News of Carlos Romero

Iconic tango dancer María Nieves dies aged 91

20-04-2026 20:25 Beyond taking tango to audiences around the world, María Nieves performed in numerous international productions, cementing her reputation as one of the art form’s leading ambassadors.

'Bunch of amateurs': Maradona's medical team back on trial

14-04-2026 18:00 Seven-strong medical team is accused of gross negligence causing his death during his home convalescence.

Court sets March 17 start date for new trial into Diego Maradona’s death

04-12-2025 13:11 Seven healthcare professionals who cared for the legendary footballer towards the end of his life informed they will stand trial March 17 for homicide with possible malice aforethought – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death.

The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy

29-11-2025 05:20 This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the President that – if he does things right – will benefit from it.

by Marcelo J. García

Government hails Army chief appointment, opposition voices criticism

23-11-2025 10:06 Milei, Caputo, Bullrich and Adorni welcome the arrival of Monteoliva and Presti – but Peronist leaders brands appointment of new Defence chief “enormous step backwards.”

Milei puts military back in charge of defence after 42 years of civilian rule

23-11-2025 09:57 President Javier Milei names Lieutenant General Carlos Presti, current head of the Army, as Argentina’s new defence minister; Opposition criticises move as "step backwards"; Since December 1983, when Raúl Alfonsín began his Presidency following the end of military dictatorship, all post-holders have been civilians.

Blow for Macri as Bullrich-faithful deputies jump ship to Milei’s party

01-11-2025 10:16 Seven PRO lawmakers abandon PRO caucus in lower house to join La Libertad Avanza, just days after winning election. Group includes Damián Arabia, Sabrina Ajmechet, Laura Rodríguez Machado, Silvana Giudici, Patricia Vázquez, María Luisa González Estevarena and Carlos Almena.

Challenges ahead as Provincias Unidas battles against polarisation

22-10-2025 11:32 Centrist alliance faces difficult challenge in midterms but is building towards 2027 presidential vote; Governors front could end up with caucus of between 16 and 20 national deputies – a crucial number that could block or unblock legislation.

by Ezequiel Spillman

‘There are many Menems – it’s hard to know which one he is’

16-07-2025 13:02 Director Ariel Winograd and actor Leonardo Sbaraglia discuss the new Prime Video original series about former president Carlos Menem.

by Juan Manuel Dominguez

New Carlos Menem series hits the small screen

09-07-2025 17:09 Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service premieres new series about Argentina’s former president Carlos Menem, who led the nation from 1989 to 1999, on Independence Day.

Villarruel taps ex-officer who ordered destruction of dictatorship records

28-05-2025 16:59 Vice-President Victoria Villarruel appoints former military Juan Manuel Gestoso Presas to Senate as deputy director of Audit Control.

Jujuy votes: Sadir’s UCR alliance leads, strong debut for Milei’s party

12-05-2025 21:32 Sadir’s Jujuy Crece front, dominated by the Unión Cívica Radica, had 38.5% of votes with around 20% of votes tallied.

Questions asked of Milei over private jet’s arrival

12-03-2025 13:54 National government responds to journalistic report alleging order was given that private jet on which CPAC-linked US citizen travelled to Buenos Aires should not be inspected.

Supreme Court justices rule against nominee Ariel Lijo

07-03-2025 10:33 Supreme Court blocks Lijo’s request to take leave from his post as federal judge; García-Mansilla blocks request, Lorenzetti dissents.

Carnal relations and the forces of heaven

01-02-2025 06:05 The Menem Presidency was the closest thing to providing a template for the disruptive novelty of Milei’s administration but the return of Trump to the White House invites new comparisons.

by Michael Soltys

Milei uses Holocaust Day speech to talk about Elon Musk

27-01-2025 16:57 Argentina's president paid tribute to the victims of the genocide perpetrated by Nazi regime at an event in Buenos Aires on Monday, during which he defended billionaire Elon Musk and celebrated the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule

21-12-2024 05:07 President Milei seems to be inverting Ronald Reagan’s equation – as in, disagree 20 percent of the time with me, and you are 80 percent my enemy.

by Marcelo J. García

Students are turning on Milei after helping him win power

11-12-2024 14:18 President Milei derides universities as bastions of wokeness and elitism. But publicly funded higher education is a point of civic pride. Now, graduates are turning on Milei after helping him win power.

Pot companies are fleeing Uruguay, first nation that legalised marijuana

19-09-2024 16:14 Uruguay led the international wave of legalising marijuana over ten years ago. However, the cost of production and lack of business today has many companies rethinking their decision and fleeing to take their business elsewhere.

Avalanche kills foreign tourist in Patagonia

05-09-2024 15:34 Foreign tourist found dead after being swept away by an avalanche in the Andes, rescue workers in the resort city of Bariloche confirm.