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Trump gives Milei another boost, ups Argentina’s IP rating

Yesterday 22:53 United States government improves Argentina’s ratings for the protection of and respect for intellectual property rights for first time in three decades.

Milei government sees financial reasons to be cheerful

Yesterday 22:45 President Javier Milei’s economic team sees a change in trend with external traction and lower interest rates. Experts and analysts speculate about sustainability of the model, income shock and Central Bank’s theory about a crisis of arrears.

by Eugenia Muzio

No hantavirus outbreak in Argentina, only isolated cases, says expert

Yesterday 17:17 Argentina's Health Ministry recorded 42 cases of hantavirus this year, and 101 this epidemiological year, but the risks of an outbreak are extremely rare.

Argentina fights to save huge soy exports after Dutch rejections

Yesterday 16:11 Recent rejections of Argentine soy meal cargoes by the Netherlands creates complications; Testing detected drought-resistant HB4 strain, which lacks authorisation in EU.

Simeone, Atlético Madrid at crossroads after Champions League knock-out

Yesterday 09:26 Champions League elimination renews speculation over the future of Atlético Madrid's Argentine coach.

Argentina upgraded by Fitch on Milei’s economic overhaul

05-05-2026 21:33 Nation raised to 'B-' from 'CCC+' – six notches below investment grade, ratings firm said in a statement.

Contractor testimony fuels illicit enrichment case against Adorni

05-05-2026 09:27 Adorni faces arrest call as contractor alleges US$245,000 cash payment for luxury revelations; Contractor hands over phone as court probes alleged interference and unexplained wealth.

Argentina to use revenue from privatisations to 'modernise' Armed Forces

04-05-2026 20:38 Ten percent of revenue from selling state assets and firms will be dedicated to "re-equipping and modernising the Armed Forces," announces government.

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

04-05-2026 14:32 Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans through infected wild rodents, which shed the virus in their saliva, urine, and droppings.

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

04-05-2026 14:19 Suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship presents a low risk to the public, the World Health Organization said Monday.

A warning ignored

02-05-2026 09:53 The monster born from within not only attacks journalism

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Who we really are

02-05-2026 09:02 A DNA different from other humans? Not at all, simply a set of essential values ​​that historically characterise and culturally mobilise.

by Martín A. Morgenstern

Missing the point

02-05-2026 00:28 The magnified Adorni scandal is a huge problem for the government, making nonsense of “morality as a state policy” from Milei’s state-of-the-nation speech or his “cultural battle,” but it also serves as a distraction from more serious problems.

Stories that caught our eye: April 24 to May 1

01-05-2026 17:24 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal set to enter into force

01-05-2026 12:01 European Union and Mercosur trade agreement comes into force provisionally; Euro leaders hail "historic" day that will see tariffs significantly reduced."

Out of this world

30-04-2026 19:43 Cliff Williamson’s new musical 'The Boy From Antimatter' delivers energy, heart and takes the audience into a new dimension.

Milei renews attack as Casa Rosada press ban enters second week

30-04-2026 15:34 Thursday marks a full week without accredited press at the Casa Rosada; President ramps up row by branding journalists “thieves” and “corrupt” during Manuel Adorni’s report to Congress.

Left-winger Bregman tops popularity poll as President plummets

30-04-2026 15:24 Polling by Atlas Intel consultancy firm shows FIT-U deputy Myriam Bregman as the political figure with the best positive image in the country.

Top court overturns Alberto Fernández’s indictment in insurance case

30-04-2026 08:52 Cassation ruling cites lack of evidence but case remains open and could be revisited; Judges lift asset freeze and travel ban, ex-president still faces abuse trial.

Milei stands by Cabinet chief amid growing corruption scandal

29-04-2026 22:46 Court probe into Manuel Adorni is unfolding at the most tenuous moment of Javier Milei’s Presidency, adding to his mounting list of challenges.

President doubles pay for Cabinet ministers via presidential decree

29-04-2026 14:53 Data emerges from government report accessed by Perfil through request filed under Access to Public Information Law. Backdated to last January, Cabinet ministers now earn 7.2 million pesos a month – a rise from some 3.5 million previously.

by Felipe Leibovich

Poll: Confidence in Milei’s government falls for fifth month running

29-04-2026 12:56 Popularity index tracked monthly by Universidad Torcuato Di Tella shows a sustained fall since last December;

Argentina’s Navy conducts military exercises with US aircraft carrier

28-04-2026 20:59 Argentina’s Navy has begun a series of military manoeuvres in the South Atlantic alongside forces from the United States.

Argentina hunts for LNG imports for Winter in war-wrecked market

28-04-2026 19:21 Argentina is looking to purchase liquefied natural gas cargoes for its upcoming winter heating season.

Nations to kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks

28-04-2026 11:42 Two-day conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, bypasses the United Nations climate talks and reflects a growing impatience with its failure to tackle fossil fuels, the main driver of global warming.

Netherlands rejects Argentina soy meal cargoes over GMO issue

28-04-2026 11:16 Netherlands has rejected at least two Argentinian soybean meal cargoes this month after non-approved genetically modified material was found.

City mayor backs PRO-La Libertad Avanza alliance for 2027 election

27-04-2026 09:20 Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri highlighted results achieved in the October 2025 legislative elections and says two parties performed better together.

MALBA to showcase 150 works in 25th anniversary exhibition revamp

26-04-2026 10:05 ‘Latin America in Expansion,’ MALBA’s 25th anniversary show, spotlights regional art giants; Starting May 1, Buenos Aires’ museum of modern Latin American art will exhibit 150 works from its holdings and Eduardo Costantini’s private collection.

The President and the Pope

25-04-2026 06:31 Trump was paying the pontiff a compliment by taking him seriously. Instead of treating Leo’s remarks as the maunderings of an unworldly holy man who should be praised for his idealism and then ignored, as so many regularly do, he thought the Pope’s allusions were worth responding to.

by James Neilson

Problems of success?

25-04-2026 06:25 The transformation sought by President Javier Milei in Argentina runs into a delicate balance between the upward thrust of the new being created and the downward pull of the old being destroyed

Stories that caught our eye: April 17 to 24

24-04-2026 18:55 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Milei's culture secretary heckled at opening of 50th BA book fair

24-04-2026 15:49 Culture Secretary Leanardo Cifelli heckled and jeered during speech at inauguration of Buenos Aires International Book Fair; Protesters criticise government, boo and whistle president's name.

Confusion over arrest linked to slaying of Colombian senator

24-04-2026 11:07 Authorities in Argentina on Tuesday arrested a man after identifying him as a participant in the assassination of the Colombian presidential hopeful Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay – although officials in that country denied the claim.

Milei to attend Adorni showdown in Congress

24-04-2026 10:52 President says he will be at National Legislature on Wednesday when Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni – under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment – presents annual report to Congress and faces questioning from lawmakers.

Peter Thiel’s dystopia, Milei’s utopia

24-04-2026 06:07 There is ideological affinity between Milei and Thiel. Both of them fall under the category of anarcho-capitalist libertarians who see socialism and the decadence of Western society as major threats to humanity.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei discusses taxes, culture war, politics in ‘wonderful’ meeting with Thiel

23-04-2026 21:32 President discusses liberalism, wealth taxes and anarcho-capitalism with German-US billionaire investor at government house.

Government bans press from Casa Rosada over ‘espionage’ complaint

23-04-2026 15:24 Argentina’s government on Thursday barred accredited press from entering the Casa Rosada as part of a “preventative” measure related to alleged “espionage” complaint; Decision, cheered by Javier Milei on social media, came hours before the head of state hosted controversial US tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel at government house.

Milei’s party sees Senate as best chance of success for controversial bills

23-04-2026 13:55 Milei government is giving priority to the Senate thanks to La Libertad Avanza caucus chief Patricia Bullrich well-assembled majority; Controversial reforms include changes to disability benefits and mental health rules, private property, evictions and the scrapping of limits on foreign ownership of land in Argentina.

YPF investors say they’ll arbitrate $16-billion Argentina case

22-04-2026 23:58 Former YPF investors who saw US$16.1-billion US judgment against Argentina thrown out on appeal last month tell trial judge that they intend to pursue international treaty arbitration and further appeals.

INDEC: Economic activity fell 2.6% in February

22-04-2026 23:46 Economic activity posts steepest drop since December 2023, INDEC says; Manufacturing and commerce lead declines in February, gains for mining and agriculture.