José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’
Political campaigns in Argentina have been governed by fragmentation, negative voting and thin results in the last few presidential bouts. There’s also been big surprises.
State energy firm announces largest RIGI scheme investment to date, worth over US $50 billion; Project envisages massive export of liquefied natural gas from Vaca Muerta, backed by ENI and XRG.
The Week in Review
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CENTRAL BANK
President Javier Milei’s government seeks to boost credit and economic activity by easing longstanding restrictions on dollar lending.
SAY IT AIN’T SO, LEO
Grieving superstar says he is unsure about playing on “much longer” after death of his father; Emotional tribute reveals depth of their relationship, with skipper saying he doesn’t know “how to go on.”
Cristian 'Cuti' Romero is Atlético Madrid’s latest signing, will cost around 40 million euros; Defender is set to leave English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur to join Diego Simeone’s side.
Milei administration starting to shift its focus from solely crushing inflation to a more balanced approach.
Yerba mate is fast becoming the caffeine vehicle of choice for wellness-minded consumers far from its South American roots.
Representatives from La Libertad Avanza and PRO meet at Casa Rosada in bid to re-open lines of dialogue and coordinate congressional efforts; Light warming of relations comes months after ex-president and current leader spoke.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef that wasn’t fully inspected before being distributed in Texas and Florida are being recalled.
Low-cost airline Flybondi is on the brink of collapse, eight months after an ally of President Milei promised to invest US$1.7 billion in an attempted turnaround of the decade-old carrier.
Vatican announces pontiff’s regional tour; Catholic leader to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11; During 12-day tour of Latin America, Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.
columnists
Argentina’s interior voice – an interview with author Selva Almada
What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2026
by Dan Edwards
Fundación Faro told to name donors behind US$4.8mn windfall
by Giselle Leclercq
Peter Thiel's broken doorbell – a week outside his Buenos Aires mansion
by Juan Luis González
Natacha Jaitt’s brother asks for investigation into her death to be reopened
Magnitude 7.4 quake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, has killed 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with almost 500 still missing, according to local authorities.
Brother of Fidel Castro, facing indictment in United States, last appeared in public at a May 1 event in front of the US Embassy in Havana, where he appeared frail, and was shown on state television at events in June.
editorials
Government's Malvinas oil silence tests ties with Israel, Chile; Navitas' Sea Lion project strains Argentina's ties
Death of Argentina captain's father comes just weeks after Lionel Messi led Albiceleste into 2026 World Cup, ending a lifelong partnership that shaped one of football's greatest careers.
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CONMEBOL, which has only 10 FIFA-affiliated members but includes iconic federations such as Argentina and Brazil, expresses concern but backs FIFA chief.
Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella joins Javier Milei, Chile’s José Antonio Kast and Peru’s Keiko Fujimori in a broad regional shift to the right.
Diego Maradona was bedridden, in pain and appeared resigned to his fate in his final days, says football legend's masseur at the trial into his 2020 death.
Thousands rally against Milei-backed legislation as unrest leaves at least three injured and 10 arrested.
Government forced to abandon another section of private property legislation reform.
Traditional pilgrimage to patron saint of bread and work doubles as protest against Milei’s austerity measures.
Milei and Noboa sign security, trade and extradition agreements during talks in Quito; Los Lobos, Los Choneros and Chone Killers designated as terrorist groups.
Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.
Lawmakers water down legislation to ease limits on foreign land ownership in response to fierce backlash.
Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.
Central banks of Argentina and China renew US$19-billion bilateral currency swap.
