Pope leads huge Catholic Mass in Buenos Aires, meets abuse victims
Pope Leo XIV praised the "indispensable" role played by trade unions in a speech Monday; "When economic profit is established as the sole criterion of success, a business becomes dehumanised," he warns.
Pontiff met with five victims of clerical abuse in Argentina during short stay i Buenos Aires; Leo vows to strengthen protection measures within the Catholic Church.
In front of President Javier Milei and his Cabinet, Vatican leader raises concerns over plight of pensioners and exodus of young people abroad; Catholic leader defends education funding and questioned an austerity model that lacks social inclusion.
Thousands gather to welcome Leo XIV as he visits a residential care centre amid a heated debate over state funding for people with disabilities.
AI & POLITICS
In China, debate is about how to implement Artificial Intelligence, not whether we should.
MARKETS & BONDS
Argentine global bonds are heading for their worst week in over a year as a global retreat from risk collides with growing investor anxiety over next year’s presidential election.
POLITICS
Local media reports suggest potential Milei-Bullrich split as tensions mount within ruling party.
Milei has spent most of 2026 in denial about the economic problems facing many Argentines, including a lot of the voters who backed him in 2023.
Paraguayan senators have appointed Vice-President Pedro Alliana to lead the country after voting to impeach his predecessor Santiago Peña over a massive banking crisis.
Politicians, celebrities and LGBT+ campaigners denounce violence filmed and shared by alleged attackers as authorities launch an investigation.
Unprecedented public campaign uses retro-style posters for recruitment drive; Milei government says it wants to professionalise intelligence service.
Partners and executives from agricultural firm Adecoagro acquire two companies belonging to the Benetton family's holding group; Deal involves more than 900,000 hectares of land across four provinces nationwide.
President likes to quip that “taxes are robbery.” Yet aggressive enforcement tactics by the ARCA bureau have fuelled anger among shopkeepers and small-business owners.
An Argentine pilot based in Miami acted as an intermediary in the payment for Bolsonaro’s escape flight, a source close to the matter tells the AFP news agency.
First papal visit to the country in 39 years; Pontiff to be welcomed by Milei upon arrival; Leo’s speeches expected to address issues including inequality, the Church's social doctrine and artificial intelligence.
Thousands of people line seafront of Montevideo to greet pontiff in Uruguay.
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FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA
River likely cannot wait for this cursed 2026 to end. Boca, meanwhile, continue to look for a straight flush and the cards just keep going their way.
Foreign relations
President attempts to equate left-wing doctrines with fascism during speech at Ibero-American Summit in Madrid as his ideological foe watches on.
FOREIGN POLICY
Luis Caputo says ties with Washington will endure; 'Beautiful morning' – Cristina Fernández de Kirchner celebrates in English, but Milei stays silent.
Democrats seize both House and Senate; Flipping of Congress gives Democrats the power to block legislation, probe administration and thwart appointments.
US election results welcomed in many capitals, but foreign officials warns US president could prove even more disruptive going forward.
Results mark an extraordinary reversal from just a few months ago, when the Senate was considered out of reach for Democrats; Predicted blue wave became a tsunami, with Democrats winning or ahead in 25 House races that had leaned Republican.
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno finalises details with the Vatican’s advance guard; Two nationwide broadcasts and VP Villarruel makes the cut, despite Milei tensions; Central mass in Palermo and the meeting in Palacio Libertad will be transmitted to nation.
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi makes 12 changes to the starting line-up for Friday's Nations Championship match with Ireland in Dublin from the one that drew with Australia in September.
President Javier Milei returns to Madrid for an international summit on Wednesday, after stoking fresh tensions with his Socialist nemesis Pedro Sánchez.
Papal visit will serve as consolation for Francis no-show; Late pontiff never returned to his homeland, preferring not to be seen endorsing a political party or movement.
Across the country, Democrats scored victories in GOP strongholds, flipping at least seven Senate seats and winning House races in districts Republicans easily carried in 2024.
Stunning night for Democrats as they caputure control of House and Senate; Trump strikes conciliatory note despite his history of questioning elections, saying he is "absolutely willing" to accept results.
Democrats stormed back to power in Congress and governors' mansions across the United States in Tuesday's midterm elections, a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump's political agenda.
Coach Lionel Scaloni leaves out several key players as the world champions prepare for their first matches without their departed talisman Lionel Messi.
Two energy firms have put plans for US initial public offerings this year on hold; Argentine stocks and bonds tumbled in recent months.
Almost four in 10 people of voting age in Argentina will be 35 or younger in 2027, raising questions about how politicians will compete for the support of an electorate that remains largely beyond their reach.
President travels to Spain ahead of November 4-5 summit; Argentina's leader will cross paths with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who he branded a “dictator” during his last visit to Madrid.
Rlection amounts to a nationwide judgment on Trump, with the mood turning sharply against Republicans amid anger over soaring living costs and the war against Iran.
