscorers, behind Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Ali Daei of Iran. This match was Argentina's second since their dramatic World Cup victory over France in December, and it was always going to be about Messi reaching the 100-goal mark. With this achievement, Messi continues to solidify his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. President Joe Biden met with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina at the White House, where they discussed strengthening democratic institutions and good governance practices in the region. The two leaders also talked about supporting the people of Ukraine and responding to the consequences of Russia's invasion, including on food security. President Biden praised President Fernández's work on tackling climate change and expressed his support for continued cooperation in the energy and critical minerals sectors. Additionally, they pledged to deepen US-Argentina cooperation on leading-edge technology and work with other G20 countries to reform multilateral development banks to better address global challenges. This meeting between the two leaders highlights the importance of cooperation and collaboration between nations to address critical issues and promote global progress. As of today, Marcos Galperin topped the list of the wealthiest people in Argentina, with an estimated net worth of $5.1 billion US dollars. He was followed by Gregorio Perez Companc ($2.9 billion), Eduardo Eurnekian ($2.0 billion), Alejandro Bulgheroni ($1.8 billion), and Eduardo Costantini ($1.2 billion), who rounded up the top five. These figures are according to the latest Argentina billionaires list of 2023. The wealth of these individuals was mainly accumulated through various sectors, including e-commerce, energy, and real estate. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday March 28, 2023 Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the US-backed military coup that overthrew the government of President Isabel Martínez de Perón in 1976. The event installed the bloodiest dictatorship in the history of the country, marked by state terrorism and human rights violations. During the seven years and nine months of military dictatorship, Argentine security forces hunted down and silenced anyone believed to be resisting the military junta or associated with socialism, left-wing Peronism, the Montoneros movement, or against the neoliberal economic policies imposed by the military junta. Over 30,000 students, activists, trade unionists, writers, journalists, artists, and any citizens suspected of being left-wing activists were kidnapped, tortured and disappeared. The armed forces seized their property and their babies. Several thousands were killed in the “planes of deaths” and thrown into the Atlantic Ocean or La Plata River. This year, hundreds of thousands of Argentines marched across the country to remember the victims of enforced disappearance and to say "never again." They demanded that the judicial processes against the perpetrators of those horrendous human rights crimes continue, and President Alberto Fernández announced the construction of a new Space for Memory and the Promotion of Human Rights in Campo de Mayo, a military base and one of the secret detention centers used by the military regime.Argentina has banned the sale and import of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products due to their potential harm to health. The Ministry of Health issued a resolution prohibiting the distribution, commercialization, and advertising of these products throughout the country. The ban includes all accessories and cartridges intended for the operation of the devices. The health department cites multiple independent studies that demonstrate the harmful and potentially harmful chemicals produced by these products, including nicotine, which induces dependence and is particularly attractive to children and adolescents. Although e-cigarette consumption in Argentina is low among adults, it has increased alarmingly among adolescents. The ban aims to prevent tobacco initiation in young and non-smoking adults and reduce the enormous impact of tobacco consumption on the country's public accounts. The XXVIII Ibero American Summit, the first to be held in person after the Covid-19 pandemic, concluded with the Declaration of Santo Domingo, which supports Argentina's claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. The document also covered issues such as gender equality, energy transition, and the promotion of Spanish/Portuguese bilingualism. The next gathering is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2024, in Quito, Ecuador. The Ibero-American cooperation action plan for 2023-2026 was approved, including plans for alternative economies, food security, and climate change mitigation. The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries was admitted as a consultative observer to the Ibero-American Conference. The Quadrennial Action Plan for Ibero-American Cooperation 2023-2026 focuses on strengthening regional cooperation action to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 16, 2023 Argentina's annual inflation rate has skyrocketed past 100%, according to government data released on Tuesday, marking the first time it has hit triple figures since the country's period of hyperinflation in 1991. Inflation over 12 months rose to 102.5% in February, with a 6.6% monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index and a 13.1% year-to-date increase. Rising prices are squeezing purchasing power and savings, and affecting the country's economic growth and ruling party's chances in upcoming elections. The government's attempts to control inflation, such as capping prices and limiting grain exports to boost domestic supply, have not been successful, leading to frustration and anger among the public. Argentina is experiencing an extreme heatwave that is causing damage to crops, increasing wildfires, and adding further strain to an already struggling economy. According to a climatologist, this late-summer heatwave is unprecedented in Argentina's history. The country experienced its hottest summer on record, and temperatures in the first 10 days of March were 8 to 10 degrees Celsius above normal in east-central Argentina. The heatwave has been caused by the La Niña climate pattern, which tends to bring hotter, drier summers to the region. The situation has further frustrated Argentines, who are already struggling with the effects of a deep economic crisis. Argentina and Ecuador are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute after a former Ecuadorian Cabinet minister who had been convicted of corruption and taken refuge with the Argentine ambassador escaped from Ecuador’s capital to Venezuela. Both countries have expelled the other's ambassador due to their disagreement over the handling of María Angeles Duarte. Duarte had been living in the residence of the Argentine ambassador in Quito since August 2020 to avoid serving an eight-year corruption sentence. Argentina had offered Duarte political asylum, but Ecuador refused to grant her safe passage. Ecuador accused Argentina of complicity in Duarte's escape and summoned its ambassador, Gabriel Fuks, telling him to leave the country. Argentina followed suit, ordering the expulsion of Ecuador’s ambassador in Buenos Aires, Xavier Monge. While experts say this may not lead to a rupture in relations, the two countries are facing a difficult situation, with each blaming the other for the dispute. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday March 13, 2023 Argentina's initial fervor for Pope Francis has faded, with the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church now generating divided opinions and less enthusiasm in his home country. Despite still enjoying tango music, Francis has not returned to Argentina since leaving for the conclave that elected him in 2013. Analysts suggest he is keeping his distance to avoid being drawn into the political polarization that has divided Argentines over the past two decades. Reports from the Holy See's Secretariat of State advise Francis against visiting his home country due to the potential for conflict. Morocco's corn imports from Argentina are set to drop as the South American country faces the worst drought in over 60 years. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, Morocco's corn imports from Argentina are set to reach 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023, down from 2.5 billion tonnes a year earlier. Argentina's overall corn exports are set to drop by 4 billion tonnes, going from 33 billion tonnes in 2022 to 29 billion tonnes in 2023. This drought could result in farmers facing a cumulative loss of $14 billion and a reduced production of up to 50 million tonnes worth of soy, corn, and wheat. The Central Bank of Argentina has approved a new 2,000-peso bank note honoring two medical pioneers. The note will feature the Malbrán Institute, Dr. Cecilia Grierson and Dr. Ramón Carrillo, who were forerunners in the development of medicine in the country. Dr. Grierson was Argentina's first physician and created the first nursing school in Latin America, while Dr. Carrillo was a neurosurgeon, neurobiologist, sanitary doctor, and Argentina's minister of Public Health who worked to end epidemics of malaria, typhus and brucellosis epidemics and drastically reduced the infant mortality rate. The Malbrán Institute played a significant role during the coronavirus pandemic. The new bank note will highlight their contribution to science and medicine in Argentina. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 2, 2023 Argentina has been hit by a huge power outage that affected several provinces, leaving residents without electricity as temperatures soared above 35 degrees Celsius. The blackout hit large parts of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and many other regions across the country, including Mendoza, Santa Fe, Córdoba, and Neuquén. The outage occurred after the Atucha I nuclear power plant went offline due to a problem with the grid. The government is investigating the cause of the power cut, which also caused the websites of the national regulator and local electricity market to go offline. The incident arrived during a heatwave affecting 11 provinces, with Buenos Aires City recording its hottest summer since 1906. Argentina's President Alberto Fernández has delivered his final state-of-the-nation speech to the Congress, defending his vice-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and condemning a failed shooting attack against her. In his speech, Fernández criticised the actions of the Judiciary and highlighted the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the country. He also slammed a recent Supreme Court ruling that favoured the Buenos Aires City government over the national government and accused judges of seeking to disqualify Kirchner from politics through a campaign of persecution. Fernández called on the Judiciary to deepen its investigation into the perpetrators of the attack and for them to act with the same haste with which they file cases against judges and powerful businessmen. Argentina has suspended its poultry exports after confirming its first industrial case of bird flu, according to the country's agriculture secretary. The case was detected in the southern province of Rio Negro, an area with low poultry density. Secretary Juan Jose Bahillo said that the suspension of exports is in line with international regulations and aims to prevent further spread of the disease. While the secretary confirmed that Argentines can still consume the poultry products, fears are raised that the disease could spread and hurt exports from the South American nation, which generates poultry exports valued at just over $350 million per year. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday Feb 28, 2023 Argentina is discussing lowering its net reserve target for the third time with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A staff-level agreement may be announced as early as February 27, with the IMF executive board voting on the fourth review of the program around March 22. Negotiators have met in Buenos Aires and Washington for the fourth review of the program, with both sides discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023. The current deal is seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the Argentine economy. Economy Minister Sergio Massa has stressed the need to be "realistic" and "predictable" with achievable objectives. In Argentina, the construction of a new pipeline is a promising sign for the country's energy industry. The 356-mile long pipeline will carry natural gas from remote northern Patagonia to the east, helping to relieve bottlenecks that have stifled production of fossil fuels. This is a significant step towards reducing the country's dependency on fuel imports and regaining its status as a key energy exporter. The project comes as the US shale boom slows and global gas markets are affected by the war in Ukraine. Despite government restrictions, the Vaca Muerta geological formation is showing signs of renewed potential. Argentina's World Cup-winning manager, Lionel Scaloni, has signed a contract extension until 2026, just a few months after leading his country to glory in Qatar. The 44-year-old coach, who initially faced opposition in securing the job, ended Argentina's 28-year trophy drought by leading them to the 2021 Copa America before winning the World Cup the following year. Scaloni, who was capped seven times for his country as a player, has been rewarded for becoming the fourth youngest manager in history to lift the World Cup. Despite pressure to craft a squad that could beat anyone, he has earned a new contract and the chance to continue leading Argentina's football team. For more trending news headlines in Argentina, simply search ‘Auscast Argentina News Headlines’ in your favourite podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.