HUMAN RIGHTS Amnesty International slams rise of Argentina’s 'surveillance state' Yesterday 22:24 Massive online surveillance is deterring the right to protest in Argentina, says Amnesty International NGO in latest report.
CRIME & INSECURITY Former Milei aide arrested after pregnant woman shot in Bolivia Yesterday 22:09 Argentine political strategist Fernando Cerimedo under arrest in Bolivia; Woman, who says she is pregnant with his child, survives shooting and accuses him of orchestrating attack.
ARREST IN BOLIVIA Milei-linked political consultant detained in Bolivia after shooting of former partner Yesterday 10:12 Political consultant , a key digital strategist behind Milei's 2023 presidential campaign, detained in Bolivian city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra while attempting to board a flight to Buenos Aires; Detention comes amid investigation into armed attack that left his alleged partner, lawyer Nadia Beller, seriously injured.
PERSONAL FINANCES How families in Milei's Argentina sank deep into debt Yesterday 09:50 Stagnant incomes, coupled with a cost of living crisis, have nudged household finances in Javier Milei’s Argentina to the brink.
POLITICS ‘Liberty as a mandate’ – Milei links Presidency to San Martín’s ‘ideas and values’ Yesterday 09:34 After several days without public activity, President Milei appears in public to deliver a speech urging defence of San Martín’s ideals against those who "attack our ideas and values, making us believe that sin and robbery are justified."
SOCIETY Wamani: Martín Varsavsky's Mendoza refuge for a hypothetical war 17-08-2026 16:33 Businessman Martín Varsavsky, a member of the Silicon Valley elite, caused a stir this week in the 'Financial Times' by declaring that "we're already in World War III." Working from that premise, the entrepreneur says that "it makes sense to have a refuge" and reveals details of Wamani, his retreat in the Mendoza foothills. But the site’s corporate paperwork conceals a geopolitical paradox. by Nicolás González
ENERGY & GAS Shale driller Vista Energy jumps as Peter Thiel logs stake 17-08-2026 14:14 Shares in Vista Energy, Argentina’s top oil exporter, jump after tech billionaire Peter Thiel reports a sizeable stake in the company.
Foreign policy Milei signs up Argentina to Trump’s anti-abortion international alliance 16-08-2026 11:03 Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue. by Giselle Leclercq
ENERGY & GAS Peter Thiel reports stake in Argentine shale oil exporter Vista 16-08-2026 10:38 Peter Thiel’s hedge fund acquires a sizeable stake in Vista Energy SAB, Argentina’s top oil exporter, increasing his ties to the country.
INTERVIEW WITH EX-BRAZIL PRESIDENT José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’ 15-08-2026 13:28 Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong. by Jorge Fontevecchia
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Scenarios: Three possible paths to Argentina’s 2027 election 15-08-2026 10:22 Three scenarios, but one decisive factor: the economy. by Jorge Fontevecchia
AS I SEE IT Life in the age of empathy 15-08-2026 07:43 The ongoing drive to subordinate just about everything else to empathy has already had far-reaching geopolitical consequences. by James Neilson
Editorial Economic conundrums 15-08-2026 07:00 The Milei administration has yet to square the circle of taming inflation without recession.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES And if the divided rule? 15-08-2026 06:15 Should the wheels come off for Trump, this would be another question-mark over Milei’s re-election chances. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Campaign battle royale as outsiders and professionals face Milei 15-08-2026 05:33 Political campaigns in Argentina have been governed by fragmentation, negative voting and thin results in the last few presidential bouts. There’s also been big surprises. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CENTRAL BANK Argentina eases post-2001 dollar loan curbs to boost economy 14-08-2026 09:18 President Javier Milei’s government seeks to boost credit and economic activity by easing longstanding restrictions on dollar lending.
GEOPOLITICAL ROW US ambassador warns Argentina over Chinese firms in Vaca Muerta 13-08-2026 17:10 Trump envoy Peter Lamelas says Chinese involvement in strategic sectors “will not help attract foreign investors” to Argentina’s shale oil and gas hub.
ANALYSIS Inflation edged up last month on winter holidays 13-08-2026 17:00 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces companies without earnings in dollars will now be able to borrow greenbacks.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation ticks up slightly, rising to monthly 2.1% 13-08-2026 16:05 Consumer prices rose 2.1% in July, lifting annualised inflation figure to 33.8%; July figure slight acceleration on 1.9% recorded previous month.
POLITICS LLA-PRO conclave as Mauricio Macri, Karina Milei ‘resume contact’ 13-08-2026 00:07 Representatives from La Libertad Avanza and PRO meet at Casa Rosada in bid to re-open lines of dialogue and coordinate congressional efforts; Light warming of relations comes months after ex-president and current leader spoke.
GOVERNMENT & SCIENCE Scientists march against Milei's cuts wearing Albiceleste shirts 12-08-2026 23:23 Hundreds of protesters gather in Buenos Aires to demand government restore funding for science and technology; Protesters say research system has deteriorated since President Milei took office.
MINISTER SPEAKS Caputo says ‘Argentina has been laid waste over last 25 years’ 12-08-2026 17:08 Economy minister claims nation must be “rebuilt” after quarter-century of devastation; Flags arrival of new investment, talks up President Milei’s potential re-election during speech at Córdoba Stock Exchange.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei eases cash crunch to reignite economic growth 12-08-2026 14:02 Milei administration starting to shift its focus from solely crushing inflation to a more balanced approach.
HEALTH & SOCIETY Milei limits free hospital care for foreigners in Argentina 12-08-2026 12:59 Non-resident foreigners will have to pay for non-urgent care at federal hospitals or show proof of health insurance; Government says the measure targets “medical tourism.”
Analysing Argentina Quintela and the Peronists; Weird scarecrow strategy 08-08-2026 19:31 Most Argentines are telling pollsters that they would like something to change next year. But polls measuring voting intention still have Milei either in the lead or neck-and-neck with his main opponent. by Marcelo J. García
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Tears for fears and arrears 08-08-2026 19:18 A country historically living beyond its means is now a question of some of its families living beyond their means. Or so President Milei would like to see it. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei’s weeks of fury 08-08-2026 19:16 Milei is following Trump’s lead, trying to erode Lula’s position ahead of the consequential vote scheduled for October 4.
EDITORIAL The law of the land 08-08-2026 05:02 This last week might well go down in any future history of the Milei administration as the one marking the limits of deregulation.
THE RIGHT IN LATIN AMERICA Colombia’s new president joins a right-wing wave facing tough reality 08-08-2026 04:59 Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella joins Javier Milei, Chile’s José Antonio Kast and Peru’s Keiko Fujimori in a broad regional shift to the right.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei retreats even further to pass property bill amid backlash 07-08-2026 15:08 Government forced to abandon another section of private property legislation reform.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina designates three Ecuador gangs as ‘terrorist groups’ 06-08-2026 20:32 Milei and Noboa sign security, trade and extradition agreements during talks in Quito; Los Lobos, Los Choneros and Chone Killers designated as terrorist groups.
AVIATION & AIR TRAVEL Discount airline Flybondi ghosts Boeing, slashes 75% of flights 06-08-2026 14:21 Low-cost airline Flybondi is on the brink of collapse, eight months after an ally of President Milei promised to invest US$1.7 billion in an attempted turnaround of the decade-old carrier.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina ties reduced as long as Milei 'attacks' persist – Brazil FM source 06-08-2026 04:50 Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling 06-08-2026 04:44 President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina confirmed for November 06-08-2026 04:18 Vatican announces pontiff’s regional tour; Catholic leader to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11; During 12-day tour of Latin America, Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei guts bill to ease property laws in face of public uproar 05-08-2026 19:02 Lawmakers water down legislation to ease limits on foreign land ownership in response to fierce backlash.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina 05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.
CURRENCY SWAP LINE Argentina, China extend currency swap deal 05-08-2026 18:30 Central banks of Argentina and China renew US$19-billion bilateral currency swap.
Currency deal Argentina renews US$19-billion China swap for another five years 05-08-2026 18:24 Argentina's Central Bank renews US$19-billion currency swap with the People’s Bank of China for five years.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei doubles down on calling Brazil's Lula a 'thief' 03-08-2026 19:12 President Javier Milei renews his attacks on Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
ANALYSIS Milei’s money man shuns foreign markets after failed bond binge 03-08-2026 18:27 Luis Caputo previously tapped foreign bond markets again and again, earning the moniker “serial borrower” from his critics. But nowadays, he's not selling bonds overseas.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei accuses Spain PM Sánchez of using immigrants to 'win votes' 03-08-2026 18:04 La Libertad Avanza leader, a fierce critic of Spanish leader, accuses Pedro Sánchez of encouraging immigration to win votes and help "perpetuate his tyranny." He presented no evidence for his claim.
CARS & AUTOMOBILES Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina despite Milei’s MAGA ties 03-08-2026 06:44 Brightly lit BYD dealerships are popping up nationwide as part of a broader wave of new showrooms emblazoned with names like BAIC, MG and Chery.
POLITICS & CULTURE La Libertad Avanza, PRO team up in forum against abortion, sex ed 03-08-2026 06:09 Libertarian lawmakers, City Deputy Mayor Clara Muzzio and veteran PRO politician Gabriela Michetti participate in symposium against abortion and sex education.
EDITORIAL Blame it on Sao Paulo 01-08-2026 12:17 It might well also be asked whether meddling in the domestic politics of other countries belongs in any presidential work list.
ENERGY & GAS Oil billionaire Hamm seeks to expand in Argentina’s shale patch 01-08-2026 05:17 US shale pioneer Harold Hamm is moving to expand his footprint in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta oil basin.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina and South Korea announce critical minerals partnership 01-08-2026 04:58 President Javier Milei met his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, in Buenos Aires on Friday as the two countries sought to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and trade.
ECONOMIC POLICY Milei Central Bank reform would ban financing state spending 31-07-2026 22:43 Milei’s push to fortify the Central Bank contrasts with his campaign pledges in 2023 to dollarise the economy and definitively shutter the institution he described as “the worst garbage that exists on this Earth.”
EMERGENCY DECREE Milei signs decree allowing Argentina to bar or expel foreigners over 'hate speech' 30-07-2026 03:54 Milei government issues emergency decree allowing authorities to deny entry to or deport foreigners accused of inciting hatred, discrimination or violence against Argentina or for insulting national symbols.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei meets Peru's new president Fujimori during Lima inauguration 29-07-2026 13:14 The President also held a bilateral meeting with the Peruvian president-elect hours before she was sworn in during a trip seeking to consolidate the Latin American right.