Argentina’s economic crisis has led to widespread poverty, affecting over half of the population. Soup kitchens, essential to many struggling families, are facing shortages after the government halted a food distribution program in December as part of a major cost cutting effort. President Javier Milei is being urged to reinstate the program to address the urgent needs of the country’s most vulnerable citizens. The situation is deteriorating, with many families relying solely on soup kitchens for their meals. Inflation, high unemployment, and budget cuts continue to exacerbate the hardship. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on […]
Police fought with protesters outside Argentina’s Congress as lawmakers debate sweeping economic reforms proposed by President Javier Milei. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Jubilant crowds packed central Buenos Aires to celebrate the return of Argentina’s world-champion football squad. But the huge turnout also forced the team to trade their bus parade for a helicopter tour. Al Jazeera’s @TeresaBo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #WorldCup2022 #WorldCup #Qatar2022 #Argentina
Members of Argentina’s trade unions have marched in the tens of thousands, protesting against the rising cost of living. With inflation in the country expected to hit 100 percent for the year, the workers are demanding businesses do more to keep prices down. Al Jazeera’s @Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Argentina #Inflation
Argentina is due to make a payment on its $45bn debt to the International Monetary Fund. But many Argentinians want to see a freeze on repayments as the country suffers a rise in hunger, poverty and rampant inflation. Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Argentina #Economy
After 28 years without a trophy in a major football tournament, thousands of Argentinian fans are celebrating their 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Copa America final. A first-half goal by Angel Di Maria was enough to clinch a hard-fought game in Brazil. Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Argentina #BuenosAires #CopaAmericaFINAL
Argentina has announced three days of mourning following the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The 60-year-old passed away from a heart attack, just weeks after brain surgery. Considered one of the sport’s greatest players, he catapulted Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup. And thousands of fans there celebrated the athlete who overcame poverty by being the best in his field. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Maradona #ElDiego #RipMaradona
The coronavirus pandemic threatens to wreck the world’s most cash-strapped countries. In Argentina, two years of recession have resulted in an unemployment rate of almost 10 percent. And that is expected to rise significantly after some of Latin America’s strictest lockdown measures were imposed. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Argentina #Coronavirus #AljazeeraEnglish
