Growing pains
The challenge of sustained growth, via making the real economy more competitive with vastly improved productivity levels, is presented as a question of structural labour, tax and pension reforms but t...
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The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy
This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the P...
16h ago
Disunited provinces II
La Libertad Avanza won in 15 of 23 provinces, including the largest, with Tucumán the most important outside the fold. Opposition candidates only enjoyed a clear lead in half their provinces won, alth...
17h ago
The world is becoming a more dangerous place
Toeing the US line would be a simple matter if the man in charge knew where he was going and approached his goals in a consistent manner, but it so happens that hardly a day goes by without Trump chan...
17h ago
High corruption in Argentina
Two years into Javier Milei’s Presidency, there is a growing sense of impunity that by no means is his sole responsibility. It is reminiscent of moments of high corruption such as those seen in the la...
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Stories that caught our eye: November 21 to 28
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
1d ago
Polish officials, firms sees room for growth with ‘perfect match’ Argentina
Officials at Argentina-Poland Economic Forum in Buenos Aires sign memorandum of understanding with Milei government to boost cooperation and trade ties. Leer más
1d ago
Education spending in real terms in Argentina drops to lowest since 2006
Education Secretariat has 1.2 trillion pesos less (at 2025 prices) budgeted than in 2006. One of the hardest-hit programmes is the Teaching Salary Compensation Fund, which has gone from 1.5 trillion p...
1d ago
On-field excitement and off-field silliness in Argentina's top flight
Thanks to the AFA, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata, Argentine football stirred one of its classic storms in a teacup uproars – and it did not disappoint. Leer más
1d ago
AFA furore deepens as tribunal sanctions Estudiantes, bans Verón
Estudiantes condemns punishment handed out La Plata-based side after their players turned their backs on Rosario Central during guard of honour; Club President Verón handed six-month ban, captain stri...
1d ago
Ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was ‘main recipient’ of bribes, allege ‘Cuadernos’ prosecutors
Ex-president stands accused of heading an illicit association and co-authoring acts of passive bribery, allegedly involving hundreds of payments from businesspeople seeking public works contracts. Lee...
2d ago
Milei challenges Argentina's longstanding human rights policies
President’s decision to appoint the head of the Army, Lieutenant General Carlos Presti, as Argentina's new defence minister comes amid calls for a new march to demand the release of military officers...
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Milei's government to send labour reform bill to Congress on December 9
Lawmaker Cristian Ritondo confirms date when bill is to be submitted to Congress. Leer más
2d ago
A crackdown on pollsters is clouding Colombia’s presidential race
Colombia’s new polling law has made election data harder to find, deepening uncertainty for voters and markets as the 2026 presidential race nears. Leer más
2d ago
Mercuria, Vitol among bidders for Raizen Argentina refinery
Energy trading giants Mercuria Energy Group and Vitol Group are among finalists for a refinery and hundreds of petrol stations in Argentina being sold by Raizen SA. Leer más
2d ago
Milei to call December sessions with labour reform, budget at top of agenda
Government to push for swift approval of labour reform and 2026 Budget bills as part of ambitious agenda; President to summon Congress for special sessions, likely starting second week of December. Le...
2d ago
Argentina agreement between Starlink and Telecentro expanded
Firms owned by Alberto Pierri and Elon Musk extend commercial and strategic joint venture that they say will revolutionise the market. Leer más
2d ago
Scared Venezuelan migrants flee Chile and spark backlash
Venezuelan migrants fleeing Chile’s tough policies has seen hundreds stranded at the Peru border. In response, the government in Lima is enforcing strict border control amid fears of a larger migratio...
2d ago
French Parliament reasserts opposition to EU-Mercosur deal
Agreement proposes a transatlantic integration spanning more than 700 million people. Brazil’s Lula remains convinced that a final deal can be reached at the upcoming summit in December. Leer más
2d ago
Rafael Mariano Grossi: Renewing the promise – a United Nations that works
"The world still needs the United Nations – but it must be a United Nations that works," says Rafael Mariano Grossi, candidate for Secretary-General of the top international body, in his vision statem...
2d ago
Argentina formally backs Rafael Grossi’s candidacy for UN secretary-general
President Javier Milei’s government puts forward the IAEA chief as a contender to succeed António Guterres in 2027, betting his technical profile, experience with global crises and diplomatic backing...
3d ago
Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump
No country has been left untouched by what many view as a return to US interventionism in what the Trump administration has taken to calling "our hemisphere." Leer más
3d ago
Chinese investment in Argentina tops US$23 billion, defying Milei’s alignment with Trump
An X-ray of the Asian country’s investments in Argentina. Beijing not only financed but also constructed and purchased assets in the sectors which today are the motor of Argentina’s recovery, from Vac...
3d ago
Nothing to see here
The honeymoon moment – the election result in October cooled the overheated mood in society, the media and among the political elite. Leer más
3d ago
Argentina’s YPF partners with Italy’s ENI to search for offshore oil in Uruguay
Uruguay, through its state-owned oil company Ancap, has seven offshore areas with active exploration contracts held by international companies. Leer más
3d ago
Federal court merges Loan Peña cases, sets preliminary hearing for February 2026
Unification clears procedural challenges as 17 defendants move toward oral trial over disappearance of five-year-old in June 2024; Seven accused of abduction and concealment of boy, another 10 face ot...
3d ago
Argentina's Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirms during an event with his Israeli counterpart that President Javier Milei will travel to Israel next year to oversee the final transfer of Argentina’s Embassy to...
4d ago
Argentina's economy grew 5% year-on-year in September, says INDEC
Argentina's economy expanded more than expected in September, despite increased market turmoil caused by local and national midterm elections. Leer más
4d ago
MercadoLibre tries to woo Brazil’s online shoppers as Amazon, Shein close in
MercadoLibre is increasing discounts and promotions in Brazil to retain its market lead as Amazon and Shopee offer competition. Leer más
4d ago
Bullrich ploughs cash into immigration controls, unveils new force
The sum in question is 181 billion pesos, included in the 2026 Budget; additional funds will be needed for the new border-control force. Leer más
4d ago
First conviction in Mendoza for grooming on Roblox gaming platform
Benjamín Elías Marín Mendoza admits to grooming a 13-year-old in a summary trial, in which it was proven that he used the platform to initially contact the victim, later requesting intimate photograph...
4d ago
Milei, Thatcher and the English Mamdani
Zack Polanski – an environmental activist, gay, vegan and former actor – is gaining ground among young voters in the UK, making Britain’s Labour Party nervous as it watches Nigel Farage’s far-right Re...
5d ago
UCR enters a critical moment with the party’s future at stake
UCR National Committee will be renewing its leadership next month. Tensions reflects level of infighting among different provincial tribes, torn between those governors maintaining a good relationship...
5d ago
Confidence in Milei’s government soaring after midterms win, poll shows
Universidad Di Tella study shows that confidence in President Javier Milei's government surged 17.5 points in November, rising to its highest level since February. Leer más
5d ago
Over half of women killed in Buenos Aires City in past decade were femicides
Decade-long review shows slow trials, frequent appeals and rising concern over gender-based violence in the capital. Leer más
5d ago
Beautiful game, baffling system: Unravelling Argentina’s impossible league system
A byzantine league system, eight trophies up for grabs starting from 2026 and formats that would give Albert Einstein a migraine – welcome to the wonderful chaos of Argentine football. Leer más
5d ago
Traders hunt for next Argentina as Trump’s sway shapes bets
Chile, Colombia and Brazil, some of the region’s largest economies, hold presidential elections in the next 12 months, with investors hoping for a shift to a more market-friendly approach in all three...
5d ago
Study finds widespread arsenic contamination in Buenos Aires Province
Seventy percent of the region shows contamination linked to cancer and chronic illness, ITBA warns; Researchers warn that prolonged exposure could trigger cancers and severe respiratory disease. Lee...
6d ago
Argentina refuses to back G20 statement over ‘breakdown in consensus’
President Javier Milei’s government rejects G20 Leaders Summit final communiqué, echoing criticism from Washington; Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno oversees rejection, which Buenos Aires say...
6d ago
Argentina voices reservations over COP30 final communiqué
Applause rang out as the gavel was brought down in Belém, but Argentina quickly voiced its discontent. Leer más
6d ago
Milei government hails Army chief appointment, opposition voices criticism
Milei, Caputo, Bullrich and Adorni welcome the arrival of Monteoliva and Presti – but Peronist leaders brands appointment of new Defence chief “enormous step backwards.” Leer más
6d ago
Milei puts military back in charge of defence after 42 years of civilian rule
President Javier Milei names Lieutenant General Carlos Presti, current head of the Army, as Argentina’s new defence minister; Opposition criticises move as "step backwards"; Since December 1983, when...
November 22, 2025
Disunited provinces
Looking at inland Argentina is far from irrelevant since tax reform is high on the list of President Javier Milei’s priorities with negotiating the revenue sensitivities of provincial governors perhap...
November 22, 2025
Snug in the arms of Uncle Sam
For good or ill, it would appear that for the foreseeable future the United States will continue to be the only superpower worth taking into account. Leer más
November 22, 2025
Milei (finally) divides to conquer
In his first two years in office, Milei united rather than divided the opposition. His all-out attack on “the caste” earned him many enemies and virtually no friends. But everyone likes a winner. Le...
November 22, 2025
Rafael Grossi, Argentine diplomat in running to head United Nations, warns of increased nuclear risk
Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says nuclear policy of mutual dissuasion, which has worked for many decades, seems to be eroding; “The hypothesis of a nuclear conflic...
November 22, 2025
Agreement still in the lab
Does last month’s midterm triumph give President Javier Milei such authority that nobody dares to challenge him? Leer más
November 22, 2025
The absent leader strategy and Mr ‘Knee Head’
There’s an unwritten rule in Argentina’s politics that sometimes the leader has to remain absent. Javier Milei and some of his top-level officials appear to have taken a page from that playbook. Leer...
November 22, 2025
Stories that caught our eye: November 14 to 21
A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
November 21, 2025
Spagnuolo testifies he ‘had nothing to do’ with ANDIS charges
Diego Spagnuolo testified on Wednesday in a Comodoro Py court, where he stated he “had nothing to do with the charges” brought against him. Leer más