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Milei’s libertarian dream and the risks of Karina’s greed

Today 06:22 It seems as if the Milei administration has been participating in the “caste-like” behaviour it was mandated by its voters to eradicate.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Swimming against the current

Today 06:04 The undecided in Corrientes could just top up Juan Pablo Valdés over the 40 percent needed to ensure first-round victory, although the current Zeitgeist of voter apathy would make it likelier for them to sit this one out.

by Michael Soltys

Explainer: What to know about ANDIS audio scandal

28-08-2025 16:52 Burgeoning corruption scandal prompted by leaked audio recordings linking Karina Milei and other top officials to corrupt practices in the purchases of medicine for disabled people.

Milei calls bribery scandal a lie after facing ‘rain of rocks’

28-08-2025 16:22 “This week’s operation is nothing more than another item on the long list of tricks by the caste and, like all the previous ones, just another lie,” declares President in speech to business leaders. 

Milei pelted with stones by opponents on campaign trail

27-08-2025 21:42 President attacked with stones while campaigning in Lomas de Zamora, but escapes unharmed; Developing scandal piles pressure on government.

President unhurt after being attacked in Lomas de Zamora

27-08-2025 17:02 Security guards acted quickly to shield the group and the convoy was diverted before reaching its destination.

Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry

26-08-2025 18:47 Argentina further aligns with Washington’s security agenda by adding alleged Venezuelan-linked network to terrorism register.

Yerba mate farmers feel the pinch as Milei ends price controls

26-08-2025 17:31 For decades, yerba mate farmers benefited from state intervention. Now, under President Javier Milei, many growers are struggling to survive.

Greedy and corrupt libertarians?

23-08-2025 06:15 Smear campaign tactics are a defining characteristic of the Argentine political ecosystem during the electoral season. Corruption has risen as a preoccupation for everyday citizens, but it is still the economy that will determine whether or not Milei is successful.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei adds a corruption scandal to his mounting list of woes

22-08-2025 22:59 Reeling from a week of political, economic and financial setbacks, President Javier Milei now faces a fresh corruption scandal reportedly linked to his sister.

Milei comes out swinging as setbacks pile up before key vote

21-08-2025 18:09 President Javier Milei suffers rapid-fire political, economic and financial setbacks as his most daunting electoral test yet draws near.

Milei complains Congress is being held ‘hostage by Kirchnerism’

21-08-2025 14:08 President criticises rejection of his veto of the Disability Emergency Law, accuses opponents of seeking to “bring down the national state.”

Lower house rejects Milei's veto of disability emergency law

20-08-2025 16:59 Lawmakers reject presidential veto of disability law by 172 votes to 73, securing two-thirds majority needed to uphold the law previously approved by Congress.

Poll: Milei alliance with PRO could pay off in October midterms

20-08-2025 09:53 Management & Fit survey shows LLA-PRO ticket polling 15 points ahead of Kirchnerism as midterms loom; No other force surpasses 10 points.

From Playboy girl to politician? TV star to be candidate for Milei’s party

18-08-2025 13:40 Karen Reichardt, 1990s TV star, soft-porn cover star and animal advocate, signs up with the La Libertad Avanza party of President Javier Milei for the upcoming elections.

Milei set to lose Bullrich and Petri after elections, reshuffle ahead

18-08-2025 12:42 Security and Defence ministers likely to leave Cabinet in December; Former Juntos por el Cambio presidential ticket now set to run for congressional posts representing La Libertad Avanza.

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.

Milei vows to end Kirchnerism, lets rip at Kicillof during campaign rally

14-08-2025 21:24 President placed at front and centre of La Libertad Avanza’s electoral strategy in Buenos Aires Province as party leaders hope to transfer his national popularity to local election.

Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’

12-08-2025 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet.

by Pablo Varela

Candidate debate: Decisive week for Argentina’s political forces

11-08-2025 12:08 Political parties are locked in last-minute negotiations to finalise their candidate lists before Sunday’s registration deadline; LLA-PRO alliance confirmed as PJ inks Fuerza Patria front in just over half of provinces.