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The elimination of this essential medicines programme could have a direct impact on the health of millions of Argentinians, especially the most vulnerable. This measure reflects a significant shift in the country's public health priorities and its potential long-term consequences for the population.
Argentina eliminates Plan Remediar, leaving 19 million without essential medicines
The Argentine government has decided to eliminate Plan Remediar, a programme that guaranteed free essential medicines to 19 million people — nearly 40% of the population. The decision, which was not officially communicated but rather disclosed through a meeting with provincial health ministers, is justified on budgetary grounds, according to the Ministry of Health. The plan provided vital drugs for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as basic antibiotics and painkillers, distributed across more than 8,000 primary care centres. María, a pharmacist at a health clinic in Nuñez, and other healthcare professionals warn that the interruption of these treatments will worsen illnesses and deteriorate patients' quality of life.
"When that access is lost, as we are seeing today, we see that we can interrupt the continuity of treatments, worsen illnesses and lose quality of life."
Ceasefire between Iran, the US and Israel in crisis following drone attacks and disagreements over Lebanon
The ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel appears to be at risk following reports of drone attacks, presumably Iranian, on Israel and Bahrain. Iran had conditioned the truce on ten points, including a halt to Israeli bombardments in Lebanon, but Israel has stated it will continue its operations in the region. Trump's press secretary, Caroline Levitt, denied the president's statements about accepting the Iranian plan, calling it "irresponsible and unacceptable".
"The Iranians initially put forward a 10-point plan that was fundamentally irresponsible, unacceptable and completely dismissed. President Trump and his negotiating team literally threw it in the trash."
28-year-old Argentine woman speaks out about exhaustion and economic crisis: "I am tired"
Lourdes, a 28-year-old Argentine woman, expressed her profound exhaustion and frustration over the country's difficult economic situation and transport problems. She works in human resources and lives in Quilmes, but despite having formal employment, she says she cannot afford to live independently, and her family — with three working adults — cannot cover basic expenses. Her testimony, picked up by national media, reflects the direct impact of inflation and deficiencies in public transport, which prevent her from spending time with her son and force her into debt.
"I am 28 years old and the only thing I say every day is that I am tired. I get home at 9 at night, I have a little boy, I can't spend time with my little boy."
Milei government raises ministers' salaries to 8 million pesos amid social spending cuts
President Javier Milei has authorised a pay rise for his ministers and cabinet, lifting their salaries to an average of 8 million pesos. This decision stands in stark contrast to the economic situation of the majority of Argentinians, whose wages remain well below inflation. Furthermore, the measure comes in a context of the elimination of social programmes such as "Volver al Trabajo", which provided a monthly income of 78,000 pesos to beneficiaries.
Truce between Iran, the US and Israel collapses; oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz closes
The 15-day truce between Iran, the United States and Israel has collapsed, driving up oil prices. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking the passage of ships and reversing expectations of a global fall in crude prices, which had dropped to $90 per barrel and now stands at $98. Iran justifies its action by citing Israeli bombardments on its territory and in Lebanon, complicating the position of the United States and its president, whose credibility is undermined by the failure to secure the opening of the strait.
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