OBITUARY Ruling party senator Juan Carlos Pagotto dies aged 74 29-09-2026 17:01 La Libertad Avanza lawmaker from La Rioja, a former Peronist with close ties to the Menem family, was found dead at his home in the provincial capital.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES A world of difference 26-09-2026 00:29 Argentina joined the United Nations as one of the 51 founding members on its very first day – October 24, 1945 – but neither Juan Domingo Perón nor his military replacements could be bothered to take time off for the annual regular session of its General Assembly.... by Michael Soltys
POLITICS & CONGRESS Congress puts Peter Thiel's Argentina interest under the microscope 02-09-2026 14:55 Three journalists from Editorial Perfil among those to speak at last week's lower house hearing about Peter Thiel's presence in Argentina, his ties to Javier Milei's government and his technology projects.
IN FOCUS Peter Thiel becomes anti-Milei rallying cry for Argentina’s left 28-08-2026 15:11 In Argentina, Peter Thiel has become an avatar for the left’s charge that President Javier Milei is putting the country up for sale.
INTERVIEW 'They don't have bosses': The detective hunting Chile's 'criminal tourists' 31-07-2026 06:40 After years tracking crews and gangs accused of targeting athletes and celebrities, Nassau County detective Jesús Bonilla explains how the crews recruit, operate and continue to expand.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION Criminal tourism: Inside the Chilean burglary network targeting sports stars 31-07-2026 06:40 How a gang accused of raiding Juan Martín del Potro's home fits into an international criminal network that has targeted elite athletes across the Americas and Europe. by Federico Perez Vecchio
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION From Tandil break-in to FBI probe – How Del Potro burglary went global 31-07-2026 06:40 Investigation into burglary at former tennis star's home has expanded into an international case involving Interpol, the FBI and a possible extradition to the United States. by Federico Perez Vecchio
AIR TRAGEDY Seven killed in helicopter crash in San Juan Province 29-07-2026 18:20 Seven dead after a forest fire-fighting helicopter crashes in San Juan Province, confirms Marcelo Orrego.
INTERVIEW ARA San Juan culpability trial: Plaintiff lawyer says sentences are ‘offensive’ 21-07-2026 09:42 In an exclusive interview with the Noticias Argentinas news agency, plaintiff lawyer Valeria Carreras says the verdict will be appealed and that the sentence was “a slap in the face.”
Politics – Analysis Hiding behind the World Cup, Milei siblings restructure their government 18-07-2026 06:50 The World Cup provided the Milei administration a much-needed breather after three months under siege. Javier and Karina Milei are learning by doing, but by doing so they are slowly but surely resembling what they initially promised to battle. by Agustino Fontevecchia
SUBMARINE TRAGEDY Ex-navy commander convicted over 2017 ARA San Juan submarine tragedy 08-07-2026 15:48 Submarine force commander Claudio Villamide handed three-year suspended sentence for negligence and breach of duties; Three other Navy officers acquitted.
POLITICS & MONEY Fundación Faro told to name donors behind US$4.8mn windfall 02-07-2026 07:00 Fundación Faro presented itself as a platform of ideas. But the libertarian think tank’s opaque finances, links to key Milei insiders and 400-fold surge in donations have left the organisation facing uncomfortable questions from regulators and judges. by Giselle Leclercq
SUBMARINE TRAGEDY Defence seeks acquittal for former naval commander in ARA San Juan trial 26-06-2026 10:48 Prosecutors on Monday urged a five-year prison sentence for Claudio Villamide, commander of the submarine force at the time of the tragedy; Defence lawyers request acquittal, arguing there is no evidence linking his actions to the deaths of the crew
POLITICAL INSIDER Corruption, our daily bread 26-06-2026 06:29 An unrelenting cascade of corruption scandals enjoys political and judicial protection, while the government negotiates key appointments to put the brakes on cases at Comodoro Py. by Javier Calvo
TECH BILLIONAIRE IN ARGENTINA Peter Thiel's broken doorbell – a week outside his Buenos Aires mansion 21-06-2026 06:05 NOTICIAS magazine staked out the tech billionaire's home in Barrio Parque amid swirling rumours that the tech billionaire is leaving Argentina just as soon as he arrived. Days of surveillance turned up little more than fallen leaves, an empty mansion – and one unexpected visitor. by Juan Luis González
ENVIRONMENT Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes 15-06-2026 19:09 San Juan Province is facing a persistent water shortage due to climate change, while mining advances across the Andes and its thousands of glaciers.
CHINA & ARGENTINA On Argentina’s side of the Andes, Beijing builds a city for 5,000 miners 11-06-2026 18:54 Lundin Mining-BHP copper mining project in San Juan Province is moving ahead with unprecedented infrastructure work, but the construction of a modular complex in the Andes for thousands of workers has put national industries on alert. by Eugenia Muzio
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row 05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.
Colombia election 2026 Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns 01-06-2026 15:15 A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.
POLITICS ‘After the World Cup’ – Tournament marks starting line for Peronism's 2027 hopefuls 01-06-2026 14:20 Opposition leaders are preparing to step into the spotlight after football's most important tournament ends, with Axel Kicillof and Sergio Massa among those positioning for a presidential run. by Rosario Ayerdi
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Breaking the bank 30-05-2026 05:56 Today the widespread acceptance of the inevitability of central banks is based on the belief that every nation has one. Almost inevitable, then, but desirable? by Michael Soltys
MINING & ENVIRONMENT High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution 23-05-2026 15:21 Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies.
HANTAVIRUS HEALTH SCARE In Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus 18-05-2026 12:58 Scientific search for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers starts.
Hantavirus scare Health official: 'Almost zero' chance Dutch man got hantavirus in Ushuaia 08-05-2026 18:03 Tierra del Fuego epidemiology director Juan Petrina says that the likelihood that the Dutch man linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship contracted the disease in the port city of Ushuaia is "almost zero.”
STREAMING GIANT'S PLANS How Netflix is rewriting Argentina’s screen industry 08-05-2026 15:45 From De la Serna and Suar to Darín and ‘Dibu’ Martínez, national productions are gaining ground on the platform. by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
Conviction upheld Brazil court upholds actor Darthés conviction in Fardín rape case 06-05-2026 09:58 Ruling says sexual violence proven, case cannot be reopened; Semi-open regime confirmed as appeals dismissed.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Kicillof edges forward as Peronism eyes 2027 opening 28-04-2026 13:55 La Libertad Avanza’s troubles are accelerating a reorganisation of Peronism; Internal talks intensify amid government turmoil, but leadership dispute between Axel Kicillof, Sergio Massa and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner remains unresolved. by Rosario Ayerdi
Politics Line-up for Buenos Aires City mayoral race quietly begins to take shape 27-04-2026 17:11 Leading political parties have already started making their moves to control Uspallata City Hall. Mayor Macri eyes re-election as libertarians and Peronists weigh paths to 2027. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Paredes penalty ensures Superclásico seniority for Boca 23-04-2026 19:10 While there are few frills in this current Boca team, they are tough to break down. Leandro Paredes proved up to the challenge as Xeneize secure victory in Núñez and bragging rights over River. by Dan Edwards
CULTURE Iconic tango dancer María Nieves dies aged 91 20-04-2026 20:25 Beyond taking tango to audiences around the world, María Nieves performed in numerous international productions, cementing her reputation as one of the art form’s leading ambassadors.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Smelling a drop of blood in the water 17-04-2026 16:17 Losing control of the digital discourse for Milei is akin to losing the streets for a traditional Peronist politician of the 21st-century. by Agustino Fontevecchia
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Voices from the darkness: 20 dictatorship survivors and their tales 23-03-2026 16:43 Half a century after the coup, a look at 20 key survivors who not only lived through the terror, but helped the country understand what happened and prosecute those responsible. by Darío Silva D'Andrea
Football in Argentina Boca unveils 80,000-capacity La Bombonera expansion plan 14-03-2026 10:14 Riquelme says he has an initial permit from Ferrosur, the company responsible for the railway line that runs just metres from the Xeneize’s stadium, to embark upon the project.
SUBMARINE TRAGEDY ‘We’re still waiting’: Families of ARA San Juan disaster victims seek justice 05-03-2026 18:09 Relatives of the 44 sailors who died in the 2017 ARA San Juan submarine disaster hope the long-awaited proceedings in Río Gallegos will finally deliver justice.
POLITICS & THE JUDICIARY Mahiques to replace Cúneo Libarona as justice minister 04-03-2026 19:02 President Javier Milei confirms departure of justice minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and installs Buenos Aires City attorney-general; Incoming official Juan Bautista Mahiques vows “independent” and “modern” justice system.
ANALYSIS ARA San Juan tragedy: Trial exposes limits in explaining sinking 04-03-2026 16:15 There is no certainty answers will be found as prosecutors seek to clarify why one of the Navy’s worst tragedies occurred.
SUBMARINE TRAGEDY 2017 implosion of ARA San Juan submarine was 'foreseeable,' trial hears 04-03-2026 15:37 Trial into shocking submarine tragedy that killed 44 sailors in November 2017, the country's worst naval disaster in decades, gets underway.
CRIME & INSECURITY ARA San Juan trial to determine criminal liability begins 03-03-2026 18:51 Court proceedings get underway in a Federal Criminal Oral Court in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz Province.
ARA SAN JUAN SUBMARINE Eight years on, trial into ARA San Juan submarine tragedy begins 03-03-2026 11:24 Trial into shocking submarine implosion that killed 44 sailors in November 2017, the country's worst naval disaster in decades, gets underway.
MINING INVESTMENT Vicuña unveils US$18bn mining investment via RIGI scheme 17-02-2026 19:16 Vicuña to invest US$18 billion in gold, silver and copper mining; Joint venture between BHP and Lundin targets world top-five copper, gold and silver output; San Juan project could rank among world’s largest operations, with first production slated for 2030.
POLITICS Opposition challenges English training contract linked to top official's wife 17-02-2026 15:32 Criticism over Foreign Ministry's English-language training contract; Government insists integrity controls were activated and denies any irregularity; Complaint alleges failure to publish conflict-of-interest declaration.
POLITICS & COURTS Milei ally under pressure over alleged overpricing at nuclear plants 29-01-2026 00:12 Demian Reidel, adviser to President Javier Milei, heads Nucleoeléctrica Argentina, state-owned firm that operates the country’s nuclear power plants; Dispute centres on alleged overpricing for cleaning contract for the Atucha I and II reactors.
INVESTIGATION Overpricing claims, removal of officials poses questions for Milei ally Reidel 29-01-2026 00:12 Internal complaints and alleged bid-rigging precede removal of two Nucleoeléctrica Argentina executives linked to Milei ally Demian Reidel. by Giselle Leclercq
Editorial 'cause I’m the Taxman 20-12-2025 08:02 In restricting government to ever narrower circles, Milei is misreading the results of the last midterms. But Milei’s conclusion is that sister knows best.
PROFILE Verón, AFA’s adversary, takes Estudiantes to Clausura triumph 18-12-2025 00:19 The sporting success of 'El Pincha' is not the only reason ‘La Brujita’ Verón has been in the spotlight of late.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Milei names new chief as head of ARCA tax bureau resigns 16-12-2025 08:21 Juan Pazo, head of ARCA (ex-AFIP) tax bureau steps down to return to private sector; Government names head of DGI tax inspectorate, Andrés Edgardo Vázquez, as replacement.
Football in Argentina Estudiantes crowned Clausura champions after penalty shoot-out win over Racing 14-12-2025 10:14 Estudiantes crowned champions of Clausura tournament after beating Racing 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero; Adrián ‘Maravilla’ Martínez opened the scoring with a fine finish, before Guido Carrillo headed home a dramatic equaliser. In the shoot-out, Uruguay international Muslera was the hero for the Pincha.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash 12-12-2025 02:02 Racing’s clash against Estudiantes to decide the second champion of the year is full of nostalgia for fans of early 21st century football, but it is also a testament to the talents of two stars who were able to make it through the toughest of transitions. by Dan Edwards
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
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Disunited provinces II 29-11-2025 05:13 La Libertad Avanza won in 15 of 23 provinces, including the largest, with Tucumán the most important outside the fold. Opposition candidates only enjoyed a clear lead in half their provinces won, although LLA margins were extremely slender in four of their 15 victories, including the main prize of Buenos Aires Province.