Argentina Roundup: Emergency vehicles, same-sex couples advocate for surrogacy, National Day celebrations
New emergency vehicles in Argentina
On 24 May 2025, Governor Marcelo Orrego announced the delivery of twelve fully equipped ambulances to public hospitals across eight departments in San Juan, Argentina, TV Brics reports. This initiative aims to enhance emergency response and patient transfer efficiency, particularly in remote areas. Additionally, two mobile operating theatres were provided for outbreak responses and field surgeries, and a mobile vaccination centre was established to accelerate immunisation efforts in underserved communities, as reported by Ahora San Juan.
Venezuelan Opposition figures speak out
Five Venezuelan opposition figures, having sought refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas for over a year, publicly shared their experiences after arriving in the United States. They characterised their departure as part of an extensive rescue operation, which the Venezuelan government disputes, labelling it a negotiation, according to reports from AP.
Political leaders defend press freedom in Argentina
In response to attacks on journalists by President Javier Milei, Argentine political leaders signed a declaration reaffirming their commitment to press freedom. The statement condemns governmental intimidation tactics against the media, demanding collective efforts from political entities and civil society to uphold freedom of expression. The declaration coincided with stricter accreditation rules for journalists, emphasising the importance of ethical political conduct, as outlined in their release.
Same-sex couple advocates surrogacy normalisation in Argentina
A same-sex couple in Argentina is lobbying for national legislation to regulate surrogacy, as the current legal framework remains unstructured. Their efforts underscore the need for clearer policies to protect parental rights and address the challenges faced by same-sex couples wishing to start families, as reported by CNN.
UAE leaders send congratulations to Argentina
On Argentina's National Day, UAE leaders, including President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, conveyed congratulatory messages to Argentine President Javier Milei and Chief of the Ministerial Cabinet Guillermo Francos. This diplomatic gesture underscores the strengthening ties between the UAE and Argentina.
