Most viewed of Buenos Aires Times

With or without Milei

Milei has given Vaca Muerta a push, but growth there precedes and will outlive his Presidency. It is arguably the only consensus policy the country has had for the past decade and a half. Its development momentum will not stop anytime soon.

A dark cloud that refuses to disperse

The coup d’état of 1976, and its aftermath, continue to weigh heavily on the collective Argentine mind.

Open wounds

Democracy is alive and well despite the wear and tear of over four decades – one consensus still intact despite the increasing polarisation and fragmentation of the political scenario.

‘Sadism is not a political ideology nor a strategy of war, but a moral perversion’

Populism, on the left and on the right, has wrecked havoc, helping to exacerbate the decline of traditional democratic values. It’s a shame that the defence of human rights has become fodder for culture wars and polarisation.

Argentina’s US$150-million bond sale prices risk after Milei’s term

Argentina sells US$150 million of a bond denominated in dollars; Government gauges investor appetite for financing beyond Milei's first term.

Completing memory

It should be well within the means of libertarians (at all odds with dictatorship in theory at least) to challenge the denialist tag often placed on them and one wonders why they do not make more effort to do so.

US court overturns US$16-billion judgment against Argentina over YPF seizure

Milei hails decision as US appeals court rules in Argentina’s favour; Government could avoid US$16-billion judgement to Burford Capital.

Milei targets Kicillof after Argentina secures YPF court victory

Milei slams opposition in wake of favourable YPF ruling in US courts; Government blames Kicillof for decade-long litigation while Peronists say ruling defends “sovereign decision.”

YPF: Argentina gets US$16-billion US judgement tossed on appeal

US appeals court ruling marks a significant victory for President Javier Milei and helps clear the government’s path to a return to international markets.

#10

Milei hails court win, slams opposition in YPF national broadcast

President celebrates YPF court ruling in Argentina’s favour and picks out Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kicillof for criticism, declaring: “Expropriation is wrong because stealing is wrong”

#11

Argentina rating upgrade hinges on reserve build-up, Fitch says

Argentina’s path to a credit rating upgrade depends on the sustained build-up of foreign-currency reserves, says top exec at Fitch Ratings.

#12

Stories that caught our eye: March 21 to 27

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

#13

Milei’s approval rating hits new low as Argentina's unemployment rises

President Javier Milei’s approval rating fell in March to the lowest level since he took office; La Libertad Avanza leader fell behind Axel Kicillof in monthly AtlasIntel poll.

#14

Argentina’s sluggish economy is testing Milei’s spending cuts

Eighteen months out from the next presidential election, every additional peso of austerity is more socially and politically expensive for President Javier Milei.

#15

Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba removed from UN secretary-general race

Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba removed from list of candidates for UN secretary-general after Maldives withdraws backing for her candidacy; Boost for fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi; Days ago, Chile pulled support for ex-president Michelle Bachelet’s candidacy.

#16

Arcor, Danone take control of La Serenísima, reshaping Argentina dairy market

National dairy producer La Serenísima has new owners, Grupo Arcor and Danone will share equal control of Mastellone Hermanos SA, owner of La Serenísima brand; Value of deal not disclosed.

#17

Two suspects in Liam Payne drug supply case released pending trial

Two men accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne released from house arrest but still face trial in Buenos Aires.

#18

Caputo cheers ‘all-time high’ as INDEC data shows rise in economic activity in January

Milei and Caputo cheer news that economy grew in line with expectations; Activity in first month of the year up 1.9% year-on–year, by more than 8% from two years ago.

#19

Argentina designates Mexico's CJNG cartel a ‘terrorist organisation’

Milei government adds Jalisco New Generation Cartel to registry of terrorist organisations, following in footsteps of Washington, and reaffirms “commitment to fight against organised crime.”

#20

Trump takes a breath, pushes back Iran energy strikes deadline

US president extends energy-attack ceasefire, citing Iran request; Trump says talks with the country are going “very well,” though doubts over extent of negotiations remain.

#21

Argentina take it easy on road to World Cup 2026 title defence

Since winning the World Cup in 2022, the only notable sides the Albiceleste have faced have been Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. Otherwise, the run of fixtures has been limited to friendlies against lower-level sides.

#22

Argentina's economy grew in line with expectations in January

Argentina’s economy expanded slightly in January following a quarter of weaker-than-expected growth, says INDEC national statistics bureau.

#23

Arab Israelis today

In a context of total distortion, the real life of Arab Israelis is deserving of attention.

#24

Maduro appears in US court as legal team fights narco-terrorism case

Ousted Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty, declares himself a "prisoner of war," as legal team calls for dismissal of case.

#25

Anti-matter also matters

Boy From Antimatter is a two-act English-language multi-media musical for both children and adults, based on the book by Cliff Williamson.

#26

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade

UN General Assembly designates transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" in majority vote, but Argentina, Israel and United States vote against.

#27

‘Nothing to hide’ – Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni pushes back on questions over wealth, assets

Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni dismisses questions about his assets following revelations regarding private jet trip and alleged undeclared assets; Official says wealth is a result of his previous work in private sector.

#28

Flavio Bolsonaro inches ahead of President Lula in Brazil election poll

Son of of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, would take 47.6% of the vote compared to Lula’s 46.6% in a run-off, according to new AtlasIntel survey.

#29

State firms in black but Milei presses ahead with privatisation plan

Four of the six state-run companies President Milei and his economy minister want to sell closed out 2025 in surplus; Privatisations appear to be government’s key path to raising dollars and reinforcing reserves.

#30

Argentina must avoid ‘complacency’ at World Cup 2026, Tagliafico warns

National team left-back says Argentina must guard against “complacency” as the defending champions prepare to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

#31

Huge crowd floods Plaza de Mayo to mark 50 years since dictatorship coup

Tens of thousands of people marched Tuesday in Buenos Aires on a day of remembrance marking 50 years since the coup d’état that installed a bloody dictatorship.

#32

Argentina remembers painful legacy of dictatorship as Milei challenges narrative

Human rights groups to lead commemorations as Milei government questions long-standing narratives about dictatorship's crimes; Political battle grows over how nation remembers military regime and victims.

#33

Milei government calls for ‘complete history’ of Argentina's dictatorship era in anniversary video

La Libertad Avanza restates its position on the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 coup, highlighting left-wing violence; Seventy-five minute video features interview with recovered granddaughter and son of a former soldier kidnapped by guerrillas.

#34

New Chile President Kast withdraws support for Bachelet's UN chief bid

New hard-right President Jose Antonio Kast says promoting Michelle Bachelet's candidacy would entail "a significant cost" for Chile and pulls backing.

#35

Historians discuss Milei, memory and dictatorship, 50 years on from coup

Historians Camila Perochena and Felipe Pigna discuss the facts behind the 1976 coup, its current impact on politics and the Milei government’s stance on state terrorism and rights abuses.

#36

‘Tell us where they are’ – Rights groups renew call for answers on 50th anniversary of coup

Statement read out onstage at coup anniversary march by rights groups, including Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and Madres de Plaza de Mayo, contained sharp criticism of Javier Milei’s government and pleaded for new information about the disappeared and missing grandchildren.

#37

Survivors recall horror of dictatorship, 50 years on from coup

Survivors of Argentina's 1976–1983 dictatorship are representatives of a decimated generation whose stories of torture, death and exile are coming back to life, 50 years after the coup.

#38

Voices from the darkness: 20 survivors of Argentina's dictatorship and their tales

Half a century after the coup, a look at 20 key survivors who not only lived through the terror, but helped the country understand what happened and prosecute those responsible.

#39

Paris campus steps in after Argentine residence removes dictatorship plaque

Paris university campus to install dictatorship victims plaque after dispute; Cité Internationale Universitaire will install its own memorial amid concerns over politics and neutrality at Maison de l’Argentine.

#40

EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1

EU authorities say sweeping free-trade agreement with South America's Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1; Pending court ruling could still throw spanner in the works.