Cristina & the courts Cristina Fernández de Kirchner counter-attacks with claims against Judiciary Yesterdat 09:48 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner seeks recusal of prosecutor and judge in Vialidad public works graft trial as court allegations get air time.
FARC Colombian forces kill FARC dissident leader 18-07-2022 14:19 Death of rebel leader Nestor Vera described by Colombian government as “final blow” to FARC.
Death of Diego Maradona Eight medical staff sent to trial for Diego Maradona’s death 22-06-2022 15:57 Eight defendants ordered to stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona; Accused face potential prison sentences of up to 25 years in jail.
DIEGO MARADONA 'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona 26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
RECORD FOR SPORTS MEMORABILIA Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction 04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.
FILM & MOVIES: BAFICI 2022 23rd BAFICI film festival opens in Buenos Aires to a full house 23-04-2022 00:02 Prestigious film festival runs from April 19 to May 1, with over 450 in-person events and screenings to catch your eye. by Hannah Gonzalez
'Hand of God' shirt Maradona 1986 shirt auction opens with bid of US$5 million 20-04-2022 16:04 Online auction for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup begins with US$5-million bid.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Prosecutors call for Maradona's medical staff to face trial 14-04-2022 16:25 Prosecutors investigating the 2020 death of football legend Diego Maradona request that the eight medical professionals who treated him be tried for negligent homicide.
AUCTION OF MARADONA’S SHIRT Authenticity row erupts over auction of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt 08-04-2022 23:36 The shirt worn by ‘El Diez’ when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned off this month. But the jersey, valued at some £4 million, is not the right one, says the legendary star’s daughter.
AUTHENTICITY DISPUTE Maradona's daughter claims wrong 1986 shirt is up for auction 07-04-2022 17:43 Dalma Maradona casts doubt over whether soon-to-auctioned shirt is that worn during famous 'Hand of God' goal, but Sotheby's says "conclusive photomatch" proves it's authentic.
Maradona Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'hand of God' shirt to be auctioned 06-04-2022 15:27 The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, is to be auctioned off later this month, Sotheby's announced Wednesday.
COURTS Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend 04-03-2022 01:15 An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit over alleged people-trafficking brought by Mavys Álvarez Rego, a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona.
Late footballer's estate House, BMW among unsold items in Maradona auction 04-01-2022 14:38 Online auction of some 90 items owned by the late football icon Diego Maradona has closed with a house and BMW unsold, but most other keepsakes spoken for.
Diego's brother Diego Maradona's brother Hugo dies in Naples aged 52 28-12-2021 12:32 Diego Maradona's younger brother Hugo has died in Naples at the age of 52, just a year after the Argentine football legend passed away.
Death of Diego Maradona Big-ticket items go unsold in auction of Diego Maradona's assets 20-12-2021 12:39 Auction of some 90 items owned by late footballing legend fails to attract big bidders. A seaside apartment, two BMWs and a house among the larger items failing to sell.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: December 11 to 18 18-12-2021 07:46 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
JUNTOS POR EL CAMBIO Rodríguez Larreta’s long and winding road to 2023 26-11-2021 22:46 City mayor wishes to avoid entering into any arguments over the presidential race for now – there is still a long time to go and he prefers avoiding the wear and tear. by Rodis Recalt
Death of Diego Maradona Still in the headlines: Diego Maradona’s ongoing legal disputes 25-11-2021 22:21 Diego Maradona’s death on November 25, 2020 has prompted a series of legal cases ranging from the determination of responsibility for his alleged killing to the distribution of the star’s multi-million-dollar inheritance.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA World remembers Diego Maradona on first anniversary of his death 25-11-2021 21:52 Commemorative events take place across Argentina and the rest of the world, as supporters mark the first anniversary of Diego’s passing.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) The cult of Maradona runs strong in Naples, a year after his death 24-11-2021 17:26 It is almost 30 years since Diego Maradona ended his remarkable playing spell at Napoli, but a year on from his death, the Argentine is as present as ever in the Neapolitan world.
MARADONA ALLEGATIONS Cuban woman alleges Maradona abused and raped her 23-11-2021 10:17 Mavys Álvarez Rego, a 37-year-old Cuban woman who had an affair with Diego Maradona as a minor 20 years ago, accuses late footballer and his entourage of violence and abuse, including rape and holding her against her will.
COURTS Maradona’s Cuban ex-girlfriend testifies in underage trafficking case 19-11-2021 01:58 Former Cuban girlfriend of late footballer Diego Maradona testifies that she was underage victim of human trafficking and was forced to have cosmetic surgery, despite being a minor.
BLOOMBERG Corporación América plans US$300-million Uruguay airport investment 12-11-2021 14:12 Airport operator Corporación América Airports SA is boosting its bet on Uruguay after receiving a 20-year extension on a key international airport there while beefing up its presence in the South American country with some smaller airfields.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Emotion, ovations and plenty of tears as Argentine football remembers Maradona 05-11-2021 18:09 Local football marked what would have been the late Diego Maradona’s 61st birthday with a series of tributes to the superstar captain of Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning side.
CULTURE & SPORTS Amazon's new series on life of Maradona set to premiere in Argentina 27-10-2021 16:56 A new television series chronicling the life of football idol Diego Maradona premieres in Argentina on Thursday.
FOOTBALL Barcelona and Boca Juniors to play 'Maradona Cup' in Saudi Arabia 26-10-2021 10:14 Barcelona and Boca Juniors, two of Diego Maradona's former clubs, will play a friendly in honour of the late Argentine icon on December 14 in Saudi Arabia.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Matías Morla, Maradona lawyer, says late star's medical treatment was 'very bad' 26-10-2021 10:01 Diego Maradona's former lawyer, Matías Morla, summoned to testify as a witness in the criminal case investigating legendary footballer's death. Prosecutors are looking to determine if there was neglect or malpractice in his treatment and care.
ELECTIONS 2021 Opposition presents united front as its eyes PASO repeat in November 22-09-2021 12:10 Juntos por el Cambio’s candidates for Congress unite for national meeting. Strong criticism of government, especially regarding internal disputes, as opposition eyes 45% of vote in November. by Gabriel Ziblat
PASO PRIMARIES 2021 Frente de Todos seeks to turn around election in Buenos Aires Province 17-09-2021 14:03 Juntos por el Cambio finished ahead by more than four points in the key battleground province. The government will now go chasing the votes of Florencio Randazzo, Facundo Manes – as well as the ‘disappointed’ who didn’t turn out. by Rosario Ayerdi
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES Government suffers heavy defeat in PASO primaries 13-09-2021 02:37 Frente de Todos suffers heavy defeats in City, Córdoba and Mendoza, while losing in heartlands including Buenos Aires and Santa Fe. Balance of power now up for grabs in the Senate, sparking concern in the Casa Rosada. by James Grainger
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES What’s at stake in Argentina’s PASO primaries? 10-09-2021 14:12 Argentines take to the polls on September 12 in a PASO primary vote that will measure the political strength of the federal Peronist government and the opposition ahead of midterm elections on November 14.
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES PASO preview: Even nationwide, parliamentary majorities uncertain 10-09-2021 01:41 Apart from the dispute for seats and majorities, this election is the start of the 2023 presidential race for at least three forces. by Nicolás Cereijo
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES Government, opposition ramp up rhetoric in final days of campaigning 09-09-2021 17:00 President Alberto Fernández closes the Frente de Todos campaign by telling voters that the ‘worst of the pandemic is over’; Opposition hopefuls, led by María Eugenia Vidal in the capital, adopt a strong anti-government tone.
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES Pre-PASO polls boost opposition's hopes in Buenos Aires Province 06-09-2021 18:15 Less than a week before primaries, Diego Santilli is polling higher than neuroscientist Facundo Manes in Buenos Aires Province. Two surveys show that share of vote going to opposition in key battleground region outscores ruling coalition candidate Victoria Tolosa Paz.
ELECTIONS 2021: PASO PRIMARIES Uneasy marriages, hawks and doves, and violent ultraliberals 04-09-2021 10:15 Defeating the enemy, it seems, is the only thing keeping both coalitions together. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FILM Sorrentino taps Naples boyhood, Maradona in latest film at Venice 02-09-2021 15:44 Italian director Paolo Sorrentino presents new semi-autobiographical film at Venice, recalling Diego Maradona and a heartbreaking story about growing up in 1980s Naples.
ELECTIONS 2021 PASO Primaries: Round 1 27-08-2021 23:26 It will be a tough election for the pan-Peronist coalition in the Province of Buenos Aires. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Death of Diego Maradona Maradona's daughters deny harassing his ex-lawyer in court testimony 19-08-2021 15:32 Two daughters of Diego Maradona investigated for alleged digital harassment for their messages on social networks against the lawyer Matías Morla in the middle of a dispute over the use of the brand 'Maradona.'
SEARCH FOR 'DIEGO ARMANDO' Search on for Argentines born in 1981 and named after Maradona 17-08-2021 13:45 Adidas offering free replica shirts to the people born and named "Diego Armando" in 1981, the same year the late great won the Argentine title with the Xeneize.
MARADONA BRAND ROW Court gives back brand rights to former Maradona lawyer Morla 13-08-2021 21:21 Court revokes ban on Matías Morla, Diego Maradona's former lawyer, from using the late footballer's brand and imaging rights.
PASO PRIMARIES: JUNTOS POR EL CAMBIO Diego Santilli launches run for deputy in Buenos Aires Province 23-07-2021 01:42 Deputy Mayor presents resignation to City Hall in order to run as an opposition candidate for deputy in Buenos Aires Province. Heading PRO's list in upcoming PASO primaries, he will face a UCR slate topped by Facundo Manes.
Copa América triumph Messi dedicates Copa América title to family, country and Maradona 12-07-2021 09:48 Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's Copa América triumph over Brazil to his family, his country and Diego Maradona.
PASO PRIMARIES Neuroscientist Facundo Manes confirms midterms run 06-07-2021 14:27 Popular neuroscientist says he has decided "to accept the invitation from the Radical Civic Union and participate in the next elections.” Manes expected to run for national deputy representing Buenos Aires Province. by James Grainger
PASO PRIMARIES Opposition's PASO line-up comes into focus as Bullrich drops out 04-07-2021 23:50 PRO party leader Patricia Bullrich says she won't seek office in Buenos Aires City and will instead look ahead to 2023. Decision allows Horacio Rodríguez Larreta to impose a unified list headed by María Eugenia Vidal. by James Grainger
Death of Diego Maradona Maradona's doctor questioned as probe into star's death continues 28-06-2021 15:26 Prosecutors question Diego Maradona's personal physician, Leopoldo Luque, who stands accused, along with six other medical professionals, of having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Prosecutors to question Maradona's doctor in manslaughter probe 27-06-2021 08:58 Prosecutors will on Monday question Maradona's personal physician Leopoldo Luque, who is implicated with six other medical professionals in having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Diego Maradona's psychiatrist denies blame in star's death 25-06-2021 22:22 Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who was treating Diego Maradona for addiction when he died last November, denies any responsibility for late footballer's demise.
Death of Diego Maradona Medical coordinator denies responsibility in Maradona death 22-06-2021 10:25 Nancy Forlini, 52, the medical coordinator in charge of Diego Maradona's home treatment, denied responsibility for his death during questioning. Sheis the fourth of seven people under investigation for manslaughter.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Nurse tells prosecutors Maradona barred her from treating him 16-06-2021 12:41 A second nurse accused of neglecting Diego Maradona during the last days of his life was questioned by local prosecutors on Wednesday. Dahiana Gisela Madrid, 36, is one of seven people under investigation for manslaughter.
Maradona Investigation Maradona's nurse first to be questioned over his death 14-06-2021 19:19 Maradona's nighttime carer is suspected of lying when he claimed the World Cup winning captain was sleeping and breathing normally hours before he died — an autopsy revealed he was dying at that time.