Mercuria to acquire Raizen’s Argentina fuel assets in US$1.4-billion deal
Argentina's economy is still expected to expand by 2.8% next year, but OECD warns the Middle East conflict will weigh on global growth and drive up inflation.
Thousands take to the streets across Argentina for 11th ‘Ni Una Menos’ march against gender violence; Activists demand stronger action on femicides following recent killing of a 14-year-old girl.
Foreign investors and major Wall Street banks exited their positions ahead of the 2025 election cycle – now they’re returning amid rumours of reclassification and market optimism.
by Ezequiel Orlando The International Monetary Fund’s last quarterly review of Argentina’s multi-billion-dollar loan deal urges a strengthening of anti-corruption policies and calls on Milei government officials to submit their asset declarations in a timely and proper manner.
CRIME & SECURITY
Milei government reports 3.6 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, says country has received the highest international rating for crime statistics quality.
“Efecto Messi”?
The American dream versus local wallets – the most expensive sporting event in history arrives at a time of falling real wages and a cheap exchange rate in Argentina.
LABOUR RIGHTS
Repression of workers' rights has deepened around the globe, even in "stable" countries, says world's largest trade union organisation; Argentina added to ITUC’s list of 10 worst countries for workers' rights, alongside nations like Belarus, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey.
A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.
Xeneize will renew head coach's contract when it ends on June 30.
FIFA will pay Liga Profesional clubs US$11,000 a day for each player called up for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico; River Plate will receive the most of the domestic clubs, supplying seven of the 19 footballers from Argentina's top flight for tournament.
"As a River supporter, it's a dream come true," says commanding centre-back as he completes his move back to Argentina.
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner may never return to Argentina’s pink presidential palace. But nearly a year after being barred for life from running for public office, her loyal fans brought the palace to her.
Aerolíneas Argentinas will no longer operate special flights from the cities of Córdoba, Rosario and Tucumán in June and July to aid travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Surgeon questions conditions of home care following the operation on late footballer during trial into deah.
New group comprises five South American countries, who will work together on intelligence, immigration control, crime-fighting ; Working group will meet in six months’ time.
Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies.
columnists
Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future
by Carlos Burgueño
From refuge to destination: How ‘Barrio Chino’ found its place in Buenos Aires
by Patricia Daniele
Rafael Grossi: ‘The UN is moving into irrelevance, but it need not be so’
by James Grainger
$LIBRA scandal is Milei’s greatest threat
by Walter Curia
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Argentina’s interior voice – an interview with author Selva Almada
by Juan Pablo Kavanagh Study by Argentinos por la Educación NGO finds sharp social divide in nursery school attendance rates; Despite great improvements on enrollment over the past decade, nation still lags behind in the region.
by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of the war in the Middle East head-on and addresses the controversy surrounding the involvement of Israeli oil company Navitas in oil exploration near the Malvinas.
editorials
WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW
It will be a record sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi, and the decision to delay his retirement is a relief for an entire nation.
World Cup 2026
First big name culled by Lionel Scaloni as he whittles down squad list for Argentina’s defence of World Cup crown in the United States, Canada and Mexico; Coach plays down Messi injury fears.
INVESTMENT DROUGHT?
Report reveals that Argentina was Latin American economy that received the least foreign direct investment in 2025.
Provincial governments are tapping global bond markets at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
Argentina’s government sends four bills to lower house for debate, including its much-heralded ‘Super RIGI’ investment incentive scheme and the ‘Ley de Lobby,’ which would regulate management of private interests before public officials and force lobbyists to register.
Marcelo Bielsa's unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.
President’s approval rating rose to roughly 40%, up four points from April, according to LatAm Pulse survey.
Government lawmaker to host Congress event promoting rare earth exploitation and their role in mining industry; Milei sees opportunity in Washington’s drive to secure critical minerals and reduce China’s dominance of sector.
Maradona kept medical team under severe pressure after surgery, says former clinic director.
Central Bank reserves hit their highest level since 2019, giving President Javier Milei room to let the peso trade more freely.
Argentina coach says initial signs are “not so bad” after captain suffers hamstring issue, though several key Albiceleste players remain fitness doubts ahead of the tournament in North America.
A leftist figure allied with President Gustavo Petro, a right-wing millionaire lawyer who champions the tough-on-crime approach and a conservative opposition senator are the frontrunners in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday.
Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad Avanza leader.
Milei government’s proposal would restrict minors’ access to betting sites; Bill permits limited advertising for platforms, unlike the opposition-backed bill approved in 2024.
Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration.
‘Para los contrincantes,’ short film about a young boxer chasing his dream, earns top honours at Cannes Film Festival.
Lionel Messi at the centre of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.
