International football Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras Today 11:19 Argentina cruise to 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras in Texas; Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury.
GEOPOLITICS & THE AMERICAS US-China rivalry is laid bare by a contract to deepen an Argentine river Today 10:26 A government tender in Argentina underscored tensions between Washington and Beijing in Latin America as President Javier Milei’s administration awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China.
FAITH & RELIGION Beyond Catholic Argentina: the nation’s new religious landscape Today 07:45 Catholicism remains the largest religion, but rising secularism, generational change and growing diversity are reshaping how Argentines believe.
ANALYSIS – POLITICS & TECHNOLOGY A robot oasis and billionaire’s playground in Argentina? Yesterday 07:02 Milei’s self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist libertarianism seems totally aligned with the idea of generating a robot oasis and a billionaire’s playground in Argentina. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Injustice in justice Yesterday 06:28 On the crying injustice of denying María Verónica Michelli a bench for which the government had nominated her on the grounds that her brother-in-law is a journalist probing cases of corruption affecting President Javier Milei’s administration.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES It’s a small World (Cup) Yesterday 06:06 FIFA has 211 member football associations, of whom only 80 have ever participated in a World Cup tournament in almost a century while for the highest level of winners, you would have to knock the zero off that figure – just eight countries, all of whom are past or present members of the European Union or Mercosur. by Michael Soltys
GUEST COLUMN First warnings and the myth of ignorance Yesterday 06:00 Fifty years ago, two landmark articles were published that exposed the crimes and workings of Argentina’s military dictatorship and its emerging machinery of repression. They remain essential reading today. by Gustavo Llarull
AS I SEE IT The reign of Queen Karina Yesterday 06:00 Karina evidently shares her brother’s contempt for misguided people whose ideas and values do not coincide with his own. by James Neilson
TRIBUTES TO A ROCK LEGEND Fans come together in huge crowds to bid farewell to 'Indio' Solari 05-06-2026 22:28 Spontaneous gatherings across the country – including a huge crowd at the Plaza de Mayo – pay tribute to iconic rock star Indio Solari, who died Friday aged 77.
WORLD CUP 2026 Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness ahead of World Cup 05-06-2026 22:05 National team coach Lionel Scaloni says skipper could play "a few minutes" in upcoming friendly matches, likely one of the two.
HANTAVIRUS HEALTH SCARE Argentina to expand hantavirus search to Mendoza Province 05-06-2026 19:49 Specialists from Argentina, joined by experts from the United States, will extend rodent analysis to Mendoza.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 29 to June 5 05-06-2026 19:15 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.v
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row 05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.
OBITUARY Carlos 'Indio' Solari, cult hero of Argentine rock, dies aged 77 05-06-2026 11:38 Enigmatic frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota dies aged 77 after battle with Parkinson's; Legendary rocker built a cult following that transformed him into one of Argentina's most influential cultural figures.
Economy & Agriculture Argentina pre-awards concession for strategic Paraná-Paraguay waterway 05-06-2026 10:34 Government awards concession for dredging and buoy maintenance on the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay waterway to consortium comprising Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Jan de Nul wins contract to dig Argentina’s US$10-billion waterway 05-06-2026 10:25 Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Injury-hit Argentina hope to reach full fitness at World Cup 05-06-2026 07:00 The composition of Lionel Scaloni’s squad clearly shows that he is ready to put his faith once more in the boys that took Argentina to glory in Qatar. by Dan Edwards
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN More than 3,400 femicides in Argentina over past 11 years 04-06-2026 18:47 Eleven years on from the first ‘Ni Una Menos’ march, 3,424 fatalities due to gender-based violence have been recorded in Argentina, according to tally kept by NGO.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Reports: Milei plans to travels to US for Independence Day 04-06-2026 16:15 Argentina’s President Javier MIlei intends to make his 18th visit to the United States to attend celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to reports.
VIRAL SENSATION Thanks millions! New Zealand footballer meets Argentine influencer behind viral fame 04-06-2026 15:39 New Zealand footballer Tim Payne meets online influencer Valen 'El Scarso' Scarsini.
ENERGY & GAS Mercuria to acquire Raizen’s Argentina fuel assets in US$1.4-billion deal 04-06-2026 13:35 Global trading house Mercuria Energy Group Ltd has reached a deal to acquire one of Argentina’s biggest refineries and a network of hundreds of petrol stations from Brazil’s struggling Raizen SA.
RESERVES Argentina’s dollar buying tops US$10 billion goal on export boom 04-06-2026 13:21 Argentina’s Central Bank has surpassed its US$10-billion target for dollar purchases, fuelled by a record crop harvest, an energy boom and a surge in debt issuance by provinces and local companies.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Milei promises tech firms new laws and ‘unregulated’ AI in Argentina 04-06-2026 13:18 President makes bold pitch in 'Financial Times' op-ed, promising to keep AI free from regulation in Argentina; Op-ed is latest in series of moves promoting Argentina as nation friendly to Artificial Intelligence.
NI UNA MENOS RALLY Teen's murder reignites Ni Una Menos protests across Argentina 04-06-2026 01:14 Thousands take to the streets across Argentina for 11th ‘Ni Una Menos’ march against gender violence; Activists demand stronger action on femicides following recent killing of a 14-year-old girl.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OECD warns of slower global growth, Argentina forecast holds 03-06-2026 23:53 Argentina's economy is still expected to expand by 2.8% next year, but OECD warns the Middle East conflict will weigh on global growth and drive up inflation.
SHOCKING FEMICIDE Anger as it emerges suspect in teenager's killing attempted previous kidnap 03-06-2026 18:58 Details of shocking murder of 14-year-old Agostina Vega published by local media; Wave of public indignation over femicide and authorities’ previous handling of previous case involving prime suspect.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Defending champs Argentina look to make history at 2026 World Cup 03-06-2026 17:11 Title-holders hope to put AFA turmoil aside and overcome injury concerns at World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Lionel Scaloni: Argentina among ‘10 or 12’ teams challenging for World Cup title 03-06-2026 16:18 National team coach lists 10 and 12 sides he thinks will be a threat at the 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Argentina's 2022 World Cup winners recall ‘worst team talk in world’ 03-06-2026 16:07 Argentina's players and coaching staff remember "the worst team talk in the world" – before the 2022 World Cup final against France.
WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW Algeria, Austria and Jordan – a look at Argentina’s Group J opponents 03-06-2026 16:06 Albiceleste will face Algeria, Austria and Jordan at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup; Defending champions are the clear favourites to progress in top spot.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Druckenmiller leads Wall Street’s return to Argentine stocks 03-06-2026 12:41 Foreign investors and major Wall Street banks exited their positions ahead of the 2025 election cycle – now they’re returning amid rumours of reclassification and market optimism.
PROFILE: FACUNDO LEAL Who is the ex-official whose properties contained US$ 2.4 million, drugs and spy gear? 03-06-2026 11:26 With almost two decades working in the state, the Mendoza lawyer lies at the centre of a case escalating from technological theft to the discovery of millions in dollars and drugs. He chaired ARSAT during the Alberto Fernández government and was later appointed by Milei to head ORSNA.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION US$2.5 million, drugs found in raid on top official’s home 03-06-2026 11:24 Facundo Leal, former head of the ARSAT state satellite firm and ORSNA airport regulator, arrested after a raid on his Palermo flat; Over US$2.5 million in cash, drugs and other items, including surveillance gear, seized as part an ongoing court investigation.
Football in Argentina Boca Juniors confirm departure of head coach Claudio Úbeda 02-06-2026 22:54 Xeneize will renew head coach's contract when it ends on June 30.
death of diego maradona Maradona's doctors should 'never' have allowed home care, trial hears 02-06-2026 21:28 Surgeon questions conditions of home care following the operation on late footballer during trial into deah.
POLITICS Cristina Fernández de Kirchner gets her own pink palace 02-06-2026 17:00 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner may never return to Argentina’s pink presidential palace. But nearly a year after being barred for life from running for public office, her loyal fans brought the palace to her.
IMF CRITICISM IMF report notes concern over corruption, delay in asset declarations 02-06-2026 13:00 The International Monetary Fund’s last quarterly review of Argentina’s multi-billion-dollar loan deal urges a strengthening of anti-corruption policies and calls on Milei government officials to submit their asset declarations in a timely and proper manner. by Ezequiel Orlando
ENVIRONMENT Court clears implementation of Milei’s Glacier Law reform in Santa Cruz 02-06-2026 12:36 Appeals court overturns injunction in Santa Cruz Province, allowing Milei-backed mining reform to take effect while broader legal challenges continue.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ to cut more staff across all government departments 02-06-2026 09:40 Deregulation tzar Federico Sturzenegger plans to keep the "chainsaw" running; Government plans fresh round of lay-offs across all departments.
WORLD CUP 2026 Nineteen players from Argentina's top flight heading to World Cup 2026 02-06-2026 09:32 FIFA will pay Liga Profesional clubs US$11,000 a day for each player called up for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico; River Plate will receive the most of the domestic clubs, supplying seven of the 19 footballers from Argentina's top flight for tournament.
CRIME & SECURITY Security Ministry: Argentina recorded lowest homicide rate on record in 2025 01-06-2026 17:10 Milei government reports 3.6 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, says country has received the highest international rating for crime statistics quality.
“Efecto Messi”? Milei government dismisses impact of World Cup on reserves 01-06-2026 15:41 The American dream versus local wallets – the most expensive sporting event in history arrives at a time of falling real wages and a cheap exchange rate in Argentina. by Eugenia Muzio
Colombia election 2026 Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns 01-06-2026 15:15 A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.
POLITICS ‘After the World Cup’ – Tournament marks starting line for Peronism's 2027 hopefuls 01-06-2026 14:20 Opposition leaders are preparing to step into the spotlight after football's most important tournament ends, with Axel Kicillof and Sergio Massa among those positioning for a presidential run. by Rosario Ayerdi
LABOUR RIGHTS Argentina added to list of world’s worst countries for workers’ rights 01-06-2026 12:19 Repression of workers' rights has deepened around the globe, even in "stable" countries, says world's largest trade union organisation; Argentina added to ITUC’s list of 10 worst countries for workers' rights, alongside nations like Belarus, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey.
HEALTH Foreign pharmaceutical firms to invest US$8bn, says government 31-05-2026 09:31 Ggovernment announces foreign-owned pharmaceutical companies plan to invest US$8 billion in clinical research in Argentina over the next six years; Little detail about companies or size of funding.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Otamendi becomes latest world champion to sign for River Plate 31-05-2026 09:18 "As a River supporter, it's a dream come true," says commanding centre-back as he completes his move back to Argentina.
WORLD CUP 2026 Aerolíneas Argentinas cuts special World Cup flights on fuel costs and low demand 30-05-2026 17:30 Aerolíneas Argentinas will no longer operate special flights from the cities of Córdoba, Rosario and Tucumán in June and July to aid travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Breaking the bank 30-05-2026 05:56 Today the widespread acceptance of the inevitability of central banks is based on the belief that every nation has one. Almost inevitable, then, but desirable? by Michael Soltys
Analysis – Media & power Clarín, Argentine media's ‘Vampire squid’, lives on 30-05-2026 05:43 Control of the media is one of the ultimate levers of power. Just ask Grupo Clarín, Argentina’s largest and most important media conglomerate. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Choose your own Argentina 30-05-2026 05:27 Depending on which data you look at, you get a different Argentina. The main political question for the next year is whether the two Argentinas will begin to converge or drift further apart. by Marcelo J. García
BOOKS & LITERATURE Argentina’s interior voice – an interview with author Selva Almada 30-05-2026 05:21 Between echoes returning from the past and a language that breathes the brush and the river, Selva Almada’s new novel 'Una casa sola' (Random House) creates a universe in which memory, violence and poetry intertwine in a richly layered narrative. In this interview, the author traces the novel’s fragmentary origins, its connection to poetry and the gauchesca tradition, so-called ‘provincial’ literature and why writing is a living organism rather than just technique.
Editorial Peculiar institutions 30-05-2026 05:15 President Javier Milei said that installing morality as a state policy would be a central pillar of his administration but his philosophy in real life seems much closer to the “might makes right” now being made fashionable by his idol Donald Trump
AS I SEE IT Donald Trump and his doppelgänger 30-05-2026 05:12 Did Trump make a historic blunder when he chose to join Israel in what began as an attempt to overthrow the Iranian dictatorship? by James Neilson
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: May 22 to 29 29-05-2026 17:49 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona death trial hears dispute over home care arrangements 29-05-2026 12:26 Seven defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent, meaning they were allegedly aware of the risk of death and could face sentences of up to 25 years in prison.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina joins regional alliance in bid to curb spread of organised crime 29-05-2026 11:46 New group comprises five South American countries, who will work together on intelligence, immigration control, crime-fighting ; Working group will meet in six months’ time.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says 1978 champion 29-05-2026 10:39 Argentina are contenders but their chances will be undermined if Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, says 1978 World Cup winner Daniel Bertoni.
WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener 29-05-2026 09:50 The Albiceleste arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title. But since winning the title in Qatar four years ago, they have not played a single European side.
WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup? 29-05-2026 00:37 It will be a record sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi, and the decision to delay his retirement is a relief for an entire nation.
POLITICS & ECONOMY ‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors 28-05-2026 21:55 President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas of populism.”
World Cup 2026 Messi in, Mastantuono out – Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 28-05-2026 20:10 Few surprises as Lionel Scaloni publishes his squad list for tournament in US, Canada and Mexico; River wonderkid Mastantuono out and no place for Buendía or Dybala; Youngers Nico Paz and Valentín Barco make the cut, along with Palmeiras striker ‘Flaco’ López.
World Cup 2026 Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono left out of Argentina’s World Cup 2026 squad 28-05-2026 17:28 First big name culled by Lionel Scaloni as he whittles down squad list for Argentina’s defence of World Cup crown in the United States, Canada and Mexico; Coach plays down Messi injury fears.
INVESTMENT DROUGHT? OECD data shows Argentina ranks last in regional FDI rankings 28-05-2026 16:42 Report reveals that Argentina was Latin American economy that received the least foreign direct investment in 2025.
TRACKING INVESTMENT Chau GPT? No trace of mega-billion-dollar AI project announced before elections 28-05-2026 15:59 In October 2025, a fortnight before Argentina's midterm elections, US tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, signed a letter of intent to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre in Argentina’s Patagonia region. More than six months on, the project has not even been presented to the government. by Agustina Bordigoni
DEBT & MARKETS Argentine provinces tap global markets that sovereign avoids 28-05-2026 13:40 Provincial governments are tapping global bond markets at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei government sends lobbying transparency bill to Congress 28-05-2026 10:43 Argentina’s government sends four bills to lower house for debate, including its much-heralded ‘Super RIGI’ investment incentive scheme and the ‘Ley de Lobby,’ which would regulate management of private interests before public officials and force lobbyists to register.
World Cup 2026 Maverick Marcelo Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup 28-05-2026 10:19 Marcelo Bielsa's unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.
POLLING & SURVEYS Milei’s approval rises from lowest point as inflation worries ease 28-05-2026 10:12 President’s approval rating rose to roughly 40%, up four points from April, according to LatAm Pulse survey.
MINING & INDUSTRY Milei allies to promote rare earth mining in Congress 27-05-2026 23:54 Government lawmaker to host Congress event promoting rare earth exploitation and their role in mining industry; Milei sees opportunity in Washington’s drive to secure critical minerals and reduce China’s dominance of sector.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona was a problematic patient after surgery, says clinic doctor at trial 27-05-2026 15:54 Maradona kept medical team under severe pressure after surgery, says former clinic director.
EDUCATION & SOCIETY Educational inequality: Nation's poorest children missing out on pre-school 27-05-2026 12:35 Study by Argentinos por la Educación NGO finds sharp social divide in nursery school attendance rates; Despite great improvements on enrollment over the past decade, nation still lags behind in the region. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei eases grip on peso as reserves hit seven-year high 27-05-2026 11:14 Central Bank reserves hit their highest level since 2019, giving President Javier Milei room to let the peso trade more freely.
WORLD CUP 2026 Scaloni eases fears over Messi injury ahead of World Cup 26-05-2026 22:04 Argentina coach says initial signs are “not so bad” after captain suffers hamstring issue, though several key Albiceleste players remain fitness doubts ahead of the tournament in North America.
Colombian election 2026 Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges 26-05-2026 16:15 A leftist figure allied with President Gustavo Petro, a right-wing millionaire lawyer who champions the tough-on-crime approach and a conservative opposition senator are the frontrunners in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday.
Catholic Church Milei: 'Highly likely' Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November 26-05-2026 13:26 Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad Avanza leader.
GUEST COLUMN Chamberlain or Churchill, Mr President? 26-05-2026 11:21 The clear question is Chamberlain or Churchill, Mr. President? by Martín A. Morgenstern
POLITICS & CONGRESS Senate receives new ‘anti-gambling addiction’ bill 26-05-2026 10:49 Milei government’s proposal would restrict minors’ access to betting sites; Bill permits limited advertising for platforms, unlike the opposition-backed bill approved in 2024.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Archbishop of Buenos Aires warns Argentina faces ‘social breakdown’ 25-05-2026 16:01 Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration.
FILM & CINEMA Director Federico Luis wins Cannes Palme d’Or for short film 25-05-2026 08:35 ‘Para los contrincantes,’ short film about a young boxer chasing his dream, earns top honours at Cannes Film Festival.
WORLD CUP 2026 'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup 25-05-2026 08:30 Lionel Messi at the centre of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Football in Argentina Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title 25-05-2026 05:59 Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.
AMIA BOMBING TRIAL AMIA bombing case: Judges give green light for trial in absentia 24-05-2026 09:10 With votes from Judges Mariano Llorens and Martín Irurzun, the Federal Appeals Court overturned a decision by judge Daniel Rafecas, who had stated that the application of trial in absentia was pending a ruling from the Criminal Cassation Court.
MINING & ENVIRONMENT High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution 23-05-2026 15:21 Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies.
HEALTH & DIPLOMACY World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter 23-05-2026 09:49 World Health Organization’s member states acknowledge Argentina’s notification of withdrawal from UN agency, say will welcome continued cooperation from Buenos Aires.
AS I SEE IT Human capital getting sidelined 23-05-2026 05:53 As has happened time and time again, the discrepancy between what seemed to be quite reasonable hopes and a dispiriting reality has bred discontent among the “overeducated and underemployed.” by James Neilson
OPINION & ANALYSIS Deep into the era of the algorithm 23-05-2026 05:51 Artificial Intelligence has turbo-charged an era of exponential change and cycles of innovation are now occurring in spans of months, even weeks. There’s a new generation of tech oligarchs that came with it. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Political waters 23-05-2026 05:47 The gratuitous political contamination of what should be a purely technical issue may bring needless complications.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Underneath it all 23-05-2026 05:32 The shift of wealth and population from the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt to inland mining, farming, oil and gas is only now starting to be visible. Not all provinces are blessed with such natural resources, which could lead to new disparities arising alongside the old. by Michael Soltys
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 15 to 22 22-05-2026 18:57 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Milei announces cut in export duties for wheat, barley, soy 22-05-2026 17:26 Wheat and barley export duties will fall from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent starting in June, soy reductions from January onwards; President tells agro-business leaders that he will reduce export duties to zero by 2028 – if he wins re-election next year.
CHAINSAW HITS DEFENCE Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Armed Forces at a crossroads 22-05-2026 15:25 Latest round of public spending hits Defence Ministry; Argentina’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all stretched to the limit in operational terms; Underfunded and debt-ridden healthcare schemes, with those in uniform paid below the poverty line.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei 22-05-2026 14:43 Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal.
IMF PROGRAMME IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review 22-05-2026 14:27 International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.
FOOTBALL'S RICH LIST Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in billionaire football ranks after US deals 22-05-2026 14:24 Lionel Messi's net worth has surpassed the US$1 billion-mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
BONDS & MARKETS Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries 22-05-2026 14:10 Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets.
Football in Argentina Belgrano chase history for Córdoba as River Plate revisit old wounds 22-05-2026 14:02 Belgrano will walk out at the beautiful Estadio Mario Kempes on Sunday hoping to become the first league champions in Córdoba Province's history – River Plate stand in their way. by Dan Edwards
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election 22-05-2026 13:52 President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later.
Interview Ambassador hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations 22-05-2026 05:00 Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of the war in the Middle East head-on and addresses the controversy surrounding the involvement of Israeli oil company Navitas in oil exploration near the Malvinas. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Dredging bid row Milei’s US$10-bn waterway tender in Washington spotlight 21-05-2026 18:41 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressured by lawmaker over pivotal waterway tender in Argentina.