FOOTBALL Messi set for first PSG appearance since World Cup as contract talks go on 10-01-2023 17:17 Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday.
ARGENTINA SKIPPER Reports: Lionel Messi 'verbally' agrees to stay at PSG 22-12-2022 02:12 Le Parisian and RMC Sport claim Lionel Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he returns after his World Cup break.
DEBT TALKS Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club 28-10-2022 15:50 Economy minister Sergio Massa says government has "successfully" reached an agreement with the Paris Club to restructure just under US$2 billion in debt.
DEBT TALKS Paris Club requires Argentina stick to IMF deal to rework debt 07-07-2022 14:20 Paris Club group of wealthy creditors says government must give assurances that it will comply with IMF deal if talks over restructuring of debt are to continue.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Argentina formalises debt repayment deferment with Paris Club 31-05-2022 13:07 President Alberto Fernández's government reaches a deal with the Paris Club to postpone payments on more than US$2 billion of debt for more than two years.
SUPERSTAR SET TO UNITED STATES? Reports: Messi to move to MLS after PSG, acquire 35% of Inter Miami 17-05-2022 17:01 Multiple reports emerge that Argentine superstar is set to sign deal that would see him move to Inter Miami after his spell with Paris St Germain in a transfer that would see him acquire 35% of MLS club.
Alberto in Europe Fernandez relays Latin America's ‘concern’ over Ukraine war to Macron 13-05-2022 10:45 President Alberto Fernández ends his brief tour of Europe with a warm meeting with France’s newly re-elected leader Emmanuel Macron. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global fall-out tops the agenda.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe 12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina. by James Grainger
IMF DEBT DEAL Guzmán tells IMF: ‘We will prioritise social spending’ 22-04-2022 23:34 Economy minister meets with International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, tells her Argentina’s government has complied with targets laid out in US$44.5-billion debt restructuring deal.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Frenchman charged for murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburú 01-04-2022 19:03 French ex-soldier charged with murder of ex-Pumas rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Main suspect in killing of ex-Pumas star Aramburú detained in Paris 31-03-2022 20:23 French far-right militant accused of killing former Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburu taken into police custody.
PARIS CLUB DEBT Postponement of Paris Club debt payment gives breathing room 23-03-2022 15:39 Argentina's government has secured an extension of an agreement with the Paris Club group of rich nations that allows it to postpone an imminent payment of about US$2 billion.
CRIME & SECURITY Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú 23-03-2022 14:24 Ex-Argentina star was killed last Saturday after he and friends became embroiled in dispute at a café in Paris.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Argentina extends Paris Club talks over US$2 billion to June 30 23-03-2022 14:02 Argentina reaches an agreement Tuesday with a group of wealthy nations known as the Paris Club to finalise by June 30 a repayment programme on US$2 billion of debt.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Argentina to resume Paris Club talks over US$2-billion debt 22-03-2022 15:50 Argentina is resuming negotiations this week with a wealthy group of nations known as the Paris Club over US$2 billion in outstanding debt as a grace period ends.
SHOCK MURDER Ex-rugby star Aramburú shot and killed in Paris 19-03-2022 19:01 Ex-Pumas star Federico Martín Aramburú killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar.
FILM & CINEMA Spanish film explores trauma of 2015 Bataclan massacre 15-02-2022 14:18 Argentine actor Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and French actress Noémie Merlant star in 'One Year, One Night,' as a young couple who survive the Bataclan concert hall attack but struggle to piece their lives back together in the aftermath.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS IMF payment deepens divide within Argentina’s ruling coalition 27-01-2022 16:56 Argentina’s looming deadline to make an interest payment of over US$700 million to the International Monetary Fund on Friday is exposing a growing divide within the ruling coalition.
IMF DEBT TALKS Cerruti says IMF payment depends on progress in talks 27-01-2022 16:37 Government spokesperson refuses to confirm if country will make US$730-million payment to the IMF this Friday, saying decision depends on the progress of talks.
IMF DEBT DEAL Pressure for IMF-Argentina deal as 2022 payments loom 27-01-2022 16:15 With US$730 million due to the International Monetary Fund this Friday, Argentina starts a schedule of payments totalling US$19 billion for 2022.
TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE Russia, Ukraine hold talks as United States warns of invasion 26-01-2022 14:07 Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, as the United States warns Moscow is preparing military action.
IMF DEBT TALKS Key week for IMF talks: Argentina due to pay US$731 million on Friday 24-01-2022 14:59 With talks failing to make serious headway, Argentina's government must now decide whether it will make a payment on the principal worth US$731 million this Friday.
IMF DEBT TALKS Andrés Manuel López Obrador calls on IMF to offer 'fair' deal to Argentina 21-01-2022 23:05 Andrés Manuel López Obrador calls on IMF to take "responsibility" for 2018 loan to Macri's government, which Mexican leader says "aggravated" Argentina's economic and financial crisis.
FOREIGN POLICY United States supports 'a vibrant Argentine economy,' Blinken tells Cafiero 18-01-2022 21:30 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington for talks, with the latter describing Argentina as "a friend and partner" of the United States.
FOOTBALL Lionel Messi back in full training for PSG after Covid 18-01-2022 17:01 Lionel Messi was back in full training with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for the first time since testing positive for Covid-19 at the end of last year.
FOOTBALL Messi 'taking longer than expected' to recover from Covid-19 13-01-2022 16:47 Lionel Messi said on Thursday he needs more time to recover before playing again after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month.
IMF DEBT TALKS Fernández accuses IMF of seeking to ‘impose austerity’ on Argentina 11-01-2022 11:04 President Alberto Fernández accuses IMF of seeking to “impose” a programme of “austerity” on Argentina that would limit future growth.
Bloomberg Argentina's president says IMF is trying to impose a programme 11-01-2022 10:09 Alberto Fernández said Monday that the International Monetary Fund is trying to impose a new programme in the country.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina says IMF economic plan would derail its recovery 05-01-2022 21:10 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán says economic plan proposed by the IMF as part of a US$40-billion debt renegotiation would derail the country’s recovery.
ARGENTINE FORWARD Lionel Messi tests negative for Covid, back in Paris 05-01-2022 17:10 Lionel Messi has tested negative for Covid-19 and has flown from Rosario to Paris.
IMF DEBT TALKS Government to continue payments while renegotiating IMF loan 23-12-2021 16:16 The government says it will keep making payments while talks with the International Monetary Fund continue – but that it can't a deal must be agreed to restructure payments totalling US$19 billion next year.
2018 BAILOUT Dujovne defends 2018 IMF loan after government criticism 23-12-2021 11:22 Former economy minister Nicolás Dujovne defends 2018 IMF loan in wake of new IMF report and renewed criticism from government.
IMF DEBT Guzmán: Argentina can’t cover current 2022 payments to IMF 14-12-2021 09:40 "There is no way that anyone could consider that Argentina could have the capacity to pay those maturities in the time period in which they were agreed," declares economy minister.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina's monetary policy requires real positive rates, IMF says 10-12-2021 16:37 The International Monetary Fund confirms talks with Argentina on a new programme included discussion of an “appropriate” monetary policy with interest rates that are higher than inflation.
Global inequality Billionaires' share of global wealth soars during pandemic 07-12-2021 15:34 The club of the richest 1% in the world has taken more than a third of all additional wealth accumulated since 1995, while the bottom 50% captured just 2%.
ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR Messi's enduring brilliance rewarded with another Ballon d'Or 30-11-2021 16:10 Some might question whether the Argentine superstar really deserved to win his latest Ballon d'Or prize ahead of other worthy candidates, but he has been rewarded for continuing to be so good for so long.
FOOTBALL Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time as Putellas crowned women's winner 30-11-2021 08:59 Lionel Messi saw off much-fancied rivals like Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema to win his seventh Ballon d'Or after a turbulent yet glorious year that saw him leave Barcelona and claim the Copa América with Argentina.
FRENCH FOOTBALL Single-minded Messi targets strong finish to year with PSG 19-11-2021 03:13 With Argentina's place at the 2022 World Cup secure, Lionel Messi can shift his focus exclusively to ending the year "in the best way possible" with Paris Saint-Germain after an injury-hit start to life in France.
FRENCH FOOTBALL Can Pochettino get all-star PSG to fulfil potential? 05-11-2021 00:48 Mauricio Pochettino has Paris Saint-Germain cruising in Ligue 1, and yet the Argentine is still struggling to get the best out of an all-star team in the French capital.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina to seek international backing at G20 for IMF deal 28-10-2021 10:32 Peronist leader to seek support of world leaders for Argentina's bid to restructure its multi-billion-dollar debt with the International Monetary Fund while at the G20 Leaders Summit in Rome.
Modern diplomacy Messi: Argentina's 'number one' ambassador in Paris 09-10-2021 12:23 Argentine expatriates in Paris are delighted to see their fellow countryman playing for PSG, with many hailing the Rosario-born star's impact.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Messi chooses Guardiola reunion to get up and running with PSG 28-09-2021 21:09 It was the moment the fan had really been waiting for ever since Lionel Messi was unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player nearly two months ago.
FOOTBALL This is it: Messi gets set for PSG Champions League bow 14-09-2021 13:27 Lionel Messi went to Paris to win the Champions League again – on Wednesday he's set to finally make his first start for his new club when they kick off their European campaign in Bruges.
MESSI MOVES TO PARIS Messi’s hunger for more means star is sure to shine in City of Lights 13-08-2021 23:03 Argentina's Copa América hero has chosen a PSG side which will give him every tool necessary to keep fighting for the biggest honours. by Dan Edwards
MARVELLOUS MESSI Lionel Messi's record-breaking club career to date – in numbers 13-08-2021 23:02 Argentine superstar shattered records during his spell in Catalonia...
MESSI MOVES TO PARIS Argentines observe Messi's French revolution from afar 13-08-2021 22:58 Despite the epicentre of Messi-mania being some 11,000 kilometres away, locals were glued to their screens this week as Argentina’s superstar footballer completed his move to Paris.
ENVIRONMENT What does the new IPCC report mean for Latin America? 13-08-2021 22:49 Regional temperatures will continue to increase at rates greater than global average and extreme weather events will further accelerate, new climate change report warns by Fermin Koop
ENVIRONMENT UN report: Human role in global warming overwhelming and ‘unequivocal’ 13-08-2021 22:46 Climate scientists reach ‘unequivocal’ consensus on human-made warming in landmark IPCC report.
FOOTBALL Pressure on Pochettino to deliver with PSG 'galácticos' after Messi arrival 13-08-2021 17:09 Lionel Messi's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has left the club with the most frightening front line in the sport, but now coach Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to deliver the glory on the pitch that their Qatari owners covet more than anything.
MESSI IN PARIS 'Welcome to Paris, Leo' - Messi meets teammates at first PSG training session 12-08-2021 15:00 Argentine captain meets his new teammates at Paris Saint-Germain's Camp des Loges training facility.