Chau GPT? No trace of mega-billion-dollar AI project announced before elections
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.
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.
Catholic Church
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.
Colombian election 2026
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.
Interview
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.
‘Para los contrincantes,’ short film about a young boxer chasing his dream, earns top honours at Cannes Film Festival.
Maradona kept medical team under severe pressure after surgery, says former clinic director.
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.
With votes from Judges Mariano Llorens and Martín Irurzun, the Federal Appeals Court overturned a decision by judge Daniel Rafecas, who had stated that the application of trial in absentia was pending a ruling from the Criminal Cassation Court.
Milei government formalises Argentina’s withdrawal from the WHO, highlighting “health sovereignty”; Health Minister Mario Lugones confirms ties with PAHO will be maintained for procurement of vaccines.
Wheat and barley export duties will fall from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent starting in June, soy reductions from January onwards; President tells agro-business leaders that he will reduce export duties to zero by 2028 – if he wins re-election next year.
Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison.
President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later.
International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.
columnists
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Deregulation bill received 138 votes in favour with 96 against and nine abstentions. It now heads to the Senate, where the government is seeking final approval.
The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again.
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Bizarre tender emerges amid budget restrictions imposed by President Javier Milei's government.
INDEC national statistics bureau releases latest trade figures, showing exports rose more than 33 percent to surpass US$8.9 billion last month.
US Justice Department charges influential former president Raúl Castro over deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes; Move reignites speculation that Trump will move for regime change in Cuba.
Letter of intent signed this month aims at developing local capacities to patrol and control maritime spaces with a focus on illegal fishing.
Jana Maradona says that main defendant in the case, neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, was adamant the star should be treated by healthcare professionals at a home, rather than a clinic or hospital.
Researcher Raquel Chan, a member of the CONICET scientific research council and Director of the Agrobiotechnology Institute at the National University of the Litoral, awarded L’Oréal-UNESCO International Prize; Her work on plant genes has opened up a new era for global food security.
The Colegio Nacional de Monserrat, one of Argentina’s oldest and most prestigious secondary schools, will celebrate its 339th anniversary this year and, for the first time in its history, it will be led by a woman. Two tickets have entered the race to lead the school, both headed by teachers with distinguished careers at the institution founded in 1687.
A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.
CAC chamber group reveals sharp increase in commercial properties available for rent in nation’s capital; Survey finds surge in rental listings and shuttered premises across City’s main shopping districts.
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Ushuaia begin laying first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying the disease.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo says President Javier Milei “will win the 2027 election by a landslide in the first round.”
Man accused of killing three women in alleged hate crime refuses to testify at opening hearing; Prosecutors allege deadly 2024 fire targeting four lesbians was motivated by hatred over their sexual orientation.
