#1 Scenarios: Three possible paths to Argentina’s 2027 election Three scenarios, but one decisive factor: the economy.
#2 Economic conundrums The Milei administration has yet to square the circle of taming inflation without recession.
#3 Campaign battle royale as outsiders and professionals face Milei Political campaigns in Argentina have been governed by fragmentation, negative voting and thin results in the last few presidential bouts. There’s also been big surprises.
#4 Life in the age of empathy The ongoing drive to subordinate just about everything else to empathy has already had far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
#5 José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’ Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong.
#6 And if the divided rule? Should the wheels come off for Trump, this would be another question-mark over Milei’s re-election chances.
#7 Argentina eases post-2001 dollar loan curbs to boost economy President Javier Milei’s government seeks to boost credit and economic activity by easing longstanding restrictions on dollar lending.
#8 Only half of primary school kids have ‘satisfactory knowledge’ of language and maths Only 50% of schoolkids in Argentina reach sixth grade with ‘satisfactory knowledge of language and maths,’ finds NGO report, but 94 in 100 pupils reached sixth grade without dropping out or repeating a year.
#9 Argentina’s Libertadores candidates look to break Brazil’s hold on Copa Almost eight years have passed since an Argentina side lifted the Copa Libertadores and this season, for the first time since 2014, neither Boca or River are contenders for the continental title.
#10 Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
#11 ‘Argentina LNG’ – YPF confirms massive US$51-billion RIGI production plan State energy firm announces largest RIGI scheme investment to date, worth over US $50 billion; Project envisages massive export of liquefied natural gas from Vaca Muerta, backed by ENI and XRG.
#12 US ambassador warns Argentina over Chinese firms in Vaca Muerta Trump envoy Peter Lamelas says Chinese involvement in strategic sectors “will not help attract foreign investors” to Argentina’s shale oil and gas hub.
#13 LLA-PRO conclave as Mauricio Macri, Karina Milei ‘resume contact’ Representatives from La Libertad Avanza and PRO meet at Casa Rosada in bid to re-open lines of dialogue and coordinate congressional efforts; Light warming of relations comes months after ex-president and current leader spoke.
#14 Inflation ticks up slightly in Milei's Argentina, rising to monthly 2.1% Consumer prices rose 2.1% in July, lifting annualised inflation figure to 33.8%; July figure slight acceleration on 1.9% recorded previous month.
#15 Argentina’s inflation edged up last month on winter holidays Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces companies without earnings in dollars will now be able to borrow greenbacks.
#16 Indicted Raúl Castro reappears after months out of public view Brother of Fidel Castro, facing indictment in United States, last appeared in public at a May 1 event in front of the US Embassy in Havana, where he appeared frail, and was shown on state television at events in June.
#17 Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll clears 265 Magnitude 7.4 quake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, has killed 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with almost 500 still missing, according to local authorities.
#18 Milei eases cash crunch to reignite economic growth in Argentina Milei administration starting to shift its focus from solely crushing inflation to a more balanced approach.
#19 Milei limits free hospital care for foreigners in Argentina Non-resident foreigners will have to pay for non-urgent care at federal hospitals or show proof of health insurance; Government says the measure targets “medical tourism.”
#20 Cristian 'Cuti' Romero leaves Tottenham Hotspur to sign for Atlético Madrid Cristian 'Cuti' Romero is Atlético Madrid’s latest signing, will cost around 40 million euros; Defender is set to leave English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur to join Diego Simeone’s side.
#21 Caputo says ‘Argentina has been laid waste over last 25 years’ Economy minister claims nation must be “rebuilt” after quarter-century of devastation; Flags arrival of new investment, talks up President Milei’s potential re-election during speech at Córdoba Stock Exchange.
#22 Lionel Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father Grieving superstar says he is unsure about playing on “much longer” after death of his father; Emotional tribute reveals depth of their relationship, with skipper saying he doesn’t know “how to go on.”
#23 USDA says Argentine beef that missed inspection is recalled Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef that wasn’t fully inspected before being distributed in Texas and Florida are being recalled.
#24 Pereira, the 'zombie city' devastated by Colombia's earthquake Volunteers and rescuers search for survivors in Pereira, one of the cities hardest hit by the powerful earthquake in Colombia that has left at least 240 dead.
#25 Scientists march against Milei's cuts wearing Albiceleste shirts Hundreds of protesters gather in Buenos Aires to demand government restore funding for science and technology; Protesters say research system has deteriorated since President Milei took office.
#26 Natacha Jaitt’s brother asks for investigation into her death to be reopened Ulises Jaitt files motion through his lawyers seeking a review of the investigation into his late sister’s death, which was shelved in 2024. He questions activities at crime scene and alleges inconsistencies in evidence.
#27 More than a profession – being a nurse in crisis zones María José Cáceres is an Argentine nurse specialised in neonatology and emergencies. With 15 years of experience working with the Médecins Sans Frontières NGO on humanitarian missions, she has tackled conflict and health crisis in Haití, Sudan, Mozambique and a host of other countries.
#28 Is Argentina a racist country? My testimony as a Muslim foreigner Argentina is a fine example of interfaith coexistence and a melting pot of different communities and waves of migration.
#29 Mile 201: The invisible line where fishing becomes environmental poaching A postcard of environmental disaster at first sight: hundreds of trawlers with lights blazing navigating at the edge of Argentine waters. This fleet flying the flags of distant countries seeks banks of the Illex squid, hake and other species. Specialists warn of the ecological damage from uncontrolled fishing.
#30 From squid to oil: How the UK is consolidating the illegal exploitation of the Malvinas waters through to 2047 While preparing the Sea Lion oil project to begin production in 2027, the islands' government has extended the fishing rights of the main companies operating around the archipelago for another 25 years.
#31 Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career Private ceremony with close family and a few teammates takes place at a cemetery in the town of Pérez.
