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Social security updates and legal developments in AR

14 clusters · 158 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: ANSES to increase Argentina's minimum pension in October

In Argentina, ANSES has implemented a 2.11% increase for various social security benefits for September 2026, following July inflation data. This adjustment applies to pensions, the Universal Child Allowance (AUH), and t

Regional housing and property initiatives in South America

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Housing developments show progress in Argentina while facing delays in Venezuela

Regional governments in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay continue to advance housing and property regularization initiatives to address social needs and legal certainty. In Argentina, housing efforts have e

Argentina wage disputes and union protests intensify

26 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Judicial workers in Argentina escalate protests over salary disputes

Labor tensions in Argentina continue to escalate as unions coordinate political action and protest economic policies. While the Mesa Sindical has denounced official inflation figures as “fiction,” various sectors are rea

Biodiversity conservation initiatives in Villa La Angostura

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Villa La Angostura promotes sustainable gardens to conserve native biodiversity

In Villa La Angostura, Argentina, local authorities and researchers are promoting biodiversity conservation through sustainable gardening initiatives. As part of the Garden Festival and the Citizen Science Lecture Series

Latin America El Niño response: floods, drought, and risks

24 clusters · 176 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentine municipalities launch emergency plans for El Niño

As of mid-September 2026, the El Niño phenomenon—referred to by some as ‘Super Niño’—continues to drive extreme weather risks across Latin America. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) in Argentina maintains a 100%

Scientific and academic outreach in Argentina

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Scientific and academic events announced in Argentina

Argentina is hosting several scientific and academic outreach initiatives aimed at community engagement and regional dissemination. In Santa Fe, the Universidad Nacional del Litoral and CONICET CCT Santa Fe organized Sc

Alzheimer support and advocacy initiatives in Spain

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Alzheimer's awareness and research initiatives expand in Spain and Argentina

Regional organizations in Spain are implementing various community-based programs and awareness campaigns to support individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families. In Galicia, the Afamo association has launched an EU-

Invasive weed expansion in Argentine agriculture

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Argentine producers combat Borreria spp weed expansion

Agricultural specialists in Argentina are addressing the expansion of invasive weed species that threaten crop yields across various regions. In Córdoba, experts have warned about the spread of ‘Pasto cubano’ (Tithonia

Educational and social initiatives in Argentina

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Argentina provinces implement diverse educational and infrastructure reforms

Argentina continues to implement regional educational and social programs across several provinces. In Santa Cruz, the EduActiva program has expanded its reach, distributing 4,100 pairs of sneakers to students in Caleta

Paleontological fossil discoveries in Antarctica and Chile

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Atacama Desert research reveals ancient whale fossils

Recent paleontological research has uncovered significant fossil evidence of ancient marine and terrestrial life in Antarctica and Chile. In Antarctica, researchers on Seymour Island identified the ‘Antarctic Archaeocet

Universidad Nacional de Rosario institutional activities

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Universidad Nacional de Rosario expands student outreach and guidance

The Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR) has engaged in diverse institutional activities ranging from cultural preservation to student outreach. In late August, the university and Conicet initiated heritage projects in

Argentina teacher wages, salary disputes, and cuts

64 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: CADIC-CONICET faces researcher exodus and funding shortages

Following the Supreme Court’s July 3 ruling upholding the university‑financing law, the Milei government began applying salary updates required by articles 5 and 6. Teachers’ unions, led by Conadu, say the raises fall sh

REFRES Strategic Workshop begins in San Juan

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: San Juan launches REFRES workshop to transform waste into resources

San Juan has commenced the first REFRES Strategic Workshop, ‘Redesigning the Future of Waste’. Organized by CONICET, the National University of San Juan, and the Faculty of Engineering, the event aims to transform territ

Río Grande municipal development and planning projects

10 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Río Grande and Córdoba implement municipal equipment upgrades

In early July 2026, Río Grande launched several community initiatives, including the “Conociendo el Motor Productivo de la Ciudad” program, which provided guided tours of local firms like Vitalcan and Kotaix Coffee Roast

SUSTAINCrop international bioeconomy project

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Agricultural research focuses on soybean yields and environmental footprint tools

The SUSTAINCrop project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, is an international initiative designed to measure the environmental footprint of industrial crops used in the bioeconomy. The project aims

Argentine judicial recognition of animal rights

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ushuaia judge recognizes rabbits as subjects of rights

Judicial rulings in Argentina have increasingly recognized the legal status of animals as sentient beings. In Rawson, Chubut, Criminal Judge Eve Ponce ruled that 23 animals rescued from a farm characterized by overcrow

Advancements in colorectal and liver cancer immunotherapy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: CONICET scientists identify protein to improve liver cancer treatment

Medical researchers are making progress in immunotherapy for colorectal and liver cancers. In Singapore, scientists at Nanyang Technological University developed peptide microdrops that use small interfering RNA (siRNA)

Southern Hemisphere conifer growth study

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Northern hemisphere pines grow four times faster in Patagonia

Research published in the journal Nature indicates that exotic conifer species from the Northern Hemisphere exhibit accelerated growth and increased drought resilience when planted in the Southern Hemisphere, specificall

Hantavirus investigation and new case in Argentina

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Neuquén reports new hantavirus case following contact with deceased patient

In Neuquén, Argentina, health authorities launched an epidemiological investigation following the death of a 26-year-old man in Ruca Choroi. The patient, who had been performing field work in rural areas, died at Zapala

Seismic and natural disaster risks in Latin America

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Latin America faces high risk from natural disasters and seismic activity

Recent seismic activity has been recorded across several Latin American and Caribbean nations. In the Dominican Republic, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Punta Cana, accompanied by several smaller tremors. Colom

Bunge y Born Foundation chemistry awards

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bunge y Born Foundation awards three Argentine chemists

The 2026 Bunge y Born Foundation Prizes recognized three Argentine chemists for their contributions to science. Omar Azzaroni, a researcher at CONICET and the National University of La Plata, received the foundation’s hi

Dengue prevention efforts in Argentina

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Dengue prevention intensifies across Latin America

Health authorities and institutions in Argentina continue to employ various methods to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. In Salta, local authorities, the police, and the A

Seismic and climate risk preparedness in Colombia and AR

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Latin America seismic activity explained by geologist

Authorities in Colombia and Argentina continue to focus on seismic risk preparedness through institutional and individual measures. In Colombia, the Procuraduría General de la Nación has directed local governors and mayo

Development of rapid mosquito-borne virus diagnostics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: University of Athens scientists develop rapid test for West Nile virus

Researchers are advancing rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for mosquito-borne viruses to improve clinical management and epidemiological surveillance. In Argentina, investigators at the Institute of Molecular and C

Educational and scientific initiatives in Chile and AR

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Educational and scientific initiatives expand across Argentina and Chile

Educational and scientific initiatives continue to expand across Chile and Argentina, with a sustained focus on STEM, professional training, and student-led research. In Chile, student innovation remains a key driver. I

Advancements in precision medicine and genetics

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Genetics enables a shift toward anticipatory and preventive medicine

The field of precision medicine is expanding through the integration of genomics, artificial intelligence, and next-generation sequencing across various medical specialties, including oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

South American paleontological discoveries

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: South American paleontologists announce new fossil discoveries

Paleontologists have reported several significant fossil discoveries across South America, providing new insights into prehistoric ecosystems. In Argentina, researchers identified a previously unknown prehistoric mammal

CONICET La Plata scientific research and outreach

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: CONICET to host public science fair in La Plata

CONICET La Plata has engaged in both specialized ecological research and regional scientific outreach. Researchers from CONICET La Plata and the University of La Plata completed an extensive year-long monitoring projec

Medical advancements in genetics and artificial intelligence

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Medical technology advances through genetics and AI

Developments in artificial intelligence and genetic testing are enhancing diagnostic precision and transforming preventive medicine by predicting future health risks. In prenatal care, machine learning models such as Co

Cyanobacteria alerts in Buenos Aires province

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Buenos Aires province issues cyanobacteria alerts in several municipalities

Authorities in the province of Buenos Aires have issued orange alerts for several municipalities due to the presence of cyanobacteria. Initially, the alert covered 17 municipalities, including Alberti, Chacabuco, General