American conservationist Kristine Tompkins said Thursday that the creation of Argentina’s first marine national parks is a milestone that gets it close to meeting its U.N. recommended goal for 2020. Continue reading →
{FD} As G-20 summit opens, contentious issues loom on sidelines
Heads of state from the world’s leading economies were invited to the Group of 20 summit to discuss issues like development, infrastructure and investment. Continue reading →
{FD} A look at the top issues at the G-20 summit in Argentina
The U.S.-China trade war, the Saudi crown prince’s first trip abroad since the brutal killing of a newspaper columnist and the Ukraine crisis will grab the world’s attention at this week’s G-20 summit. Continue reading →
{FD} Latin America in flux as G20 leaders descend on the region
Argentina had hoped to show off its newly market-friendly economy to the world when the G-20 group of the world’s top economies begins its first South American summit this week. Continue reading →
{FD} Argentina’s newest national park protects vital wetlands
Just an hour’s drive from one of South America’s most populous cities, a sprawling wetland of bright green marshes and dark lagoons stretches far into the horizon. Continue reading →
{FD} Argentina: Raid at school for deaf in clerical abuse probe
Argentine authorities raided a Catholic-run school for youths with hearing disabilities Thursday as part of an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of vulnerable children that has shocked Pope Francis’s homeland. Continue reading →
{FD} Giraffe, rhino deaths raise alarm at former Buenos Aires zoo
Shaki was 18 when she died – too young given the life expectancy of a giraffe. Continue reading →
{FD} Ex-Argentina VP Boudou sentenced to prison for corruption
A court in Argentina on Tuesday sentenced former Vice President Amado Boudou to five years and 10 months in prison for bribery and conducting business incompatible with public office. Continue reading →
{FD} Where do World Cup fans meet? At Stalin’s secret bunker
Joseph Stalin’s secret bunker has become the unlikely meeting point for thousands of fans who have descended on the Russian city of Samara during the World Cup. Continue reading →
{FD} Argentines haunted by memories of crisis oppose IMF’s help
It seemed like a collective moan could be heard across Argentina as President Mauricio Macri uttered three words that many in this country associate with the worst of times: International Monetary Fund. Continue reading →
{FD} Tourists turn polo players for a day in Argentina
Riding a polo horse on Argentina’s Pampas grasslands, Martin Folan swings a mallet in a wide arc and hit the ball with a loud clink, slotting it between two posts to cheers of “Goal!” Continue reading →
{FD} Gaucho grill: Argentine cuisine glows with wood-fire cooking
Flames glow, smoke billows and the aroma of slowly burning logs blends with the flavors of lightly charred calamari with broccoli and aioli cooked inside a handmade wood-fired oven. Continue reading →
