University of Buenos Aires

Argentina: Economic contraction and political realignment

555 clusters · 1326 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Javier Milei faces 58% disapproval in Argentina poll

The Milei administration continues to navigate economic volatility through strict fiscal discipline and targeted interventions. To stimulate the housing market, the government has launched an auction of funds from the AN

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

23 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Argentina weather: Cold wave, snow, and El Niño flood risks

As of early 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

Argentine public sector labor and fiscal unrest

69 clusters · 377 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Argentina teachers demand salary renegotiations amid funding shifts

Argentina continues to face widespread labor unrest and fiscal tension. While the industrial sector saw progress with the Unión Obrera Metalúrgica (UOM) reaching agreements, other sectors remain in conflict. In the highe

Argentina teacher wages, salary disputes, and cuts

64 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 1 day 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

Regional employment and professional development initiatives

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Regional job fairs connect students with employers in Mexico and Argentina

Regional employment and professional development initiatives are being conducted across several countries in the Americas and Europe. In Spain, an automotive fair is scheduled to support the local vehicle sector. In Arg

AI adoption: ROI, governance, and agent integration

37 clusters · 346 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Artificial Intelligence drives global economic and labor market shifts

Enterprise AI adoption is transitioning from experimentation to deep integration, though significant hurdles in governance, ROI, and technical implementation persist. While scaling is increasing, competitive advantage is

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Alejandro Dolina receives Doctor Honoris Causa from UBA

University outreach expands in Argentina, Chile and Ecuador

14 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Universities launch community reading and literary programs

Since late June, universities in Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador have expanded public-facing programmes, including language classes, workshops, and arts exhibitions. Early initiatives included the Faculty of Engineering of

Holistic wellness and wellbeing approaches

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Holistic wellbeing and gut health through lifestyle management

Holistic wellness focuses on the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit to achieve balance and resilience. This approach emphasizes addressing emotional, mental, and spiritual needs alongside physical health, rathe

Waste management and recycling developments in Argentina

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Buenos Aires prepares 10-year waste management tender

Municipalities in Argentina and Chile continue to implement diverse waste management and urban cleaning initiatives. In Argentina, Bariloche del Este’s El Cóndor delegation has deployed heavy machinery to remove waste, w

Argentina implements fees for non-resident foreigners

9 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: El Cruce Hospital to charge non-resident foreigners for non-emergency care

In late July 2026, Buenos Aires Province legislators introduced a bill requiring non-resident foreigners to pay for public hospital services and tuition at the province’s two public universities. Supported by La Libertad

Argentine political disaffection and identity shifts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Argentina's shifting political landscape and voter identity

Argentina is experiencing a significant transformation in its political landscape, characterized by rising voter disaffection and the breakdown of traditional social identifiers. A study by the Pulsar Observatory at th

South American pork industry economic challenges

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Buenos Aires pork producers face low profitability and rising imports

Pork producers in South America are facing significant economic challenges due to market competition and irregular trade practices. In Paraguay, the Paraguayan Association of Pig Producers (APPC) has filed criminal comp

Dengue prevention efforts in Argentina

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 16 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

Wild boar zoonotic and economic risks

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Wild boars in Málaga pose zoonotic disease risks

Wild boar populations in Argentina and Spain have been identified as significant carriers of zoonotic pathogens. In Argentina’s La Pampa province, a boar was confirmed to carry Trichinella sp., the parasite responsible f

Mexico and Argentina educational and scientific cooperation

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Universities in Argentina and Mexico expand international student exchange programs

Mexico and Argentina continue to expand their scientific and educational cooperation through various institutional agreements. A pact between Mexico’s Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (Seciht

Argentina public policy and government programs

115 clusters · 281 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Agricultural sectors in Argentina and Peru launch professional development initiatives

In late July 2026, the Registro Nacional de Trabajadores Rurales y Empleadores (RENATRE) released the free Programa Empleo Rural, an online portal matching rural workers with employers, alongside a new sustainability cer

Milei’s reform agenda faces land law protests

61 clusters · 466 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Argentina land ownership law sparks debate and political tension

President Javier Milei’s reform drive continues to meet widespread opposition. Following the Senate’s 4 August vote on the Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada, the Senate approved the bill with a 37–33 vote aft

Religious demographic and social shifts in Argentina

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Argentina religious demographics shift toward private faith

Research from the University of Buenos Aires indicates significant shifts in Argentina’s religious landscape and the social role of religious institutions. A study by the Barómetro de las Religiones y las Creencias found

South American university Formula SAE participation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Chilean university students engage in design exhibitions and social work field practices

University engineering teams from Argentina and Chile are participating in the international Formula SAE competition. In Argentina, the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) team, FIUBA Racing, became the first Argentine publ

Milei faces debt crisis and protests amid BCRA and tax REFOR

129 clusters · 574 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Argentina faces rising household debt and record default rates

In August 2026, Argentina’s economic landscape is defined by President Javier Milei’s push to reform the Central Bank (BCRA) and a deepening household debt crisis. While the administration seeks to limit the BCRA’s manda