A bill before the Senate would make abortion legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, the homeland of Pope Francis. Its approval likely would have significant effect across Latin America.
Author: DANIEL POLITI
In Argentina, Vote to Legalize Abortion Passes Lower House of Congress
Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández has made the rights of women and of gay and transgender people central to his government, even through a recession and a pandemic.
Tabaré Vázquez, Former President of Uruguay, Dies at 80
Dr. Vazquez was also a practicing physician who specialized in oncology and pushed some of the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the region.
Diego Maradona Is Mourned in Argentina
For many Argentines, Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, was no mere soccer superstar. “I feel like a member of my family just died,” said one.
Argentina to Allow Medicinal Marijuana to Be Grown at Home
The new regulation also orders insurance providers to cover cannabis products prescribed by doctors. Some of the strongest champions of the government’s move were mothers of sick children.
Quino, Creator of Beloved ‘Mafalda’ Cartoon, Dies at 88
Joaquín Salvador Lavado drew the comic strip of the six-year-old Argentine girl, who was curious about the world and finely attuned to its injustices.
Argentina Spied on Families of Lost Submarine Crew, Officials Say
The families had grown angry at the former government for delaying the search operation and giving them what turned out to be false hope. Now, the new government says spies tracked the families.
With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90
An Argentine man stuck in Portugal because of the virus travels for 85 days the only way he could: in a small boat.
Argentina Tries to Escape Default as It Misses Bond Payment
Despite the missed payment, its creditors have agreed to extend negotiations on restructuring $66 billion in foreign debt.
Argentina Teeters on Default, Again, as Pandemic Guts Economy
Even before the coronavirus deepened Argentina’s recession, the country was on track to default on $66 billion in debt.