Reports of Adorni's imminent departure from government ramp up
The separation of powers is alive and well in Argentina when it comes to corruption – regardless of whether the issue is Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni’s assets or the up to US$20 million stacked in the San Vicente mansion, the knee-jerk response of the political world is: “The matter belongs to the courts.”
by Agustino Fontevecchia Milei has a militant and narrow world view that he’s tied to a vision that integrates AI and tech billionaires. Those same players have a global agenda that they will pursue, and Argentina will only be part of that plan for as long as it is useful for them.
No less than two-thirds of Messi’s record-breaking 18 World Cup goals were scored since turning 35 – in other words, at the age of 'Papi Fútbol,' he is deadlier than in the prime of youth.
by Javier Calvo 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.
Miraculous rescue in Venezuela
Video shared on social media shows rescuers bringing the infant out to applause in the hardest-hit city of La Guaira, north of the capital Caracas.
BILATERAL RELATIONS
Despite longstanding tensions between Buenos Aires and Caracas, Argentina’s government swiftly expressed solidarity with Venezuelans in the aftermath of the tragedy.
POLITICS & EDUCATION
Ruling upholds university financing law vetoed by the President and ends a two-year legal battle over funding, salaries and student support.
Basic income for registered workers has plunged against November 2023 to levels even inferior to the 2001 crisis, according to a report by UBA Buenos Aires University’s Economics Faculty. Economic growth produces winners but they are not a majority.
La Libertad Avanza sinks session in order to prioritise protection of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni; Official remains under investigation for unexplained growth in assets.
From the word go, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer behaved as though he enjoyed the support of most of his country’s population, an illusion that was encouraged by the worshipful treatment he received from “progressives” in the media.
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
While the government bets everything on trickledown results from mining and Vaca Muerta shale, private data reveals a generalised destruction of jobs and companies across Argentina’s inland provinces.
Milei administration pays off Argentina’s outstanding US$15.6-million debt with the United Nations as campaigning for Rafael Grossi's secretary-general candidacy enters key stretch.
La Libertad Avanza’s beefed-up version of RIGI investment scheme offers improved tax breaks and benefits for investors splashing US$1-billion into hi-tech developing industries ; Bill now heads to Senate.
Luis Caputo stuck to a strategy that many investors initially saw as too risky: secure dollars through cheaper alternative channels, buy time and wait for spreads to come down.
According to INDEC, 1.1 million people are out of work and searching for jobs; Those in employment represent 44.8% of the population, equivalent to 13.5 million people.
columnists
Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future
by Carlos Burgueño
How Netflix is rewriting Argentina’s screen industry
by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
Rafael Grossi: ‘The UN is moving into irrelevance, but it need not be so’
by James Grainger
What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2026
by Dan Edwards
Peter Thiel's broken doorbell – a week outside his Buenos Aires mansion
by Jorge Fontevecchia Veteran Peronist and national deputy analyses the social impact of austerity and anticipates strong polarisation between President Javier Milei’s administration and a Peronism united under a model of "productive capitalism" in next year’s election.
by Michael Soltys UK Ambassador David Cairns hosts crowds for England-Ghana and Scotland-Brazil matches – just don’t mention the results…
editorials
EARTHQUAKES IN VENEZUELA
Two massive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening; It remains unknown whether the incident caused fatalities, but some buildings collapsed and residents were driven into the streets in panic.
FELIZ CUMPLE LEO!
Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer has been in unstoppable form, netting all five of his side's goals in two opening victories. As he celebrates his 39th birthday, are we finally coming to the end of the star's career?
MARKETS
MSCI indicated no changes to Argentina’s classification as a Standalone Market, effectively keeping the country out of its global stock-market indexes.
Since Trump returned to the White House a year and a half ago, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Honduras have either shifted to the right or confirmed an existing conservative turn.
The right has won elections from Argentina to Honduras. But experts see little evidence of a structural ideological shift. Instead, they point to a political landscape that favours anti-establishment outsider candidates.
Fans buzzing after Lionel Messi bags another two goals in Argentina's second World Cup 2026 match.
Rod Schejtman, the composer Lalo Schifrin designated as his artistic heir, now carries Argentina’s national brand to the world’s concert halls.
Election of conservative lawyer heralds swing back to business-friendly and pro-US policies after four years of leftist rule under Gustavo Petro.
Decree establishes a legal framework for future financing transactions, with contracts governed by New York law and subject to the jurisdiction of US courts.
Lionel Messi scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, securing the Albiceleste's place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina’s captain scores both goals in 2-0 victory over Austria; “We’ve already given the fans plenty to cheer about, but we’ll try to give them one more reason to celebrate," says skipper.
Argentina's skipper scores twice as the Albiceleste defeat Austria 2-0 and secure their place in the knock-out round.
Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday.
Argentina's President Javier Milei one of the first to congratulate Colombia's hard-right president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
Hydration breaks are helping the smaller teams at the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday.
Andy Burnham, who secured a return to Parliament just last week, appeared poised to succeed Starmer as Labour leader and UK PM after would-be rival Wes Streeting offered him his support.
Argentina can qualify for the next round with a victory against Austria and would be assured of finishing top of Group J if Jordan fail to beat Algeria later on Monday.
Lionel Scaloni’s side will be looking to secure qualification for the Round of 32 in next group-stage clash against Austria; Teams have previously met just twice, with one win for Argentina and one draw.
