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Musician Charly García stable after successful kidney surgery

23-04-2026 12:05 Legendary musician Charly García undergoes partial nephrectomy, procedure in which part of the kidney is removed.

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

Trump unloads on allies as Davos showdown looms

20-01-2026 09:53 In a flurry of Truth Social posts and comments to reporters a day before he leaves for the elite gathering on Wednesday, Trump leaked private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and the head of NATO.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Trump reveals Macron text in pre-Davos blitz on major US allies

20-01-2026 08:08 US president unleashes fresh social media attacks against European allies; Posting an AI image of him claiming Greenland, Trump fires off criticism of allies France, the UK and more.

Analysing Argentina

LatAm on the run (from Trump)

17-01-2026 07:04 Latin American leaders are scrambling to adapt to the new reality in which the United States can impose its will on the hemisphere.

by Marcelo J. García

CRIME: Robbery that stunned a nation

Argentina remembers the ‘Heist of the Century,’ 20 years on

13-01-2026 12:01 Two decades ago, a criminal gang entered a branch of Banco Río in San Isidro, taking 23 people hostage. In a daring operation involving underground tunnels, inflatable rafts and fake weapons, they managed to outwit 300 police officers and escape – albeit temporarily – with bagfuls of cash and jewellery. Twenty years on, only around US$1.5 million has ever been recovered, with the fate of the rest of haul unknown.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy

29-11-2025 05:20 This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the President that – if he does things right – will benefit from it.

by Marcelo J. García

Analysing Argentina

Wake Milei up when September ends

20-09-2025 06:25 Both the economy and the politics of the country are telling President Milei he cannot fly solo anymore.

by Marcelo J. García

CONTAMINATED DRUG SCANDAL

Lab owner, executives at heart of contaminated fentanyl scandal arrested

21-08-2025 00:31 Businessman Ariel García Furfaro, his brothers, mother and management team of HLB Pharma laboratory at centre of contaminated fentanyl scandal arrested in connection with the investigation into 96 deaths.

CONTAMINATED DRUG SCANDAL

Tainted fentanyl death toll clears 100 as Milei blames opposition

15-08-2025 10:14 President Javier Milei uses appearance at campaign rally in La Plata to point finger at opposition Kirchnerites and link rivals to developing scandal.

CRIME & SECURITY

Tainted fentanyl blamed for 87 hospital deaths

13-08-2025 22:58 Contaminated drug scandal grows, authorities fear true number of deaths may be even higher; Casa Rosada orders recusal of judge leading case, citing conflict of interest.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Experts voice femicide concerns on Ni Una Menos 10th anniversary

03-06-2025 11:48 A femicide is committed every 33 hours in Argentina. Ten years on from the first #NiUnaMenos anti-gender violence rally, experts call for renewed vigilance and greater protection for potential victims.

DISCREDIT & DISTRACTION

Darín and Milei’s online army: empanadas or rotten fish

27-05-2025 14:43 Argentina’s government, along with its army of online trolls and sympathetic journalists, used the price of empanadas to mock Ricardo Darín and distract from the economic crisis. Viral mockery and aligned media coverage helped them avoid talking about frozen wages, austerity, and the loss of purchasing power.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

STATE & RELIGION

Church, Milei government play nice despite tensions, distrust

27-04-2025 20:35 Death of Pope Francis shines a spotlight on the relationship between Argentina’s religious leaders, the clergy and President Javier Milei’s government.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

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."

Death of Pope Francis

Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva: ‘We’ve lost the Pope of the poor’

21-04-2025 12:26 Archbishop of Buenos Aires pays homage to Pope Francis as he leads Mass at cathedral; “We’re lost the father of all humanity,” declares Jorge García Cuerva.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees, critics fear

17-04-2025 17:22 Notorious CECOT prison is becoming a dangerous destination that Trump has been utilizing for his mistreatment of US deportees.

Analysing Argentina

Careful Javier, the ‘caste’ smells blood

12-04-2025 05:29 Legislators who had until now been cooperative or aloof toward confrontation with Milei are changing their tune, in line with what they hear from their constituencies.

by Marcelo J. García

COURTS

García-Mansilla resigns from Supreme Court after Senate rejection

07-04-2025 12:40 Four days after the upper house voted against his nomination by large majority, Manuel García-Mansilla, the Supreme Court justice imposed by President Milei by decree, resigns his bench on the nation's highest court.

POLITICS & JUDICIARY

Senate rejects Supreme Court justices imposed by President Milei

03-04-2025 21:40 Blow for Milei as upper house votes by clear margin to reject both nominations for nation’s highest court; Future of Manuel García-Mansilla and Ariel Lijo unclear.

POLITICS & COURTS

Supreme Court justices rule against nominee Ariel Lijo

07-03-2025 10:33 Supreme Court blocks Lijo’s request to take leave from his post as federal judge; García-Mansilla blocks request, Lorenzetti dissents.

EDITORIAL

Towards a supremo’s court

01-03-2025 06:27 Both the presidential Supreme Court nominees, Ariel Lijo and Manuel García-Mansilla, present problems. These are rather simpler in the latter case.

POLITICS & JUDICIARY

PRO says it won’t support Milei’s Supreme Court push

27-02-2025 19:50 Former president Mauricio Macri – who in 2015 attempted to impose Supreme Court justices by decree before backtracking – says his PRO party will not support appointment by decree.

POLITICS & JUDICIARY

García-Mansilla sworn-in amid Supreme Court controversy

27-02-2025 16:38 President Milei imposes two new justices on nation’s highest tribunal by decree, defying Congress; Nominees for Supreme Court justice by decree “until end of the next legislative period.”

JUDICIARY & COURTS

Milei appoints Lijo, García-Mansilla to Supreme Court by decree

25-02-2025 18:45 President Javier Milei bypasses Congress to appoint his nominations for Supreme Court justice by decree “until end of next legislative period.”

PRAYERS FOR POPE

Hundreds attend special mass for Pope Francis

25-02-2025 10:17 Catholics gather at Plaza Constitución in Buenos Aires to pray for Pope Francis' speedy recovery.

POLITICS & COURTS

Government sets March target for Supreme Court appointments

13-02-2025 13:41 Casa Rosada is seeking consensus for nominees Ariel Lijo and Manuel García-Mansilla and its bid to appoint them to the nation’s highest court. But should support be lacking, it may resort to using decrees.

by Juan Kavanagh

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Government calls extraordinary sessions – but no budget bill

05-12-2024 18:42 As confirmed by Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni, detailing that political and electoral reform and the anti-mafia law would be included, among other issues.

OBITUARY

Former Health minister Ginés González García dies aged 79

18-10-2024 14:41 Veteran politician and physician Ginés González García, whose lengthy career in public service ended in disgrace during the coronavirus pandemic, dies at the age of 79.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

UK government says Malvinas Islands sovereignty ‘not up for negotiation’

07-10-2024 12:16 Spoksperson for UK PM Keir Starmer says sovereignty of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands is "not up for negotiation," despite recent developments and remarks from Argnetina's foreign minister.

MUSIC

Legendary rock star Charly García breaks silence with new record

11-09-2024 15:32 ‘La Lógica del Escorpión,’ released this Wednesday, is the 72-year-old’s first record since 2017’s ‘Random.’

MUSIC

La lógica del escorpión – Rock icon Charly García releases first album in seven years

11-09-2024 15:06 Rock nacional icon Charly García releases new 13-track album, 'La lógica del escorpión'; Fourteenth long-player, featuring guest appearances from David Lebón, Pedro Aznar and Fito Páez, is available online from 9pm tonight, with special limited edition vinyl available at selected record stores.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Francis transfers Argentina's primatial see to Santiago del Estero

22-07-2024 18:09 The decision was informed by Bishops Jorge García Cuerva and Vicente Bokalic Iglic. “We are inviting an integrating look into the national territory in a renewed federal purpose,” they said in a press release.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Milei, Messi, and how to be the best in the world

29-06-2024 04:16 Milei continues to claim that his ministers are “the best ever.” Until they are not, as his former friend and Cabinet Chief Nicolás Posse can attest.

by Marcelo J. García

POLITICS

Milei sends documents supporting nominees for Supreme Court vacancies

28-05-2024 15:54 President sends two three-page files to Senate kickstarting nominations for candidacies of Ariel Lijo and Manuel José García Mansilla for seats on nation’s highest tribunal.