#1 Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.
#2 CFK conviction prompts political shockwaves, protests Supporters of convicted ex-president react with anger to ruling – what next for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Peronism and the national political landscape?
#3 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to present herself before courts on Wednesday Ex-president confirms in social media posts she will appear at the Comodoro Py federal courthouse on Wednesday; She says she will do this to “comply with the law” and states house arrest “is not a privilege,” highlighting security concerns.
#4 Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup.
#5 Stories that caught our eye: June 6 to 13 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
#6 Argentines split on CFK verdict amid distrust in Judiciary New polls show the majority of the public believes Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is guilty of corruption but deep scepticism towards the justice system and its motivations.
#7 President Javier Milei honoured with ‘Jewish Nobel’ Argentina’s head of state awarded special prize by Israeli foundation.
#8 Argentina's monthly inflation rate drops to 1.5% – lowest level in five years Consumer prices rose just 1.5% in May, according to government data – the lowest monthly rate since May 2020; Inflation at 13.3% so far this year, 43.5% over the last 12 months.
#9 IMF applauds Argentina's measures to boost dollar reserves Earlier this week, Argentina’s Central Bank rolled out new economic measures designed to boost foreign currency holdings.
#10 Casa Rosada expects Fernández de Kirchner's arrest to be ‘respectful’ Although the details will be decided by the courts, government officials anticipate that the two-term former president will be treated with respect during the process.
#11 Inflation hits lowest since Covid in win for Milei Argentina’s monthly inflation slows to the lowest level since the height of the pandemic.
#12 Explainer: Keys to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s conviction The many legal woes of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, whose corruption conviction has been confirmed and rendered definitive by Argentina’s Supreme Court.
#13 Bunge close to getting China ruling on Viterra deal China’s approval – conditional or otherwise – is the last major hurdle in Bunge’s bid to create an agricultural commodities giant capable of competing with Cargill.
#14 New Peronist generation must now grow without Cristina Leandro Santoro, Juan Grabois, Juan Monteverde and Axel Kicillof are the most visual leaders of a post-Kirchnerite generation which is trying to renew the party without supremos or fanaticism.
#15 Unity or infighting? Milei government awaits Peronism’s next move Casa Rosada sources says Peronism will either ‘circle the wagons or break up’ – whatever happens, officials promise to guarantee public order.
#16 Dollar-obsessed Argentines have a newfound love for buying gold Argentina’s deep-rooted reliance on the greenback is now being challenged by a growing appetite for gold.
#17 Bank of China, JPMorgan among banks in Argentina US$2-billion repo Milei administration reaches agreement with seven private banks on a repurchase agreement of US$2 billion.
#18 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s ban from office marks new chapter for Argentina Top court sidelines Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from future elections, likely ushering in a new political era.
#19 Fernández de Kirchner seeks house arrest, denounces ‘persecution’ at ICC Supporters rally in Buenos Aires outside the former president’s home as her lawyers appeal to the International Criminal Court and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
#20 Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026 President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.
#21 UN atomic boss achieves gender parity – just don’t call it DEI Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, a top candidate to become the next United Nations secretary general, has achieved gender parity at the International Atomic Energy Agency in record time.
#22 FIFA Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca Juniors and River Plate play? A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
#23 FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
#24 FIFA Club World Cup risks deepening inequality in Latin American football Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.
#25 Conviction confirmed: Cristina Fernández de Kirchner condemned by Supreme Court Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's conviction in so-called 'Vialidad' corruption trial confirmed by Argentina's Supreme Court; Former president's intention to run for seat in Buenos Aires Province Legislature blocked by ruling upholding prison sentence and lifetime ban on holding public office.
#26 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner calls on supporters to organise amid threat of arrest Former president declares in a speech to Peronist militants that she is the target of judicial persecution aimed at banning her from frontline politics.
#27 World Bank lifts Argentina 2025 growth forecast to 5.5% Growth in Latin America cut to 2.3 percent as trade tensions bite; Argentina defies regional slowdown.
#28 Supreme Court upholds ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's prison sentence Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will have to serve a six-year prison sentence – likely under house arrest – and will be permanently disqualified from holding political office after the Supreme Court upheld her corruption conviction.
#29 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner given five days to present herself to courthouse Federal Oral Court No. 2 summons former president and eight others convicted of offences in the 'Vialidad' case; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner must report to Comodoro Py federal courthouse within five working days to be taken into custody.
#30 CFK slams Supreme Court ruling as 'clampdown' on popular vote Three judges on nation’s highest tribunal rejects Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s appeal in the Vialidad graft case, sparking anger from former president.
#31 Milei decree to amend Glaciers Law, extend areas for exploitation President Javier Milei’s government administration says that environmental controls will remain while giving provinces greater autonomy.
#32 Israel welcomes President Javier Milei for second official visit Benjamin Netanyahu greets President Javier Milei as a "true friend" of Israel.
#33 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: divisive left-winger tainted by fraud During two decades at the forefront of Argentine politics, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has inspired love and loathing in equal measure, but rarely indifference.
#34 Cristina's key quotes – ex-president speaks out before Supreme Court ruling Key phrases from Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s public remarks on Monday night at the headquarters of the Partido Justicialista.
#35 Argentina bonds rise on new measures to lure dollars Central Bank unveils a slew of measures aimed at helping the nation amass more hard-currency reserves.
#36 Argentina’s top court bans Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from public office for life Argentina’s Supreme Court upholds former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s fraud conviction.
#37 Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.
#38 Anti-Corruption Office clears Milei of responsibility in ‘cryptogate’ scandal National government’s Anti-Corruption Office rules that President Javier Milei did not “violate” public ethics law when he promoted $LIBTA memecoin on February 14.
#39 Inflation in Buenos Aires City slows to monthly 1.6% Sharp drop in prices last month, according to City Hall, down from 2.3% in April to 1.6% in May; Inflation 12.9% so far this year in nation's capital, compared to 48.3% over same period in 2024.
#40 Defiant Fernández de Kirchner warns Milei era ‘will end in major crisis’ Former president plays to Peronist base as rumours of an imminent Supreme Court ruling ramp up; “Being imprisoned is a certificate of dignity,” she tells supporters in speech.
#41 EU-Mercosur deal, nuclear talks top agenda as Milei meets Macron President Javier Milei attends United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, as a gesture of goodwill towards his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
#42 Ruling party prevails in Misiones, but La Libertad Avanza steals show Frente Renovador de la Concordia alliance technically renews dominance in provincial vote, but La Libertad Avanza – after deploying its big guns on the campaign trail last weekend – storms to a strong second place.
#43 Milei: Cruelty as the method The cruelty that spills daily from President Milei’s mouth and from his no less uncouth officials is not rhetorical excess or a communications blunder. It is method. It is doctrine.
#44 Argentina eases bond auction rules in aim to lure more dollars Central Bank unveils slew of measures aimed at helping the nation amass more hard-currency reserves.
#45 Milei’s crypto promoting not improper, Anti-Corruption Office says President Javier Milei didn’t act improperly when he promoted the '$LIBRA' crypto token in February, rules Anti-Corruption Office.
#46 Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.
#47 ‘Jailed or dead’: Cristina Fernández de Kirchner speaks out ahead of graft ruling Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner claims she is a victim of judicial and political persecution designed to block her from running for a seat in the Buenos Aires Province Legislature in upcoming September election.
#48 Argentina's Supreme Court revising Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction Nation’s highest tribunal is reviewing former president’s graft conviction in the ‘Vialidad’ conviction; Decision on whether to uphold sentence and enforce ban on public office creeps closer and may derail her intended candidacy in Buenos Aires Province.
#49 Milei’s (unnecessary) enemies are piling up Argentina's President is not only failing to make friends, he is accumulating too many enemies.
#50 Damocles’ sword and a Mexican stand-off in the Province Argentina’s Supreme Court has driven itself into a corner. It’s sitting on one of the most consequential rulings in the nation’s political history.
#51 Pope Leo XIV confirms Argentina visit during meeting with Milei Catholic leader tells Argentina’s president during one-to-one meeting that he plans to travel to the country. Vatican statement highlights discussions on poverty and social cohesion.
#52 Social cohesion, poverty top agenda at Milei-Pope meeting Pope León XIV welcomes Argentina’s President Javier Milei at Vatican, where he expresses concern over inequality, poverty and conflict.
#53 Child pornography swoop leads to 20 arrests in 12 nations An international operation involving Interpol against child pornography has resulted in the arrest of 20 people in 12 nations, including Argentina; Suspects across 12 countries were identified thanks to Spanish online investigation.
#54 On a mission in omission Voting for provincial deputies in Misiones is more likely to be a landslide for the local ruling party than any electoral earthquake.
#55 Humanity in the grip of a death wish According to Austral University’s human resources department, the birth rate in Argentina has fallen to 1.4 per woman.
#56 The gloomy science as gloom for science If starvation wages are expected to bridge the vacuum between the research structures of the 20th and 21st centuries, there will not be any scientists left for a brave new world.
