Argentina latest news today
Here are some of the latest news from Argentina:
Politics
- President Alberto Fernández has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with several ministers being replaced, including the Minister of Economy, Martín Guzmán. (Source: Infobae)
- The Argentine government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: La Nación)
Economy
- Argentina's economy has contracted by 12.6% in the first quarter of 2022, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC). (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Argentine peso has continued to weaken, reaching a record low against the US dollar. (Source: Reuters)
Sports
- The Argentine national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Peru 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: ESPN)
- The Buenos Aires-based football club, River Plate, has won the Argentine Primera División title for the 2022 season. (Source: Goal.com)
Health
- Argentina has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: Clarín)
- The Argentine government has announced plans to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19. (Source: La Nación)
Other News
- A powerful earthquake has struck the province of Mendoza, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: El País)
- The Argentine government has launched a new program to promote sustainable tourism in the country's national parks. (Source: Travel + Leisure)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from Argentina, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.