News of journalism

Chinese robots play the piano as we figure out how fast to AI

06-11-2026 00:54 In China, debate is about how to implement Artificial Intelligence, not whether we should.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei’s war on Perfil, state advertising lies and attacks on press

13-09-2026 10:23 A President who wishes bankruptcy on his enemies, steered billions of pesos in advertising to friendly outlets while starving critical ones and hurled scatological abuse at journalists who ask him questions – this is not what liberty looks like.

by Rodrigo Lloret

Tech & media

Why Perfil is fighting OpenAI and Microsoft over theft of journalistic content to feed their AI

29-08-2026 06:04 Most of the major AI models have been built on an explicit thief and its perpetuation further weakens one of the beleaguered pillars of democracy: journalism.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

PRESIDENT & THE PRESS

Journalists to return to Casa Rosada next week, press ban lifted

01-05-2026 12:21 Milei government to lift controversial restriction after backlash from media groups, opposition leaders and the Catholic Church; Accredited journalists to be allowed back inside Casa Rosada starting Monday, press conference with Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni.

PRESIDENT VERSUS THE PRESS

Milei administration extends ban on media entering Casa Rosada

28-04-2026 13:25 Accredited journalists still unable to enter the Casa Rosada; Milei administration blocked access over alleged espionage claims; Calls for dialogue led by Catholic Church.

PRESS FREEDOM

Government bans press from Casa Rosada over ‘espionage’ complaint

23-04-2026 15:24 Argentina’s government on Thursday barred accredited press from entering the Casa Rosada as part of a “preventative” measure related to alleged “espionage” complaint; Decision, cheered by Javier Milei on social media, came hours before the head of state hosted controversial US tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel at government house.

RIGHTS REPORT

Amnesty Int'l warns Milei government scaling back protections

21-04-2026 11:57 Report by NGO’s local chapter says government’s cuts have deepened inequality, with protests, the press and gender violence and abortion protections under increasing pressure.

by James Grainger

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Milei apes Trump with ‘Rapid Response Office'

05-02-2026 15:24 Milei government launches new 'Official Response Office' to “debunk operations”; Account will “combat disinformation,” says government, and distinguish “facts from narratives.”

PROFILE: Manuel Adorni

From pundit to centre of power: Manuel Adorni’s rapid rise

04-11-2025 10:37 A look at the political career of Argentina’s new Cabinet chief, a former journalist, economic talking head and one-time official in ex-president Mauricio Macri's government who has swiftly risen to the very heart of government.

‘Information war’

Experts and diplomats unite to fight disinformation threat

13-05-2025 10:40 European diplomats, journalists and fact-checking specialists sound the alarm at international forum on disinformation in Buenos Aires.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

POLITICS & MEDIA

Milei administration intensifies offensive against press

03-05-2025 10:23 President Javier Milei’s government is presenting the media and journalists to voters as the “new caste” and has decided to ramp up its attacks on reporters; New attack attempts to associate them with “lies” and “defamation,” with one online ally even calling for one journalist to be jailed.

by Pablo Varela

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Marcelo Longobardi: ‘Milei’s conduct with journalists identical to Kirchners’

08-03-2025 06:00 Veteran reporter, radio presenter and host Marcelo Longobardi – whose incisive criticism led both the Kirchner and Milei governments to force him off the air – offers a critical analysis of the state of journalism in Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

MEDIA & JOURNALISM

A 'mute' button for pesky reporters? Milei mulls new media rules

07-03-2025 10:10 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says government is considering installing a "mute" button for press conferences and letting members of the public vote on who should gain access.

Media Repression

46 Nicaraguan journalists exiled in 2024, says NGO

14-01-2025 11:46 Independent journalists face exile, arrest and disappearances under government led by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Death be not proud

02-01-2025 18:10 Jimmy Carter and Jorge Lanata contrasted in many ways, the one profoundly humanitarian, the other deeply human.

by Michael Soltys

MEDIA & CULTURE

Veteran journalist Jorge Lanata dies aged 64

30-12-2024 17:24 Jorge Lanata, one of the nation's most famous and renowned journalists, has died at the age of 64.

News of journalism

Chinese robots play the piano as we figure out how fast to AI

Milei’s war on Perfil, state advertising lies and attacks on press

Why Perfil is fighting OpenAI and Microsoft over theft of journalistic content to feed their AI

Journalists to return to Casa Rosada next week, press ban lifted

Milei administration extends ban on media entering Casa Rosada

Government bans press from Casa Rosada over ‘espionage’ complaint

Amnesty Int'l warns Milei government scaling back protections

Milei apes Trump with ‘Rapid Response Office'

From pundit to centre of power: Manuel Adorni’s rapid rise

Experts and diplomats unite to fight disinformation threat

Milei administration intensifies offensive against press

Marcelo Longobardi: ‘Milei’s conduct with journalists identical to Kirchners’

A 'mute' button for pesky reporters? Milei mulls new media rules

46 Nicaraguan journalists exiled in 2024, says NGO

Death be not proud

Veteran journalist Jorge Lanata dies aged 64

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

Argentina's government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit

Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification

Martín Fierro de la Música: la lista completa de ganadores, incluyendo quién se llevó la estatuilla de Oro

Una encuesta comparó los gobiernos de Milei y Alberto Fernández: la llamativa ventaja "por un pelo"

Rubinstein sobre los dichos de Milei: "Los 125 mil millones es una fantasía que no tiene ningún asidero"

Santiago Caputo pidió recuperar las Malvinas porque Gran Bretaña está "siendo colonizada por el Islam" y Milei lo compartió

Cuándo llegan las lluvias a Buenos Aires: el pronóstico del tiempo para este jueves 15 de octubre