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Peso posts sharpest weekly fall since Milei took office

Market rout follows ruling coalition’s defeat in Buenos Aires Province election; Sell-off deepens amid corruption scandal and doubts over October elections.

The end of Milei’s single-issue government

Until now, the Milei administration has been a single-issue government, working under the notion that a fiscal surplus will fix the country’s entire problems. The public does not seem to be OK with that anymore.

Milei gets his comeuppance

It should have been quite easy for Milei to build a broad enough coalition. But instead of making an effort, egged on by Karina, he decided to go it alone.

Doctors and university staff stage protest against Milei vetoes

Protesters take to streets, calling on lawmakers to overturn presidential vetoes on funding bills for paediatric care and state universities.

How Milei raised the bar and paid the price in Buenos Aires Province

The market and the political ecosystem, seems to have recalibrated its expectations, putting further financial pressure on the government.

Blast from the past

Last Sunday’s election was very much the mayoral tail wagging the dog and here we’re not just talking about Greater Buenos Aires Peronist “barons” – almost the only successes of third parties came thanks to the PRO mayors bucking the Milei alliance, proving mayoral clout beyond the general trend.

Carreras boots Argentina to nervy 28-26 win over Australia

Julián Montoya, in his 112th Test, and 50th as skipper, dotted down for Argentina's only try with the nerveless Santiago Carreras nailing the conversion and seven penalties.

Argentina let the peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses

Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.

Miss Lionel Messi when he's gone? We miss him already

Lionel Messi gave the Monumental crowd and Argentina a suitable send-off against Venezuela. That’s the good out of the way; now, I'm afraid, we have to cover the bad…

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Trump’s new ambassador prepares for imminent arrival in Argentina

Peter Lamelas set to arrive in Buenos Aires in coming weeks to take up post as United States ambassador in Argentina. His mission: to support the government of Javier Milei, confront Kirchnerism and strengthen the strategic relationship with Trumpism.

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Judge responsible for scrapped Maradona trial indicted for bribery, abuse of authority

Prosecutors claim they are sufficient elements to charge the judge with said crimes.

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Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

Argentina need to bounce back in Sydney after a 28-24 loss to Australia in Townsville.

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In divided Brasília, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fume

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison after being convicted of plotting to claw back power from his elected successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva through force in 2022.

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Stories that caught our eye: September 5 to 12

A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

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Flight carrying Argentines deported from United States lands in Buenos Aires

First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.

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IMF offers Milei timely backing, hails progress on inflation, fiscal reform

IMF praises Milei inflation drop, cautions over market volatility; No immediate concerns over peso intervention, says Fund spokesperson.

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Milei issues flurry of vetoes as he ramps up conflict with health, education sectors

President vetoes in full bill proposing new funding for state universities, pay rises for teaching and non-academic staff, as well as a total veto for declaring a state of paediatric emergency centred on the Garrahan Children’s Hospital.

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot, given 27 years in jail

Historic Supreme Court conviction in Brazil; Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro found guilty of plotting a military coup in bid to overturn 2022 election loss by three justices.

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Teenager, 14, disarmed after firing gunshots at Mendoza Province school

According to reports in local press outlets, the teenager had barricaded herself inside the Escuela 4-042 Marcelino H. Blanco in the city of La Paz, Mendoza Province, early in the morning.

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Argentina to lose number one spot in FIFA rankings, sad send off for Nicolás Otamendi

Surprising loss to Ecuador in Guayaquil set to bring an end to residency of number one spot of FIFA world rankings.

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Argentina shale can resist political risk, Milei oil chief says

Argentina’s plans to lure investors to finance shale oil and gas infrastructure can withstand short-term political risk, according energy chief, Daniel González.

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Ex-Peronist politicians at heart of La Libertad Avanza’s defeat in Buenos Aires Province

Ruling party’s leader in the district, Sebastián Pareja, and Moreno mayoral candidate Ramón Vera are Peronists who made themselves indispensable for the Mileis in the Buenos Aires Province structure. Yet theylost out in an election which the government had presented as a key test of national governance.

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Argentina posts strong debt auction after local vote fuelled rout

Milei administration rolls over more than 91% of peso-denominated notes, selling a total of 6.6 trillion pesos (US$4.7 billion) in government notes.

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Boost for Milei as August inflation stays below monthly 2%

Consumer prices rose 1.9% last month, the same amount as in July; Inflation over last year totals 33.6%, with prices up 19.5% in first eight months of the year.

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‘Not a millimetre’: Milei vows no shift in policy as IMF offers support

Following damaging electoral defeat and resulting market jitters, President insists his economic reform plan will continue unchanged.

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Milei revives Interior Ministry in nod to governors, appoints Lisandro Catalán

Position had been previously scrapped by government; Lisandro Catalán will join Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos and Luis Caputo on newly-formed “Mesa Federal,” bid to restore dialogue with provincial governors.

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Milei vetoes state university funding bill, escalating conflict with education sector

President vetoes in full bill proposing new funding for state universities, pay rises for teaching and non-teaching staff; Move will increase tensions with education workers and opposition.

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Kicillof fuels investor fear after Milei’s big loss

For investors, the anti-Milei has emerged – and he is worsening market jitters in Argentina.

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President Milei plans reset with nationwide broadcast on budget

Spokesperson Manuel Adorni announces that President Javier Milei will address the nation on Monday September 15, at 9pm, to present Argentina's 2026 Budget.

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Jair Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial

Forme president risks a prison term of over 40 years if found guilty of seeking to stay in power after his defeat in 2022 elections.

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Argentina's inflation undershot forecast before Buenos Aires Province vote

Monthly inflation climbed less than expected, rising 1.9% in August from July.

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Concern over suicide increase among young people aged 15 to 29 in Argentina

World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 720,000 suicides occur globally each year. For every death by suicide, there may be up to 40 attempts. In Argentina, records show that teenagers and young adults are the most affected.

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Election analysis: Peronism scores wins in districts for first time in 20 years

Fuerza Patria finished top in the Second and Fourth Sections of Buenos Aires Province; La Libertad Avanza claimed victory in only two, the Fifth, centred on Mar del Plata, and the Sixth, with Bahía Blanca the main city.

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Uruguay’s Finance Minister Gabriel Oddone shuns chainsaw for modest tax hikes

Orsi government lays out plans to lower budget deficit through tax increases early in its term to avoid politically contentious spending cuts or additional levies later down the line.

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Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event

President to meet Paraguayan counterpart, address conservative summit after scrapping Spain trip for far-right rally.

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Morgan Stanley’s flip-flop shows speed of crisis ensnaring Milei

It took less than a week to make Morgan Stanley abandon its bullish call on Argentina.

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Milei’s ‘boss’ becomes liability after brutal loss in Argentina

A humiliating election defeat is forcing President Javier Milei to face up to a series of political miscalculations – chief among them, his reliance on his beloved sister.

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Russia calls in Argentina’s ambassador over ‘unfounded’ espionage claims

Moscow demands clarification after Bullrich accuses Russian and Venezuelan agents of illegal espionage in Argentina.

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Kicillof emerges as challenger to Milei after big win

Buenos Aires Province governor enjoys 14-point victory that strengthens his presidential prospects; Peronist leader is building alliances across the spectrum, capitalising on Milei’s setbacks.

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Fired ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo could turn whistleblower in graft case

The former head of the ANDIS national disability agency is pursuing a different strategy to the Kovalivkers, the owners of the Suizo Argentina, who have asked for the case implicated top Milei government officials to be closed.

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Argentina's Milei cancels trip to Madrid far-right rally after election blow

President Milei backtracks on trip to Spanish capital for far-right rally hosted by Vox in wake of election defeat.

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Milei suffers major setback in bellwether vote

With 91% of polling stations reporting, Fuerza Patria has 47% of vote against nearly 34% for Milei's ruling La Libertad Avanza.

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Milei admits ‘electoral setback,’ vows ‘not to repeat mistakes’

“Not only do we confirm our path, we will accelerate and deepen it further,” declares head of state after damaging defeat in Buenos Aires Province.

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Stocks slump, peso weakens as Milei reels from Buenos Aires Province loss

Argentine stocks crash, peso slumps and country risk rating soars after Peronist victory in Buenos Aires Province.

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Kicillof cements role, can now eye 2027 presidential run

Governor took the risk of pursuing an unprecedented path of autonomy – his decision to decouple the provincial elections leaves him strengthened.

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Brow-beaten Milei nears Argentina's 'third year' syndrome

Milei is still around 90 days short of the start of his third year, but the defeat in the Buenos Aires Province election means the countdown to the nationwide October 26 midterms is on.

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Argentina assets plunge as Buenos Aires Province voters rebuke Milei

Argentina’s currency, bonds and stocks plunge after President Javier Milei’s party suffered a landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires Province election.

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Report: Argentina set for century-high oil output, record gas production

Rosario Board of Trade report highlights Vaca Muerta’s role in driving production and widening of energy trade surplus.

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BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff 'blackmail'

Several BRICS members are among those most affected by what Lula referred to Monday as "tariff blackmail" and "unjustified and illegal" trade practices.

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Europa Viva organisers says Milei will attend far-right rally in Madrid

Organisers of Europa Viva 2025 event say President Javier Milei will attend the far-right rally in Madrid this weekend.

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Peronism renews strength in Buenos Aires Province election

Sunday’s vote leaves Peronism 39 deputies and 24 senators; Fuerza Patria will be the first minority in the provincial Chamber of Deputies and will have its own quorum in the Senate.

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Blow for Milei as Peronism fights back in Buenos Aires Province vote

Governor Axel Kicillof the big winner as Peronism dominates vote in Buenos Aires Province; Fuerza Patria (Peronism) set to win election by double-digit margin, with President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza trailing a distant second.

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Hammer blow for Milei and fears of ‘Black Monday’ panic

A resounding defeat for the Milei government that could trouble Argentina’s economy. The ‘black swan’ of Coimagate and how savage infighting took its toll. Will there be Cabinet changes and fall guys?

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Milei sticks to plan after landslide defeat in Buenos Aires Province

President vows to "accelerate" reforms after a crushing defeat in Buenos Aires Province elections.

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Milei faces tough Buenos Aires Province test as voters go to polls

President is hoping a victory or strong performance for his La Libertad Avanza alliance in the nation’s most-populous region will help wipe away the mess of several ongoing political storms.

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Human rights campaigner Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit dies aged 106

Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo honorary president dies at 106; Tireless campaigner's activism inspired by her disappeared daughter and grandson, with whom she was reunited in 2000.