Can international campaign get Cristina Fernández de Kirchner back on the ballot?
Kirchnerism is pursuing an international campaign to overturn Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's ban on running for office, while keeping rivals within Peronism at bay. Leer más
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Nearly 300 detained in Chile at protests marking Pinochet coup anniversary
Almost 300 people – including 31 minors – were detained during protests commemorating victims of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. Leer más
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Milei earmarks about US$200 million for Argentina’s naval base in south
Ushuaia facility is expected to be completed in 2029 and will be financed entirely with state funds; Milei government says long-planned facility will strengthen Argentina’s presence in far south, supp...
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Milei revives strategic naval base at ‘the end of the world’
President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing. Leer más
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Trump says he could settle UK-Argentina dispute over Malvinas
“I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas. Leer más
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What does Peter Thiel want in Argentina?
Milei’s libertarian experiment, sweeping deregulation and appetite for technological disruption may explain why one of Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures is moving south. Journalists Giselle Lecre...
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Argentina’s critical-minerals boom comes with a choice
Milei’s RIGI regime has attracted major investment. The challenge is turning a resource boom into something that lasts. Leer más
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From words to deeds
Discussing the efficacy of the sanctions or the wisdom of weaponising Vaca Muerta misses the main point of President Javier Milei’s Malvinas moves. Leer más
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The Malvinas trick
If the Milei administration can gain momentum in Argentina’s sovereignty claim, he would be able to construct real political capital and adhesion from a broader base ahead of next year’s election. L...
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The territorial imperative
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Stories that caught our eye: September 4 to 11
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
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Marco Bechis returns to dictatorship trauma with Venice contender
More than 25 years after ‘Garage Olimpo’, filmmaker Marco Bechis returns to the trauma of Argentina’s dictatorship with ‘Ritorno a Buenos Aires’, a drama about survival, guilt and the scars left by st...
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25 years on, United States seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive
A quarter century after the era-defining attacks of September 11, the United States is eager to keep alive the memory alive. Leer más
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Big trouble in Avellaneda
Two of Argentina’s giants, Racing Club and Independiente, continue to struggle through a 2026 which has brought little by way of joy on the pitch. Leer más
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We do need more education
Argentine youngsters continue to fall farther and farther behind their peers in the rest of the world. Leer más
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United States marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
Vice-President JD Vance and Donald Trump's four living predecessors are all expected at the "Ground Zero" site in lower Manhattan – but the President himself will not attend. Leer más
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The 9/11 terrorist attacks and our pending task as global community
The fight against terrorism remains as relevant as ever and must be our shared responsibility. Leer más
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Argentina monthly inflation slows to lowest since last June
Monthly inflation slows to the lowest level in 14 months, in a win for President Javier Milei. Leer más
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Inflation slows again as August rate hits 1.7 percent
INDEC says inflation reached 1.7% in August, extending downward trajectory; Down 0.4 points month-on-month; Price hikes total 33.5% over last 12 months. Leer más
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IMF says household debt defaults pose no risk to Argentina's economy
Some 5.8 million Argentines are considered to be in arrears, meaning they are more than 90 days behind on debt repayments, according to recent Central Bank figures Leer más
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Argentina’s Milei considering October visit to UK for Oxford speech
President Milei has received an invitation to speak at Oxford between October 23 and 24; Government is also considering London leg of “Argentina Week” roadshow, though head of state’s attendance has n...
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Mystery solved: Bausili says Argentina's missing gold is in Switzerland
After a year of truck-video conspiracy theories and opposition demands for answers, Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili has finally revealed the location of Argentina's gold reserves. Leer más
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Lionel Messi to buy second Spanish second division side Eldense
Messi is set to become the “majority shareholder” of Spanish second-division football club Eldense. Leer más
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Argentina’s struggling industry fuels debate over Milei’s economic model
Argentina’s manufacturers are shedding jobs and closing plants, fuelling debate over the economic costs of government’s reforms. Leer más
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Perfil honours nation's greatest achievers in 50th anniversary prize-giving
Winners were selected out of a shortlisted trio by a jury of 10 consisting of Agustín Salvia, Daniel Grinbank, Carlos Melconian, Isela Constantini, Juliana Cassataro, José Natanson, Mauricio Kartun, A...
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AFA hopes Benin and Burkina Faso can tempt Messi to one last dance in Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football – but Argentina’s football authorities still have a couple more games in mind… Leer más
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Bolivia scandal shines light on Fernando Cerimedo’s far-right connections
A look at the Fernando Cerimedo attempted murder scandal in Bolivia and its repercussions for the Latin American right. Leer más
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Survey: 58% of Argentines say economic situation is worsening
Six in 10 say they are feeling the deterioration personally, while almost two-thirds see no improvement in the economy under President Javier Milei. Leer más
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Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
Crowdsourced notes system, modelled on the one used by Elon Musk's X, is designed to supplant checks carried out by accredited newsrooms and fact-checking agencies. Leer más
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Milei steps up pressure on oil companies over Malvinas
Milei administration launches legal action against firms linked to the Sea Lion project as the government widens its sanctions drive; Sixty companies and individuals linked to hydrocarbon activity aro...
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Oil and crop prices save Milei from surging demand for dollars
Purchases of US banknotes jump, but remarkably, the peso has emerged largely untouced – an usual feat for the historically volatile currency. Leer más
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Messi closes in on takeover of Spanish second-division club
Argentine superstar reaches preliminary agreement to acquire Eldense on the eastern Mediterranean, expanding his growing portfolio of football and business investments. Leer más
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Lionel Messi nears deal to buy another football team
Star plans to buy a majority stake in Spanish second-division football team Eldense, pending due diligence, according to reports. Leer más
4d ago
Inflation in Buenos Aires City slowed to 1.7% in August
Price hikes in the capital slowed for the first time in two months; Deceleration offers potential early read ahead of Thursday's national data from INDEC. Leer más
4d ago
Argentina's PISA scores fall, Milei government blames predecessors
PISA education test scores fall compared to 2022, prompting blame game; Results for 15-year-olds declined in maths, reading and science, renewing debate over the state of education. Leer más
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Six in 10 people in Argentina’s poorest areas borrow to eat
Borrowing has ceased to be the exception and become the norm, says report by Instituto Periferias. Leer más
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Argentina files lawsuit against oil firms operating off Malvinas
Argentina’s government announces lawsuit against Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, IHI Associates Inc, and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas...
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Milei-allied real-estate mogul defends his Malvinas investment
Eduardo Elsztain, one of Argentina’s most influential business executives, breaks ground to defend his investment strategy in the Malvinas Islands Leer más
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The Falklands/Malvinas dispute: Javier Milei tightens sanctions against companies drilling for oil on islands
Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Argentine president announced a package of measures to penalize companies operating in the hydrocarbons sector in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands without Argentine authoriz...
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Far-right activists on trial in Paris over killing of rugby star Aramburú
Two far-right activists stand trial in Paris over the 2022 killing of rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú. Leer más
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Milei appointee vows to rid Paris student residence of 'woke ideology'
Casa Argentina director Santiago Muzio speaks out after allegations of expulsions, restrictions and far-right meetings; Paris City Hall has called for an investigation into Milei appointee's managemen...
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Fear and far-right meetings at Casa Argentina student residence in Paris
Residents allege a climate of fear and restrictions on their freedoms at the student residence run by Buenos Aires; Concerns ramp up ahead of President Javier Milei's visit to France. Leer más
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Milei quiets ruling-party rifts, reclaims agenda via Malvinas
President Javier Milei’s nationwide broadcast brings sense of calm to ruling party; Adviser Santiago Caputo was involved in drafting of speech, a bid to reclaim centre stage and set the conversation....
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Supreme Court feud threatens to upend Brazil’s presidential race
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