Since the creation of the Security Ministry in December last year, government sources have stated drastic changes and much progress in fighting crime in the country – especially in the region of Buenos Aires. The new ministry has Nilda Garré, former minister of defense, as its head and it is administrated simultaneously by the national […]

The Argentine federal government has begun to withdraw the country’s public utilities subsidy program, which has been in place since 2003. The measures will cause a significant rise in the electric, water and gas expenses, first affecting large businesses and wealthy residents before being applied more generally. The government says it the subsidies need to […]

Mercosur, the economic agreement between Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay that was first signed in 1991, was originally designed to promote the free movement of goods, services and people between the member countries. But a series of trade disputes between the two most powerful members—Argentina and Brazil—threaten to undermine the customs union. The Argentina Independent […]

The Ley de Talles, originally sanctioned in 2005 in the province of Buenos Aires and 2009 in the capital, stipulates that clothes shops stock an extensive range of sizes, which are correctly labelled. It aimed to tackle issues such as eating disorders, but most retailers still only sell the smaller sizes, leaving many unable to […]

Recently enforced restrictions mean buying large amounts of dollars in the country requires more checks than before, with people turned away from banks and change houses if they can not prove where their money came from. But is this the sign of a new economic crisis? The Argentina Independent took some time out to see […]

Buenos Aires has a reputation as a cultural capital in Latin America due to its rich artistic history and abundance of cultural offerings. The promotion of culture has been a key policy of Mayor Mauricio Macri since he took office in 2007. However, some artists are concerned that the city government’s cultural programme prioritises festivals […]

In this crazy world of climate change, alternatives to fossil fuels are high on government agenda. Using biodiesel as an environmentally-friendly form of energy is an increasingly popular option, but using crops for fuel can have implications for food supplies and prices. With inflation in Argentina already a serious problem, how enthusiastic are the general […]

The Argentina Independent hit the streets to find out what the general public think about Camila Herbón’s case and the broader national debate on euthanasia.

The Argentina Independent hit the streets to find out what locals think of the government’s plans to expand nuclear power in Argentina

The Argentina Independent spoke to local bus-takers about the problems they see in the transportation system, and what they think should be done to improve it.