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Milei signs up Argentina to Trump’s anti-abortion international alliance

Today 11:03 Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue.

by Giselle Leclercq

President Javier Milei speaks at a Fundación Faro event.

POLITICS & MONEY

Fundación Faro told to name donors behind US$4.8mn windfall

02-07-2026 07:00 Fundación Faro presented itself as a platform of ideas. But the libertarian think tank’s opaque finances, links to key Milei insiders and 400-fold surge in donations have left the organisation facing uncomfortable questions from regulators and judges.

by Giselle Leclercq

'La Retaguardia,' media outlet specialising in coverage of trials probing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship, compiled the accounts.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP

50 tales for 50 years: Book collects personal stories of dictatorship’s crimes

22-03-2026 00:07 'La Retaguardia,' media outlet specialising in coverage of trials probing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship, has compiled accounts drawn from court files and testimonies given in court.

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POLITICS & POLLING

Survey: 69% of young adults have little or no interest in politics

06-03-2026 19:12 Research among voting-age students finds most teenagers disengaged from politics; Democracy still widely valued despite scepticism about the country’s direction.

by Giselle Leclercq

Demonstrators are hit by a water cannon fired by riot police during a protest called by trade unionists against the labor reform debate taking place in the National Congress in Buenos Aires on February 11, 2026.

freedom of the press?

Government limits press coverage at labour reform protest

18-02-2026 17:58 Argentina’s Security Ministry, led by Alejandra Monteoliva, intends to confine reporters to a designated area ahead of a massive strike by the CGT union grouping; Milei administration warns covering incidents could amount to “self-endangerment”; Press watchdogs SIPREBA and ACERA reject move.

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POLITICS & IMMIGRATION

Argentina’s ICE? Milei government advances immigration agency plans

07-02-2026 06:22 President Javier Milei’s government is moving forward with its plan for a new national immigration agency with expanded powers, despite internal disputes, a shift in rhetoric and false data circulating on social media.

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INVESTIGATION

Overpricing claims, removal of officials poses questions for Milei ally Reidel

29-01-2026 00:12 Internal complaints and alleged bid-rigging precede removal of two Nucleoeléctrica Argentina executives linked to Milei ally Demian Reidel.

by Giselle Leclercq

DISINFORMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA

Patagonia’s wildfires become weapons of disinformation

14-01-2026 16:05 From Mapuche scapegoating to an alleged Israeli plot – how conspiracy theories, false narratives, AI images and political agendas distorted the truth behind the devastating blazes in southern Argentina.

by Giselle Leclercq

President Javier Milei delivers a speech on Veterans' Day in Argentina, marking the 42nd anniversary out the outbreak of war in the South Atlantic.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Milei challenges Argentina's longstanding human rights policies

27-11-2025 19:11 President’s decision to appoint the head of the Army, Lieutenant General Carlos Presti, as Argentina's new defence minister comes amid calls for a new march to demand the release of military officers convicted of offences committed during the last military dictatorship and and delays to trials investigating crimes against humanity.

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COURTS

Fired ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo could turn whistleblower in graft case

09-09-2025 00:23 The former head of the ANDIS national disability agency is pursuing a different strategy to the Kovalivkers, the owners of the Suizo Argentina, who have asked for the case implicated top Milei government officials to be closed.

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ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS

Analysts give take on electoral slates for October election

23-08-2025 06:46 La Libertad Avanza’s hegemonic project, a Peronist survival bid and an accepted secondary role for PRO. Milei versus Kirchnerism polarisation promises to be the dominant theme of the campaign heading into October.

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FRIENDSHIP, BUSINESS & POLITICS

Donation to Milei's party triggers scrutiny of Santiago Caputo’s employer

15-08-2025 13:20 Lucas Costa is one of the partners at Zefico SA, the company where top presidential adviser Santiago Caputo is the sole employee. The firm was reported to the Unidad de Información Financiera (UIF) two weeks, after the businessman transferred some three million pesos to La Libertad Avanza’s campaign in Formosa.

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President Javier Milei and his top Cabinet officials.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Cabinet wealth rankings: Werthein, Cúneo Libarona, Caputo on podium

07-08-2025 14:23 Government ministers Gerardo Werthein, Mariano Cúneo Libarona and Luis Caputo head the wealth and asset rankings of President Javier Milei’s Cabinet.

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GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Milei assets – President declares over 200 million pesos, sister sees 221% increase

31-07-2025 11:41 President Javier Milei has a property and two vehicles but did not register significant increase in assets; National government salary explains difference between first and second statements from Karina.

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Move Group consultancy firm has taken on a diverse range of customers.

POLITICS

Move Group: the consultancy firm advising government and opposition

12-07-2025 07:15 From Mayra Mendoza to Rolando Figueroa and Alberto Weretilneck. During the Javier Milei Presidency, a wide range of leaders have contracted the services of the consultancy firm where Santiago Caputo previously worked.

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Supporters of La Libertad Avanza gather at the Plaza Mitre in Recoleta, Buenos Aires City, for a campaign rally.

ELECTIONS 2025

Paid militants, tensions, anger at Macri – inside Adorni’s campaign finale

15-05-2025 13:12 Manuel Adorni, heading La Libertad Avanza’s list for the City Legislature elections, accompanied by Javier and Karina Milei, Cabinet ministers and others at his closing campaign rally in Recoleta – but tensions are brewing behind the scenes.

by Giselle Leclercq

Leandro Santoro, Silvia Lospensato, Manuel Adorni, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, Ramiro Marra.

POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025

Divided right bolsters Peronism in City as Karina’s strategy put to test

28-04-2025 14:24 Polling firms put the Peronist ticket led by Leandro Santoro ahead in Buenos Aires City. Battle between Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato will set tone for electoral year.

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Vice-President Victoria Villarruel and President Javier Milei.

POLITICS

Milei vs Villarruel: Latest episode in ongoing feud

17-12-2024 13:29 In Victoria Villarruel’s camp, there is surprise at the Executive's attitude. A failed attempt at reconciliation as the Casa Rosada’s satellites launch a full-frontal assault on their own ally.

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Agustín Laje delivers a speech at the launch of the Las Fuerzas del Cielo grouping.

POLITICS

‘Las fuerzas del cielo’ – Who’s who in Milei’s new ‘praetorian guard’

23-11-2024 17:00 With presidential advisor Santiago Caputo leading operations in the shadows and Daniel ‘Gordo Dan’ Parisini as its main reference point, new organisation intends to gain ground in Buenos Aires Province and beyond ahead of 2025 midterms.

by Giselle Leclercq

POLITICS

The 'Caputo Clan': A family linked to politics and power

02-11-2024 07:36 The Caputo family has been involved in Argentina's politics for some time, though its most recent star, presidential advisor Santiago Caputo, was an unknown until Javier Milei rose to office. A look at the family tree of a clan long linked to politics and power.

by Giselle Leclercq

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Alberto Fernández’s allies slam 'defamation' amid gender violence allegations

04-08-2024 17:13 Former president’s inner circle rejects allegations against veteran Peronist but say that Federal Judge Julián Ercolini “handled it well.” Finger-pointing at ‘Clarín’ newspaper.

by Giselle Leclercq

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures during the Flag Day commemoration at the National Flag Memorial in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina on June 20, 2024.

POLITICS

'The M Group' – WhatsApp gang who organise Milei’s international trips

02-08-2024 15:25 They were born with the objective of creating an “establishment” for the economist when he was still far from winning the election. Their WhatsApp photo is the eye that sees it all, the image on the one-dollar note.

by Giselle Leclercq

Liberland, an artist's future interpretation, and inset, President Javier Milei.

LIBERTARIANISM WORLDWIDE

Liberland: the micronation building bridges with Javier Milei

29-06-2024 04:32 Free Republic of Liberland, a micronation between Serbia and Croatia, has yet to receive international recognition, but its self-proclaimed president, Czech libertarian Vít Jedlicka wants to deepen its links with Argentina and Javier Milei.

by Giselle Leclercq

POLITICS

Frente Joven: Catholic group gains influence in Milei’s government

07-06-2024 17:25 Members of the Catholic group Frente Joven, which raised its profile during the push to legalise abortion in Argentina, are gaining posts in Javier Milei’s government. Posts in the Cults Secretariat, the Human Capital Ministry and Congress. How the scandal of Sandra Pettovello and Pablo de la Torre relates.

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Universities are complaining about a lack of fund, warning that their coffers will be dry by May.

EDUCATION

Universities challenged: Chancellors warn Milei government money will only last until May

14-03-2024 11:44 President Javier Milei’s government is in the grip of a battle with universities over the education budget in 2024. Amid growing complaints, chancellors despair at condemnation from Casa Rosada and Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni.

by Giselle Leclercq

Federico Sturzenegger, Eduardo Rodríguez Chirillo and Jorge Muratorio.

POLITICS

Sturzenegger, Rodríguez Chirillo, Muratorio: the men behind Milei's mega-decree

29-12-2023 14:11 Trio were in charge of drafting President Javier Milei's mega-decree; Over the last few weeks they ramped up contact with lawyers from the most important law firms in Argentina.

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ELECTION 2023

Eduardo Bolsonaro draws the eye at Milei’s bunker

23-10-2023 14:58 Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsaron, was invited to Argentina by La Libertad Avanza for election night, underlying the support and comparisons between the two right-wing camps.

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ELECTION 2023

Juan Nápoli: Javier Milei’s link to big business

12-10-2023 12:49 Banker Juan Nápoli is a senatorial candidate for La Libertad Avanza – he is also libertarian presidential hopeful Javier Milei's liaison with big business.

by Giselle Leclercq

Victoria Villarruel and Guillermo Montenegro.

Politics

The make-up of Victoria Villarruel’s inner circle

07-09-2023 15:04 Javier Milei’s vice-presidential candidate has close group taken from her teams from the Fundación Oíd Mortales and the Partido Demócrata of Buenos Aires Province. Trajectories and thoughts of a hermetic group on the rise.

by Giselle Leclercq

Milei's team? Sandra Pettovello, Diana Mondino, Gullermo Francos, Roque Fernández and Dario Epstein.

ELECTION 2023

Rumours and confirmations: Milei assesses potential cabinet options

26-08-2023 00:27 Propelled by his PASO primary victory, the libertarian lawmaker’s team is hurriedly assessing its options. The presidential hopeful has already said who will be heading Ministries of Foreign and ‘Human Capital,’ the latter pooling sensitive areas under the leadership of a woman with an unknown background. Who might join a Javier Milei cabinet if he is elected as president: confirmed names and rumours.

by Giselle Leclercq

Supports of Javier Milei gather outside the Hotel Libertador on election night.

ELECTION 2023: PASO PRIMARIES

Libertarian enthusiasm as Milei's supporters prepare to celebrate

13-08-2023 21:28 Supporters of libertarian lawmaker head to Hotel Libertador in Buenos Aires anticipating a strong performance by Javier Milei in PASO primaries.

by Giselle Leclercq

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bullrich: 'La Piba' faces one more battle on road to Casa Rosada

13-08-2023 00:51 Her adversaries call her out on her Peronist youth past, but Patricia Bullrich always sticks to her guns. After defeating Horacio Rodríguez Larreta in the battle for the opposition coalition's presidential nomination, she must now overcome Javier Milei and Sergio Massa if she is to win the Casa Rosada.

by Giselle Leclercq

Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dua Lipa

Travel & tourism

Visiting celebrities give Buenos Aires' hotels and restaurants a boost

26-09-2022 11:38 The new Buenos Aires experience combines luxury with tradition – visiting celebrities from the world of cinema and music are drawing the eye during their visits to Argentina's capital.

by Giselle Leclercq

Emilio Pérsico. When his adversaries talk about him, they repeat that he is one of the leaders with the most important funding. The government’s ‘Potenciar Trabajo’ scheme falls within the orbit of Movimiento Evita, a programme with an annual budget of 227.1 billion pesos.

Politics & Society

Meet Emilio Pérsico: the ‘Lord of the Plans’

26-07-2022 17:56 A secondary school dropout, Movimiento Evita leader Emilio Pérsico rejected his family inheritance and became a Montonero. The tale behind the ‘Lord of the Plans’ is a story worth being told – and he shared details of his journey at the house of Mario Firmenich with Noticias.

by Noticias / Giselle Leclercq