CRIME & SECURITY Argentina designates three Ecuador gangs as ‘terrorist groups’ 06-08-2026 20:32 Milei and Noboa sign security, trade and extradition agreements during talks in Quito; Los Lobos, Los Choneros and Chone Killers designated as terrorist groups.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei planning trips to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia – and UK? 16-07-2026 14:11 Argentina’s leader is preparing for a fresh round of regional diplomacy, including a visit to see former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, a trip to Peru for the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori, and bilateral meetings with Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Oh, and then there’s the issue of a trip to London… by Pablo Varela
Colombia election 2026 Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns 01-06-2026 15:15 A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says 1978 champion 29-05-2026 10:39 Argentina are contenders but their chances will be undermined if Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, says 1978 World Cup winner Daniel Bertoni.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Ediciones de la Flor publishing house closes after 60 years 29-04-2026 15:55 With just a message posted at the firm’s stand at Buenos Aires International Book Fair, Ediciones de la Flor announces its final farewell. After losing the rights to 'Mafalda' and the death of Daniel Divinsky, the project is disbanding after 60 years of publishing.
LATIN AMERICA Daniel Noboa’s ‘new Ecuador’ has some fearing loss of civil freedoms 22-04-2026 10:40 Ecuador's Daniel Noboa appears to be consolidating power in ways that are causing growing unease in civil society. One week it’s political parties, the next it’s the courts. Now it’s the media.
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET Oil surge elicits tough love from Trump’s Latin American allies 29-03-2026 10:23 The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rippling beyond Asia. Though Latin America is far from the key oil and gas artery that’s been mostly choked off by Iran, it’s still heavily exposed to oil price volatility.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Voices from the darkness: 20 dictatorship survivors and their tales 23-03-2026 16:43 Half a century after the coup, a look at 20 key survivors who not only lived through the terror, but helped the country understand what happened and prosecute those responsible. by Darío Silva D'Andrea
US IN LATIN AMERICA Ecuador launches two weeks of US-backed anti-drug operations 16-03-2026 10:07 Two-week crackdown deploys 75,000 troops as Washington deepens security partnership;
TRUMP & THE AMERICAS Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration 07-03-2026 08:21 Summit at Trump's golf club in Doral, Florida, marks the latest instance of the president moving ahead with his so-called "Donroe Doctrine" of asserting expanded US authority in the Western Hemisphere.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei pushes dollar loans for all, ending a taboo in Argentina 04-02-2026 12:51 Government intends to repeal law barring lending of dollars to those who don’t earn in US currency and change Central Bank regulations.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Report: Milei mulls right-wing summit as allies advance in Latin America 26-12-2025 10:15 President Milei studying potential summit of right-wing leaders in Argentina following recent election wins for allies.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump 26-11-2025 15:23 No country has been left untouched by what many view as a return to US interventionism in what the Trump administration has taken to calling "our hemisphere."
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America 20-11-2025 00:39 Argentina’s government cheered last Sunday's election result in Chile and is already imagining a right-wing regional bloc led by President Javier Milei. by Alejandro Gomel
Cabinet changes Karina and Patricia the clear winners in Milei’s new Cabinet structure 13-11-2025 16:07 Changes published in Decree 793/25 enhance the influence of the President’s sister; Santilli takes over a reduced "mini-ministry." by Pablo Varela
CRIME IN ECUADOR Ecuador President Noboa seeks new constitution, crackdown on crime 18-09-2025 22:48 Ecuador President Daniel Noboa, an ally of US President Donald Trump, proposes constitutional assembly to rewrite laws, including the removal of a rule banning US military bases and troops on national soil.
REGIONAL TENSIONS Latin American nations concerned by US-Venezuela tension 04-09-2025 16:04 Washington ramps up regional crime fight; Trump confirms Washington killed 11 “terrorists” when it took down a boat allegedly carrying drugs into international waters.
OBITUARY Daniel Divinsky, 'Mafalda' editor and influential publisher, dies at 83 07-08-2025 18:13 Driving-force behind Quino, Roberto Fontanarrosa, Rodolfo Walsh, Maitena and Liniers leaves a deep footprint on the country’s cultural landscape.
POLITICS Secrets of Leonardo Scatturice, Milei’s lobbyist in Washington 29-07-2025 07:20 The murky past of the millionaire former spy behind the unchecked luggage flight. A key link between Javier Milei and Donald Trump, with ties to airline Flybondi and top presidential advisor Santiago Caputo. by Rodis Recalt
POLITICS Milei gets Tuttle Twins to teach free markets to kids 29-05-2025 08:53 President Javier Milei is relaunching a state-run TV channel for kids set to feature a cartoon teaching free-market economics while stressing the evils of taxes and communism.
ELECTIONS 2025 Paid militants, tensions, anger at Macri – inside Adorni’s campaign finale 15-05-2025 13:12 Manuel Adorni, heading La Libertad Avanza’s list for the City Legislature elections, accompanied by Javier and Karina Milei, Cabinet ministers and others at his closing campaign rally in Recoleta – but tensions are brewing behind the scenes. by Giselle Leclercq
Stranger than fiction... Milei plans charity courtroom play with ‘voluptuous blondes’ 09-05-2025 18:26 Javier Milei plans to put on a theatrical production featuring a mock trial of capitalism and “voluptuous blondes”; Play to raise money for state children’s hospital that his government has defunded could be performed at the Berlin Wall, says President.
POLITICS & MEDIA Milei administration intensifies offensive against press 03-05-2025 10:23 President Javier Milei’s government is presenting the media and journalists to voters as the “new caste” and has decided to ramp up its attacks on reporters; New attack attempts to associate them with “lies” and “defamation,” with one online ally even calling for one journalist to be jailed. by Pablo Varela
FAITH & RELIGION Argentina’s interfaith community celebrates Pope Francis 25-04-2025 11:01 Leaders of Judaism, Islam and several Christian denominations in Argentina poay tribute to Pope Francis’ "commitment to interfaith dialogue."
Ecuador election 2025 Noboa declared winner of Ecuador run-off, González demands recount 13-04-2025 22:56 Election authorities declare incumbent Daniel Noboa to be the winner of Ecuador's presidential run-off vote, with the 37-year-old leader defeating his leftist rival by bigger-than-expected margin; Challenger Luisa González expresses concern over fraud.
Ecuador election 2025 Ecuador imposes state of emergency before razor-close election 12-04-2025 14:42 On the eve of a too-close-to-call presidential run-off and reacting a dramatic rise in drug-linked violence, Ecuador declares a state of emergency in seven of its 24 provinces, including the capital.
HUMAN RIGHTS Nicaragua to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council 28-02-2025 16:13 "Co-presidents" Daniel Ortega and wife Rosario Murillo quit UN Human Rights Council after being accused of enacting "persecution, forced exile and economic retaliation" against the Nicaraguan people.
SIZEABLE BLACK ECONOMY US$30 billion a year – Ecuador reveals size of local cartel trade 18-02-2025 14:44 Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa admits that cartels and gangs move US$30 billion worth of drugs, arms and other illicit goods through his country a year.
ENVIRONMENT Argentina’s top environment official resigns post 14-02-2025 01:14 With forest fires raging in Argentina's north and south and President Milei analysing a withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, Environment Undersecretary Ana Lamas presents resignation due to “exhaustion” and “personal reasons.”
GANG VIOLENCE Ecuador's wild west shows limits of Noboa's 'iron fist' 13-02-2025 14:40 As gang violence kills neighbours and levels homes, frightened residents of Ecuador's Puerto Bolívar coastal city doubt President Noboa's promise of safety.
ELECTION DENIAL Ecuador's president claims 'irregularities' in first vote 11-02-2025 16:38 Ecuador President Daniel Noboa blames inconclusive first-round vote on unsubstantiated polling "irregularities" as he and leftist rival Luisa González advance to runoff election set for April 13.
ARTS & CULTURE Daniel Barenboim reveals he has Parkinson's disease 07-02-2025 10:23 Argentine-born Daniel Barenboim announced Thursday that he is suffering from Parkinson's disease, but remains committed to his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra that seeks to connect young Israeli and Arab musicians.
DRUG VIOLENCE Narco violence tops agenda in Ecuador election 04-02-2025 10:25 Ecuadoreans vote Sunday for the country's next president as drug-related cartel and mafia violence run rampant. 'Iron fist' incumbent Daniel Noboa is up against Luisa González, a staunch defender of democracy.
CENTRAL AMERICA Nicaragua legislature cements 'absolute power' of president, wife 31-01-2025 14:58 Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo consolidate their absolute command of power in Nicaragua – as president and “co-president,” they will control all branches of government and civil society, according to the troubled nation's latest constitutional reform.
Human Rights ‘The truth continues to come to light’ – Abuelas find another grandchild 22-01-2025 17:45 Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo celebrate the discovery of “139th grandchild,” continuing their long quest to reunite families broken up by the murderous military dictatorship’s abduction scheme. “The truth about the crimes “continues to come to light,” says Estela de Carlotto.
Media Repression 46 Nicaraguan journalists exiled in 2024, says NGO 14-01-2025 11:46 Independent journalists face exile, arrest and disappearances under government led by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.
HUMAN RIGHTS Argentine judge orders arrest of Nicaragua's Ortega over rights violations 30-12-2024 19:57 Federal Judge Ariel Lijo orders arrest Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Vice-President Rosario Murillo and a dozen other collaborators for "systematic violation of human rights."
Latin America Ecuadorean adolescents still missing as search efforts increase 23-12-2024 20:34 President Daniel Noboa orders intensified search for four boys as public outrage grows ahead of elections. Military officials deny involvement.
POLITICS Milei vs Villarruel: Latest episode in ongoing feud 17-12-2024 13:29 In Victoria Villarruel’s camp, there is surprise at the Executive's attitude. A failed attempt at reconciliation as the Casa Rosada’s satellites launch a full-frontal assault on their own ally. by Giselle Leclercq
Investing in Argentina Milei touts US$50 billion from investors eyeing 30-year loopholes 02-12-2024 13:04 Argentina has abundant natural resources and legions of well-educated workers. But it struggles to attract investors because its politicians have a habit of changing the rules on a whim.
POLITICS ‘Las fuerzas del cielo’ – Who’s who in Milei’s new ‘praetorian guard’ 23-11-2024 17:00 With presidential advisor Santiago Caputo leading operations in the shadows and Daniel ‘Gordo Dan’ Parisini as its main reference point, new organisation intends to gain ground in Buenos Aires Province and beyond ahead of 2025 midterms. by Giselle Leclercq
POLITICS – ANALYSIS ‘Fat Dan’ and libertarian childishness 23-11-2024 06:00 The childish attitudes of Milei 'troll army' come as the government has regained momentum in opinion polls. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Latin America Argentine justice system orders arrest of 61 Brazilians for 2023 coup 15-11-2024 21:28 Argentina's justice system has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilians in the country who are facing prison sentences at home related to last year's coup attempt in Brasília.
Football violence Three sought over murders of Rosario Central football hooligans 11-11-2024 15:55 Police seeking three people in connection with murder of two key members of Rosario Central's 'barra brava' hooligan gang over the weekend.
Hooliganism strikes again Two Rosario Central fans killed as football violence again rears head 10-11-2024 17:26 Two fans shot dead after football match; Clashes outside Rosario Central’s stadium, with top hooligan gang leader killed.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY Wanted: Republican-friendly name for post in Washington 07-11-2024 14:11 Reacting to Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s US election, President Javier Milei’s government is on the search for Gerardo Werthein's successor as ambassador to the United States. Top of the wishlist? An individual with good ties to the Republican party.
LOCAL REACTION Macri, Scioli send congratulations to victorious Trump 06-11-2024 12:47 Former president Mauricio Macri and ex-Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli send good wishes to US president-elect Donald Trump.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Banco de la Nación wants to sell debt after a 30-year hiatus 09-10-2024 12:11 Daniel Tillard, the new head of Argentina’s largest bank, wants state-run Banco de la Nación to re-enter international capital markets for the first time in three decades.
ENERGY & GAS Argentina mulls tender for power lines after years of neglect 02-10-2024 16:45 Argentina is rushing to put together a “market solution” for its national network of high-voltage power lines, a severely neglected part of the grid.
ENERGY & GAS Argentina may implement power cuts to cope with summer demand 23-09-2024 16:31 Argentina plans to resort to scheduled power cuts to cope with electricity demand this Southern Hemisphere summer amid forecasts for high temperatures that would force customers to crank up air conditioning.