FERIA DEL LIBRO 2025 Milei phenomenon dominates 49th edition of Buenos Aires book fair Today 08:47 The 49th edition of Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires has been – as was the case last year – dominated by President Javier Milei and his impact.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY China is said seeking Argentina crops as it skirts US tariffs Today 08:31 China signed a letter of intent with exporters in Argentina to buy about US$900 million of soybeans, corn and vegetable oil.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Milei calls on Pope Leo XIV to defend ‘life’ and ‘private property’ Yesterday 17:59 La Libertad Avanza leader calls on the new US pontiff to defend such "pillars" as life, liberty and prívate property.
FOOTBALL & MOTORSPORTS Put aside the injustice and prepare for top flight play-off mayhem Yesterday 16:27 Enjoy the thrills and spills of this next month of winner-takes-all mayhem; Argentina sure to develop a fresh case of F1 Francomania. by Dan Edwards
REACTION TO NEW POPE Trump says election of Pope Leo XIV 'great honour' for US Yesterday 14:44 US President Donald Trump hails election of Robert Prevost as new pope, says he looks forward to meeting him.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Senate votes down bill barring former leader Fernández de Kirchner Yesterday 08:11 Known locally as "ficha limpia," the bill would have effectively barred Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and others convicted of corruption charges from running for or being appointed to national office.
POLITICS & CONGRESS ‘Ficha Limpia’ falls – Senate rejects anti-corruption bill by one vote Yesterday 00:58 Upper house rejects bill to bar candidates convicted of corruption from running for office; Measure, which would have blocked Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from running for office, fell short by just one vote.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES CITY City polls: Santoro in lead, Adorni and Lospennato battle for second 07-05-2025 15:11 New polling by Tendencias and Circuitos consultancy firms give Es Ahora Buenos Aires candidate an advantage of at least six points over La Libertad Avanza, PRO hopefuls.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Corporate defaults start piling up as Milei policies kick in 07-05-2025 12:28 As Javier Milei removes the distortions that once characterised Argentina’s economy, companies that bulked up on debt by exploiting exchange rate gaps are hurting.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Machado aides escape Venezuela after 15-month siege at Argentina's Embassy 07-05-2025 12:15 Five top aides of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escape country after the US helped them foil a siege of Argentina's Embassy in Caracas.
FORMULA 1 It's official: Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola GP 07-05-2025 11:54 French-British side finally confirms open secret: Franco Colapinto is BWT Alpine F1 Team’s new first-team driver and he'll race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix next weekend. by Cristina Zarlenga
FORMULA 1 Colapinto to drive for Alpine as Doohan dumped after six races 07-05-2025 11:26 Jack Doohan's seat had been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly' 07-05-2025 11:13 New German chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc that has met with staunch opposition from France.
EDUCATION Literacy crisis: Less than half of kids under nine meet reading standards 07-05-2025 11:00 Argentina’s Education Secretariat publishes first results from Aprender assessment under Milei administration. Provinces of Formosa and Córdoba achieved strongest results, Chaco at bottom of ranking.
Argentina's Embassy in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition figures 'rescued' from Argentina's Embassy, says US 06-05-2025 22:34 Argentina's government confirms United States has successfully rescued of five Venezuelan opposition figures who had been sheltered in its Embassy at Caracas since March 2024.
POLITICS Pato changes her spots (again) – Bullrich quits PRO, joins Milei's party 06-05-2025 22:05 Former party colleagues accuse national security minister of “turning her back on those who voted for her” and damaging her “reputation,” as political chameleon shifts sides once again. by James Grainger
OBITUARY Former US ambassador to Argentina Lino Gutiérrez dies aged 74 06-05-2025 17:20 Ambassador to Argentina between 2003 and 2006, Lino Gutiérrez had a long and distinguished career in the US Foreign Service. by Michael Soltys
DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT David Cairns named UK ambassador to Argentina, succeeding Kirsty Hayes 06-05-2025 14:44 David Cairns, former UK ambassador to Sweden, to replace departing Kirsty Hayes in September; Currently vice-president at Norwegian energy firm Equinor, he will now serve as the British government's top envoy in Buenos Aires. by James Grainger
'Blanqueo permanente'? Experts say Argentina’s dollar thirst could open door for illegal funds 06-05-2025 12:26 Experts raise concerns about legal and tax consequences of using undeclared money after Economy Minister Luis Caputo urged Argentines to take their dollars out and "remonetise" the economy – without having to answer questions. by Eugenia Muzio
TWO SIDES OF SAME COIN Postcards of a crisis: youth unemployment and working into old age 06-05-2025 12:20 According to data from Argentina's Human Capital Ministry, 19.4% of young people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed. Meanwhile, greater numbers of older adults are continuing to work into their later years, or looking for work, out of necessity. by Agustina Bordigoni
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT DLocal CEO sees e-commerce firms rushing into Milei’s Argentina 06-05-2025 10:29 Head of payment services provider DLocal says firm is seeing seeing renewed activity in crisis-prone Argentina.
OBITUARY Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77 05-05-2025 21:24 Defender Luis Galván, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died Monday aged 77.
MINING & INDUSTRY Lundin Mining reveals largest copper find in 30 years in Argentina 05-05-2025 17:27 BHP Group’s joint-venture partner Lundin Mining Corp declares companies’ Filo del Sol project in South America to be the largest discovery of copper in three decades.
NEW ECONOMIC MEASURES Caputo: Argentines should spend dollars without 'explanations' 05-05-2025 15:31 Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo calls for “cultural shift” in which citizens should be able to spend dollars without “having to provide explanations” over what they buy or origin of funds; Government to introduce measures to facilitate circulation of greenbacks.
TRADE TALKS US official quietly visits capital as Argentina pushes for tariff exemptions 05-05-2025 15:06 Senior US trade envoy quietly visits Buenos Aires as Argentina’s pushes for exemptions to Donald Trump’s import tariffs.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms 05-05-2025 13:33 More than 130 cardinals, hailing from 70 countries across five continents, are gathering for a conclave to elect the successor to the late Pope Francis.
BRUNO STAGNARO INTERVIEW ‘El Eternauta’ director Bruno Stagnaro confirms season two in works 05-05-2025 13:06 The man behind ‘Okupas’ and ‘Un gallo para Esculapio’ became a fan at the age of 10 when he was gifted the comic. Four decades later, he has turned it into a hit series for Netflix. Already the most-watched title in Argentina on the streaming platform, a second season is in the works, reveals Bruno Stagnaro. by Ernesto Ise
POLITICS & MEDIA Milei administration intensifies offensive against press 03-05-2025 10:23 President Javier Milei’s government is presenting the media and journalists to voters as the “new caste” and has decided to ramp up its attacks on reporters; New attack attempts to associate them with “lies” and “defamation,” with one online ally even calling for one journalist to be jailed. by Pablo Varela
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei’s Macri mirror 03-05-2025 07:14 Javier Milei and Luis Caputo want the economy to be booming when the country goes to vote in October. The question is how much it will cost them – and the country. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it When the machines stop working 03-05-2025 07:00 A growing proportion of decisions that affect people will be made by artefacts that can be hacked either by individuals working for hostile regimes, religious zealots who disapprove of Western ways or mere mischief-makers who get a kick out of provoking turmoil. by James Neilson
MEDIA & JOURNALISM Milei severely damaging press freedom in Argentina, says watchdog 02-05-2025 11:16 Report by Reporters Without Borders NGO puts Argentina in 87th place – since Milei’s arrival in office, nation has dropped 47 places on annual global press freedom ranking.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: April 25 to May 1 01-05-2025 17:00 Our (almost a weekly) round-up of what you need to know about Argentina.
POLITICS Transport secretary for chop as Milei government churn continues 01-05-2025 15:18 Franco Mogetta, linked to Córdoba Province Governor Juan Schiaretti, set to be latest official removed from President Milei’s administration.
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS The great debate 01-05-2025 09:39 The absurd multiplicity of 17 list-heading candidates for 30 City Legislature seats can be boiled down into a triangle of the PRO, libertarian and Peronist blocs, although this does not necessarily translate into only three candidates since others stand to make inroads. by Michael Soltys
NEW MEASURES Argentina eliminates export duties for thousands of manufactured goods 30-04-2025 21:34 President Javier Milei's government eliminates export duties for thousands of industrial products; Economy Minister Luis Caputo says tax levy was "affecting competitiveness" in announcement hailing the move.
STREAMING & SERIES Netflix’s 'El Eternauta' echoes fight against tyranny, says Darín 30-04-2025 21:20 Ricardo Darín defends Buenos Aires from an alien attack in new Netflix series 'El Eternauta,' based on the legendary graphic novel written by Héctor Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López.
POLITICS & LABOUR Milei sets end of inflation timeline amid union unrest 30-04-2025 21:13 CGT stages pre-May Day march to reject austerity policies; President Milei declares his government “best in history,” vows end to inflation by mid-2026.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Restoring Xeneize to glory will take more than firing and hiring 30-04-2025 17:21 Until Juan Román Riquelme takes a long, honest look in the mirror and faces up to the real problems the club he presides over faces, the challenge of restoring the glory days appears to be beyond even the most accomplished of coaches in world football. by Dan Edwards
STATE CARRIER Aerolíneas Argentinas won’t be subsidised for first time since 2008 30-04-2025 16:48 Flagship airline Aerolíneas Argentinas won’t need state subsidies for the first time since the government nationalised the company almost two decades ago.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES CITY Fragmented field means little debate in City debate 30-04-2025 15:54 Seventeen candidates standing in Buenos Aires City Legislature elections on May 18; Debate delivers insults and crossed words, but little in the way of policy.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Savers buying up dollars after Milei lifts currency controls 30-04-2025 12:08 Savers are going back to the bank to buy dollars after President Javier Milei granted them complete freedom to do so.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY US, Argentina deepen ‘strategic’ ties as top military officer visits 29-04-2025 15:12 Alvin Holsey, head of United States Southern Command, meets President Milei as three-day trip to Buenos Aires begins; Admiral will also visit base in Ushuaia.
DECLASSIFICATION DRIVE Declassified files show Nazi fugitive evaded capture for decade 29-04-2025 13:06 Despite being denounced in 1975, former Gestapo officer Walter Kutschmann evaded justice for a decade before his 1985 arrest in Argentina, records show.
Geopolitcs & trade Xi is trying to turn world against US as Trump cuts trade deals 29-04-2025 11:03 Beijing officials are racing to turn foreign governments against the United States inside a 90-day window Trump has granted all nations — except China — to strike trade deals during a tariff reprieve.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca Juniors coach Fernando Gago sacked after Superclásico defeat 29-04-2025 10:57 Boca Juniors sack Fernando Gago, two days after the Xeneize slumped to a 2-1 defeat in the Superclásico to River Plate.
ELECTIONS 2025 PASO primaries suspended by Buenos Aires Province Legislature 28-04-2025 20:37 Buenos Aires Province Legislature votes to suspend the PASO primaries for this year’s midterm elections in the district.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Kicillof demands IMF probe into Georgieva's pro-Milei comments 28-04-2025 15:08 Buenos Aires Province governor and socialist lawmakers call for investigation after IMF chief’s controversial remarks that seemed to back Milei administration ahead of Argentina’s midterms.
COMMUNITY Ronnie Scott laid to rest at British Cemetery 28-04-2025 15:07 Ronald David Scott remembered with “honour, respect and affection” at service at the British Cemetery in Chacarita. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Divided right bolsters Peronism in City as Karina’s strategy put to test 28-04-2025 14:24 Polling firms put the Peronist ticket led by Leandro Santoro ahead in Buenos Aires City. Battle between Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato will set tone for electoral year. by Giselle Leclercq
DECLASSIFICATION DRIVE Argentina opens up secret Nazi fugitive files to public 28-04-2025 12:19 On orders of President Javier Milei, General Archive of the Nation releases 1,850 files on activities of Nazi fugitives in Argentina; Files, now accessible to the public online, include details of banking operations, intelligence reports and more.