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Early moves to Europe complicate renewal of Argentina's national team

03-02-2026 16:29 Argentina’s footballers are moving to Europe at ever younger ages – a risky gamble that is complicating renewal of the national side.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

High corruption in Argentina

29-11-2025 05:00 Two years into Javier Milei’s Presidency, there is a growing sense of impunity that by no means is his sole responsibility. It is reminiscent of moments of high corruption such as those seen in the latter Kirchnerite years.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

CHILE ELECTION 2025

Chile’s right targets migrants ahead of election

12-11-2025 16:37 Chile’s political right is seizing on anti-migrant sentiment ahead of Sunday’s elections. But beneath the hardline rhetoric lies an economy increasingly dependent on foreign workers.

FORMULA 1

Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money

07-11-2025 19:47 Alpine re-signed Franco Colapinto for his talent and not the sponsorship package that supports him, says team chief Steve Nielson.

FORMULA 1

Franco Colapinto confirmed as Alpine driver for 2026

07-11-2025 12:29 Franco Colapinto will continue in Formula 1 next season: Alpine has confirmed his renewal for 2026.

CHILEAN ELECTION 2025

Frontrunners in Chile's presidential race offer contrasting futures

19-08-2025 10:12 Eight candidates are running to be Chile's next president, with right winger José Antonio Kast – who has run for the top office twice before – and leftist Jeannette Jara leading the polls.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Franco Mastantuono tells Read Madrid fans: ‘I will give everything for this shirt’

14-08-2025 12:34 Exciting attacking midfielder is formally unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on his 18th birthday, completing his record-breaking transfer from boyhood club River Plate.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono

13-06-2025 13:10 Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.

Politics – Analysis

From ‘Caputito’ to ‘Fat Dan’ – weird scenes of digital disinformation

31-05-2025 06:39 Milei and his digital pit-bulls appeal to freedom of expression while relying on manipulative and even false information to get their message across, while fostering censorship and hate of the traditional media. Freedom of speech for those who express the same kind of things as me, censorship for the rest.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

FORMULA 1

It's official: Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola GP

07-05-2025 11:54 Franco-British side finally confirms open secret: Franco Colapinto is BWT Alpine F1 Team’s new first-team driver and he'll race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix next weekend.

by Cristina Zarlenga

FORMULA 1

Colapinto to drive for Alpine as Doohan dumped after six races

07-05-2025 11:26 Jack Doohan's seat had been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.

FORMULA 1

Reports: Colapinto to replace Doohan as Alpine F1 driver

05-05-2025 18:24 Argentine superstar, currently with Alpine, set to be promoted from reserve to full-time driver; Colapinto could replace Australian Jack Doohan at the Imola grand prix.

POLITICS

Transport secretary for chop as Milei government churn continues

01-05-2025 15:18 Franco Mogetta, linked to Córdoba Province Governor Juan Schiaretti, set to be latest official removed from President Milei’s administration.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Feted at Carnival, Afro-Brazilian faiths face hate in daily life

28-02-2025 15:40 Behind the joyous vail of Brazil's infamous Carnival lies mounting discrimination against afro-Brazilians, with attacks on religious freedom increasing by 81 percent between 2023 and 2024, according to official data.

Formula One

Franco Colapinto signs with French Formula 1 side Alpine

09-01-2025 14:56 Pilar-born racer signs for French Formula One side BWT Alpine as a test and reserve driver on “multi-year” deal.

FORMULA 1

Shifting gears: Will Franco Colapinto join Alpine or Red Bull?

13-11-2024 16:02 Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is at the centre of a Formula 1 tug-of-war, with Alpine and Red Bull vying for his talent as the 2025 season approaches.

by Cristina Zarlenga

FORMULA 1

Franco Colapinto, Argentina’s new star attraction, draws fans to F1

01-11-2024 07:34 As anyone who has ever driven in Buenos Aires or negotiated the monolithic speedway that is the Panamericana highway out of the capital can attest, racing is in Argentina’s blood.

by Dan Edwards

NEW STAR IN FORMULA 1

‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines

19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes.

by Sam Yockey

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Cuts continue with dissolution of state railway firm, institute

01-10-2024 14:06 President Javier Milei’s government announces shuttering of Trenes Argentinos Capital Humano, a state firm employing 1,388 workers, and the Instituto Argentino del Transporte strategic planning body.

THE BUSINESS OF SPORT

Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto

10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.

THE ECONOMY OF SPORT

New F1 driver Colapinto shows off power of Argentina's 'unicorns'

02-09-2024 14:59 Two of Argentina's largest 'unicorns,' Globant and Mercado Libre, are part of the economic structure backing Franco Colpinto, the 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver.

by Agustín Colombo

FORMULA ONE

F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons

29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.

MOTORSPORTS

Formula 1: Williams names 21-year-old Argentine as team's new driver

27-08-2024 14:18 Williams Racing promotes Franco Colapinto and says youngster will race with its team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, replacing US driver Logan Sargeant.