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Lo Celso scores only goal as Argentina defeat Venezuela in Miami

11-10-2025 07:48 Giovani scores only goal of the game in Albiceleste's 1-0 win against Venezuela; No appearance from skipper Lionel Messi.

The jaws of defeat

11-10-2025 06:00 The biggest unknown in these midterms is surely how many citizens are going to turn out to vote in the first place.

OpenAI, Sur Energy to build massive AI data centre in Patagonia

10-10-2025 16:07 US tech firm OpenAI and Argentine firm Sur Energy sign letter of intent for US$25-billion investment in artificial intelligence; Companies plan joint venture to develop Stargate Argentina, a massive AI infrastructure project that will include a data centre in Patagonia.

Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei

10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”

Nucleoeléctrica sell-off: Discontent in nuclear sector over Milei’s ‘geopolitical’ turn

09-10-2025 18:15 Halting the CAREM project, freezing plans to build the Atucha III and IV plants and entry into Washington’s FIRST programme all add up to a dramatic shift for Argentina’s nuclear sector. Critics accuse the government of violating “technological sovereignty” in favour of foreign interests.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Argentina and Colombia advance to Under-20 World Cup quarters

09-10-2025 12:28 Argentina and Colombia secure their spots in the U-20 quarter-finals with wins over Nigeria and South Africa, respectively.

Congress votes to restrict Milei's ability to govern by decree

09-10-2025 09:24 Lawmakers deal another blow to Milei, approving a law that will limit the use of presidential decrees and make them easier to overturn.

Milei’s dollar sales bolster the peso but stoke devaluation bets

08-10-2025 16:33 Investors are betting that President Javier Milei will devalue the peso after midterm elections this month.

Fernández de Kirchner’s would-be assassin given 10-year jail term

08-10-2025 15:16 Fernando Sabag Montiel sentenced to 10 years in prison for the failed attempt to assassinate former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. His former girlfriend, Brenda Uliarte, received an eight-year sentence for her role in the attack. The third accused, Nicolás Gabriel Carrizo, was acquitted.

Espert and Machado’s murky history

08-10-2025 12:27 How the government’s main candidate in Buenos Aires Province became tainted by campaign contributions of dubious origin.

by Rodis Recalt

Reichardt to top LLA-PBA list as judge rejects imposition of Santilli

08-10-2025 10:44 Judge Alejo Ramos Padilla accepts José Luis Espert’s resignation as a candidate but not the swapping of names on the ruling party’s slate; Model and actor Karen Reichardt will top the La Libertad Avanza list in Buenos Aires Province.

Machado breaks silence, admits to funding Espert’s campaign

07-10-2025 16:26 Federico ‘Fred’ Machado, who faces charges of money-laundering and drug-trafficking in the United States, admits he financially contributed to La Libertad Avanza national deputy José Luis Espert’s 2019 presidential campaign.

Milei running short of dollars as Argentina awaits US lifeline

07-10-2025 16:14 Argentina’s Treasury is burning through its dollar deposits to prop up the peso, with traders estimating it has as little as US$700 million left in its coffers.

Milei presents new book singing rock in midst of crisis

06-10-2025 22:57 Milei plays rock star in bizarre book launch praising his 'Argentine miracle.'

Milei chooses ‘corrupt TikTok candidate’ to replace Espert

06-10-2025 22:48 José Luis Espert’s resignation promotes ex-PRO deputy Diego Santilli to the top La Libertad Avanza candidate in Buenos Aires Province – but President Javier Milei hasn’t always been a fan…

Argentina sells dollars for fifth day as Treasury drains reserves

06-10-2025 17:27 Argentina’s government sold around US$450 million in the foreign-exchange market Monday for a fifth straight session as it tried to stem a slide in the peso.

Milei to sing at election campaign show at Movistar Arena

06-10-2025 15:35 President will attempt to reignite stuttering midterms campaign with a book launch/gig/political rally at an arena in Buenos Aires. 

Two arrests in Santa Fe during Milei campaign rally

05-10-2025 09:09 Two people were arrested on Saturday in Santa Fe following minor clashes at a campaign rally staged by President Javier Milei.

Judge in Peru rules key suspect in Argentina triple murder be detained

04-10-2025 08:39 Judge in Peru rules alleged mastermind behind brutal triple killing in Buenos Aires linked to narco-trafficking must remain in prison during extradition proceedings.