El Times of Israel informa que el presidente argentino Javier Milei visitará Israel el 23 de marzo para fortalecer la relación entre ambos países. El artículo es una noticia de Reuters, publicada en el periódico digital. El sitio ofrece una amplia cobertura, incluyendo noticias sobre la guerra entre Israel y Hamás, las relaciones entre EE.UU. e Israel y perspectivas sobre la cultura judía. También presenta artículos sobre rehenes liberados, reacciones internacionales al conflicto y eventos culturales como los premios de la Academia. La publicación solicita apoyo de la comunidad para mantener su modelo de acceso gratuito. Diversas secciones brindan contenido variado, como blogs de opinión, pódcast e informes sobre personas afectadas por conflictos regionales.

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The Times of Israel reports that Argentinian President Javier Milei will visit Israel on 23 March to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. The article is a news piece from Reuters, published in the online newspaper. The site offers a range of coverage, including news about the Israel-Hamas war, US-Israel relations, and perspectives on Jewish culture. It also features articles about freed hostages, international reactions to the conflict, and cultural events such as the Academy Awards. The publication solicits community support to maintain its free access model. Various sections provide diverse content such as opinion blogs, podcasts, and reports about individuals affected by regional conflicts.

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American Salars is set to expand its lithium operations in Argentina's 'lithium triangle' by acquiring a 75% interest in the Salar De Pocitos Project. This acquisition, comprising 10 tenements, will significantly increase the company's footprint in the region by 1,635%. The company intends to integrate historical data and existing drillholes to update resource estimates, aiming for commercial production. According to CEO Nick Horsley, the expansion of the Pocitos Salar constitutes a 'game changer' for the company, especially after consultation with leading lithium mining companies. The company plans to progress with scoping and feasibility studies. American Salars will also be present at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to discuss these developments.

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Argentinian President Javier Milei has bypassed Congress to appoint Manuel García-Mansilla and Ariel Lijo to the Supreme Court by decree. This decision aims to fill vacancies and normalise the court's function, as Milei's office claims the Senate has stalled the nominations. The appointments are "provisional" until the end of the next legislative period, but the Senate can still reverse the decree. The move has sparked controversy, with critics deeming it unconstitutional and raising concerns about Lijo's past. Milei's government defends the action by citing constitutional authority and Senate inaction. Both nominees have notable backgrounds, with Lijo having handled sensitive cases and García-Mansilla being a constitutional law expert, however the Senate is responsible for either approving or rejecting the nominations based on an assessment of suitability.

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We focus on Argentinian President Javier Milei's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Milei, known for his austerity measures and chainsaw symbolism, urged support for shrinking government size, drawing parallels to the approaches of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He also met with Trump and gifted Musk a chainsaw, referencing their shared ideologies on reducing state power. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni affirmed Europe's relationship with the U.S., while Trump engaged with foreign leaders like Poland's president. The article also mentions the Associated Press's role as a factual and unbiased news source.

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We chat about reports on the outpouring of prayers and support for Pope Francis in Argentina, his native country, as he battles a serious lung infection in a Rome hospital. Catholics have attended masses and projected messages onto monuments expressing their concern for the pontiff's health. The article highlights the significance of Francis being the first Latin American pope and his impact on the Church's focus on serving the poor. Latin American leaders have also conveyed well wishes and appreciation of Pope Francis. The Pope acknowledged the support, expressing gratitude for the messages and prayers he has received from across the globe. The Associated Press is an independent global news organisation dedicated to factual reporting.

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Reports on the Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament - Argentina secured the men's title by defeating South Africa, marking their fourth consecutive victory in Vancouver. New Zealand dominated the women's final, triumphing over Fiji and claiming their third straight Vancouver title. These wins have significantly impacted the World Sevens Series standings, with Argentina leading the men's and New Zealand topping the women's. The article also offers recaps of both finals, highlighting key players and moments.

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Reports that Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for fraud related to his promotion of a cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, on social media. Lawyers filed complaints after the cryptocurrency's value plummeted shortly after its launch, causing significant losses for investors. Milei denies any wrongdoing, claiming he initially supported the project in good faith but withdrew his endorsement upon learning more. The president's office has stated he wasn't involved in the cryptocurrency's development and removed his post to avoid further speculation. Judge María Servini has been assigned to investigate the allegations, while the country’s Anti-Corruption Office will also look into the matter.

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These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday April 10, 2023

In a recent interview, Martín Lousteau, Unión Cívica Radical senator and mayoral hopeful for the City of Buenos Aires, discussed Argentina’s economy and the need for a collective change of course. He emphasized that shock policies should be avoided and gradually applied measures should be taken to bring order to the economy. Lousteau also highlighted the importance of political clout for the economy minister and the need for complementing the differences between the Radicals and PRO to improve Juntos por el Cambio. He pointed out that an economist should have a combination of knowledge in philosophy, sociology, political science, mathematics, history, and everything else to be a good economist. Lousteau disagreed with the focus that Juntos por el Cambio gives to economic issues and explained that to order the economy, politics should also be brought to order. He suggested that a political channel should be constructed where every imaginable economic plan can be thought up within that political channel so that it can have more political support with a broader political channel. He emphasized the need for gradual reforms and the avoidance of shock policies.

The Buenos Aires airport has become an unofficial homeless shelter, with around 100 people sleeping inside the facility every night. Many of them have been living there for months, even years, due to rising poverty in Argentina, which is making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities like rent and food. The poverty rate has risen to 39.2% of the population, with an annual inflation rate of 102.5%. The airport, known as Aeroparque, has become a refuge for many, but the company that operates it says it lacks the authority to evict them. Some passengers choose to emigrate to other countries, citing the difficult living conditions in Argentina.

In sports news, Argentina has returned to the top of the FIFA international rankings, knocking rivals Brazil down to third place. The latest update was helped by recent victories in friendlies against Panama and Curacao. France moved up to second place after their 2022 World Cup runners-up finish. Besides the top three, there were no other movements in the top 10, with Belgium, England, Netherlands, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain all holding on to their previous places. The United States men’s national team remained steady at 13th place, while Canada improved six places to 47th in the updated rankings. Central African Republic made the biggest move, jumping 10 places up to 122nd.

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These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Saturday April 8, 2023

Argentina has officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) to promote the institutional revitalization and build a more integrated region. Argentina's Foreign Minister, Santiago Cafiero, stated that the move is crucial for the country, as it will consolidate a more integrated region with greater intra-regional trade and higher levels of cooperation for development. President Alberto Fernandez had announced the decision to rejoin the bloc on March 21, during a meeting with members of the Puebla Group and the Latin American Council for Justice and Democracy. After Uruguay's withdrawal from the organization in 2020, only Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia and Venezuela remain in the union.

Argentina's Foreign Minister, Santiago Cafiero, has stated that his country is continuing to pursue a peaceful resolution with the United Kingdom over the territorial dispute regarding the Malvinas Islands, also known as the Falkland Islands. In an interview with Télam news agency, Cafiero stressed the importance of negotiations and Argentina's determination to reclaim the land. He emphasized that Argentina has the right to preserve its territorial integrity and called on international law and the resolutions of the United Nations to be complied with. Cafiero also criticized London's attempts to promulgate a particular fact pertaining to self-governance, which he censured as false. He further underlined the need to disseminate knowledge globally regarding Argentina's rightful entitlements to the region.

Argentina has announced its plan to aid the Vanuatu Pacific archipelago's recovery from two powerful cyclones and an earthquake that hit in early March. The Argentine Chancellor Santiago Cafiero will send the "Pyam 33mg" water-purification tablets to Vanuatu through the national Agency for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance. The pills will allow Vanuatu to produce a million liters of drinking water. The aid will go to the two cities that have suffered the most from natural disasters, Shefa and Tafea. Vanuatu has 83 islands with about 450,000 square kilometers of territorial waters and has the highest world risk of natural disaster occurrence. The local authorities hope that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approves a resolution to give greater priority to fighting climate change, to which small island states are highly vulnerable.

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