Injury-hit Argentina hope to reach full fitness at World Cup
Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.
Government awards concession for dredging and buoy maintenance on the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay waterway to consortium comprising Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus.
President makes bold pitch in 'Financial Times' op-ed, promising to keep AI free from regulation in Argentina; Op-ed is latest in series of moves promoting Argentina as nation friendly to Artificial Intelligence.
Argentina’s President Javier MIlei intends to make his 18th visit to the United States to attend celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to reports.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION
Facundo Leal, former head of the ARSAT state satellite firm and ORSNA airport regulator, arrested after a raid on his Palermo flat; Over US$2.5 million in cash, drugs and other items, including surveillance gear, seized as part an ongoing court investigation.
RESERVES
Argentina’s Central Bank has surpassed its US$10-billion target for dollar purchases, fuelled by a record crop harvest, an energy boom and a surge in debt issuance by provinces and local companies.
“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.
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.
Global trading house Mercuria Energy Group Ltd has reached a deal to acquire one of Argentina’s biggest refineries and a network of hundreds of petrol stations from Brazil’s struggling Raizen SA.
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.
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.
Appeals court overturns injunction in Santa Cruz Province, allowing Milei-backed mining reform to take effect while broader legal challenges continue.
Opposition leaders are preparing to step into the spotlight after football's most important tournament ends, with Axel Kicillof and Sergio Massa among those positioning for a presidential run.
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.
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Between echoes returning from the past and a language that breathes the brush and the river, Selva Almada’s new novel 'Una casa sola' (Random House) creates a universe in which memory, violence and poetry intertwine in a richly layered narrative. In this interview, the author traces the novel’s fragmentary origins, its connection to poetry and the gauchesca tradition, so-called ‘provincial’ literature and why writing is a living organism rather than just technique.
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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.
HEALTH
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FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
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A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Seven defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent, meaning they were allegedly aware of the risk of death and could face sentences of up to 25 years in prison.
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 are contenders but their chances will be undermined if Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, says 1978 World Cup winner Daniel Bertoni.
The Albiceleste arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title. But since winning the title in Qatar four years ago, they have not played a single European side.
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.
President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas of populism.”
Few surprises as Lionel Scaloni publishes his squad list for tournament in US, Canada and Mexico; River wonderkid Mastantuono out and no place for Buendía or Dybala; Youngers Nico Paz and Valentín Barco make the cut, along with Palmeiras striker ‘Flaco’ López.
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.
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.
