Miguel Ángel Pichetto: ‘Peronism is a national movement, lying in the centre’
Lawmakers from opposition Coalición Cívica party file criminal complaint against Adorni for alleged "false statements," while sectors allied to the government called on Milei to withdraw his support for the official.
Cabinet chief's admission that he omitted US$500,000 from his public asset and wealth declarations sparks controversy and criticism.
If Argentina’s football team has a decent showing in the World Cup, inflation continues to come down and the economy begins to grow, then Javier and Toto can hope to come out the other end and look to consolidate their political project for the second half of 2026.
by Michael Soltys No host nation has won in this century, while there were no less than six home triumphs in the 16 tournaments of the previous century. The so-called World Cup is a Euro-American monopoly – will a new champion emerge from the record 48 competitors?
AS I SEE IT
Hard as it is for Trump to stomach, Zelenskyy has greatly distinguished himself as a war leader. As for Trump, unless he is very lucky, he could find his name permanently attached to a deal with the Iranians that will bring to mind Neville Chamberlain.
POLITICS & SCANDAL
Manuel Adorni admits he failed to declare half a million dollars in previous sworn affidavits outlining wealth and assets; President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief says he concealed wealth and saved “off the books like everyone else” before election to office.
PERU ELECTION 2026
Boosted by votes from overseas, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by just over 900 votes in Peru's presidential run-off, with more than 18 million votes counted so far.
Former coach says he is 'excited' by prospect of a second spell at La Bombonera, a decade after leading the club to a league-and-cup double.
Hantavirus probe in western Mendoza Province did not find any virus-carrying rodents, announces Argentina's Health Ministry.
Tribute to Dr Joseph Redhead, physician to Güemes and Belgrano whose pioneering scientific work helped shape the region's history, at the Museo de la Gesta Güemesiana.
Second consecutive monthly slowdown; Consumer price hikes slowed by half a point compared to April; Inflation in first five months of year totals 14.7%.
Inflation slows to lowest level since September following a surge in March due to the Iran war-related energy shock.
Child poverty dropped its lowest level since 2018, according to UNICEF data, though NGO warns levels may have risen in first half of 2026.
S&P Global upgraded Argentina’s sovereign credit rating after markets closed Wednesday, citing positive fiscal results and other measures taken by Javier Milei’s administration.
Decline in the peso is gaining momentum as investors grow more risk averse and policymakers in Buenos Aires loosen their grip.
Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari takes issue with President Milei's proposal to grant legal personhood to corporations operated by AI, writing it could be dangerous.
columnists
Choose your own Argentina
by Marcelo J. García
Vaca Muerta will ensure next president against currency crises
by Carlos Burgueño
From refuge to destination: How ‘Barrio Chino’ found its place in Buenos Aires
by Patricia Daniele
How Netflix is rewriting Argentina’s screen industry
by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
Stories that caught our eye: June 5 to 12
by Eugenia Muzio Lundin Mining-BHP copper mining project in San Juan Province is moving ahead with unprecedented infrastructure work, but the construction of a modular complex in the Andes for thousands of workers has put national industries on alert.
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.
editorials
RATINGS AGENCY
Ratings agency cites lower inflation, fiscal surplus and improved access to financing, while warning that external debt and market volatility remain key risks.
BUSINESS IN VENEZUELA
Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for Guri dam complex.
WORLD CUP 2026
World Cup kick off dogged by off-field distractions ranging from sky-high ticket prices to an immigration crackdown that has seen fans, team officials and a top Somali referee barred from entering the United States.
Construction fell 4% and manufacturing 2.1% from March, while most industrial sectors recorded year-on-year declines.
Sellers in China are betting on the country's lucrative fan market for a big World Cup boost.
With Lionel Messi back from injury to score his 117th international goal, Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Female challengers to be the next UN secretary-general outline why they think a woman should be next to lead the multilateral organisation.
Dalma Maradona, the eldest of Diego Maradona's daughters, gives evidence to trial investigating late footballer's death; "There isn't a day that I don't miss him," she tells the court.
Real Madrid says Atlético Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros for Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.
Financier turned whistleblower Leonardo Fariña tells court jailed businessman Lázaro Báez was close to Néstor Kirchner and benefited from an alleged public works corruption network.
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can overcome geopolitical tensions and ticket price fury.
Protestors are demanding that US-backed President Rodrigo Paz's fledgling government tackle a deep economic crisis, others are demanding he step down.
Given Trump's track record of throwing his weight behind his Latin American allies, a similar intervention in Brazil appears likely.
London's Tate Modern set to open doors on new exhibition dedicated to Argentine artist Julio Le Parc, who died last month at the age of 97.
Tens of thousands of people formed queues stretching more than seven kilometres to bid farewell to legendary rocker Indio Solari.
Argentina cruise to 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras in Texas; Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury.
A government tender in Argentina underscored tensions between Washington and Beijing in Latin America as President Javier Milei’s administration awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China.
Spontaneous gatherings across the country – including a huge crowd at the Plaza de Mayo – pay tribute to iconic rock star Indio Solari, who died Friday aged 77.
