Argentina says Buenos Aires inflation was 26.9 pct in December

BUENOS AIRES Jan 25 Buenos Aires posted 26.9 percent annualized inflation in December and the San Luis province had 31.6 percent, Argentina said on Monday, releasing the regional data used as a reference point until a revamp of its national statistics.Argentina's national statistics lost credibility under the administration of former President Cristina Fernandez, with official inflation figures often half that of private estimates. Under the new government, which took office last Read more [...]

Moody’s assigns Caa1/Baa1.ar debt ratings to the City of Buenos Aires Proposed Notes

© 2016 Moody’s Corporation, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, Inc. and/or their licensors and affiliates (collectively, “MOODY’S”). All rights reserved.CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED BY MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. AND ITS RATINGS AFFILIATES (“MIS”) ARE MOODY’S CURRENT OPINIONS OF THE RELATIVE FUTURE CREDIT RISK OF ENTITIES, CREDIT COMMITMENTS, OR DEBT OR DEBT-LIKE SECURITIES, AND CREDIT RATINGS AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS PUBLISHED BY MOODY’S (“MOODY’S Read more [...]

Database helps 1.5 mn Argentines learn about their roots

Ampliar People at a ceremony in Argentina. EFE/File Buenos Aires, Jan 25 (EFE).- More than 1.5 million people are using the digital database of the Latin American Migration Studies Center, or CEMLA, each year to search for information on the trans-Atlantic journeys of European migrants who arrived in Argentina in the 19th and 20th centuries, fleeing famine and war. The center, founded by the Missionaries of St. Charles Read more [...]

Man United News: Move for Argentina ace on, Serie A keeper swoop, fresh defender blow

Manchester United look set to lose out on former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Ashley Cole.The left-back is ready to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy, according to the Daily Mail.United, however, could offer an alternative after being hit by a series of injuries.Louis van Gaal has lost Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young while Marcos Rojo is still out.On Saturday United lined up with Matteo Darmian and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, but the Italian was replaced by Paddy McNair after an hour. Read more [...]

Stunning Images of Animals on New Peso Remind Us What We Should Truly Value

Awesome news, Green Monsters! In a world that so often seems to undervalue wild animals’ right to live, and seemingly considers money as the be-all and end-all of our existence (the Earth has lost around 52 percent of its wildlife in the past forty years – need we say more?), Argentina has made a bold statement that celebrates the country’s native animals and forests. The Argentinian Central Bank recently unveiled brand-new peso notes and many were surprised to see that instead of Read more [...]

Argentina to Host Formula One Grand Prix Soon?

There are rumors that Argentina is gearing to host the Formula One Grand Prix in the near future. Tourism Minister Gustavo Santos hinted at the possibility. PlanetF1 revealed that Argentina last hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1998. The event was held at the Buenos Aires Autodromo with Michael Schumacher of Ferrari winning the race. Due to financial difficulties at the time, the event was removed from the calendar before the 1999 F1 season. The BBC reported that in 2015, F1 head Bernie Ecclestone Read more [...]

New York : Annemarie Heinrich, Glamour and Modernity in Buenos Aires

Nailya Alexander Gallery presents its first exhibition of the year devoted to German photographer Annemarie Heinrich. Glamour and Modernity in Buenos Aires, it the photographer’s first exhibition in New York. The show runs through Thursday, March 3. Annemarie Heinrich was born in 1912 in Darmstadt, Germany. Her father, a concert violinist and socialist who feared another war in Europe, moved the family to Argentina in 1926. Before settling on photography, Annemarie studied dance, music, and scenography, Read more [...]