News of argentina

Iguazú Falls closed amid flood warnings linked to El Niño

Today 17:04 Rising river levels have forced the closure of the popular tourist attraction, as authorities warn of increased flows in the Paraná and Uruguay rivers.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Yesterday 09:13 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.

Beyond the headlines

Chinese whispers

10-10-2026 06:57 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.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS & TECHNOLOGY

Argentina gets taste of global data-centre boom

10-10-2026 06:53 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.

by Giselle Leclercq

ANALYSIS

Brazil’s second MAGA moment

10-10-2026 06:16 South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Editorial

Runaway run-off?

10-10-2026 06:10 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?

GUEST COLUMN

Malvinas and dissidence

10-10-2026 06:01 National causes? Argentina is and must remain pluralistic.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: October 2 to 9

09-10-2026 17:45 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

POLITICS & COURTS

Supreme Court suspends repeal of Milei's land law

09-10-2026 16:05 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.

FOOTBALL

Messi steps off-stage with a show to remember

09-10-2026 10:41 What a privilege to have seen the greatest player ever to practice this sport do what he loves so well, for so long.

by Dan Edwards

Sovereignty dispute

Milei prepares legal escalation over Malvinas oil project

09-10-2026 10:32 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.

BUSINESS OF SPORT

Argentina friendlies prove to be no fairy tale for African footballers

08-10-2026 13:55 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.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

City inflation edges higher to 1.8% ahead of INDEC data

08-10-2026 11:52 September increase marks a renewed acceleration in price growth in the capital, offering an early signal ahead of INDEC’s national inflation data.

POLITICS & MALVINAS

Intellectuals challenge government’s Malvinas stance

07-10-2026 23:40 Intellectuals, academics, lawyers and former officials say the sovereignty dispute should leave room for political disagreement.

DIPLOMACY

Argentina signs up to US-led statement on industrial overcapacity

07-10-2026 22:50 Milei government joins the United States and 13 other economies in calling for action on structural excess capacity, but China and Brazil refuse to sign.

MUSIC

Beloved Argentine singer-songwriter Piero dies at 81

07-10-2026 22:16 Italian-born musician became one of the defining voices of Latin American protest music, with a career spanning more than five decades.

UNITED NATIONS

Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race

07-10-2026 19:19 Argentine diplomat finished second for the first time in a straw poll; Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan retains her lead despite weaker showing.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Sluggish August points to technical recession

07-10-2026 17:37 Economy is on track to enter a technical recession after a lukewarm recovery in August, data shows.

POLLING & SURVEYS

Poll: Unemployment now top concern as households struggle financially

07-10-2026 14:48 Lack of jobs has overtaken rising prices and utility bills as the country's main problem, according to a new national survey by Management & Fit consultancy firm.

by María Lorena Rodríguez

POLITICS & COURTS

Court declares decree halting university funding 'unconstitutional'

07-10-2026 12:06 Dispute over university funding dates back to last year when the Javier Milei Presidency vetoed the bill and Congress insisted on approval – now the courts have again ruled in favour of the latter.

ANALYSIS

Argentina chooses its own Brazil

07-10-2026 11:27 President Javier Milei's government and Argentina's opposition have selectively interpreted the results of Brazil’s election to suit their own interests.

by Javier Calvo

END OF AN ERA

Emotion, tears as Messi retires from international football

07-10-2026 00:21 Lionel Messi shares his emotions and skills as he bids farewell to Argentina's national team; Star scores and assists two in 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental.

GRACIAS LEO!

'I'm going to miss you' – Messi thanks fans after 'painful' retirement

06-10-2026 23:52 Messi bids emotional farewell after final match with Albiceleste; "Playing for Argentina is the greatest thing that can happen to you," he tells fans.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Economy to grow 2.1% this year, predicts World Bank

06-10-2026 11:29 Multilateral lender predicts modest growth for Latin America and the Caribbean, highlights risks of El Niño; Insufficient growth is undermining efforts to tackle poverty.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

Argentina leads regional bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

06-10-2026 08:27 UAR announces bid to host the men's 2035 Rugby World Cup in South America, with games also in Uruguay, Chile and Brazil.

RELIGION

Catholic faithful make pilgrimage to Luján ahead of Pope Leo's visit

05-10-2026 16:11 Thousands of faithful endure a gruelling 60-kilometre walk from Buenos Aires to Luján, continuing a decades-old tradition of devotion, sacrifice and communal faith.

Brazil election 2026: Reaction

Milei slams ‘communist lefty’ Lula, revels in Brazil election result

05-10-2026 14:09 Argentina’s President hails Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round lead as a victory for the right; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno questions whether Lula will even contest the run-off.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

05-10-2026 13:13 Argentina's skipper will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Scaloni explains why Argentina don't play top opponents in friendlies

04-10-2026 09:11 Lionel Scaloni wants challenging friendly matches for his team; Argentina’s coach says he would prefer to face stronger opposition but admits there are few options available: "Everything is already closed or blocked"

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina thrash delayed Burkina Faso 7-0 ahead of Messi farewell

04-10-2026 09:03 World champions run riot at the Monumental against African side; Burkina Faso’s participation in friendly was in doubt after problems disrupted team’s journey to Buenos Aires.

NATIONAL TEAM

‘Cuti’ Romero handed unenviable task of following Messi as captain

03-10-2026 16:31 Twenty-eight-year-old Atlético Madrid defender handed the armband by Lionel Scaloni; Romero the heir to Messi's captaincy.

POLITICS & IMMIGRATION

Pay for passports: Milei government unveils citizen by investment scheme

03-10-2026 09:26 Applications to open in fourth quarter as government pitches citizenship programme to foreign investors; Would cost around US$5000 for family of four – applicant, spouse and two minors – to gain Argentine passports.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei sticks to his guns even if he looks crazy

03-10-2026 00:31 President Javier Milei has once again captured the spotlight and is using it to set the agenda to his tune. But are voters listening?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

EDITORIAL

The boys from Brazil

03-10-2026 00:17 The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease. Yet the apparent deadlock between the two extremes is not immune to several variables, including turnout.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Drowning by numbers

03-10-2026 00:07 On the frequent reality of news announcers tossing out supposedly alarming statistics with zero context or explanation.

by Michael Soltys

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

The best Argentina needs a better Milei

03-10-2026 00:01 A convincing re-election would need a much better Milei than the one we are getting, one who is less concerned about being right and more about empathising with the people he is meant to represent.

by Marcelo J. García

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

What we learned this week: September 26 to October 2

02-10-2026 18:20 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

POPE'S VISIT TO ARGENTINA

Pope will find a 'wounded' Argentina on visit, says archbishop

02-10-2026 16:06 Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva says Pope León XIV will find a country wounded and divided when he visits in November.

SEARCH FOR INVESTMENT

Argentina offers golden passports to foreigners for US$350,000

02-10-2026 12:12 President Javier Milei's government will offer a "golden passport" to foreigners for a non-refunable payment of US$350,000 – or US$500,000 for a family of four. Applicants be will subject to "rigourous evaluation process."

'Argentina Week' in Paris

Javier in Paris – Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace

01-10-2026 22:36 President wraps up ‘Argentina Week’ roadshow with promises of investment from French firms, meeting with French leader Emmanuel Macron.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina thrash Bolivia as new faces emerge for post-Messi era

01-10-2026 21:12 Albiceleste enjoys comfortable 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia; Lautaro Martínez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero and Jose ‘Flaco’ López on scoresheet as Argentina begin rebuilding.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF urges Argentina to extend benefits of growth to workers

01-10-2026 19:42 International Monetary Fund backs Milei administration’s economic strategy but calls for benefits of growth to be shared more evenly, including among workers.

BUSINESS & TECH

Globant goes all-in on AI overhaul to rebuild from 80% sell-off

01-10-2026 15:23 Software firm Globant is betting that AI, the technology responsible for wiping out 80% of its market cap since early 2025, can also reinvent the business.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US Vice-President JD Vance to visit Argentina in November

01-10-2026 14:43 Vance set to meet Milei at the Casa Rosada; Trip, which forms part of US vice-president’s regional tour, organised at Washington’s request.

OIL & GAS

France's TotalEnergies vows to invest nearly US$10 billion

01-10-2026 11:40 Energy giant plans major investments in Vaca Muerta and offshore projects, including US$1.5-billion 'Alberdi' development named after one of Milei’s political idols.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina run riot against Bolivia in first post-World Cup friendly

01-10-2026 00:13 National team takes its first steps without Lionel Messi; Albiceleste ease to a 4-0 victory in Córdoba as a new generation begins to emerge

DIPLOMACY

Indonesia celebrates 70 years of friendship with Argentina

30-09-2026 19:13 Trade, culture and gastronomy take centre stage as Indonesia marks diplomatic anniversary and 81st year of independence at Teatro Colón.

by Michael Soltys

PRESIDENT IN PARIS

Milei’s fans in France want ‘chainsaw’ to stave off ‘crisis’

30-09-2026 15:38 As France grapples with record public debt, supporters of Argentina’s president are calling for his radical spending cuts to be adopted in France