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Chinese whispers

Today 06:57 Sino-Argentine links slightly predate the Wuchang Uprising of 115 years ago – in 1909, the dying Manchu empire started to grope towards establishing formal relations with an almost centennial Argentina but ran out of time.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS & TECHNOLOGY

Argentina gets taste of global data-centre boom

Today 06:53 Argentina has 67 registered data centres, including 13 announced projects, with 52 operational; Government eyes billions in digital infrastructure investment but concerns mount over energy use, water consumption and job creation.

Sovereignty dispute

Milei prepares legal escalation over Malvinas oil project

Yesterday 10:32 Malvinas ultimatum set to expire, government to take UK to world maritime tribunal; Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper maintain plans to develop Sea Lion project north of the archipelago.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina signs up to US-led statement on industrial overcapacity

07-10-2026 22:50 Milei government joins the United States and 13 other economies in calling for action on structural excess capacity, but China and Brazil refuse to sign.

UNITED NATIONS

Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race

07-10-2026 19:19 Argentine diplomat finished second for the first time in a straw poll; Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan retains her lead despite weaker showing.

GEOPOLITICS

Trump builds vast Latin America military alliance on the cheap

07-10-2026 12:29 US president has slashed aid to Latin America despite alignment of governments; Military assistance to eight nations dropped to just US$56 million last year.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Economy to grow 2.1% this year, predicts World Bank

06-10-2026 11:29 Multilateral lender predicts modest growth for Latin America and the Caribbean, highlights risks of El Niño; Insufficient growth is undermining efforts to tackle poverty.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

Argentina leads regional bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

06-10-2026 08:27 UAR announces bid to host the men's 2035 Rugby World Cup in South America, with games also in Uruguay, Chile and Brazil.

POLLING & SURVEYS

Poll: China a more positive influence than US in Latin America

03-10-2026 16:23 Latinobarómetro survey shows that – for the first time since the annual survey began in 1995 – China is seen as a more benign force than the United States on the world.

'Argentina Week' in Paris

Javier in Paris – Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace

01-10-2026 22:36 President wraps up ‘Argentina Week’ roadshow with promises of investment from French firms, meeting with French leader Emmanuel Macron.

DIPLOMACY

Indonesia celebrates 70 years of friendship with Argentina

30-09-2026 19:13 Trade, culture and gastronomy take centre stage as Indonesia marks diplomatic anniversary and 81st year of independence at Teatro Colón.

by Michael Soltys

PRESIDENT IN PARIS

Milei’s fans in France want ‘chainsaw’ to stave off ‘crisis’

30-09-2026 15:38 As France grapples with record public debt, supporters of Argentina’s president are calling for his radical spending cuts to be adopted in France

BEEF EXPORTS

Argentina announces agreement with Japan to open up beef exports

30-09-2026 12:45 Deal clears sanitary hurdles for exports from Argentina’s main cattle-producing regions, although shipments still await Japanese inspection.

RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL

Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead United Nations

29-09-2026 19:29 Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, remains in third place in latest straw poll, according to reports.

Foreign policy

Brazil, Israel, US – three upcoming elections Argentina can't ignore

29-09-2026 18:09 Votes in Brazil, Israel and the United States could reshape the alliances, trade ties and financial relationships underpinning Javier Milei's foreign policy.

by Daniel Vittar

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron

28-09-2026 12:02 Latest edition of 'Argentina Week' roadshow in France; President leads a major delegation of governors and officials to France as government seeks investment amid economic slowdown.

EDITORIAL

UN = Unbridled Nationalism?

26-09-2026 00:57 For all his unambiguous alignment with Trump and Israel, it is hard not to conclude that Milei fell in line with Argentina’s UN tradition of addressing domestic rather than global audiences.

Bloomberg interview

Tesla cybertruck fan Milei defends Argentines buying Chinese cars

25-09-2026 09:34 Milei, once a harsh critic of China who called its government an “assassin” and said he wouldn’t negotiate with Communists, has softened his tone since his election in 2023.

BLOOMBERG INTERVIEW

Milei rules out deporting Kelpers if UK cedes control of Malvinas

24-09-2026 19:23 “I am very clear that those people will be treated with dignity and justice,” says Milei. “We are not going to kick them out.”

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations in speech

23-09-2026 12:44 President Javier Milei describes United Nations as a "useless organisation" that feeds a "caste of parasites" in General Assembly speech; Pressing Malvinas sovereignty claim before world, he threatens oil firms with exclusion from Vaca Muerta and declares Argentina will be at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence revolution.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

23-09-2026 11:13 Global economy proving more resilient than expected despite the Middle East conflict, says OECD; Weaker forecasts for Argentina and much of Latin America reflect mounting energy, inflation and climate risks.

CRIME & INSECURITY

US-led coalition targets 24 criminal groups as Trump praises Milei

23-09-2026 08:49 US president calls on members on the Shield of the Americas alliance to sanction groups including Tren de Aragua, while praising Argentina’s “great victory” under Milei.

US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL

Milei’s US trade deal under threat as Argentina demands better terms

22-09-2026 11:26 Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress to ratify bilateral trade agreement signed last February and are seeking renegotiation of the terms.

AMIA BOMBING CASE

Court sends eight suspects to trial over AMIA bombing

21-09-2026 20:36 Judge Daniel Rafecas formally accuses eight Iranian and Lebanese nationals over the 1994 attack that left 85 people dead and injured hundreds more.

PRESIDENT ON EUROPE

Milei says Europe 'is sinking' ahead of trip to France

21-09-2026 18:17 President Javier Milei says Europe is "sinking" because of overregulation, immigration and "wokeism" ahead of visit to France.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President heads to New York for UN General Assembly

21-09-2026 16:32 Argentina’s President will address UNGA on Wednesday and hold meetings with economists, business leaders and representatives of the Jewish community.

PAPAL VISIT

‘Argentina awaits’: Pope Leo's visit confirmed, seven million expected

21-09-2026 15:06 Authorities prepare “largest security operation in history” for first papal visit since 1987; Pope will meet President Javier Milei, celebrate Masses in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, visit a prison and hold a vigil with young people.

NEXT UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

Chile ex-president Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

20-09-2026 07:57 Former Chile president Michelle Bachelet formally withdrew her candidacy for the position of United Nations secretary-general after latest straw poll.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Leo XIV, first American pope, transcends his restrained style

20-09-2026 07:52 Pope Leo XIV has gradually imprinted his style on the leadership of the Catholic Church, finding his voice as he takes on some of the world's most pressing issues.

ANALYSIS

AI’s Covid moment

19-09-2026 00:14 The AI 'end game' scenarios are fascinating and quite realistic, but that doesn’t mean they are imminent or inevitable.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Malvinas tops agenda as Milei plans New York trip for UN speech

16-09-2026 18:18 After ramping up the rhetoric on the Malvinas sovereignty dispute, President Javier Milei is preparing to travel to the United States seeking a lift in his political fortunes. He will attend the UN General Assembly, but his schedule remains mostly unknown.

by Pablo Varela

PARIS RESIDENCE ROW

Milei appointee resigns as Paris uni residence controversy grows

13-09-2026 13:02 Santiago Muzio, controversial director of Casa Argentina residence at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, steps down after months of criticism over alleged expulsions, a plaque removal and far-right meetings.

MILITARY & DEFENCE

Milei earmarks about US$200 million for naval base in south

12-09-2026 21:55 Ushuaia facility is expected to be completed in 2029 and will be financed entirely with state funds; Milei government says long-planned facility will strengthen Argentina’s presence in far south, support operations towards Antarctica.

MILITARY & DEFENCE

Milei revives strategic naval base at ‘the end of the world’

12-09-2026 10:21 President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Trump says he could settle UK-Argentina dispute over Malvinas

12-09-2026 09:11 “I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas.

9/11: 25 Years on

25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive

11-09-2026 09:42 A quarter century after the era-defining attacks of September 11, the United States is eager to keep alive the memory alive.

9/11: 25 Years on

United States marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

11-09-2026 08:33 Vice-President JD Vance and Donald Trump's four living predecessors are all expected at the "Ground Zero" site in lower Manhattan – but the President himself will not attend.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei quiets ruling-party rifts, reclaims agenda via Malvinas

06-09-2026 09:17 President Javier Milei’s nationwide broadcast brings sense of calm to ruling party; Adviser Santiago Caputo was involved in drafting of speech, a bid to reclaim centre stage and set the conversation.

by Pablo Varela

As I see it

Time to batten down the hatches

05-09-2026 00:09 Economists and financiers are not the only people who suspect that bad times are in the offing. The “rules-based order” underpinned by the US is falling apart.

by James Neilson

MILEI'S MALVINAS SPEECH

UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's speech

04-09-2026 10:42 "The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Milei announces tougher Malvinas sanctions on firms, new naval base

03-09-2026 22:35 President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty.

Tango World Championship

Tango stars dazzle as Buenos Aires crowns world champions

03-09-2026 11:19 Nair Schinca and Nicolás Schell win Tango Escenario title with a performance celebrating romance and tenderness, 13 years after finishing as runners-up.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

President set to unveil Malvinas sanctions bill for firms

03-09-2026 01:00 President expected to announce government will send bill to Congress seeking sanctions for firms that assist or conduct activities in waters near the Malvinas Islands without Argentine authorisation.

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.

CONTROVERSIAL OIL PROJECT

Groups contest British-Israeli oil project near Malvinas

02-09-2026 11:51 Groups representing war veterans and environmental activists file lawsuit with domestic courts seeking to block massive oil project off the coast of the Malvinas Islands.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Questions mount for Argentina's national team after Messi retirement

01-09-2026 15:10 With skipper Lionel Messi's retirement, coach Lionel Scaloni's future still unresolved and several key players hinting that their cycles with the national team are over, what next for the Albiceleste?

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

Milei to make nationwide broadcast after Trump's Malvinas remark

01-09-2026 14:14 President Javier Milei plans to deliver a ‘Cadena Nacional’ nationwide broadcast on Thursday; He will reportedly outline details of the “diplomatic progress” his government has made over Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Intellectuals call for Milei to be declared ‘persona non grata’ in Paris

01-09-2026 13:30 Call to block president's visit comes ahead of Milei's planned visit to Paris in late September and early October.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

Trump says US reviewing Washington's position on Malvinas Islands

31-08-2026 21:39 Donald Trump suggests Washington is reviewing its position on Malvinas; Comment tied to reports US is seeking increase in Britain's defence spending.