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Truckers Protesting and Blocking Argentine Highways Threaten Domestic Supplies and Grain Exports RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the fourth day running independent truck drivers are blocking roads in Argentina as part of a protest over what they describe fuel prices, exorbitant taxes, and highway tolls. The lockdown threatens the export of grains and oilseeds, CIARA-CEC the industry chamber said. ....

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Argentina Ended 2020 With a 6,5% of GDP Budget Primary Deficit RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's 2020 budget primary deficit reached 6,5% of GDP, according to a release from the Economy ministry, while the overall deficit was equivalent to 8,5% of GDP, given the massive support to the government to address the pandemic a recession. The deficit was the result....

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Argentina Approves Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine for Over-60s RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's government said on Wednesday, January 20th, it has approved Russia's coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, for use in people over 60 after earlier green-lighting it for younger age groups, a boost for Moscow as it looks to push the inoculation overseas. The approval op....

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Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Active Substance Reaches Mexico – Minister RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first shipment of the active substance used to make the AstraZeneca vaccine has arrived in Mexico from Argentina, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Wednesday, January 20th. The two countries have an agreement with AstraZeneca to produce the vaccine for even....

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Leading man Omar Sy makes 'Lupin' one of Netflix's best new binge-watches One of the most-watched shows on Netflix right now is the true definition of a surprise hit -- Lupin, a stylish heist series from France about a gentleman thief. On Tuesday, Netflix confirmed that Lupin has been a massive success and is projected to have been seen by 70 million Netflix hous....

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Dinosaur fossils could belong to the world's largest ever creature Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina, and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth.....

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Group Helps Brazilians Have Abortions and Plans to Charter Buses to Argentina RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since scriptwriter and audiovisual director Juliana Reis, 57, founded the 'Milhas Pela Vida das Mulheres' group in September 2019, some 1,700 women have died from complications resulting from illegal abortion in Brazil, according to estimates based on Ministry of Health data....

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Donald Trump Baby Blimp Enters Museum of London Collection The Trump Baby Blimp has been “consigned to history” after being acquired by the Museum of London.

The giant inflatable depicts US President Donald Trump as a baby with a nappy and mobile phone.

The balloon first took to the skies over Westminster during Trump’s state....

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Strong quake shakes Argentina, Chile; no reports of injuries SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck in northwestern Argentina near the border with central Chile just before midnight Monday, shaking people in parts of both countries.Read more on NewsOK.com....

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6.4 quake strikes Argentina's San Juan province, no tsunami warning issued A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck Argentina's west-central province of San Juan on Monday night, according to a preliminary report from the United States Geological Survey.....

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USGS says magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes northwestern Argentina near border with Chile BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — USGS says magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes northwestern Argentina near border with Chile. Read more on NewsOK.com....

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Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes parts of Argentina and Chile SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck in northwestern Argentina near the border with Chile late Monday, shaking people in both countries, but there were no early reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and its epi....

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Argentina Confirms First Case of new Britain Variant of Coronavirus RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentinean government confirmed on Saturday, January 16th, the first case in the country of a new coronavirus variant that was first identified in Britain and appears to be more contagious. The new variant was detected in a traveler who arrived asymptomatic in Argentina....

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Two-time golf major winner arrested in Brazil Federal Police in Brazil have arrested golfer Angel Cabrera on an Interpol red notice for alleged crimes committed in Argentina.....

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Angel Cabrera, 2009 Masters winner, arrested in Brazil on multiple charges, officials say Angel Cabrera, the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters winner, was arrested in Brazil and will be extradited to his native Argentina to face charges for several crimes, Brazilian authorities said.....

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Argentina Sees 36% Inflation in 2020 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina ended 2020 with a cumulative inflation rate of 36.1 percent year on year, after registering the biggest price increases of the year in December, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported Thursday, January 14th. The South American country, w....

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UK authorities ban arrivals from South America Passengers from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Suriname, French Guiana, Uruguay and Venezuela will be barred from entry.....

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Argentina's Egg Dance not to Upset its Three Largest Business Partners RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After his first dialogue with Jair Bolsonaro and Joe Biden, Alberto Fernandez seeks to define a strategy with its main business partners. After a year of pandemic, and glimpsing a still uncertain international scenario, marked by strategic competition between China and the U....

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Argentina's Wheat Harvest Seen at 17 Million Tonnes, Exchange Says RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's wheat harvest is seen at 17 million tonnes, slightly up from the previous 16.5 million tonne estimate, the Rosario grains exchange (BCR) said on Wednesday. BCR estimated a harvest of 47 million tonnes for soybeans and 46 million tonnes for corn . . . To read the ....

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Federer downs del Potro in epic to reach World Tour Finals semis Roger Federer is through to the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals after beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.....

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Brazil vs. Argentina: Why Ford Closed Production Here, but Kept it in the Neighboring Country RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, January 11th, the Brazilian automotive industry suffered a major blow: Ford announced the closure of its three plants in the country, shutting down its national production of vehicles such as the EcoSport, Ka and Troller T4. Also in 2021, operations in Camaçari (....

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Report: Everton and Southampton urged to sign 'potential starting player' Report: Everton and Southampton urged to sign 'potential starting player' - originally posted on Sportslens.com A respected player talent expert has tipped River Plate midfielder Santiago Sosa to make his mark in the Premier League. Despite making just 21 senior appearances in Argentina, ....

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Argentina's Cordoba Province Claims Victory in Debt Restructuring RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of the central Argentine province of Cordoba, Juan Schiaretti, said on Monday an agreement had been reached with creditors to restructure around US$1.7 billion in debt as the country battles an enduring recession worsened by COVID-19. The country's second most i....

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Argentina Partially Resumes Corn Exports Amid Strike RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Agriculture Ministry announced Monday, January 12th, corn exports will partially resume, reversing a previous decision. The move came amid the beginning of a three-day strike which was called by the Liaison Table -- a group of four producers representing the bulk....

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Mexico and Argentina Align Satellite Networks to Resolve Regional Challenges RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In collaboration with the National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE) of Argentina, the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) recently launched a digital platform to improve the integration of satellite data for environmental monitoring in Latin America. The Comprehensive Regional....

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Mexico Could Buy 24 Million Doses of Russia's Sputnik COVID-19 Vaccine RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico is considering acquiring 24 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and will receive its first batch of AstraZeneca jabs from Argentina to finish production of them, a top Mexican health official said. Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell, who travele....

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Google adds Play promo code support for France Argentina and Romania have been taken off the list for some reason Update France has become the 44th member of the Play promo code support list, meaning that developers there can now offer promo codes for their apps. It's not som....

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Argentine Farmers to Begin a Three-day Strike RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The strike was prompted by the decision of President Alberto Fernandez's government to suspend all corn exports until March in an effort to curb inflation and prevent further increases in domestic price levels. The Liaison Table, a group of four producers that represent the ....

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Argentine Economy Forecasted to Expand 5,5% in 2021, but Inflation Will Remain Close to 50% RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's economy is expected to grow 5,5% in 2021, after a contraction of about 12% last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with inflation seen ending the year at 49.8%, according to a survey of economists by the central bank released on Friday, January 8th. According to ....

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Argentina Moves to Restrict Nighttime Activities as COVID-19 Surges RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina issued a decree on Friday empowering provinces to restrict nighttime activities in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, with authorities concerned about a new wave of cases being caused by Southern Hemisphere summer vacationers. TV images have been filled with pac....

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Remembering Diego Maradona: football legend dies aged 60 Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, has died at the age of 60. Maradona was a uniquely gifted player with a bewitching style that was all his own. He rose from the streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport leading Argentina to World C....

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'Happiness, sadness, rebellion': what Maradona meant to his fans 'Yesterday not only he died. Yesterday the entire city of Naples died together with Argentina.' Fans across the world are mourning the loss of footballing legend Diego Maradona. 'Diego was rebellion. You had to feel Diego,' said one fan. Groups of supporters gathered in Naples and Buenos Aires to sh....

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Fans in Argentina and Naples mourn death of Diego Maradona Football fans have gathered in large numbers in Diego Maradona's home country of Argentina after the icon of the sport died aged 60. Supporters congregated across Maradona's home city of Buenos Aires to pay tribute to the World Cup-winning captain. The Argentinian was also mourned in Naples where he....

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Report: Liverpool plotting to sign £40m Leeds target with Bielsa in two minds Report: Liverpool plotting to sign £40m Leeds target with Bielsa in two minds - originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Sun, Liverpool have registered an interest in Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul as they look to further bolster their squad going forward. The Argentina internation....

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Blood plasma reduces risk of severe COVID-19 if given early A small but rigorous clinical trial in Argentina has found that blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can keep older adults from getting seriously sick with the coronavirus — if they get the therapy within days of the onset of the illness.....

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Argentina Central Bank Puts up Barrier to Imported Luxury Goods to Save Dollar Reserves RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's central bank on Wednesday imposed a new rule limiting the import of foreign luxury goods as part of its effort to stanch the outflow of its own international currency reserves. Luxury goods like high-end sports cars and private planes will be subject to the new r....

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A Virologist Helps Keep Uruguay Safe from COVID with a Homegrown Test Gonzalo Moratorio assists his country in steering a more adept response than that mounted in Argentina and Brazil -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ....

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Argentina's Country Risk Rises to 1,417 Points; Investors Fear Economic Measures RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's country risk reached a maximum of 1,417 basis points on Tuesday, reflecting investors' fears about the behavior of the domestic economy and doubts about the international situation of the markets, traders told Reuters. They said that the financial problems faced ....

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Argentina's Ripio Acquires Second-Largest Crypto Exchange in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Ripio has acquired BitcoinTrade, the second-largest crypto exchange in Brazil, in a bid to increase its footprint across the frothy Latin American crypto market. Ripio (formerly called BitPagos) ended 2020 on a high, crossing the 1 million user milestone. Earlier....

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Leaf fossils show severe end-Cretaceous plant extinction in southern Argentina The asteroid impact 66 million years ago that ushered in a mass extinction and ended the dinosaurs also killed off many of the plants that they relied on for food. Fossil leaf assemblages from Patagonia, Argentina, suggest that vegetation in South America suffered great losses but rebounded quickly,....

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Argentina Says Tax Tevenue up 38.6% y/y in December, 2020 Revenue up 32.1% on 2019 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina collected 679 billion pesos ($8 billion) in tax revenue in December, up 38.6% versus the same month a year earlier, the government's AFIP tax authority said on Monday, January4th. Revenue was up 32.1% in 2020 compared to the previous year, it added . . . To read th....

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Dry Weather Threatens Southern Brazil and Eastern Argentina RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Dry weather across some of the major producing regions in South America is putting upward pressure on corn and soybean prices at the start the new year. Dryness is expected to continue through the short term across southern Brazil and especially in the main-producing states ....

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Argentina's Progressive Agenda Rekindles Left-wing in Latin America RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The legal abortion law passed on December 29th in Argentina has mobilized the Latin American left-wing. Having lost the hegemony of the start of this century, when virtually the whole continent was ruled by progressive governments, its few returns to power were hampered by e....

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Youth "Biggest Problem" in COVID-19 Transmission, Says Argentine President RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez on Monday called for greater social responsibility, especially among the country's youth, in combating a rise in cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement, the president said he wanted to warn Argentines about t....

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Argentina's President Expresses Concern Over Argentinean President Alberto Fernandez on Sunday expressed concern over the rapid growth of COVID-19 cases in the country and urged citizens, especially young people, to observe prevention measures. "The vacc RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentinean President Alberto Fernandez on Sunday, January 3rd, expressed concern over the rapid growth of COVID-19 cases in the country and urged citizens, especially young people, to observe prevention measures. "The vaccine will give us, as the months go by, immunity, but....

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Belt and Road: Chinese President Calls for Closer Partnership With Argentina RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (XINHUA) Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Argentina to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China attaches great importance to bilateral ties, Xi said in....

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Xi calls for closer partnership with Argentina Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Argentina to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.....

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A new $75,000 bulletproof concrete prefab tiny home is now up for preorder as tiny homemakers see success amid the pandemic Like other tiny homemakers during the coronavirus pandemic, Argentina-based Grandio has seen global success since unveiling the concrete tiny home.....

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Argentina Reports Adverse Reaction To Sputnik V Vaccine In 1% Of Inoculated Citizens RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Only 1 per cent of Argentinian citizens, who received the Russia-developed Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus, has shown a mild adverse reaction to the shot, the TN broadcaster reported on Saturday, January 2nd, citing the country's Health Ministry. According to the m....

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How support for legal abortion went mainstream in Argentina It was just two years ago that the organisers of a stirring women's movement in Argentina were handed what felt like a bitter loss, their efforts to legalise abortion rejected in the Senate after intense lobbying by the Catholic Church.....

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Bill legalizing abortion passed in Argentina By Almudena Calatrava and Débora ReyThe Associated PressBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalize elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by Pope Francis to his compatriots and could pave....

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