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Lincoln’s 21-acre campus sits along the Río de la Plata in La Lucila.

Lincoln: international schooling in Argentina

07-04-2018 09:34 Asociación Escuelas Lincoln – an English-language school in BA province – is a thriving, academically rigorous institution made up of a diverse community of students and teachers. But that unique make-up creates its own set of unique challenges.

by Jacob Meschke

Argentine midfielder Manuel Lanzini fights for the ball in Friday's friendly match against Italy in Manchester.

World Cup Russia 2018

Argentina beat Italy 2-0 in World Cup tune-up friendly

23-03-2018 18:38 La Selección looked a little toothless, at times on the back foot in a largely forgettable game until two quality goals late in the second half.

by Jacob Meschke

Racing midfielder Ricardo Centurión talks with police officers after running a red light in Lanús on Monday morning.

The essential summary

Weekend Football Round-up: Centurión in hot water, Boca slump

19-03-2018 19:49 The Racing midfielder followed up a resounding 5-0 win on Sunday by getting pulled over and trying to bribe a couple officers. You know, a typical Monday morning. Plus, do we have a title race?

by Jacob Meschke

Nicolás Dujovne, the Argentine finance minister, and José Ángel Gurría, secretary-general of the OECD, speak at a press conference on the first day of G20 finance leader meetings in Buenos Aires on Monday.

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No questions – first day of G20 meet ends with curt press conference

19-03-2018 18:20 Finance minister's appearance before press was only official opportunity for media to engage with officials after a full day of G20 talks. The press conference lasted just 11 minutes, with no questions.

by Jacob Meschke

IMF director Christine Lagarde (left) attends an event at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella on Thursday.

MARCH 19 & 20

Government prepares to host first high-profile G20 meeting

17-03-2018 09:07 IMF chief Christine Lagarde tops list of high-profile visitors; US protectionism row set to dominate proceedings.

by Jacob Meschke

River Plate celebrate winning the 2018 Supercopa Argentina after beating rivals Boca Juniors 2-0 in Mendoza on Wednesday night.

Supercopa Argentina 2018

River Plate beat rivals Boca Juniors to win Supercopa Argentina

16-03-2018 17:25 In perhaps the most important football match in Argentina this year, the in-form Xeneize were no match for a surprisingly ruthless and effective Millonarios side.

by Jacob Meschke

Former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm speaks at a Center for American Progress Event in 2010.

United States politics

Interview: Ex-Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm on the state of US politics today

12-03-2018 19:21 The state's first female chief executive sat down with the Buenos Aires Times to discuss media bias, immigration, gun control, the 2016 election and more.

by Jacob Meschke

Argentine attackers Gonzalo Higuaín and Paulo Dybala celebrate together after leading Juventus through to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-1 against Tottenham on March 7.

The essential summary

Weekend Football Round-up: Juventus’ irrepressible Argentines

12-03-2018 18:27 Gonzalo Higuaín and Paulo Dybala are leading the Italian giants forward in their quest for both domestic and European glory. Plus, Godoy Cruz continue their run and River actually win!

by Jacob Meschke

Argentina and the US are both powerhouses in the agricultural sectors and they’ve generally managed to keep out of each other’s way.

AGROINDUSTRY

US and Argentina: friend and foe in agri-trade

10-03-2018 08:21 They are two of the global agricultural powerhouses in terms of reputation, quality, and export levels. But they are also competitors, particularly in grains.

by Jacob Meschke

Scenes from the International Women's Day march in downtown Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

International Women's Day 2018

In photos: International Women's Day march in Buenos Aires

09-03-2018 11:12 Hundreds of thousands of people gathered between Plaza de Mayo and Plaza del Congreso, peaking around the official time of the march at 5 p.m.

by Jacob Meschke

Racing striker Lautaro Martínez, second right, celebrates after scoring against Brazilian club Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores last Tuesday.

The essential summary

Weekend football round-up: Racing on a roll, Boca fall

06-03-2018 17:20 La Academia haven't lost in a competitive match since November, form more or less matched by Boca, until this week.

by Jacob Meschke

River Plate striker Rodrigo Mora, left, fights for the ball with Flamengo defender Renê during their Copa Liberadores match in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.

The essential summary

Weekend football round-up: Copa Libertadores edition

02-03-2018 13:15 It wasn't a pretty first outing for most of the Superliga clubs, with only one out of five teams earning three points.

by Jacob Meschke

Argentina national team head coach Jorge Sampaoli.

Russia 2018

Sampaoli announces Selección squad for spring friendlies

01-03-2018 21:34 A few surprise omissions and inclusions dot the mostly predictable line-up. Sampaoli says most of his squad for tournament in Russia is mostly settled.

by Jacob Meschke

Norway's Marit Bjoergen carries her country's flag after winning gold in the women's 30k cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Argentine foreign policy

Looming Norwegian state visit brings hope for stronger economic ties

28-02-2018 17:20 For two countries with an almost non-existent shared history, the March 6-8 royal visit from the Scandinavian nation could be a launchpad.

by Jacob Meschke

Barcelona players (left to right) Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho celebrate after Suárez scores against Girona on Saturday.

The essential summary

Weekend football round-up: King Leo, Prince Luis

27-02-2018 12:58 Argentina's greatest puts Spain's greatest on his back; Talleres won't quit; River are bad, again.

by Jacob Meschke

Only 37% believe the media covers local political issues fairly.

BIAS, OBJECTIVITY AND TRUST

Argentines deliver a damning verdict on nation's media outlets

24-02-2018 11:08 Report by Pew Research Center shows just 37% of Argentines believe stories cover political issues fairly

by Jacob Meschke

A screenshot showing the offside positioning of Godoy Cruz's Santiago García just before he scores the club's second goal of the game.

The essential summary

Weekend football round-up: The referee edition

19-02-2018 19:23 River Plate continue to unimpress, but this week they had an excuse: official Jorge Baliño and his assistants.

by Jacob Meschke

Ezequiel Barco holds his Atlanta United MLS shirt up with the club’s vice-president and technical director and head coach.

LOCAL STAR HEADS MAJOR LEAGUES

Argentines lead way as MLS looks south

17-02-2018 08:45 Coach ‘Tata’ Martino is leading a football revolution out of the southern US state of Georgia, as Atlanta United pays top-dollar for young South American talent with resale value.

by Jacob Meschke

Sergio Agüero celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s third goal against Basel in the Champions League round of 16 first leg match on Tuesday night.

THE ESSENTIAL SUMMARY

Weekend Football Round-up: Argentina's striking stars heat up

14-02-2018 14:30 Just in time for the World Cup, Gonzalo Higuaín and Sergio Agüero are back to their classic best. Plus, have Talleres and River Plate swapped places?

by Jacob Meschke

The Argentine team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea walks out during the opening ceremony on February 9.

Winter Olympics 2018

Meet the Argentines at the Olympics

14-02-2018 12:11 Though the country may not be exactly synonymous with wintry success, this intrepid group of sportspeople is looking to do the blue and white proud.

by Jacob Meschke

Lautaro Martínez celebrates scoring for Racing Club.

RACING FORWARD ON HIS WAY TO ITALY

Lautaro Martínez: Argentina’s next big thing?

10-02-2018 09:44 Racing’s in-form 20-year-old has reportedly agreed a deal with Inter Milan which will see him move to Italy at the end of the season. But who is ‘El Toro’? Will he be a success or flop in Europe? And is he worth 20 million euros?

by Jacob Meschke

The essential summary

Weekend Football Round-up: Lautaro Martínez in la Selección?

06-02-2018 20:20 Boca hold off nearest challengers, Scocco with a golazo for the ages and the Superliga's golden boy does it again.

by Jacob Meschke

British Ambassador Mark Kent welcomed guests to the event in Recoleta.

POPULAR EVENT NOW IN ITS THIRD YEAR

Magic moments at British Embassy’s Harry Potter night

03-02-2018 12:04 More than 2,000 Potter-loving porteños flock to British Ambassador’s Residence for event celebrating J. K. Rowling’s creations.

by Jacob Meschke

United States President Donald Trump holds up copies of his speech before the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday night.

SOTU 2018

In State of the Union speech Trump offers more attitude than content

31-01-2018 17:57 In his annual address to both houses of Congress the US president covered all the expected topics, from patriotism to immigration to bipartisanship, but not much more.

by Jacob Meschke

Boca Juniors extended its lead at the top of the table to six points with a 2-0 win over ninth-place Colón.

THE ESSENTIAL SUMMARY FOR CASUAL FANS

Weekend Football Round-up: The Superliga is back

30-01-2018 11:53 Boca continue to dominate, Talleres beat San Lorenzo in a clash at the top and a false bomb threat forces an evacuation of Huracán's stadium.

by Jacob Meschke

Roughly a third of Argentina’s population fall below the poverty line.

Income Inequality

Argentina’s richest 10% control more wealth than 60% of the country

28-01-2018 00:15 The concentration of wealth is very high in Argentina. But there’s been little development of the idea of social responsibility for business leaders.

by Jacob Meschke

Independiente's sale of Ezequiel Barco to Atlanta United of the MLS is the second most expensive in its history.

The essential summary for casual fans

Weekend Football Round-up: Barco heads to MLS

22-01-2018 16:57 The past week saw new transfers, shock results and the last gasp of (football) summer before the Superliga returns.

by Jacob Meschke

The proposed next US ambassador to Argentina, Edward Prado.

POST HAD BEEN VACANT SINCE DEPARTURE OF NOAH MAMET

Meet Edward Prado: the next US ambassador to Argentina

21-01-2018 15:34 US president chooses Edward Prado, a career public servant and fluent Spanish-speaker with no diplomatic experience, to lead US Embassy in Buenos Aires. He is expected to win confirmation in the US Senate easily.

by Jacob Meschke