World Bank issues Argentina guarantees for US$2bn commercial loan
Lawmakers set to debate investment incentives, deregulation measures and political reforms while public attention remains focused on Messi and Co in North America.
Fate of five-year-old Loan Danilo Peña remains one of Argentina's most haunting mysteries of recent years; Long-awaited trial due to begin, days after the second anniversary of child’s disappearance.
Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist they're already king of the grill.
Reopening of vital oil route would mark a major step toward ending months of deadly conflict and economic turmoil triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
WORLD CUP 2026
Algeria will be Argentina's first hurdle in Group J, while Austria and Jordan await in Dallas on June 22 and June 27.
WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW
Albiceleste will face Algeria, Austria and Jordan at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup; Defending champions are the clear favourites to progress in top spot.
Football & politics
From dictatorship to democracy, World Cups have repeatedly coincided with some of Argentina's most consequential political and economic decisions.
Veteran Argentine broadcaster will extend a record that stretches back to Sweden 1958, linking football's black-and-white era with the modern global game.
Creative midfielder Thiago Almada has struggled for regular minutes at his club side Atlético Madrid, but now he's eyeing a starting slot for Argentina in their World Cup opener.
Manuel Adorni admits he failed to declare half a million dollars in previous sworn affidavits outlining wealth and assets; President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief says he concealed wealth and saved “off the books like everyone else” before election to office.
Lundin Mining-BHP copper mining project in San Juan Province is moving ahead with unprecedented infrastructure work, but the construction of a modular complex in the Andes for thousands of workers has put national industries on alert.
Second consecutive monthly slowdown; Consumer price hikes slowed by half a point compared to April; Inflation in first five months of year totals 14.7%.
columnists
Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future
by Carlos Burgueño
From refuge to destination: How ‘Barrio Chino’ found its place in Buenos Aires
by Patricia Daniele
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by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
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editorials
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
HANTAVIRUS HEALTH SCARE
Hantavirus probe in western Mendoza Province did not find any virus-carrying rodents, announces Argentina's Health Ministry.
DIPLOMACY
UK Ambassador to Argentina David Cairns and Finland's Ambassador to Argentina Nicola Lindertz celebrate Journalists' Day and speak up in defence of "a free, independent and pluralistic press."
Boosted by votes from overseas, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by just over 900 votes in Peru's presidential run-off, with more than 18 million votes counted so far.
Dozens of protesters clash with police outside Estadio Azteca; Mexico see off South Africa in bad-tempered opener that saw three red cards.
Inflation slows to lowest level since September following a surge in March due to the Iran war-related energy shock.
Marcos Senesi has been added to the squad as a replacement for Leonardo Balerdi, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a muscle injury.
Argentina’s economy to grow 3.6% over the 2026–28 period, “driven by exports, but constrained by restrictive domestic monetary and fiscal policies,” forecasts World Bank.
S&P Global upgraded Argentina’s sovereign credit rating after markets closed Wednesday, citing positive fiscal results and other measures taken by Javier Milei’s administration.
Under-fire FIFA boss defends tenure as globe’s favourite football tournament kicks off with highest-ever World Cup ticket prices; Infantino plays down Trump tensions after ejection of Somali referee, avoids giving answers at press conference.
Boost for Albiceleste as Lionel Messi nears full fitness, but Julián Álvarez is in a race against time to be fit for Argentina's World Cup opener.
Supporters gather outside Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's Buenos Aires home as allies denounce her conviction and call for ex-president's release.
Federal prosecutors seek questioning of 10 former ARSAT officials and private-sector executives as part of an expanding investigation into alleged corruption, bribery and fraud involving Argentine state telecommunications company.
Ratings agency cites lower inflation, fiscal surplus and improved access to financing, while warning that external debt and market volatility remain key risks.
Chevron will partner with state-run YPF and private energy firm Pluspetrol to sign contracts to supply a natural gas liquids project.
Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for Guri dam complex.
Decline in the peso is gaining momentum as investors grow more risk averse and policymakers in Buenos Aires loosen their grip.
World Cup kick off dogged by off-field distractions ranging from sky-high ticket prices to an immigration crackdown that has seen fans, team officials and a top Somali referee barred from entering the United States.
