News of courts

ARA San Juan culpability trial: Plaintiff lawyer says sentences are ‘offensive’

21-07-2026 09:42 In an exclusive interview with the Noticias Argentinas news agency, plaintiff lawyer Valeria Carreras says the verdict will be appealed and that the sentence was “a slap in the face.”

‘Our bodies contain poison’: Landmark trial probes dangers of agrochemicals

17-07-2026 07:55 Trial over agrochemical spraying in the city of Pergamino has set an unprecedented legal benchmark: for the first time, a federal court placed the entire agricultural production chain in the dock, from farmers and agronomists to public officials. Trial ends in acquittal for nearly all those excused, except two municipal employees.

by Adriana Vanoli

Trips, wealth and property – The judicial cases closing in on Adorni

28-06-2026 16:16 Investigators have ordered a forensic review of the former Cabinet chief's finances and are examining the circumstances of his private jet trip to Uruguay and real-estate investments.

Jesica Cirio's dollar videos rock case against Martín Insaurralde

25-06-2026 00:57 Images of the model displaying stacks of cash in the home she once shared with veteran Kirchnerite politician Martín Insaurralde have put the courts’ corruption file back on centre stage. Authorities seek to determine whether the former official’s assets can be explained by his declared income.

After a year of Fernández de Kirchner's house arrest, the fallout endures

17-06-2026 15:41 A year on from the court ruling that confirmed her sentence, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner remains under house arrest and barred from holding public office. A look at status of the other court cases facing the former president and the ongoing dispute over the conduct of judges and prosecutors.

by Barbara Komarovsky

Two years on, Argentina still searches for answers in missing child case

14-06-2026 13:10 Fate of five-year-old Loan Danilo Peña remains one of Argentina's most haunting mysteries of recent years; Long-awaited trial due to begin, days after the second anniversary of child’s disappearance.

Milei attacks press, defends Espert after Machado plea deal

18-05-2026 10:42 President Javier Milei launches another assault on the press, denouncing a “media operation” by “trash” journalists against former lawmaker José Luis Espert; Attack comes after ‘Fred’ Machado pleads guilty to money-laundering and fraud in bid to avoid drug-trafficking charges

Comodoro Py smells blood, activates Milei government corruption cases

13-05-2026 13:27 Five high-profile cases progressing within the Comodoro Py federal courthouse in Retiro compromise members of the national government – those most concerning the Milei government are ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam and allegations related to the ANDIS national disability agency.

by Barbara Komarovsky

Court orders seizure of Fernández de Kirchner's assets to repay state

24-04-2026 22:27 Appeals judges move to enforce US$500-million ruling in ‘Vialidad’ case, targeting properties linked to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her children and allied businessman Lázaro Báez.

YPF investors say they’ll arbitrate $16-billion Argentina case

22-04-2026 23:58 Former YPF investors who saw US$16.1-billion US judgment against Argentina thrown out on appeal last month tell trial judge that they intend to pursue international treaty arbitration and further appeals.

Yelling Personal Feats

04-04-2026 06:22 Milei and Kicillof might fight for the credit for a historic ruling but is not the real hero of Argentina’s growing energy surplus quite simply Vaca Muerta shale?

Argentina’s New York battle scars

03-04-2026 06:20 The Argentine Republic is a veteran of many battles in New York Courthouses and the YPF case is one of its most epic stand-offs.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Judge partially suspends Milei's labour reform after CGT appeal

30-03-2026 15:18 Labour court judge Raúl Ojeda suspends around 40% of articles from Milei’s labour reform following CGT filing.

Milei hails court win, slams opposition in YPF national broadcast

27-03-2026 22:57 President celebrates YPF court ruling in Argentina’s favour and picks out Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kicillof for criticism, declaring: “Expropriation is wrong because stealing is wrong”

Maduro appears in US court as legal team fights narco-terrorism case

26-03-2026 15:48 Ousted Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty, declares himself a "prisoner of war," as legal team calls for dismissal of case.

Trials into crimes against humanity press on amid political tensions

21-03-2026 00:09 Thousands investigated, hundreds convicted, but ageing suspects, slow courts and political pressure threaten progress. As the 50th anniversary of coup d’état draws nears, government criticism raises concerns over accountability for crimes against humanity.

by James Grainger

Probe revived into ‘$LIBRA’ crypto scam fresh headache for Milei

16-03-2026 21:23 Opposition lawmakers reopen probe after reports of calls, messages and a draft US$5-million promotion deal linked to the LIBRA cryptocurrency.

Court in Buenos Aires orders blocking of Polymarket in Argentina

16-03-2026 20:52 Ruling says prediction platform operates as unlicensed online betting system and lacks identity checks; Controversy over US$91,000 in bets on inflation figure placed ahead of official data release.

CGT challenges part of Milei labour reform in court

09-03-2026 09:38 CGT files lawsuit asking for implementation of Milei's labour reform to be suspended.

Mahiques to replace Cúneo Libarona as justice minister

04-03-2026 19:02 President Javier Milei confirms departure of justice minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and installs Buenos Aires City attorney-general; Incoming official Juan Bautista Mahiques vows “independent” and “modern” justice system.