Buenos Aires Times

Milei loses top energy official in potential dent to Argentina shale boom

Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:15:37 GMT

Daniel González, an ex-Merrill Lynch investment banker who’s also been chief executive of state petroleum giant YPF SA, was viewed as a kindred spirit by oil and gas companies. Leer más

Court clears Milei siblings in $LIBRA cryptocurrency case

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:53:52 GMT

Judge agrees investor losses and the token’s collapse were insufficient to establish fraud, dismissing allegations against the President, his sister and nine other defendants following prosecutor's request. Leer más

UK PM Burnham raises Malvinas oil project in call with Trump

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:35:27 GMT

Burnham and Trump "discussed the Sea Lion project," Downing Street said in a readout of the conversation; UK PM "raised the economic consequences of Argentina's coercive measures for the UK and US." Leer más

Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:31:16 GMT

Lionel Messi honoured as winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Spain. Leer más

La Perla: Court confirms identifies of eight victims at Córdoba dictatorship site

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:44:17 GMT

Remains were recovered in 2025 at a former Army site near the La Perla detention centre, bringing to 38 the number of victims identified there; Trade unionists, students and political activists among those recovrered, most abducted in 1976. Leer más

Latin America's right-wing swing looms large over nature summit

Ali Bekhtaoui, AFP — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:19 GMT

Brazil's election looms large over the UN's COP17 nature summit in Armenia; Right-wing victories in Latin America has raised concerns over the fate of environment in region. Leer más

Judges set Diego Maradona death trial verdict for December 22

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:52:49 GMT

Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to 12 years for six healthcare professionals accused over the football legend’s 2020 death; Clinical physician Pedro Di Spagna cleared of charges by judges as they set date for verdict. Leer más

And the outsiders?

Carlos Fara — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:36:00 GMT

With Peronism entangled in infighting and without a third way in the middle in sight, neither outsiders nor dark horses can take off. Polarisation continues to pay off for Javier Milei, despite stagnant approval ratings. Leer más

Top US diplomat hails close alignment with Milei's Argentina

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:46:19 GMT

Christopher Landau praises Argentina's government during visit to Buenos Aires; Trip comes days after US ambassador's speech linked US support to Milei's re-election in next year's vote. Leer más

Estudiantes stun holders Flamengo to reach Copa Libertadores final

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:56:00 GMT

Fernando Muslera saves three penalties as Estudiantes stun defending champions Flamengo at the Maracaná to reach the Copa Libertadores final. Leer más

Pollsters point to technical tie in Brazil election run-off

James Grainger — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:57:45 GMT

What the latest polls in Brazil say about Sunday’s run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro... Leer más

Argentina seals water deal in win for Milei’s privatisation push

Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:36:23 GMT

Government confirms it will sell its shares in AySA to a consortium made up of local and Brazilian companies, with the contract to be signed next month. Leer más

‘No other country is more closely aligned’ – Trump envoy hails US-Argentina ties

Cecilia Degl'Innocenti — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:32:14 GMT

Christopher Landau, number two at the US State Department, meets Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno in Buenos Aires; Alongside Washington’s Western Hemisphere chief Juan Pablo Segura, duo announce funding to combat drug trafficking, human-trafficking and cyberattacks. Leer más

Ex-lawmaker José Luis Espert ordered to stand trial on money-laundering and graft charges

James Grainger — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:08:37 GMT

Former national deputy is being investigated for having received US$200,000 from Federico ‘Fred’ Machado, a businessman detained in the United States for drug-trafficking. Leer más

Paredes steps up to keep Xeneize dreams alive

Dan Edwards — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:05 GMT

The big games are not letting up for Boca. But that’s exactly what the Xeneize and its dynamic young team want. Leer más

Patricia Bullrich says she's 'ready to be Argentina's president’

James Grainger — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:38:26 GMT

La Libertad Avanza senator leaves door open to 2027 presidential run in interview with Infobae, though she acknowledges that Milei is “in the lead when it comes to being a candidate.” Leer más

Nicolás Massot: ‘I believe we’re going to see a lower turnout in 2027 election’

Jorge Fontevecchia — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT

Encuentro Federal national deputy analyses Argentina’s political scenario looking ahead to the next elections, warns about political fatigue among youth and insists on the need to construct a firm ‘third way’ with an eye to the future. Leer más

Reports: Scaloni agrees to extend Argentina contract until 2030

James Grainger — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:42:37 GMT

World Cup-winning coach has agreed a new deal with the AFA, with an initial two-year contract and a renewal clause that could extend his time in charge of the national team to 2030. Leer más

Maradona’s doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, court told

James Grainger — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:19:04 GMT

Defence lawyers defend clients against negligence charges as trial nears climax; Seven healthcare professionals who treated and cared for late star in dock, with prosecutors seeking sentences of between four and 12 years in jail for six of the accused. Leer más

Competition for Grossi as UAE nominates top official to lead United Nations

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:57:52 GMT

Argentina's Rafael Grossi faces a new competitor in the rwace to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations. Leer más

Economic activity down 1.7% year-on-year in August, sharpest fall of 2026

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:46:30 GMT

Manufacturing and trade recorded the largest monthly contractions; Overall, 10 sectors recorded year-on-year declines. Leer más

Argentina's economy posts sluggish rebound after sharp drop

Patrick Gillespie, Bloomberg — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:22:18 GMT

Argentina’s economy recovered mildly in August after a much sharper drop in July. Leer más

Grupo Mexico drops out of Argentine rail privatisation in setback for Milei

Patrick Gillespie & Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:59:52 GMT

Grupo Mexico SAB drops out of the race to take over state-run Belgrano Cargas SA, a setback for President Javier Milei’s efforts to lure investment through privatisations. Leer más

Lawmaker accuses Milei of interfering in US midterm elections

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:58:55 GMT

New York Democrat Gregory Meeks criticises Argentine leader’s public endorsement of Republican María Elvira Salazar, who is seeking re-election in Florida in November 3 election. Leer más

Argentina’s bond sell-off blindsides bulls as election fears grow

David Feliba, Bloomberg — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:10:06 GMT

Rout has taken investors by surprise; Sovereign dollar bonds have been the worst performers across emerging markets over the past two months. Leer más

Brazil accuses Milei of election-meddling for calling Lula ‘thief’ ahead of vote

Augusta Saraiva, Bloomberg — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:11:37 GMT

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said the comments marked an “unacceptable attempt at foreign interference.” Leer más

Lamelas: US support beyond 2027 depends on Argentina’s move ‘to the right’

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:22 GMT

US Ambassador to Argentina says Washington looking to mobilise up to US$20 billion in investment and financing by end of 2027; Vaca Muerta key destination, but continued support is conditional on Argentina’s political course. Leer más

Spain slams 'interference' after Milei's comments on PM Sánchez

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

Spanish Foreign Ministry slams "shameful" comments by Argentina's leader, accusing Milei of "external interference" and attempting to "foster a climate of polarisation and violence." Leer más

Milei rallies for Spain’s far right in bid to oust Sánchez

Daniel Basteiro, Bloomberg — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:12:29 GMT

Argentina's President lashes out at the “sinister 21st-century socialism” that Spain “suffers under with the disgraceful dictator Pedro Sánchez.” Leer más

Milei intervenes in Spain election, calls PM Sánchez ‘a dictator’

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:07:49 GMT

President brands Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “dictator” and urges voters to kick socialists out of office during speech to economic forum in Madrid. Leer más

Boca comeback in Brazil secures Copa Sudamericana final spot

James Grainger — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:03:00 GMT

Remarkable 3-1 comeback win takes Xeneize into first continental final since 2008; World Cup winner Leandro Paredes comes off the bench to fire Boca past Vasco da Gama and into first continental final in two decades. Leer más

Hotesur-Los Sauces: Kirchner family corruption cases to be heard in single trial

James Grainger — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:32:05 GMT

Appeals court rules that Hotesur and Los Sauces graft cases, involving alleged money-laundering and kickbacks linked to the Kirchner family and businessman Lázaro Báez, will be heard in a single trial starting this Friday. Leer más

Brazil again accuses Milei of election interference after Lula remark

James Grainger — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:27:19 GMT

President Milei claims Lula might "steal the election"; Brasilia condemns Argentine president’s remarks as an “unacceptable” attempt to interfere in Sunday’s presidential run-off. Leer más

Surprise Buenos Aires Subte strike ends after union leaders released

James Grainger — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:38 GMT

Services on all six Subte lines and pre-metro line suspended for five hours after three union representatives were arrested during a protest over a worker’s disciplinary sanction. Leer más

Report: Argentina has fewest companies in 19 years

Ezequiel Orlando — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:11 GMT

More than 32,000 firms have disappeared since Milei took office, according to a new report; Numbers have fallen for 18 consecutive months across 23 of the country’s 24 provinces. Leer más

With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback

Thomas Morfin, AFP — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:42:06 GMT

Lula, a defining figure in Brazilian politics over four decades, will have to overcome a first-round defeat if he is to gain another term in power. Leer más

Flávio Bolsonaro: The heir to Brazil's far-right dynasty

Fran Blandy, AFP — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:32:37 GMT

Flávio Bolsonaro goes into Sunday's run-off as a narrow favourite. But how different is he to his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro? Leer más

Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro's son? Brazil prepares to make its final choice

Louis Genot, AFP — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:18 GMT

Son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro defied expectations in the first-round vote; Lula is facing stiff competition from the 45-year-old senator, who is tipped to win the run-off. Leer más

Support slips for Latin America's new right-wing leaders

James Grainger — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:07:54 GMT

Polls show support slipping for recently elected conservative leaders across Latin America. But is this just a blip? Leer más

Milei hails Argentina's ‘underground revolution’

Federico Nagierner — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:45:47 GMT

President boasts of record oil production, growing exports and an energy surplus of more than US$10 billion during speech to oil and gas expo in Neuquén. Leer más

Two top Trump officials set for Buenos Aires visit

Cecilia Degl'Innocenti — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:45:03 GMT

Christopher Landau and Juan Pablo Segura, from the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, are visiting Paraguay and Argentina. Drug-trafficking, security and investment top the agenda as Washington steps up engagement with Argentina. Leer más

Argentina steps up drive to shrink public-sector workforce

James Grainger — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:24 GMT

Milei government launches voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at cutting 20,000 jobs from the public sector; More than 77,000 state workers have lost posts since December 2023. Leer más

Dutch PM, Argentine partner expecting baby via surrogate mother

James Grainger — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:10:11 GMT

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his Argentine partner Nicolás Keenan confirm they are expecting a baby next year with the help of an egg donor and a surrogate mother. Leer más

US seeks end to UN decolonisation committee’s mandate

James Grainger — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:02:14 GMT

Move could affect Argentina’s longstanding campaign to keep its sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands on the international agenda. Leer más

'Liar,' 'clown' – Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate

James Grainger — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:51:20 GMT

Feist first debate ahead of run-off turns; Both candidates brand each other as "liars" and threats to democracy. Leer más

Trump’s Latin America allies deepen ties with Washington lenders

Manuela Tobias & Jorgelina do Rosario, Bloomberg — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:45:46 GMT

Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Washington and the multilateral lenders historically villainised in the region for pushing fiscal austerity. Leer más

October 17 and the PJ-Peronist labyrinth

Jorge Fontevecchia — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:15:39 GMT

Peronism marks its Day of Loyalty with separate rallies as rival factions weigh options for 2027. Rumours have circulated in recent days about a ticket that could challenge Axel Kicillof in a primary: Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Gerardo Zamora. Leer más

Brazil's right embraces election betting odds amid polls scepticism

Laura Abreu, AFP — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:06:25 GMT

Rght-wing figures in Brazil are embracing the Polymarket prediction market's odds as an accurate litmus test of voter intent ahead of next weekend's election run-off. Leer más

‘Peronism will return to power in Argentina,’ declares Kicillof at loyalty day rally

James Grainger — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:01:19 GMT

Buenos Aires Province governor and Máximo Kirchner stage separate Peronist Loyalty Day rallies, exposing the divisions among opposition ahead of next year’s presidential election. Leer más

Rafael Grossi faces hurdle as two major powers oppose his UN bid

James Grainger — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:18:26 GMT

Race to become next United Nations secretary-general in disarray; Grossi, Argentine head of the UN nuclear watchdog, among seven candidates receiving a veto in the latest Security Council poll, complicating his path to the top job. Leer más

Vaca Muerta to re-elect Milei; rest of Argentina not so sure

Marcelo J. García — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:56:00 GMT

The growing divide between the wealth of a handful of sectors and the mediocrity of the vast majority of the economy is becoming a riddle for the Milei administration. Leer más

Peronist Loyalty Day

Michael Soltys — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Defining Peronism is an elusive exercise ultimately surpassing the space available to this column – its founder liked to say: “When I define, I exclude.” Leer más

Young people trapped in an unfriendly world

James Neilson — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:28:00 GMT

The sense of betrayal that has overcome a considerable proportion of youthful Westerners is easy enough to understand. Leer más

Lula and Milei in the mirror

Agustino Fontevecchia — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:10:00 GMT

While in Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s chances of re-election are extremely slim despite what appears to be a situation of economic strength, in Argentina, President Javier Milei is still totally in the game as the economy stumbles on its way to a technical recession. Leer más

At cross purposes

James Grainger — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:05:00 GMT

A state of limbo not only applies to next month’s papal visit – it also spreads to political scenarios and investment panoramas. Leer más

President Milei speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen ties with US

James Grainger — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:30 GMT

Call followed the Argentine leader's brief visit to Washington, where he delivered a speech to investors, received an award and took part in an event against anti-Semitism. Leer más

Argentina to begin post-Messi era with friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica

James Grainger — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:57:22 GMT

Lionel Scaloni’s side will play its first matches since emotional farewell to Lionel Messi; Friendlies against Uruguay and Costa lined up for November. Leer más

Caputo sees strong Argentina recovery, rismisses recession odds

Manuela Tobias, Bloomberg — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:18:20 GMT

Argentina’s economy minister says he expects a strong rebound in the fourth quarter of the year, dismissing the chances of a recession. Leer más

Stories that caught our eye: October 9 to 16

James Grainger — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:13:00 GMT

A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más

‘Confident’ Milei touts investment, predicts election win

Santiago del Carril — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:21:16 GMT

President talks up investment opportunities while admitting constraints in speech to US investors, business leaders; Defends reforms despite IMF’s downward growth projection. Leer más

No more '6x1': Brazil's Congress approves shorter workweek

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:03 GMT

Lula pledge secured ahead of October 25 run-off; Incumbent will face Flávio Bolsonaro in battle for presidency. Leer más

Marcha Federal: Protesters, police clash at demo outside Congress

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:31:10 GMT

Dozens of hooded demonstrators clash with police outside Congress after peaceful march attended by students, teachers, university staff, unionists and opposition politicians. Leer más

Argentina pauses local dollar bond sales as debt wall nears

David Feliba, Bloomberg — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:27:16 GMT

Government hasn’t issued a Bonar dollar bond at home in two months – its longest pause since launching the programme. Leer más

Students, unions stage fifth ‘federal march’ over university funding

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:16:17 GMT

Thousands of students and lecturers march against Milei’s higher education cuts; State employees also stage a 24-hour strike as thousands demand immediate implementation of the university funding legislation. Leer más

Opposition falls short for Congress session to overturn Milei decree

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:54:00 GMT

Government celebrates as provincial lawmakers stay away from a session also due to address disability benefits and household debt. Only 121 deputies show up with 129 needed for quorum. Leer más

School scandal: Four teens accused of selling nude AI images of classmates

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:32:06 GMT

Police seize electronic devices as part of investigation into alleged abuse at Colegio Modelo Lomas; Around 50 girls said to have been affected in latest of a series of cases involving AI-generated sexual images. Leer más

Pope Leo's cancer operation already reshaping his papacy

Ella Ide, AFP — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:42:06 GMT

Questions are swirling about how Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation could change his papacy, less than two years after his election. Leer más

UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s arrest requests

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:00 GMT

London considers requests targeting people involved in major oil project off Malvinas Islands to be “politically motivated,” arguing it breaches crime body’s rules. Leer más

Franco Colapinto asks his Formula 1 fans to stop attacking rivals

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:06:14 GMT

Alpine driver says online abuse of fellow drivers and team members could damage his future, as he seeks to build on a turbulent season in Formula One. Leer más

Chile and Bolivia seek diplomatic reset in new right-wing alignment

Antonia Mufarech & Sergio Mendoza, Bloomberg — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:42:25 GMT

Chile’s President José Antonio Kast will meet his Bolivian counterpart Rodrigo Paz in a rare state visit to La Paz on Friday; Two leaders are expected to discuss new logistical corridors, energy trade and enhanced border security. Leer más

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:23:34 GMT

President firmly backs his US counterpart in speech to Hispanic association gala; La Libertad Avanza leader says Trump victory is “important for the entire West.” Leer más

Argentina's government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit

Javier Calvo — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:33:59 GMT

Officials publicly insist preparations for the papal visit are continuing, but Javier Milei and his top spokesman have acknowledged that the dates could change. Other government sources believe the trip could be cancelled altogether. Leer más

Prosecution arguments conclude in Diego Maradona death trial

James Grainger — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:44:40 GMT

Closing arguments by prosecutors and the family’s lawyers; Lawyers seek prison terms of up to 16 years for six of seven defendants; Defence due to present its case next week. Leer más

Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification

Travis Waldron, Bloomberg — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:13:59 GMT

Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sign protocol of amendments to trade deal signed last February. Leer más

Pope Leo out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation

James Grainger — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:36:13 GMT

Pontiff doing well after doctors removed a cancerous tumour from his lung, butsShock news of his illness has rattled the Catholic Church. Leer más

Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall

Paul-Alain Hunt, Bloomberg — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:41:12 GMT

Rio Tinto Group says its annual lithium output has been impacted by weather in Argentina Leer más

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

Manuela Tobias, Bloomberg — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:30:47 GMT

Milei administration may look to tap currency swap line with China if it can’t refinance dollar-denominated bonds under local law. Leer más

Former world boxing champion Jorge ‘Roña’ Castro dies at 59

James Grainger — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:17:00 GMT

Ex-middleweight champion was remembered for a remarkable comeback knockout against John David Jackson in 1994; 59-year-old passes away after heart attack, Leer más

Lawyer seeks up to 16 years for defendants in Maradona death trial

James Grainger — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:02:34 GMT

Late football legend’s medical team is accused of failing to prevent star’s death in 2020; His youngest son’s lawyer demands tougher sentences than prosecutors while addressing trial, which is nearing crucial stage. Leer más

Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation

James Grainger — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:54:39 GMT

Pope Leo XIV has cancerous growth removed from right lung in 90-minute operation; Vatican source says further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. Leer más

Argentina posts second straight month of inflation below 2%

Patrick Gillespie, Bloomberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:26:06 GMT

Monthly inflation in Argentina accelerated in line with expectations in September, still notching its second straight month below a symbolic threshold. Leer más

Inflation edged up 1.9% in September, lifting annual rate to 33.4%

James Grainger — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:19:39 GMT

September’s consumer price index rose by 0.2 percentage points from August, according to INDEC; Food prices a concern; Inflation so far this year now totals 23.6%. Leer más

Argentina asks Law of the Sea tribunal to halt Malvinas oil project

James Grainger — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:04:29 GMT

Milei government seeks provisional measures against Sea Lion development off the coast of islands, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute with Britain. Leer más

IMF slashes Argentina’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.1%

James Grainger — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:15:38 GMT

International Monetary Fund cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.1%; Inflation and unemployment estimates also rise; Revision comes as Milei administration seeks approval for a fresh US$860-million disbursement of funds. Leer más

Milei heads to United States for fifth visit of 2026

James Grainger — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:12:54 GMT

President to meet business leaders, address the US Chamber of Commerce and receive two awards during a three-day trip to Washington. Leer más

Iguazú Falls closed amid flood warnings linked to El Niño

James Grainger — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:04:20 GMT

Rising river levels have forced the closure of the popular tourist attraction, as authorities warn of increased flows in the Paraná and Uruguay rivers. Leer más

Pope Leo to be operated on for lump on lung, one month before visit

James Grainger — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:13:08 GMT

Pope Leo XIV announces he will have an operation to remove "a nodule" on his lung "in the coming days"; No news as to whether the surgery will impact his upcoming tour to South America, which includes three days in Argentina. Leer más

Chinese whispers

Michael Soltys — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:57:00 GMT

Sino-Argentine links slightly predate the Wuchang Uprising of 115 years ago – in 1909, the dying Manchu empire started to grope towards establishing formal relations with an almost centennial Argentina but ran out of time. Leer más

Argentina gets taste of global data-centre boom

Giselle Leclercq — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:53:00 GMT

Argentina has 67 registered data centres, including 13 announced projects, with 52 operational; Government eyes billions in digital infrastructure investment but concerns mount over energy use, water consumption and job creation. Leer más

Brazil’s second MAGA moment

Agustino Fontevecchia — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:16:00 GMT

South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s. Leer más

Runaway run-off?

James Grainger — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:10:00 GMT

Milei would seem to have every right to fancy his chances of soon having a kindred spirit in Brazil’s Planalto presidential palace but does this give him every reason to celebrate? Leer más

Israel continues to surge ahead

James Neilson — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:06:00 GMT

Now that Israel has emerged as a regional powerhouse that is far stronger than her Muslim neighbours, attitudes have changed. Leer más

Malvinas and dissidence

James Grainger — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT

National causes? Argentina is and must remain pluralistic. Leer más

Stories that caught our eye: October 2 to 9

James Grainger — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT

A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más

Argentina's Supreme Court suspends repeal of Milei's land law

James Grainger — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:05:51 GMT

Interim injunction restores restrictions on foreign rural land ownership while a lower court considers an environmental challenge to Milei's decree; Ruling comes a week after court rejected a separate legal challenge to decree brought by Malvinas veterans group. Leer más

Messi steps off-stage with a show to remember

Dan Edwards — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:41:43 GMT

What a privilege to have seen the greatest player ever to practice this sport do what he loves so well, for so long. Leer más

Milei prepares legal escalation over Malvinas oil project

James Grainger — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:32:04 GMT

Malvinas ultimatum set to expire, government to take UK to world maritime tribunal; Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper maintain plans to develop Sea Lion project north of the archipelago. Leer más

Argentina friendlies prove to be no fairy tale for African footballers

James Grainger — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:55 GMT

When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina, both sides expected a trip to remember. But unfortunately, it didn't quite work out like that. Leer más

Closing arguments begin as Maradona death trial enters final weeks

James Grainger — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:44:45 GMT

Prosecutor says "chaotic organisation" of late star’s medical team left the ailing player "in a helpless situation, abandoning him to his fate" as trial enters decisive weeks. Leer más

State water utility AySA to return to private hands in US$340-million deal

James Grainger — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:26:20 GMT

Four-firm consortium linked to businessman Mauricio Filiberti beats off rival bid as Milei government secures win for privatisation drive. Leer más