How Tango’s Mundial went global – without leaving Buenos Aires
Venezuela agrees major oil deal with the United States, giving Washington majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves; Trump and Rodríguez hail "historic" agreement, saying it will benefit both nations.
by Eugenia Muzio Consortium involving Pan American Energy (PAE), YPF and Pampa Energía, along with international partners, closes a key project finance deal; Funding unlocked to build the pipeline that will carry Vaca Muerta gas to export terminals on the Atlantic coast.
Head coach offers resignation in wake of Copa Sudamericana exit; Departure agreed by mutual consent, leaving Millo looking for their third permanent head coach this year.
by Dan Edwards El Fortín are out to show that the kids are alright after a positive start to the Clausura. But unfortunately, the team’s new stars are unlikely to hang around.
ANALYSIS
Companies have cut back on their hiring and the search for staff has fallen to its lowest levels in the past year; Surveys warn about an advance of jobs with less labour law protections.
IN FOCUS
In Argentina, Peter Thiel has become an avatar for the left’s charge that President Javier Milei is putting the country up for sale.
ANALYSIS – SHOCK THERAPY
President Javier Milei’s Economists and analysts say economic revival is sputtering, with the recovery not only fading but becoming increasingly uneven.
Argentina’s exports could clear the US$100-billion mark this year; Trade surplus, LCG says, will top US$20 billion – almost double last year's total.
Pablo 'Bebote' Álvarez, leader of Independiente's 'barra brava' hooligan gang, was detained in Buenos Aires on Friday as part of a probe into an international gang accused of smuggling ecstasy into Argentina from Spain.
Louse house lawmakers back Milei's bid to bar the Central Bank from printing money to fund the Treasury, bill now moves to Senate; Opposition deputies brand reform a "scam" designed to entrench Governor Santiago Bausili.
Upper chamber backs naming of Pablo Bertuzzi and Pablo Yadarola to key strategic benches, along with 67 judicial appointments in total.
Expert tells trial that a mix-up between Diego Maradona’s medical tests and those of his father did not alter his diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.
Former Techint executive Héctor Zabaleta, speaking under oath, confirms money deliveries matched those registered by Oscar Centeno, the driver who kept records on which graft case is based.
From November 4 to 8, the arteba contemporary art fair will take over La Rural's Pabellón Amarillo; This year’s event, marking foundation’s 35th anniversary, showcases 70 galleries from 11 countries, includes new areas, international guests and a sweeping exhibition space.
Argentine publisher sues OpenAI and Microsoft over use of news content; Media company accuses tech firms of intellectual property appropriation and unfair competition.
JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander are leading financing talks for Argentina LNG; Unprecedented project to liquefy and export shale gas reserves would create one of the biggest floating facilities in the world.
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Ravier: Fernando Cerimedo ‘has no relationship with Milei’ – apart from Casa Rosada visits
Shared addresses and interlocking companies. Corporate records reveal a web of businesses linking Fernando Cerimedo, President Milei’s former adviser, to figures historically associated with Argentina’s intelligence agency, as well as a host of businessmen.
Bolivian President Paz distances himself from Fernando Cerimedo, his former adviser facing multiple accusations, including attempted femicide, money-laundering and drug-trafficking.
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FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
Atléti says it hopes Argentine striker "will understand the decision, focusing on working in the best possible way to help the club achieve its objectives."
Bilateral spat
Santiago says it will lodge a formal complaint after Brigadier General Gustavo Javier Valverde called the Strait of Magellan and the Drake Passage a matter of “Argentine sovereignty”; Foreign Minister in Buenos Aires forced distanced itself from the remarks, acknowledging 1881 and 1984 treaties that define their southern borders.
Brazil election 2026
President Lula’s advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro narrows to one point in key poll as official campaigning begins.
Swiss Medical admits tests released to a medical commission investigating Maradona's death "remained mistakenly filed under the name Diego Armando Maradona," when in fact they belonged to his late father, Diego Salustiano Maradona.
For all Washington's political pressure, the economic dimension of Trump’s so-called Donroe Doctrine remains unfulfilled. Economic ties with China, have in general, not been affected.
Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha sets new world record in the Buenos Aires half-marathon, winning the race in 56 minutes and 51 seconds.
Japanese national Kumiko Kosaka was previously acquitted in 2023 of abusing deaf children at the Instituto Próvolo in Mendoza between 2005 and 2016.
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads second straw poll in race to succeed António Guterres as head of the United Nations; Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica came second, Argentina's Rafael Grossi retains support.
"Aura Battles" – a new viral trend among young people in which two individuals face off in public spaces, with charisma and style the deciding factor.
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
UN Security Council meets for another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to succeed Antonio Guterres as next secretary-general.
President links Argentina’s falling birth rate to the feminist movement and the legalisation of abortion.
Amazon announces US$2-billion investment in Latin American productions for its Prime Video streaming service through to 2030.
Leando Paredes banned for 10 international matches and fined, along with teammate Nahuel Molina, who gets seven games; AFA ordered to play one national team match without fans for Malvinas flag incident, Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi given one-match bans.
More than 5.8 million nationwide are behind on loan payments, say protest groups; Unions and left-wing parties call for state action to ease debt burdens and regulate high interest rates.
Mining and agriculture drive growth but economists warn the recovery remains uneven and should be viewed with caution.
Economic activity grew more than expected in June, offering fresh signs of momentum; Mining sector led growth on an annual basis, followed by agriculture.
Trial proceedings suspended for a week over possible medical evidence mix-up; Defence lawyers claim kidney kidney tests produced at the trial belonged to Maradona's father, who died in 2015.
