Alberto Fernández
Why did the Argentine peso plummet following Macri’s loss?
The struggling Argentine peso suffered a significant loss in value after the defeat of Mauricio Macri in the primary elections. We spoke to Argentine economist Emiliano López about how and why this occurred
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 44
In this episode of Around the World in 8 Minutes we bring you stories on the elections in Argentina and protests in Honduras and Kashmir
Macri defeated in primary elections in Argentina
The results show that Argentines have had enough of Macri’s neoliberal and repressive policies and are ready for a more progressive government
- Migrant workers in Qatar score rare victory over unpaid salaries
- China and Russia call for UNSC meeting over US missile test, provocative statements
- UN postpones regional conference on torture in Egypt, after rights groups oppose it
- Ryanair pilots in the UK go on strike for better pay and work conditions
- 83 migrants aboard rescue ship Open Arms finally land in Italy
