04/08/2012 | Argentina

Tremors hit Mendoza, Córdoba

A series of tremors hit Mendoza and Córdoba provinces early today, the National Institute for Seismic Prevention announced. No victims, injured or serious damage were reported.

09/06/2012 | Argentina

Teenager killed in rock climbing accident in Mendoza

A nineteen-year-old teen was killed this morning after falling some 200 metres when he was rock climbing in the touristic area of Valle Grande in the southern part of Mendoza province.

18/06/2012 | Argentina

5.4 magnitude quake hits Mendoza, no casualties reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck about 30 km (18 miles) southeast of the city of Mendoza in Argentina today, the US Geological Survey said, and local media reported minor damage but no casualties.

22/07/2012 | Argentina

Man arrested in connection to Mendoza murder case

A close family member of 20-year-old Micaela Blasco, who was found murdered last Tuesday inside her bathtub in her downtown apartment in Mendoza, was detained on Sunday in connection to the crime after authorities found the victim’s mobile phone in his home, authorities indicated.

06/05/2012 | Argentina

Policeman detained for killing a teenager in Mendoza

A policeman was detained today in connection to the shooting of a nineteen-year-old man, after he was killed during a police confrontation with a group of teenagers, at a party in the area of Godoy Cruz in Mendoza.

12/05/2012 | Argentina

Macri blasts opposition for 'supporting Kirchnerite initiatives'

Buenos Aires City Mayor Mauricio Macri reaffirmed today that “to be part of the opposition means to put across a different and more personal view,” and to that effect blasted some blocs for “saying that they represent the opposition, but they end up supporting all of the initiatives put forward by the Kirchnernites.”

29/05/2012 | Argentina

One of the lost hikers found in Mendoza dies

One of the fifteen hikers who had been located after disappearing in the Malargue region has died at the mountain, Mendoza province's officials reported.

06/03/2012 | Argentina

YPF accuses provinces of 'arbitrary actions'

In the midst of the pressure of the oil provinces over Oil Giant YPF to increase its production, the company ruled out the accusations and warned that it will press charges for the “arbitrary actions” of the local government.

23/03/2012 | Argentina

Mendoza cancels YPF-Repsol contracts in two areas of extraction

Mendoza province governor Francisco Pérez announced today the cancellation of concession contracts in two areas of petrol extraction pertaining to the Spanish-Argentine run fuel giant Repsol-YPF in the western region of the country.

23/03/2012 | Argentina

Supreme Court ruling on abortion not valid in Mendoza, Governor says

Mendoza governor Francisco Pérez assured today that the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion shall not be valid in his province and that women who got pregnant as a result of rape and want to abort will  still need a court permit to do so.

16/12/2011 | Argentina

CFK: 'We will continue our efforts to improve workers' life conditions'

President Cristina Fernández visited Mendoza to inaugurate local winery Bianchi new facilities. During her speech, CFK celebrated the success of the wine industry and praised workers for their contribution to the country’s economy.

05/01/2012 | Argentina

YPF announces new oil discovery in Mendoza

Energy company YPF announced the finding of conventional oil at the Cuenca Neuquina, in the Chachahuén bloc, at the Southern area of Mendoza province, that is equivalent to 40 million barrels.

03/03/2012 | Argentina

Malvinas issue 'affects all Argentines,' says Boudou

Vice-president Amado Boudou once again stated the Government’s aim of “working with all international organizations to get back the Malvinas islands sovereignty,” as he took part in Mendoza’s annual harvest festival.

24/10/2011 | Argentina

Pérez assures Mendoza will work 'side by side' with the Gov't

Mendoza province’ Governor-elect, Kirchnerite Francisco “Paco” Pérez, committed to work “side by side” with President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner “to trigger the growth of the province and the whole region.”

26/10/2011 | Argentina

Mountaineer who suffered heart attack in Himalayas returns to Mendoza

The mountaineer from Mendoza, Ignacio Lucero, aged 38, who miraculously survived a heart attack whilst mountain climbing in the Himalayas, returned last night to Mendoza.

09/12/2011 | Argentina

Catamarca, Mendoza and La Rioja province Governors sworn in

Alongside City Mayor Mauricio Macri and Jorge Capitanich in Chaco, three governors took office today. Luis Beder Herrera in La Rioja, Francisco Pérez in Mendoza and Lucía Corpacci in Catamarca.

06/07/2011 | Argentina

Swine flu death toll reaches three in Mendoza

The swine flu (Gripe A, or H1N1) death toll rose in the province of Mendoza claiming a third life, according to local health authorities. It has been recognized that the number of people taking preventative vaccinations against the flu has lowered, due to the public becoming “less afraid of the illness.”

06/07/2011 | Argentina

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Mendoza

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded this morning in the province of Mendoza. Spokespersons for the head of Civic Defense confirmed that the earthquake occurred around 11.30 am, 25 kilometres south of the Mendoza capital. No damage was reported.

23/10/2011 | Argentina

Voting extended in Mendoza

The election in Mendoza province was officially closed at 6pm, but many schools remained open due to the number of people who remained inside the buildings waiting to cast their votes.

13/05/2011 | Argentina

Cobos confirms lawmaker candidacy

Vice-President Julio Cobos confirmed he has accepted to be the prime candidate for Mendoza province’s national lawmaker and said he is confident in achieving the post in the next elections.

20/05/2011 | Argentina

Passenger takes the last photo of the airplane

A 26-year woman took the last picture of the airplane before it crashed in Río Negro province last Wednesday night.

24/06/2011 | Argentina

Car crash in Mendoza leaves four dead, two injured

A car crash in the Villa Nueva district of Guaymallén killed three women and a young man this morning, leaving the two other passengers severely injured. The driver was said to have lost control of the vehicle causing the car to crash into a tree, police officials informed. The victims were all aged between 20 and 25 years old.

26/03/2011 | Argentina

Radical Party tension still present in build up to internal primaries

Between both Ricardo Alfonsín and Ernesto Sanz, tension is still largely present in the build up their head to head in the internal primaries on April 30.

05/04/2011 | Argentina

IMF mission meets with Mendoza gov't officials over new CPI

IMF officials met with members of the Mendoza government in order to become acquainted with the consumer price index being applied on a local level and see if the same methodology can be taken to a national level by the Indec statistics agency.

08/04/2011 | Argentina

Cobos blasts the UCR, denies running for Mendoza's Governor

Vice-President Julio Cobos denied he will run for Mendoza’s Governor and compromised to work in order to change the Radical Party’s way of thinking because he is willing that the bloc governs the province.

29/12/2010 | Argentina

Explosion in Mendoza leaves one dead and seven injured

The incident occurred at midday in the area of Guaymallén in Mendoza. There was a great cloud of smoke following the blast, and various crews were present, trying to calm down the flames.

19/01/2011 | Argentina

Alfonsín 'fed up with the internal primaries debate'

Pre-primary candidate Ricardo Alfonsín is said to be “fed up with the internal primaries debate”. He mentioned that even if he is not successful in the internal pre-elections coming up against Ernesto Sanz, he has not ruled out the possibility of running in August primaries.

01/03/2011 | Argentina

Light airplane crashes in Mendoza

A light airplane fell and crashed at midday in Chacras de Coria, a town in Mendoza where both crew members were badly injured, according to local police.

27/06/2012 | Latin America

Mercosur social summit begins debating Lugo's removal from office

The XVth social Mercosur summit began today and will continue on Thursday in Mendoza province, where authorities and civil organizations of the regional bloc will debate over the role and importance of democracy in South America and the importance of strengthening social inclusion policies with civic participation.

28/06/2012 | Latin America

Mercosur won't slap sanctions on Paraguay

By Sebastián Lacunza

The Mercosur trade bloc will not impose economic sanctions on Paraguay despite concerns over the ousting of the country's president, officials said on Thursday. The landlocked nation is, however, on the verge of being suspended from the multilateral organization.

19/08/2012 | Sports

Godoy Cruz defeat Atlético de Rafaela in Mendoza

Godoy Cruz defeated Atlético de Rafaela 2-0 in a match for the third round of the Inicial tournament. Mauro Obolo scored at 4' and Emanuel Insúa scored at 46' of the first half. The match was played in the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza.

12/10/2012 | Sports

Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to romp past Uruguay

23/03/2011 | Sports

Godoy Cruz, Independiente tie in Libertadores match

Godoy Cruz and Independiente ended up their match in a tie in Mendoza with both teams scoring one goal and the Mendoza natives reaching the top of the eighth group in the Copa Libertadores tournament.

29/12/2011 | Sports

Mendoza, La Plata, Rosario to host Pumas Four-Nation test rugby matches

Argentina will host all three of their matches in their debut season in the Four-Nation Rugby Championship in 2012 outside the capital, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said.

29/01/2012 | Sports

Boca scores against River in second superclásico

Upset after last week's defeat in Chaco, River Plate continue to struggled in a match against Boca Juniors, who beat them 1-0 in the second and last superclásico of the summer, taking place in Mendoza.

12/10/2012 | Sports

Argentina go with attacking line-up

Argentina play Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier in Mendoza this evening with their dangerous attacking trio of Sergio Agüero, Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuaín. But Uruguay’s coach, Oscar Tabárez, says they will have to focus on Messi.

30/06/2011 | In Depth - Copa América 2011

Copa América to be played nationwide

The venues for the Copa América were confirmed on 1 June, 2010 and the stadiums in each of the cities were chosen on the basis of capacity, infrastructure and access. See slideshow.