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Milei government panics after fresh leak of Karina audio

Emergency summit at Casa Rosada after fresh leak of audio recording; Top advisers and Cabinet officials discuss leak of Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei appealing for unity.

Crisis in Argentina’s Armed Forces as poor salaries lead to exodus

Some 2,200 members of the Armed Forces have resigned this year. The Navy has been hardest hit, with some receiving monthly pay-cheques below 600,000 pesos.

Milei’s libertarian dream and the risks of Karina’s greed

It seems as if the Milei administration has been participating in the “caste-like” behaviour it was mandated by its voters to eradicate.

Dark clouds line the horizon

Millions who voted for Milei less than two years ago may have assumed that he would immediately replace the old political class but, needless to say, that was a pipe dream.

Forget about October, what matters is the day after

After the elections, Milei will not have the benefit of the doubt anymore. Expectations will be higher, just as reality might get tougher.

Audios rather more than hearsay

No room for innocence where squeezing kickbacks out of the medicine for around a million disabled people is concerned – arguably the most vulnerable sector of society.

Swimming against the current

The undecided in Corrientes could just top up Juan Pablo Valdés over the 40 percent needed to ensure first-round victory, although the current Zeitgeist of voter apathy would make it likelier for them to sit this one out.

Milei’s poll numbers take a hit amid bribery scandal claims

One week out from key elections in Buenos Aires Province, the popularity of Argentina’s President has hit a slump – but will scandalous graft claims be enough to damage his chances at the ballot-box?

Argentina again tightens FX rules for banks as peso strengthens

Argentina increases foreign-currency restrictions for commercial lenders yet again as part of effort to support the peso and ease inflation.

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ANDIS bribery scandal: Court has more 50 audio recordings of Spagnuolo

Prosecutor's office supplied with around 50 audio recordings that seem to feature ex-ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo by journalist Mauro Federico; Investigation into bribery scandal continues.

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Police carry out raids as Milei sister graft probe continues

Police on Friday raided the offices of the ANDIS national disability agency and Suizo Argentino pharma firm as corruption probe continues.

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United States targets Venezuela over 'Soles' cartel – but does it exist?

While some of US President Donald Trump's right-wing led allies in South America have echoed his designation of the 'Cártel de los Soles' as a terrorist organisation, many have doubts such a group even exists.

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Stories that caught our eye: August 22 to 29

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

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Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi confirms candidacy for UN secretary-general

Veteran Argentine diplomat and current head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, UN’s nuclear body, puts an end to months of speculation about a run for top global diplomatic position.

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Explainer: What to know about bribery scandal facing the Milei administration

Burgeoning corruption scandal prompted by leaked audio recordings linking Karina Milei and other top officials to corrupt practices in the purchases of medicine for disabled people.

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Milei calls bribery scandal a lie after facing ‘rain of rocks’

“This week’s operation is nothing more than another item on the long list of tricks by the caste and, like all the previous ones, just another lie,” declares President in speech to business leaders.

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Alarm bell ring for investors amid Milei graft scandal claims

Members of so-called ‘círculo rojo’ business establishment concerned by possible consequences of recent scandal, which could slow desired influx of investment. What the top businessmen who defend the economic plan think about the future.

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Trading in ‘Lule’ Menem to save Karina Milei

A risky idea is starting to spread in one government sector. Perhaps the only way to save the supreme sister is to sacrifice Lule.

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Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga’s approach to lithium is much more dramatic than his centrist opponent Rodrigo Paz, who has vowed to seek consensus with local communities and regions.

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Violence has no place in football, but clubs have a responsibility too

The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute.

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Argentine accordion-player Raúl Barboza, considered the king of chamamé, dies at 87

Accordion-player Raúl Barboza, considered the King of Chamamé music in Argentina, has died in Paris.

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Nazi-looted masterwork spotted in Mar del Plata property ad – before disappearing

A 17th-century masterwork allegedly stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector re-emerged this week in pictures of a house for sale in Mar del Plata – only to disappear again.

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Argentina rolls over debt in relief for battered currency

Government successfully rolls over large batch of local debt in auction; Milei administration has tightened monetary policy in past few weeks to defend peso.

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Fútbol para pocos: Argentina's Milei decides 2026 World Cup won’t be on public TV

For the first time in 52 years, Argentina’s government has confirmed that it will not be buying the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and broadcasting it free-to-air. The move – which saves an estimated US$7 million – forms part of austerity for state media.

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Milei digs in to defend Argentina's peso before midterm elections

President Javier Milei is ratcheting up his defence of Argentina’s currency ahead of another massive local debt auction.

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Milei unhurt after being pelted with stones while campaigning

Security guards acted quickly to shield the group and the convoy was diverted before reaching its destination.

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One year in, Milei’s RIGI investor incentive scheme fails to take off

One of President Javier Milei’s flagship policies, the RIGI incentive scheme for large investors, is not taking off – one year on from its launch, three projects have imported a mere US$26 million. Seven initiatives have been approved with 11 others pending and a Chinese rejection.

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Milei pelted with stones by opponents on campaign trail, but not injured

President attacked with stones while campaigning in Lomas de Zamora, but escapes unharmed; Developing scandal piles pressure on government.

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'Old things work': Tech collective gives new life to e-waste

Meet the 'Cybercirujas,' a group of Argentine hacktivists who recycle electronic devices to challenge obsolescence and electronic waste.

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Severely injured photo-journalist returns to intensive care

Family of photographer Pablo Grillo, who was severely injured by the security forces while covering a demonstration last March, warns photographer is “not progressing as expected” and requires further treatment.

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How the Milei government took unaudited disabled people’s benefits away

There has been a structural failure in the mass cutting of benefits for disabled people – Argentina's government they sent over 850,000 registered letters to audit beneficiaries, but nearly half of them never made it. Getting them reinstated is a near impossible task.

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Yerba mate farmers feel the pinch as Milei ends price controls

For decades, yerba mate farmers benefited from state intervention. Now, under President Javier Milei, many growers are struggling to survive.

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Argentina boosts its scrutiny of repo loans as peso slides

Argentine authorities step up scrutiny of investor activity in repo loans, short-term financial instruments that have seen interest rates touch record highs amid a liquidity crunch at banks.

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Milei's Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry

Argentina further aligns with Washington’s security agenda by adding alleged Venezuelan-linked network to terrorism register.

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Bolivia presidential candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals if elected

Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge 'Tuyo' Quiroga vows to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China, if elected in October 19 run-off.

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Mercosur and Canada to resume talks over free-trade agreement

Amid trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariff war, Mercosur and Canada are set to resume negotiations on a free-trade agreement.

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Inside ANDIS: Underfunded and overworked staff detail Milei's cuts at agency

Disabled workers at the ANDIS national disability agency denounce being overburdened with work in the wake of dismissals and closure of care centres across Argentina.

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Chile suspends poultry imports from Argentina over bird flu

Chile suspended poultry imports from Argentina on Monday after detecting an outbreak of avian influenza.

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Court sentences two to life for 2022 drug turf-war murder

Mauricio Matías Marca Choque and Ruvén Arce Alonoka murdered Harold Jorge “Popeyín” Vacarezza Alpiri to ensure the power of one of the factions.

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Aerial census finds record number of southern right whales off Argentina's coast

Air logs from CENPAT-CONCIET researchers find 2,110 whales, out of which 826 were calves.

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Argentine judge bans release of Karina Milei audios amid scandal

Federal judge in Argentina blocks journalists from releasing audio recordings of President Javier Milei’s sister, Karina, in the midst of a bribery scandal.

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Court blocks further publication of Karina Milei audio recordings

Judge issues a preliminary injunction ordering “immediate cessation” of publication of audio clips featuring president’s sister; Government welcomes the ruling and slams “violation of privacy.”

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EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval

Deal is backed by a wide majority of EU countries keen to diversify trade away from the United States, but France remains staunchly opposed.

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Tango therapy treatment helps keep Parkinson's symptoms at bay

In Argentina, dancing tango can be an innovative therapy to help combat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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Argentine pulp maker blames Milei as it seeks bankruptcy protection

Pulp and paper manufacturer Celulosa Argentina SA files for bankruptcy protection, blaming "deep changes that the national government has implemented in fiscal, monetary and currency policy."

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Argentine cinema enjoys a moment at Venice despite cuts

Five productions at glittering film gathering are at the least co-produced by Argentine studios, but experts warn that doesn’t tell the whole story of a sector facing a “perfect storm” that has left production “virtually at a standstill.”

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Juan Pablo Valdés coasts to victory in Corrientes Province

Ruling party candidate and brother of the current governor, Gustavo Valdés, clears 50% threshold to avoid run-off; Peronism finishes second, with La Libertad Avanza a disappointing fourth.