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Trump says US reviewing Washington's position on Malvinas Islands

Donald Trump suggests Washington is reviewing its position on Malvinas; Comment tied to reports US is seeking increase in Britain's defence spending.

Milei quiets ruling-party rifts, reclaims agenda via Malvinas

President Javier Milei’s nationwide broadcast brings sense of calm to ruling party; Adviser Santiago Caputo was involved in drafting of speech, a bid to reclaim centre stage and set the conversation.

Supreme Court feud threatens to upend Brazil’s presidential race

Dispute between two powerful Supreme Court justices threatens to reshape Brazil's looming presidential election.

Argentina's government targets 45 entities over Malvinas oil projects

President Javier Milei's government launches sanction proceedings targeting hydrocarbon activities around the disputed archipelago, including shareholders and firms providing related services.

The Bad, the Worse and the Peronists

If the Peronists cannot deprioritise their differences, even as a weakened Milei creates an opening for victory, the prospects of sound political management if they eventually reach office are next to zero.

Milei vs Kicillof and the third wheel

Milei has the advantage of being the incumbent and having the resources of the state. Kicillof has a similar, albeit much more limited, platform. Both of them promise to be genuine, meaning their rejection rates will be one of the election’s defining factors, particularly if they both make it to the run-off.

Time to batten down the hatches

Economists and financiers are not the only people who suspect that bad times are in the offing. The “rules-based order” underpinned by the US is falling apart.

Worthy of their higher?

Milei’s government seems so grateful that unemployment has not risen dramatically, despite drastic austerity, that they’ve apparently settled for the falling productivity and job quality accompanying the relatively stable employment levels.

Milena Plebs: Honouring tango’s past, dancing towards its future

For four decades, Milena Plebs has moved between tradition and reinvention, exploring how tango can evolve without losing sight of its roots. As she continues to look to the future, the celebrated danger and choreographer is still asking what tango can become.

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Milei's Malvinas measures: What the President announced in his speech

From a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego to a National Security Council, President Javier Milei announced a six-point package in Thursday night's national broadcast.

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Argentina’s Milei revives bitter Malvinas dispute with United Kingdom

“Today our national cause faces a clear and urgent danger,” Milei said in a televised address Thursday evening. “And demands a proportional response.”

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Cartoneros face an uncertain future in Buenos Aires

The cartoneros emerged from Argentina’s 2001 crisis and became a key part of Buenos Aires waste management network. But City Hall looks to private contractors, tighter enforcement and technology, thousands of informal recyclers fear they are being pushed out.

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Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector's heir

Eighteenth-century painting stolen by Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector to the rightful owner's heir, a judge ruled Friday.

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Messi's epic journey with Argentina comes to an end – and what a ride it was

It’s testament to everything Messi achieved with Argentina that even after two decades of dominance, he still leaves us wanting more.

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UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's Malvinas speech

"The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

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UK rebuffs Milei on Malvinas, vows to keep British control

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband reaffirmed British control over the Malvinas Islands, pushing back against renewed efforts by President Javier Milei to press Argentina's longstanding claim.

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Stories that caught our eye: August 28 to September 4

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

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Street to be renamed in tribute to slain photographer José Luis Cabezas

Initiative was approved by 47 of the 56 legislators present with the La Libertad Avanza caucus deciding to abstain

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Milei to seek tough sanctions for firms operating in Malvinas, announces new naval base

President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty.

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Milei set to unveil Malvinas sanctions bill for firms

President expected to announce government will send bill to Congress seeking sanctions for firms that assist or conduct activities in waters near the Malvinas Islands without Argentine authorisation.

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Milei says not re-electing him would be 'social suicide'

President closes out right-wing Vientos de Cambio forum in Buenos Aires by ruling out any softening of his austerity drive ahead of next year's vote; While defending his economic programme and sharp attacks on the opposition, he declares: "If we don't win, it's because as a society we're choosing to commit suicide.”

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Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago speech

Argentina’s president calls for left-wing ideas to be “banished” as he addresses right-wing summit in Santiago.

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Tango stars dazzle as Buenos Aires crowns world champions

Nair Schinca and Nicolás Schell win Tango Escenario title with a performance celebrating romance and tenderness, 13 years after finishing as runners-up.

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AFA orders tribute to Messi, with applause in the 10th minute of matches

One-minute pause at matches across all levels is "recognition of Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina National Team," declares AFA.

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Milei’s social media machine is starting to misfire in Argentina

Javier Milei has described himself as “a product of social media,” but his online support is in decline. The president's online machinery is laying bare the challenges facing his re-election bid next year.

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Groups file lawsuit against British-Israeli oil project off coast of Malvinas Islands

Groups representing war veterans and environmental activists file lawsuit with domestic courts seeking to block massive oil project off the coast of the Malvinas Islands.

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Congress puts Peter Thiel's Argentina interest under the microscope

Three journalists from Editorial Perfil among those to speak at last week's lower house hearing about Peter Thiel's presence in Argentina, his ties to Javier Milei's government and his technology projects.

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Industry leaders urge Milei to boost production, call for assistance

Industrialists call for tax cuts, cheaper energy and greater access to credit; Manufacturing output on decline with jobs lost across sector.

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Two ex-officials charged over tainted fentanyl scandal linked to 90 deaths

Former officials face prosecution over contaminated fentanyl scandal linked to deaths of at least 90 people; Nélida Bisio, who headed Argentina's drug regulatory agency ANMAT during the crisis, and Gabriela Mantecón Fumadó, the former head of the INAME drug institute, indicted.

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Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

Testing transition period ahead as national team attempts to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement; Question marks also hanging over futures of coach Lionel Scaloni and several other players.

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Expert tells death trial Maradona should have been admitted to a ‘rehabilitation facility’

Diego Maradona should have been admitted to a “rehabilitation facility” due to alcohol withdrawal symptoms following neurosurgery, expert tells trial.

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Milei to make nationwide broadcast in Argentina after Trump's Malvinas remark

President Javier Milei plans to deliver a ‘Cadena Nacional’ nationwide broadcast on Thursday; He will reportedly outline details of the “diplomatic progress” his government has made over Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands.

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Intellectuals call for Milei to be declared ‘persona non grata’ in Paris

Call to block president's visit comes ahead of Milei's planned visit to Paris in late September and early October.

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Uruguay’s push to de-dollarise boosted by new money market funds

Investors in Uruguay are parking more of their wealth in peso-denominated money market funds and government bonds, adding momentum to the nation's push to reduce its dependence on the dollar.

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Questions mount for Argentina's national team after Messi retirement

With skipper Lionel Messi's retirement, coach Lionel Scaloni's future still unresolved and several key players hinting that their cycles with the national team are over, what next for the Albiceleste?