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Equine serum tested in COVID-19 patients at 18 Argentine health centers

Costa Rica began testing a similar treatment in humans last week, with the first results expected in a few weeks, according to authorities.

No more Messi? Lionel Messi left out of Argentina squad for friendlies

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—Barcelona star Lionel Messi was left out of the first post-World Cup Argentina squad announced on Friday ahead of four upcoming friendlies.

Argentina starts talks with ‘vulture’ creditors

Argentina's new government began negotiations with hedge fund creditors Monday, amid reports it wants them to write off up to a quarter of their bonds to settle a long-running dispute.

Argentina eyes debt deal with US investors

Argentina's President Mauricio Macri said he hoped for a "reasonable agreement" with the country's foreign creditors when he re-launches negotiations over billions of dollars of debt with U.S. investors Wednesday.

New government, same claim over Falklands in Argentina

Argentina's new conservative government affirmed on Sunday that it will continue to press the country's claims to the Falkland Islands, which Britain insists that it owns.

Dakar Rally opening stage cancelled due to weather

Poor weather forced the cancellation Sunday of the opening stage of the Dakar Rally across Argentina and Bolivia.

Argentina’s Macri spars with Venezuela in first trip abroad

Argentine President Mauricio Macri, in his first trip abroad since assuming office, inserted himself into an international dispute by calling for the release of prisoners in Venezuela that human rights groups say are being held for political reasons.

Argentine peso loses 30 percent of value after controls lifted

The Argentine peso lost 30 percent of its value on Thursday after the new pro-business government scrapped the foreign exchange restrictions introduced by its leftist predecessors.

Argentina announces end of forex restrictions

Argentina said Wednesday it will eliminate the foreign exchange restrictions that have propped up the official value of the peso since 2011, setting up a potentially painful devaluation.

Mauricio Macri overcame privilege to become Argentina president

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's new President Mauricio Macri was dismissed by rivals as a spoiled elitist, but tapped frustration with the sinking economy to put an end to 12 years of left-wing rule.

Argentina central bank president quits under pressure from Macri

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina Central Bank President Alejandro Vanoli resigned Wednesday under pressure from President-elect Mauricio Macri, who plans to remove currency controls with reserves standing at a nine-year low.

US-trained bankers tapped for new Argentine Cabinet

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's President-elect Mauricio Macri has named U.S.-educated bankers and executives to key posts in a Cabinet he vows will revive the economy, local news media reported Wednesday.

Macri wins election in Argentina, vows market reforms

His rivals dismissed him as a spoiled elitist, but ex-football executive Mauricio Macri gathered allies from diverse political forces to persuade Argentines to vote him in as their new president Sunday.

Pro-market Macri likely new president of Argentina: exit polls

Exit polls for the presidential elections in Argentina on Sunday showed a likely win for pro-market leader Mauricio Macri, heralding an end to 12 years of leftist government.
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Another Tropical Wave Arrives as Costa Rica School Closures Rise Again

When will it end? Costa Rica’s recovery from this month’s flooding suffered a setback today as the number of schools without in-person classes rose...

US Embassy Says Tourist Visa Appointments in Costa Rica Are Not Affected

If you have an appointment in San José for a US tourist or business visa, keep it. Nothing has changed for you. The US...

Panama and El Salvador Declare Alerts as El Niño Intensifies

Panama and El Salvador declared states of alert on Tuesday over the El Niño climate phenomenon, which is expected to reach record levels and...

Sick Pelicans Keep Washing Up on Costa Rica’s Pacific Beaches and Nobody Knows Why

If a pelican walks toward you on the beach, something is wrong with that bird. Don't touch it. Sick, disoriented and dead pelicans have...