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Infrastructure and public works in Argentina and Spain

14 clusters · 227 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Infrastructure projects progress in Entre Ríos and Paraná

Infrastructure and public works projects continue across Argentina and Spain, with a sustained focus on climate resilience, road maintenance, and utility upgrades. In Argentina, road infrastructure developments remain ac

Evolution of electric vehicle battery technologies

11 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Researchers develop fire-resistant electrolyte for sodium-metal batteries

Developments in battery technology are focusing on reducing lithium dependency and improving safety and longevity through various chemical and material innovations. While lithium-ion remains the market standard, alternat

Argentina: Economic volatility and political polarization

599 clusters · 1422 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentina country risk rises to 791 points amid market volatility

The Milei administration faces intensifying economic and political pressures. While inflation showed signs of deceleration, the government continues to manage significant social dissatisfaction. Financial indicators rema

Educational and social initiatives in Argentina

21 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina provinces implement educational and administrative modernization initiatives

Argentina continues to implement regional educational and social programs with an emphasis on vocational training, teacher development, and labor market integration. Recent developments show an expansion into student wel

Regional housing and property initiatives in South America

13 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Housing initiatives launched in Villa Mercedes and Rivadavia

Regional governments in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, and Venezuela continue to advance housing and property regularization initiatives. In Argentina, efforts have expanded through provincial lotteries and

Argentina industrial crisis and union protests intensify

38 clusters · 245 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentine labor unions and cooperatives protest government regulatory decisions

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

Southern right whale mortality in Chubut, Argentina

10 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Southern right whales face shifting habitats and high calf mortality in Argentina

In early September 2026, the first aerial census of the season along the Península Valdés coastline in Chubut, Argentina, recorded 1,375 Southern right whales, including 409 calves. This was a notable decrease from the 2

Inquiry and dismissal of Argentine researcher Virginia Apar

7 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Researcher Virginia Aparicio challenges dismissal from INTA Balcarce

Virginia Aparicio, an agronomist and researcher for Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and CONICET, is facing an administrative inquiry that could result in her dismissal and a permanent ban

Elephant seal birth in Mar del Plata

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mar del Plata monitors newborn elephant seal and implements new wildlife protections

A southern elephant seal pup, nicknamed Alfredito or Saturnino, was born on the beaches of Mar del Plata, Argentina, marking the first such birth in the area in over 30 years. The pup and its mother, Perla, have been mon

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

41 clusters · 360 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Super Niño phenomenon expected to impact Argentina through 2028

As of late October 2026, the ‘Super Niño’ phenomenon continues to drive extreme weather risks across Latin America, with an 83% probability of intense activity lasting through the first quarter of 2027. In Argentina, the

Argentine agricultural production challenges

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Argentina agriculture faces wheat disease and rising costs

Agricultural experts in Argentina have identified significant yield gaps, ranging from 30% to 50%, caused by soil nutrient deficiencies in phosphorus, nitrogen, sulfur, and zinc. While increased rainfall has raised the p

Expansion of cancer awareness and prevention initiatives

5 clusters · 148 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Breast cancer awareness campaigns held across Latin America

Health and cancer awareness initiatives continue to expand across Latin America and Spain, with a heightened focus on breast cancer during ‘Pink October’. In Argentina, community-based support and prevention efforts have

Entre Ríos economic and social policy developments

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Entre Ríos pension reform implementation reported as successful

In Entre Ríos, economic activity showed a downward trend in mid-2026, with a 2% year-on-year decline reported for June. While certain agro-industrial sectors like rice, soy, and wheat milling experienced growth, bovine s

Perito Moreno Glacier retreat in Argentina

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Perito Moreno Glacier experiences accelerated retreat in 2026

The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is experiencing a record-breaking retreat. Monitoring data from Glaciarium and the Los Glaciares National Park administration indicates that the ice front moved approximately 910 me

Mar del Plata fishing industry developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mar del Plata fishing industry faces shifts in species availability

The fishing and canning industry in Mar del Plata, Argentina, is experiencing both environmental and supply-related challenges. A legal complaint has been filed in Federal Court No. 1 seeking an investigation into allege

University labor unrest and social security updates in AR

27 clusters · 330 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Argentina universities launch national strike over budget and salaries

Labor tensions in Argentina’s university and public service sectors have escalated. Following failed salary negotiations, university unions (including ADUBA, APUBA, CONADU, FEDUN, and UDA) rejected a proposed 3% increase

Drone technology applications in Argentina

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Argentina uses drones to replant Araucaria forests in Lanín National Park

Drone technology is being utilized across different sectors in Argentina to address environmental and agricultural challenges. In the agricultural sector, drones are increasingly used to manage crops during the El Niño

Argentine scientific and university funding crisis

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: CONICET researchers warn of funding cuts and wage losses in Argentina

Researchers and academics in Argentina are warning of the severe consequences resulting from significant budget restrictions to the scientific and university systems. At the Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (U

FDA approves Rasonque; EMA recommends for pancreatic cancer

44 clusters · 321 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Pancreatic cancer: New research and treatment developments in Greece

On 26 August 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted expedited approval to daraxonrasib, marketed as Rasonque, for treating adults with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Developed by R

Xylella impact and crisis response in Salento

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Salento municipalities seek official agricultural crisis status

The Salento region in Puglia continues to face ecological and economic challenges due to the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, which has destroyed over twenty million olive trees. Scientific research published in Scientifi

Pesticide exposure research in Buenos Aires

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Pesticide exposure research sparks calls for action in Buenos Aires

Research from the EU-approved SPRINT project has identified pesticide exposure in residents of southeastern Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Agronomist Virginia Aparicio reported finding various pesticides in the blood

Public health and social initiatives in Jujuy

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Jujuy Legislature recognizes local educational and social initiatives

Jujuy has been identified by a UNICEF report as one of Argentina’s top provinces for child health indicators, surpassing the national average in areas such as vaccination coverage and infant mortality prevention. In resp

Argentina university funding debate intensifies

22 clusters · 663 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Argentina university funding debate intensifies amid budget disputes

The legislative debate over the 2027 National Budget remains marked by significant social unrest as university communities demand the implementation of the University Funding Law. During the Fifth Federal University Marc

Buenos Aires public health research initiative

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Buenos Aires launches call for public hospital health researchers

The Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires and the Scientific Investigation Commission (CIC) have launched a 2026 call for applications to recognize health professionals within the provincial public hospital

Argentina and Peru regional development and security

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Regional development summits scheduled in Corrientes and Avellaneda

Regional discussions in Argentina and Peru have focused on fiscal management, infrastructure, and public security. In Argentina, officials have emphasized fiscal balance and budget equilibrium, specifically noting Santi

Argentina sovereignty and presence in South Atlantic

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Tierra del Fuego seeks to strengthen South Atlantic presence

The Mercosur Parliament (Parlasur) announced plans to convene its Board of Directors in Tierra del Fuego in late 2026. The meeting, proposed by President Rodrigo Gamarra and supported by vice presidents from Argentina, B

Marine species and deep-sea pollution in Mar del Plata

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Mar del Plata canyon expedition discovers new species and deep-sea pollution

Following the Talud Continental IV and Oasis Submarinos expeditions in mid-2025, an international workshop of taxonomists confirmed the discovery of 57 new marine species and five new scientific genera in the Mar del Pla

International Drone Congress in Argentina

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Ushuaia hosts first Patagonian 3D Printing Congress

The International Drone Congress 2026 was held in Tucumán, Argentina. The event gathered researchers, companies, and public agencies to discuss aerial technology. Key discussions included precision agriculture research

Argentina yerba mate governance and glyphosate regulation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Glyphosate regulation shifts in Argentina's yerba mate sector

The yerba mate sector in Argentina is navigating internal governance challenges and evolving pesticide regulations. The National Institute of Yerba Mate (INYM) recently experienced a leadership deadlock when a board meet