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Government to declassify files on Nazis who sought refuge in Argentina post-World War II

Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos confirms that President Javier Milei has ordered the declassification of all official records concerning Nazis who sought refuge in Argentina after World War II, following a request from US Republican Senator Steve Daines back in February.

Goldman says end of Argentina FX controls key to reviving IPOs

President Milei needs to start getting rid of capital and currency controls to lure equity investors, according to Goldman Sachs.

Fifteen wild rheas transferred to Chile in bid to restore species

Argentina and Chile achieve a conservation milestone with the first binational translocation of wild birds; Conservation effort is part of a push to boost population.

Macron says Argentina ‘is a friend’ after call with Milei

French President Emmanuel Macron declares in a post on social media that Argentina “is a friend” with which his government can "build the economy of the future."

Milei blocks sale of Telefónica Argentina to Clarín’s Telecom

Government explains why it has moved to halt purchase of Telefónica Argentina by Telecom; Guillermo Francos warns deal would create an oligopoly in the telecommunications sector.

Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification

Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.

Witness arrested for false testimony at Diego Maradona death trial

Julio Coria, Diego Maradona's former bodyguard, detained for false testimony after the court in charge of trial into legendary footballer's death noted contradictions in his statements.

Judge sends La Matanza Mayor Fernando Espinoza to trial for sexual assault

Ex-mayor of La Matanza accused of sexually assaulting his private secretary in May 2021; Judge rejects defence team’s request for dismissal.

Brazil judges weigh whether to put Jair Bolsonaro on trial for 'coup'

Brazil's Supreme Court weighs whether to put far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing elections in 2022.

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'Nunca más’ – Massive rights march in Argentina, 49 years after coup

Tens of thousands take to streets to remember dictatorship’s crimes and challenge President Javier Milei’s government.

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Milei government pushes civil war narrative on coup anniversary

Casa Rosada pushes out controversial video on 49th anniversary of coup that installed Videla; Declassification of files announced, call for “complete memory” of dictatorship era; Support for legal appeal over 1974 attack on Army captain and family.

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Pope Francis returns home from hospital, thanks Catholic faithful

Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks receiving treatment.

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Autumn is coming for Javier Milei

Last week, we discussed how an electoral agreement with the governor of Chaco signalled a possible pattern. This week, Chaco Governor Leandro Zdero received a 120-billion-peso transfer from the federal government. Just don’t tell the IMF.

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US bans Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption'

US State Department, under orders of Marco Rubio, issues statement confirming entry ban for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former federal planning minister Julio de Vido and their immediate family members.

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United States bars Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from entry due to graft case

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision to ban Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her immediate family, as well as former public works minister Julio De Vido, “for significant corruption,” according to a statement.

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Chile presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei lauds Argentina budget cuts under Milei

“In Argentina, they’ve cut spending with a speed and determination that’s incredible,” says Chile presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei.

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The old order is fighting back

Milei has managed to apply a much-needed corrective to a political order that, until he took over, seemed to have been programmed to destroy both itself and the country.

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'Cepo' in review

It might well be argued that the ‘cepo,’ the seemingly endless set of currency and capital controls, has been a bane of Argentina’s existence.

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Political hegemony turning to pathetic circus

Market jitters have pushed the government into a defensive posture, in which Economy Minister Luis ‘Toto’ Caputo appears to have involuntarily flamed the fans of devaluation.

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Argentina on brink after Thiago Almada strike sinks Uruguay

Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

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Qualification all but clinched as Lionel's depleted Scaloneta gets revenge in Montevideo

This version of La Scaloneta continues to get the result when it matters most, taking revenge for the Celeste's stunning victory in the Bombonera almost 18 months ago.

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US sanctions Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Julio De Vido for ‘corruption’

United States government bans former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and ex-federal planning minister Julio de Vido from entering its territory, sanctioning them for “significant corruption.”

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Forever Autumn?

There is already too much polarisation in politics at large – instead of extremes clashing, there is a need to meet in the middle for a serious debate about a complex issue.

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Interactive art exhibition 'DESATAR' opens

Interactive art exhibition DESATAR (“untying”), by artist María Eugenia Llorente, operns at the British Arts Centre (Suipacha 1333).

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Burford met with silence from Milei over US$16-billion YPF judgment

Argentina faces a US$16-billion court judgment over its nationalisation of oil company YPF. But the firm that won the case says President Javier Milei won't talk to them.

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IMF to consider US$20-billion Argentina deal in informal meeting

IMF intends to discuss a new loan for Argentina during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board next week in Washington.

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Stories that caught our eye: March 14 to 21

A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

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Will we always have Paris?

‘Buenos Aires, The Biography of a City’ by James Gardner, St. Martin’s Press, New York, 2015, 245 pages.

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The year-long stand-off between five prisoners in a mansion and Maduro's regime

Members of Venezuela’s opposition are trapped in Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, living on rainwater and sardines, as government forces stand watch.

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Maradona trial: Star's room was ‘very dirty,’ says doctor

Details of star's death emerges during trial; Doctor who saw Maradona after death says medical team was attempting to resuscitate a body that had long been dead.

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Uruguay rocked by US$300 million in cattle fraud claims

Urugauy is facing one of its biggest-ever retail investor fraud cases, with companies peddling cattle investments accused of bilking savers out of hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Argentina's IMF deal will be agreed by mid-April, says Milei

Lower house backs presidential decree authorising new deal with International Monetary Fund.

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Argentina waiting on yields to fall below 10% before debt market return

Argentina is waiting for yields on its sovereign bonds to edge below 10% before exploring return to international capital markets, says government official.

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CGT labour federation calls general strike on April 10

The CGT umbrella union grouping on Thursday confirmed that it will call a general strike – the third of President Javier Milei’s time in office – on April 10.

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Déjà vu? Another libertarian politician promotes ‘$LIBRA’ crypto token

La Libertad Avanza lawmaker José Luis Espert says his account on the X social network was “hacked”; Post promoting ‘$LIBRA V2’ token made, just weeks after President Milei pushed same scam cryptocurrency.

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Rights body criticises Milei over policing of protests

Inter-American Commission of Human Rights calls on President Javier Milei’s government to guarantee freedom of expression and association as it voices concerns; Weekly pensioners’ protest passes off without major incident.

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No more JxC, PRO dispute – Electoral alliances in City confirmed

City alliance deadline closes, Juntos por el Cambio no more, PRO goes it alone, also without Rodríguez Larreta; Leandro Santoro heads Peronists; Controversy over ‘Unión Porteña Libertaria’ slate.

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Milei’s inflation miracle distorted by obsolete items in index

Calls are getting louder for President Javier Milei’s government to redo the make-up of the consumer price index for the first time in two decades.

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Milei government issues public transport threat to demonstators ahead of march

Hours before weekly pension protest, message broadcast at stations across Buenos Aires metropolitan area warns that police “will repress any attempt against the Republic.”

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Tensions on rise in Milei’s Argentina as unions, movements confront government

Brutal police crackdown at pension protest in Buenos Aires has united labour and social organisations, who are increasingly willing to show their discontent with the government.

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Milei wins lower house approval to agree new IMF loan

Milei granted free hand in negotiations with International Monetary Fund over a new programme as lower house backs decree authorising talks.

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Argentina’s economy extended expansion as new IMF accord nears

Gross domestic product expanded 1.4% in the three months through December, compared with the previous quarter.

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'Ball is in Armenia’s court' – visiting Azerbaijani official on peace deal

Elchin Amirbayov, Azerbaijan’s presidential representative for special assignments, says Baku is ready to seal a peace deal with Armenia to end decades-long conflict between two Caucasus neighbours.

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President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel

Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.

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Congress upholds Milei’s decree to back new IMF-Argentina deal

Lower house lawmakers vote in favour of President Javier Milei’s emergency executive decree backing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.

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Israel announces ground operations, issues 'last warning' to Gazans

Israel's most recent airstrikes have killed at least 436 people, according to Gaza's civil defence agency, disregarding the previously agreed upon ceasefire deal.

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Victims of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam file suit with NY court

President Milei not named as defendant in class-action suit filed by law firm representing victims of cryptocurrency scandal.