News of city government

Cartoneros face an uncertain future in Buenos Aires

Yesterday 13:45 The cartoneros emerged from Argentina’s 2001 crisis and became a key part of Buenos Aires waste management network. But City Hall looks to private contractors, tighter enforcement and technology, thousands of informal recyclers fear they are being pushed out.

POLITICS OF WASTE

Cartoneros warn City Hall recycling overhaul could push them out

20-08-2026 18:01 Groups representing cartoneros warn that the conditions being set by City Hall for renewing recycling system contracts could push them out and pave the way for private firms to take them over; Cooperatives say the proposed financial and asset requirements are challenging and could lead to their exclusion.

CITY

Cooperatives protest plans to overhaul Buenos Aires recycling

19-08-2026 22:27 Cooperatives warn plans to bring in private companies could threaten thousands of jobs and undermine a 20-year-old socially inclusive recycling system.

Politics

Milei siblings close ranks around Adorni at Cabinet meeting

09-05-2026 08:45 President Javier Milei publicly backs top aide Manuel Adorni during tense Cabinet meeting overshadowed by allegations over his wealth and assets; Backing comes after Security Minister Patricia Bullrich spoke up, increasing pressure on Cabinet chief to disclose info about his finances.

RULING PARTY POLITICS

Pilar Ramírez: ‘Fixer’ steps up for La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires

02-04-2026 22:54 Head of the ruling party’s caucus in City legislature asserts her influence and consolidates control in the capital. Her relationship with Karina Milei, role within La Libertad Avanza and why her Peronist origins don’t work against her.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025

Peronist list closure: unity, local names, strategy of division

11-08-2025 17:50 In half of Argentina's provinces, the Fuerza Patria banner managed to bind all the Peronist options together, but in other territories unity will have a different name.

HUMAN RIGHTS

‘Provocation’: Montenegro slams plan to hand over part of ESMA site

29-05-2025 17:14 Buenos Aires City lawmaker Victoria Montenegro denounces move to turn part of former ESMA detention centre — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — into administrative offices for Judiciary, describing move as part of campaign against human rights.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

POLITICS, COURTS & ECONOMY

National, City government agrees federal revenue-sharing deal

19-09-2024 00:27 After lengthy court battle over ‘coparticipación’ federal revenue-sharing funds, President Javier Milei’s government and City Hall agrees deal to deliver 2.95 percent in daily and weekly payments.

News of city government

Cartoneros face an uncertain future in Buenos Aires

Cartoneros warn City Hall recycling overhaul could push them out

Cooperatives protest plans to overhaul Buenos Aires recycling

Milei siblings close ranks around Adorni at Cabinet meeting

Pilar Ramírez: ‘Fixer’ steps up for La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires

Peronist list closure: unity, local names, strategy of division

‘Provocation’: Montenegro slams plan to hand over part of ESMA site

National, City government agrees federal revenue-sharing deal

Trump says US reviewing Washington's position on Malvinas Islands

Peter Thiel bought a house in Argentina – democracy left it empty

Trump administration urges Milei to advance US-Argentina trade deal

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

Suicides in Argentina reached record high in 2025

Pablo Aimar apuesta a la tierra: así será Estancia Vicentina, el nuevo barrio boutique que se lanza en Río Cuarto

Elecciones 2027: una encuesta midió el impacto de las probables fórmulas presidenciables y una dupla toma la delantera

Tomás Rebord se metió en la interna del peronismo: “Para mí Cristina Kirchner no es la conducción”

Cuánto gana un empleado que trabaja en McDonalds, Burger King o Mostaza en septiembre del 2026

Encuesta: Milei primero en imagen positiva, pero Cristina Kirchner con mejor diferencial