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Congress debates Milei veto of pensions increase

Lawmakers in the lower house open debate on whether to overturn President Javier Milei's veto of a bill to increase pensions, amid heavy security due to a planned protest.

Milei’s veto prevails as Argentina’s Congress pivots on key bill

President Javier Milei’s veto of legislation that would have increased social security spending prevailed Wednesday after government lobbying efforts chipped away at the measure’s support.

Inflation in Argentina rises slightly to monthly 4.2%, dashing government hopes

Prices have increased 94.8% in Argentina since the turn of the year, according to official data; Consumer price hikes at monthly 4.2% – slight rise on the preceding month and above government forecast of 4%.

'He can't stop' – Legendary rock star Charly García breaks silence with new record

‘La Lógica del Escorpión,’ released this Wednesday, is the 72-year-old’s first record since 2017’s ‘Random.’

Argentina posts slightly higher than expected August inflation

Argentina’s monthly inflation rose slightly above expectations in August, representing a setback for President Javier Milei.

La lógica del escorpión – Argentine rock icon Charly García releases first album in seven years

Rock nacional icon Charly García releases new 13-track album, 'La lógica del escorpión'; Fourteenth long-player, featuring guest appearances from David Lebón, Pedro Aznar and Fito Páez, is available online from 9pm tonight, with special limited edition vinyl available at selected record stores.

Key takeaways: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spar in US presidential debate

Former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump takes on his rival, veep and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in first debate of campaign.

Alberto Fujimori, authoritarian leader behind Peru rebound, dies at 86

Former president of Peru oversaw the defeat of Maoist terrorists, tamed hyperinflation and continued to loom large over national politics after being imprisoned for his role in killings by death squads.

Argentina bullish on lithium amid increase in production

Lithium production in Argentina rose 56 percent in July year-on-year; Officials confident of investment despite drop in prices of metal, eye production of 80,000 tons by late 2024.

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Milei cuts Caputo, decides to present Budget bill to Congress personally

President Javier Milei will present his administration's preliminary budget bill for 2025 at Congress personally on Sunday in a primetime speech.

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Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.

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Colombia avenge Copa América loss with 2-1 victory over Argentina

World champions Argentina suffer second defeat of CONMEBOL qualifiers for 2026 World Cup with a James Rodríguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in high-stakes US presidential debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met Tuesday for their first – and possibly only – televised debate, a potential game-changer in a presidential race that has already cast the United States into upheaval.

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Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to remain in Venezuela after her colleague and ex-presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia took up asylum in Spain.

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Mauricio Pochettino appointed as new coach of United States' national team

Former Newell's Old Boys star named new head coach of the United States national team and will lead host nation into 2026 World Cup.

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GMO wheat developer plunges most in two years amid setbacks

Shares of Bioceres Crop Solutions SA on track for their biggest daily drop in two years as its ground-breaking genetically modified wheat seeds face setbacks.

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Brazil's shutdown of X fans debate over free speech curbs

Is Brazil court's shutdown of the X social network a drastic but necessary move in the global fight against disinformation, or just pure censorship?

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Venezuela's Edmundo González Urrutia: from placeholder to opposition pointman

Edmundo González Urrutia is a soft-spoken grandfather who spurns the spotlight. But Venezuela's political crisis has thrust him into the crosshairs of Nicolás Maduro's iron-fisted regime.

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Argentines rush to deposit cash savings as part of Milei policy

Dollar deposits have surged 40 percent to US$19.8 billion since he took office December 10, marking the highest levels since late 2019, according to Central Bank data.

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Nine months in, the economic data alarming Javier Milei's government

President Javier Milei has closed the third quarter of his administration with Argentina’s economic activity in poor health. He has notched up some achievements – exchange rate stability and a slowdown in inflation, for example – but the loss of purchasing power and increased unemployment are worrying.

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United States says it may weigh in on Burford’s US$16-billion Argentina award

United States government “actively considering” whether to file statement of interest with courts concerning Burford Capital’s efforts to collect a US$16-billion judgment against Argentina over nationalisation of state oil firm in 2012.

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Underwear and a 'Socialism kills' mug – the oddest gifts received by President Milei

During his nine months in office, Argentina's President Javier Milei has made 19 trips abroad. He's also been gifted some strange items by the heads of state, business leaders and fans he's bumped into.

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Argentine seeks military trial in Italy over dictatorship deaths

Lieutenant colonel Carlos Luis Malatto, accused of the murder of eight people during the country's military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, seeks a military trial in Italy.

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Argentina fears for its Embassy as Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil

Argentina has warned Venezuela to respect diplomatic norms amid fears that Nicolás Maduro’s government may attempt to take over its Embassy in Caracas.

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Man detained over Sociedad Rural Argentina explosive package released

A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation into last week’s letter-bomb attack at the offices of the Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA) is released from custody.

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Expert says Milei decree restricting access to information is 'unconstitutional'

Lawyer Andrés Gil Domínguez says that Javier Milei’s administration is “anti-democratic” and that, after this modification, “trials for damages against journalists will begin.”

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‘Butcher of Giles’: Fugitive killer who murdered family apprehended by police

Luis Iribarren Longevin – “El carnicero de Giles” or “Butcher of San Andrés de Giles” – arrested in Santiago del Estero Province after 11 days on the run; Serial killer, who was serving life for murder of his parents, two siblings and aunt, escaped in August while on educational outing.

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Opposition leader González Urrutia flees Venezuela, seeking asylum in Spain

After weeks of hiding, Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia heads into exile in Spain; Nicolás Maduro's rival vows to "continue the fight" for freedom and democracy after negotiated exit.

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Madres de Plaza de Mayo activist Herenia Sánchez de Viamonte dies at 97

Tributes paid to human rights activist and teacher, who passed away at the age of 97; Sánchez de Viamonte, who co-founded La Plata branch of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, remembered for tireless search for her son and daughter-in-law, who were kidnapped by the military dictatorship in 1977.

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Decisions Milei refuses to make

Milei will eventually pay the political price for the decisions he fails to make today. His current popularity, buoyed by the perception that recession is the lesser evil compared to rampant inflation, won’t last forever.

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A most illiberal libertarian

Is Milei a democrat? Probably not; it is increasingly clear that, by instinct, he is an authoritarian who does not take kindly to even mild criticism.

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Lilia Lemoine and the strange libertarian underworld

Gossip-worthy scandal in the Casa Rosada just adds fuel to the fire.

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Making public private

Not the first contradiction with its self-image but a government calling itself libertarian and seeking to restrict access to public information is really starting to take the biscuit.

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The whys and whens of decline

Analysts of Argentina’s decline understandably focus on the whys but there is a strong case for saying that they are inextricably intertwined with the whens.

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Milei, CFK spat on social media over Argentina’s economic direction

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Javier Milei play out dispute on social media.

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Aviation worker strike affects 150 flights and 15,000 passengers in Argentina

Argentina's pilots and crew members unions carried out a strike on Thursday, affecting 150 flights and 15,000 passengers at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport.

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Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers after homage to Di María

Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina banked a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.

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No U-turn on new rules limiting access to public information, says Adorni

Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni brushes off criticism from NGOs and rights watchdogs and says government won’t go back on new rules limiting public access to information about state officials.

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'I feel abandoned': Woman who accused French rugby players of rape slams courts

The 39-year-old Argentine woman who accused two French rugby players of raping and beating her in Mendoza says in an interview that she feels “abandoned by the justice system" after they were allowed to return to France.

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Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, says Paraguay.

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Stories that caught our eye: August 31 to September 6

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

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Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognised as president-elect

Marîa Corina Machado calls on nations across world to recognise candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect after disputed election.

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Avalanche kills foreign tourist in Patagonia

Foreign tourist found dead after being swept away by an avalanche in the Andes, rescue workers in the resort city of Bariloche confirm.

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'Greater openess': Uruguay applauds Argentina’s shift of stance on Mercosur

Argentina indicates it is willing to shift its stance on Mercosur trade bloc negotiations, drawing praise from Uruguay.

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Shock as letter bomb sent to offices of Sociedad Rural Argentina

Two packages with explosives sent to offices of Sociedad Rural Argentina, Argentina’s main association of landowners, addressed to president and vice-president of organisation; One person slightly injured, authorities warn outcome could’ve been much worse.

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Mercado Libre founder vows US$75-million investment as he hosts Milei

President Javier Milei received by Mercado Libre founder Marcos Galperin as he visits offices of tech giant; Entrepreneur, who is gripped in a “cartelisation” battle with Argentina’s banks, says US$75-million investment will create 2,300 new jobs at logistics centre.

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Unprecedented ruling: Man in Argentina sentenced for infecting partner with HIV

Historic ruling as 56-year-old man is convicted for infecting his partner with HIV and not taking necessary precautions; Handed three-year suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay US$40,000 in damages.

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The joy ride

Will this US election be one of vibes, energy, passion, joy, or can policy fights erupt come debate time, and so have this historic campaign turn yet again?

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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump gear up for crunch US presidential debate

White House hopeful Kamala Harris travels reportedly planning to spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate against Donald Trump.