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Can Lionel Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

It will be a record sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi, and the decision to delay his retirement is a relief for an entire nation.

Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says 1978 champion Daniel Bertoni

Argentina are contenders but their chances will be undermined if Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, says 1978 World Cup winner Daniel Bertoni.

Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener

The Albiceleste arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title. But since winning the title in Qatar four years ago, they have not played a single European side.

Argentina joins regional alliance in bid to curb spread of organised crime

New group comprises five South American countries, who will work together on intelligence, immigration control, crime-fighting ; Working group will meet in six months’ time.

Maradona death trial hears dispute over home care arrangements

Seven defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent, meaning they were allegedly aware of the risk of death and could face sentences of up to 25 years in prison.

Milei’s approval rises from lowest point as inflation worries ease

President’s approval rating rose to roughly 40%, up four points from April, according to LatAm Pulse survey.

Messi in, Mastanuono out – Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026

Few surprises as Lionel Scaloni publishes his squad list for tournament in US, Canada and Mexico; River wonderkid Mastantuono out and no place for Buendía or Dybala; Youngers Nico Paz and Valentín Barco make the cut, along with Palmeiras striker ‘Flaco’ López.

Argentine provinces tap global markets that sovereign avoids

Provincial governments are tapping global bond markets at the fastest pace in nearly a decade

Chau GPT? No trace of mega-billion-dollar AI project announced before elections

In October 2025, a fortnight before Argentina's midterm elections, US tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, signed a letter of intent to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre in Argentina’s Patagonia region. More than six months on, the project has not even been presented to the government.

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‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors

President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas of populism.”

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Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono left out of Argentina’s World Cup 2026 squad

First big name culled by Lionel Scaloni as he whittles down squad list for Argentina’s defence of World Cup crown in the United States, Canada and Mexico; Coach plays down Messi injury fears.

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Milei government sends lobbying transparency bill to Congress

Argentina’s government sends four bills to lower house for debate, including its much-heralded ‘Super RIGI’ investment incentive scheme and the ‘Ley de Lobby,’ which would regulate management of private interests before public officials and force lobbyists to register.

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OECD data shows Argentina ranks last in regional foreign direct investment rankings

Report reveals that Argentina was Latin American economy that received the least foreign direct investment in 2025.

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Maverick Marcelo Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup

Marcelo Bielsa's unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.

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Milei eases grip on Argentine peso as reserves hit seven-year high

Central Bank reserves hit their highest level since 2019, giving President Javier Milei room to let the peso trade more freely.

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Educational inequality: Argentina’s poorest children missing out on pre-school

Study by Argentinos por la Educación NGO finds sharp social divide in nursery school attendance rates; Despite great improvements on enrollment over the past decade, nation still lags behind in the region.

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Milei allies to promote rare earth mining in Congress

Government lawmaker to host Congress event promoting rare earth exploitation and their role in mining industry; Milei sees opportunity in Washington’s drive to secure critical minerals and reduce China’s dominance of sector.

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Maradona was a problematic patient after surgery, says clinic doctor at trial

Maradona kept medical team under severe pressure after surgery, says former clinic director.

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Scaloni eases fears over Messi injury ahead of World Cup

Argentina coach says initial signs are “not so bad” after captain suffers hamstring issue, though several key Albiceleste players remain fitness doubts ahead of the tournament in North America.

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Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges

A leftist figure allied with President Gustavo Petro, a right-wing millionaire lawyer who champions the tough-on-crime approach and a conservative opposition senator are the frontrunners in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday.

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Milei: 'Highly likely' that Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November

Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad Avanza leader.

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Argentina's Senate receives new ‘anti-gambling addiction’ bill

Milei government’s proposal would restrict minors’ access to betting sites; Bill permits limited advertising for platforms, unlike the opposition-backed bill approved in 2024.

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Chamberlain or Churchill, Mr President?

The clear question is Chamberlain or Churchill, Mr. President?

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Archbishop of Buenos Aires warns Argentina faces ‘social breakdown’

Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration.

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Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title

Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.

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'Tired' Lionel Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup

Lionel Messi at the centre of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup.

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Argentine director Federico Luis wins Cannes Palme d’Or for short film

‘Para los contrincantes,’ short film about a young boxer chasing his dream, earns top honours at Cannes Film Festival.

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AMIA bombing case: Judges give green light for trial in absentia against suspects

With votes from Judges Mariano Llorens and Martín Irurzun, the Federal Appeals Court overturned a decision by judge Daniel Rafecas, who had stated that the application of trial in absentia was pending a ruling from the Criminal Cassation Court.

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High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution

Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies.

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Underneath it all

The shift of wealth and population from the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt to inland mining, farming, oil and gas is only now starting to be visible. Not all provinces are blessed with such natural resources, which could lead to new disparities arising alongside the old.

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World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter

World Health Organization’s member states acknowledge Argentina’s notification of withdrawal from UN agency, say will welcome continued cooperation from Buenos Aires.

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Human capital getting sidelined

As has happened time and time again, the discrepancy between what seemed to be quite reasonable hopes and a dispiriting reality has bred discontent among the “overeducated and underemployed.”

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Deep into the era of the algorithm

Artificial Intelligence has turbo-charged an era of exponential change and cycles of innovation are now occurring in spans of months, even weeks. There’s a new generation of tech oligarchs that came with it.

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Political waters

The gratuitous political contamination of what should be a purely technical issue may bring needless complications.