DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders, says autopsy 24-12-2020 03:59 Report says footballer had no alcohol or narcotics in his body at time of his death.
HUMAN RIGHTS Etchecolatz handed eighth life sentence for dictatorship-era crimes 05-12-2020 09:36 Former deputy Buenos Aires provincial police chief sentenced to another life term in jail; Nine other defendants also received life sentences.
Diego Armando Maradona Workers who took photos with Maradona’s dead body apologise 27-11-2020 23:30 Employees at a morgue who photographs posing alongside Diego Maradona’s dead boy have apologised for the distress they have caused, while at least one is believed to have lost his job.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Maradona's death may trigger family inheritance battle 27-11-2020 22:54 Diego Maradona's tormented private life, with its tangled relationships and paternity suits, suggests distributing his inheritance will be a complex task for lawyers bracing for claims from a slew of children – those he recognised and those he didn't.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Maradona finally laid to rest after chaotic day of emotion and drama 27-11-2020 04:25 Huge crowds bade a grief-filled adieu Thursday to Diego Maradona during a farewell that at times descended into chaos.
MARADONA'S WAKE Chaotic scenes at Maradona's wake as police clash with fans 26-11-2020 16:33 Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in clashes with football fans near the Casa Rosada on Thursday, as chaotic scenes were seen at Diego Maradona's wake.
MARADONA'S WAKE Mourners bid final farewell to Maradona at the Casa Rosada 26-11-2020 10:49 Mourners, many in tears and many wearing the World Cup winner's number 10 Argentina shirt, flock to the Casa Rosada, where the national hero's coffin was draped in the sky-blue-and-white national flag.
Diego Armando Maradona Argentina prepares for a huge and emotional farewell to Maradona 26-11-2020 01:59 Officials make preparations for Maradona's wake at Casa Rosada. Government estimates as many as one million people will want to pay their respects to legendary late footballer.
Diego Armando Maradona Nation mourns Maradona, the most human of Gods 26-11-2020 00:29 Nation plunged into grief by the death of its favourite son, a sublimely gifted sporting hero they saw as "the most human of Gods."
Gracias Diego Buenos Aires erupts in applause for late great Diego Maradona 26-11-2020 00:09 Buenos Aires erupted in applause on Wednesday night, as porteños paid tribute to the late Diego Armando Maradona.
Diego Armando Maradona Maradona's body to lie in state at Casa Rosada 25-11-2020 17:56 The body of Diego Maradona, the legendary footballer who died Wednesday at the age of 60, will lie in state at the Casa Rosada for three days starting Thursday, government confirms.
Diego Armando Maradona 'Very sad day' – Argentina mourns painful loss of Maradona 25-11-2020 17:04 Diego Maradona's sudden death from a cardiac arrest unleashed an outpouring of emotion in Argentina on Wednesday, as politicians, fans and former teammates paid tribute to the late legendary footballer.
Diego Armando Maradona Death of 'eternal' Maradona plunges football world into mourning 25-11-2020 15:30 The football world united to pay tribute to one of the game's greatest-ever players after Albiceleste legend Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.
Diego Armando Maradona Maradona: In his own words and the words of others 25-11-2020 14:52 Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at the age of 60, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He'll also be remembered as one of the most controversial.
BREAKING NEWS Diego Armando Maradona dies after suffering cardiac arrest 25-11-2020 13:40 Diego Armando Maradona, the legendary number 10 who guided Argentina to World Cup glory, thrilling the world in ways no other footballer did before him, has died at the age of 60.
Diego out of hospital Maradona leaves hospital following brain surgery 12-11-2020 16:48 Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday evening followed by a convoy of supporters, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
Diego in hospital Maradona allowed to leave hospital, says doctor 11-11-2020 18:10 Diego Maradona is expected to leave hospital on Wednesday, his doctor said, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
Diego in hospital Maradona progressing well after brain surgery, says doctor 09-11-2020 23:01 Legendary former footballer and Gimnasia coach is progressing well after brain surgery on a blood clot and could be discharged this week, his doctor said Monday.
Diego in hospital Maradona to remain in hospital for several days after brain op 06-11-2020 18:21 Maradona is not yet allowed to leave hospital following brain surgery on a blood clot, his doctor said on Friday.
DIEGO IN HOSPITAL Maradona to remain in hospital for treatment following surgery 06-11-2020 08:40 Citing episodes of "confusion," Maradona will remain in hospital for several more days to undergo treatment following surgery to remove a blood clot on the brain, his doctor said Thursday.
ARGENTINE LEGEND Maradona recovering well from brain surgery on blood clot 04-11-2020 19:14 Surgeons at a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires spent 80 minutes removing the clot on Tuesday night.
MARADONA IN HOSPITAL Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot 04-11-2020 12:24 Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor confirms. Messi sends legendary star his support.
EMERGENCY OPERATION Maradona to undergo surgery after discovery of blood clot on brain 03-11-2020 17:25 Footballing legend Diego Maradona will undergo brain surgery for a blood clot, his doctor confirms.
LEGENDARY FOOTBALLER Hospitalised Maradona 'weak, tired' but improving, says doctor 03-11-2020 14:41 Doctor treating Albiceleste captain says 60-year-old is suffering from anaemia and dehydration, which had left him feeling "very weak, very tired."
Argentine legend Maradona admitted to hospital in La Plata, but not for Covid-19 02-11-2020 23:24 Diego Maradona was admitted to hospital Monday for medical checks, though doctors say it was not an "emergency" nor coronavirus-related reason.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 hits Mar del Plata, as pandemic surges in Argentina 19-10-2020 07:00 Mar del Plata has become an epicentre in a coronavirus surge through Argentina's interior that has given the country the fifth-highest confirmed case total in the world.
Coronavirus pandemic More than 9,000 new virus cases as infections surpass 710,000 28-09-2020 09:18 Argentina has recorded 711,325 infections of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, with more than 129,000 of those still confirmed as active.
HUMAN RIGHTS Court grants Etchecolatz house arrest – but other rulings keep him behind bars 26-09-2020 09:35 Infamous human rights violator, guilty of multiple crimes against humanity dating back to 1976-1983 military dictatorship, granted house arrest by court, but previous rulings prevent him from leaving jail.
BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Court in La Plata orders eviction of Guernica encampment 09-09-2020 17:48 Appeals Court in La Plata orders clearance of occupied land on southern fringes of Buenos Aires, including eviction of estimated 2,500 poverty-stricken families.
POLICE BRUTALITY Complaint filed after 17-year-old 'tortured with cattle prod' by police officers 31-07-2020 01:57 Members of Buenos Aires provincial force formally denounced by rights group for allegedly beating up a 17-year-old youth and torturing him with an electric cattle prod.
Life during the pandemic The Argentine who sailed across the Atlantic to be with his parents 18-06-2020 23:41 Juan Manuel Ballestero, seeking to bypass the lockdown and be reunited with his parents decided to cross the Atlantic in a small sailboat, setting off from Portugal on March 24 and finally reaching Mar del Plata on Wednesday.
Coronavirus pandemic Six provinces begin testing to detect coronavirus 25-03-2020 15:28 As of last Sunday, an average of 200 samples per day were analysed nationwide, with between 8 to 10 percent confirmed as positive. Argentina's provinces had criticised the delay in obtaining results. by Florencia Ballarino
Coronavirus pandemic Virus death toll rises to six with fatalities in Mar del Plata, Chaco 24-03-2020 15:19 71-year-old, who returned to country from Spain on March 9, dies in Mar del Plata; Chaco records second death from Covid-19 after 53-year-old passes away in Resistencia.
TRANSFER WINDOW Marcos Rojo rejoins hometown club Estudiantes on loan 30-01-2020 14:18 Combative defender has resigned for the Pincha on loan from Manchester United, Superliga side announces.
ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA Maradona returns as coach of Gimnasia – two days after leaving 22-11-2019 13:48 "I am very happy to be able to announce that I will remain coach of Gimnasia," he said.
ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA Maradona has quit as coach of Gimnasia, club confirms 19-11-2019 16:13 Reports suggest departure linked to an imminent management shake-up at La Plata club, with footballing legend apparently in demand from other Superliga clubs.
SCIENCE Argentine scientists find fossils of giant prehistoric penguin in Antarctica 13-11-2019 16:40 Scientists have identified fossils found in Antarctica as belonging to 'Anthropornis grandis,' a species of giant penguin that could grow up to 1.7 metres tall.
BLOOMBERG Ex-BNP Paribas banker is potential bridge between Argentina, creditors 31-10-2019 15:13 Bondholders turn to Marcelo Delmar, the former head of Latin American debt capital markets at BNP Paribas SA, for guidance as they gear up for restructuring talks with President-elect Alberto Fernández’s government.
Election 2019 Frente de Todos close campaigns with call to end 'historic cycle' of neoliberalism 25-10-2019 19:45 Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner draws Peronists onto streets of Mar del Plata just days before the election, evoking memories of the Kirchnerite era and proclaiming the presidential nominee's vital role, past and present, in the revival of a progressive political agenda.
Election 2019 Kicillof, CFK vow to 'transform Buenos Aires Province' in closing rally 24-10-2019 08:00 Frente del Todos gubernatorial candidate, tipped to defeat María Eugenia Vidal comfortably this weekend, ends campaign with a rousing event flanked by his former boss and vice-presidential hopeful, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA Maradona: We're giving everything to keep Gimnasia in top flight 20-09-2019 12:48 Argentine legend says he and his players are "giving everything" to help the club avoid relegation, after last week's 2-1 defeat to Racing left La Plata side rooted to bottom of the Superliga.
MAR CHIQUITA Rescue operation returns killer whales stranded on coast to ocean 16-09-2019 15:50 After several hours of unrelenting effort, rescuers have succeeded in returning to the sea six out of seven killer whales found stranded on the shores of Mar Chiquita, some 30km from Mar del Plata.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Diego takes on daunting challenge with out-of-form Gimnasia 14-09-2019 00:24 Maradona’s coaching credentials may still not convince everyone, but perhaps no other sporting figure on earth is capable of awakening such furore by merely sitting on the bench. by Dan Edwards
argentina What we learned this week: September 8 to 13 13-09-2019 23:11 Key stories from the last seven days.
Local football Emotional Maradona inspires devotion as Gimnasia spell gets underway 09-09-2019 09:21 Footballing legend breaks down in tears as tens of thousands of fans flood La Plata stadium for his unveiling as 'El Lobo's' new head coach.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Maradona agrees deal to become coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 05-09-2019 16:58 Presentation to unveil Argentine footballing legend as new head coach of 'El Lobo' set for tomorrow at a hotel in La Plata.
CFK TO RETURN Fernández de Kirchner to return to Argentina on Friday 28-08-2019 09:28 Former president will return to the country from Cuba from Friday, ahead of a scheduled book presentation event in La Plata the following day.
FOOTBALL 1986 World Cup winner 'Tata' Brown dead aged 62 13-08-2019 09:39 Known to his friends as 'Tata,' Brown made 36 appearances for Argentina and scored the first goal in their 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany in 1986.
2020 OLYMPICS Argentina's surfers hoping to make waves at Olympics 02-08-2019 13:24 Argentine surfers hope to challenge powerhouse surfing teams from the United States and Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019 Elections Ironic CFK compares Macri gov't to Soviets, defends Kicillof 20-07-2019 08:00 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner fires back at her fellow vice-presidential candidate Miguel Angel Pichetto who labelled her candidate for governor Axel Kicillof a "marxist".