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British ambassador hosts first major event in Buenos Aires

David Cairns, UK’s envoy to Argentina, marks King Charles III’s birthday with 800-guest celebration and toast to bicentennial of bilateral relations.

Congress report into ‘$LIBRA’ scam accuses Milei of alleged crypto fraud

Commission points finger at President and his sister in $LIBRA collapse, alleging judicial cover-up; Final opposition-led report by lawmakers says Milei violated public duties and alleges official withheld information.

South Africa's G20 summit overshadowed by Trump, Milei absences

South Africa to open its first G20 presidency weekend seeking commitments on debt relief, climate adaptation funding and reducing global inequalities – but with both United States and Argentina will be missing.

Hedge funds reap gains on Argentina bets as Trump steps in

Hedge funds notched bumper gains in October after a US rescue package and a resounding win for President Javier Milei’s party in midterm elections.

CEPA report: 276,000 formal jobs lost in 21 months of Milei

Report by CEPA think tank details 276,000 jobs lost since start of Milei administration in December 2023; Study finds 20,000 firms – or close to 30 companies a day – have closed their doors over same period; Public administration and construction lead the decline.

Continental buys Pluspetrol shale field, says Luis Caputo

Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources Inc is entering Argentina’s burgeoning shale patch, announces Economy Minister Luis Caputo.

‘America’s freedom advances’ – Argentina’s Milei and Chile’s Kast speak

Pinochet admirer holds discussion with Argentina's libertarian leader after first round of Chilean election.

Julieta Makintach, judge who caused Maradona death mistrial, removed from post

Judge Julieta Makintach removed from her post Tuesday after causing a mistrial in the negligence case against the medical team in whose care football legend Diego Maradona died in 2020.

Crime and economic woes push South American voters to the right

Reasons why South Americans are electing right-wing candidates this year differ in each country, but they’re all driving the region in the same political direction.

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Milei set to attend Mercosur summit amid EU trade deal uncertainty

Argentina's head of state is now likely to attend Mercosur summit, despite previous reports to the contrary. “The President has it on his agenda and it is very likely that he will go,” says government source.

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Chile assets soar as election paves way for right-wing president

José Antonio Kast emerged victorious among a field of right-wing candidates whose supporters he’s now likely to pick up, positioning him as the favourite in the December 14 run-off. Jeannette Jara moved on to the second round but with fewer votes than expected.

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UK Conservative Party leader Badenoch showers praise on ‘fantastic, fearless’ Milei

Kemi Badenoch says in Canning House speech that Margaret Thatcher would be “proud” of President Milei’s reform push; Tory leader showers praise on “fantastic” Argentine leader and praises reform push.

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Milei plans new US trip to meet Trump and attend 2026 World Cup draw

Argentina’s President Javier Milei planning new trip to United States; He will attend World Cup 2026 draw at Kennedy Center and meet with US President Donald Trump.

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Three takeaways from Chile's election

With the sum of the votes cast on the right more than doubling those on the left, José Antonio Kast can expect to dramatically expand his vote in the second round.

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Leftist, far-right candidates advance to Chilean presidential run-off

Chile's leftist former labour minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader José Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in a presidential run-off after topping Sunday's first round of voting in an election dominated by violent crime.

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A pragmatic communist and a far-right leader: Chile's presidential finalists

Leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right leader José Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in Chile's presidential run-off next month.

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More than 20 injured as huge explosions rock Ezeiza industrial park

Authorities evacuate families and warn of toxic smoke as firefighters battle a complex blaze near Argentina’s main international airport.

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Huge fire sparked by explosions at Ezeiza industrial park 'contained'

A large blaze ignited by powerful explosions at an industrial park in Ezeiza has been contained, local authorities state.

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Milei scores Trump trade deal that will test Argentina's closed economy

Pact adds to the Trump administration’s tens of billions of dollars in financial support for its ideological ally and delivers on Milei's promise to voters to secure such a deal.

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Jury trial into death of Cecilia Strzyzowski: Six of the seven accused found guilty

Jury convicts six members of so-called Sena clan in Chaco femicide case after the presumed 2023 murder of Cecilia Strzyzowski, one other cleared; Guilty face life sentences pending a sentencing hearing.

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Argentina awaits data before seeking to renegotiate IMF targets

Argentina intends to renegotiate reserve requirements, but will wait until the end of the year to do so.

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‘Cuadernos’ corruption case – Cristina Fernández de Kirchner couldn’t not know

In the ‘Cuadernos de las coimas’ corruption notebooks trial, there is a relationship between the facts and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner because bags of money went to her own home. If they were used “to fund politics” and not for her personal use, it is still a crime. At the very least, the former president is responsible for not having prevented it.

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Greenpeace slams Milei’s plans to amend protective Glacier Law for mining purposes

Argentina's current Glacier Law, in force since 2010, bans activities that could damage glaciers and periglacial areas, such as mining and hydrocarbon exploitation.

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Prosecutors demand removal of judge involved in secret Maradona documentary

Judge Julieta Makintach faces dismissal for alleged involvement in unauthorised film that led to the annulment of the trial into Diego Maradona’s death; Family says accused lied to them, stating she wasn’t involved in documentary.

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Anchorage raises a rare fund with just one bet on Argentine suit

Anchorage Capital Advisors LP has raised a rare type of fund whose returns hinge on the outcome of a lawsuit tied to the nationalisation of Argentina’s biggest oil company.

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Libertarian bliss and Macri’s shadow

Macri felt invincible in the aftermath of the 2017 midterm victory, as does the President today. But hubris is a dangerous ailment for victorious politicians.

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President Milei weighing up trip to United States for trade deal signing

If confirmed, the trip would be the President’s 15th visit to that country since taking office in December 2025.

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Argentina power producer Genneia eyes first US IPO of Milei era

A swathe of companies have sold bonds in the past few weeks, and Genneia would be the first IPO from Argentina in the US since at least 2019.

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Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso say they'll melt down their first Latin Grammys to make a chain

Argentine musical duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso have announced unusual plans for the first Latin Grammys they won this Thursday in Las Vegas: they intend to melt them down to make themselves a chain.

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The City and the Senate

While the government’s overall midterm triumph represented a huge shift from gloomy pre-electoral expectations, this city’s results did not show that much change from last May’s local voting.

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Are second parts never any good?

Ever since the petrodollars gobbled up by the 1976-1983 military dictatorship, the grim sequence of debt, default and debacle has been an all too central part of Argentina’s decline.

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The BBC comes under attack

To the delight of the many who loathe it, the British Broadcasting Corporation has got itself into deep trouble.

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Stories that caught our eye: November 7 to 14

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

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Messi scores as Argentina win in Angola

Lionel Messi created the first goal and scored the second as world champions Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in an international friendly in Luanda on Friday.

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Argentina’s US$870-million boost of IMF holdings points to US aid

Data from the International Monetary Fund hints a potential new form of US financial aid for President Javier Milei’s government.

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United States and Argentina reach deal to open markets on key goods

Nations "will open their markets to each other on key products,” according to the White House statement; Argentina will provide “preferential markets access for US goods exports” including certain medicines, chemicals, machinery, information technology products, medical devices.

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White House: United States, Argentina agree ‘framework’ for trade deal

Joint statement issued by White House says United States has reached “framework agreement” with Argentina and three other nations as part of push to lower prices; Milei government commits itself to eliminating non-tariff barriers and agrees to “open up markets” for “key products.”

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Milei seeks to accelerate Argentina’s copper boom by easing glacier rules

President plans to modify regulations that protect Andean glaciers in order to unlock tens of billions of dollars of mining investments.

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IMF warns Argentina it needs to build up foreign reserves faster

International Monetary Fund staff urge government to build up its foreign reserves faster; Intervention adds fuel to debate between Milei’s team and some investors over whether overhaul of currency policy is necessary.

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Milei to skip another two summits: G20 and Mercosur

Argentina’s retreat from multilateralism becomes all the more apparent as President Milei bins off two key events – the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa and upcoming Mercosur meet in Foz de Iguazú – and decides to send deputies in his stead.

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New roots of remembrance to mark 200 years of Argentina-UK ties

British Cemetery of Buenos Aires honoured two centuries of Argentina–UK relations with a commemorative elm planting and ceremony.

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Bananas and beef: White House announces Latin America trade deals

White House announces trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador – though details were few and far between.

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Karina Milei and and Patricia Bullrich the clear winners in President Milei’s new Cabinet structure

Changes published in Decree 793/25 enhance the influence of the President’s sister; Santilli takes over a reduced "mini-ministry."

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Finale of Argentina's football season: A thrilling – and not-at-all confusing – weekend lies ahead

This weekend marks the final round of group fixtures in the Clausura and as such defines the fate of every team that still has something to play for.

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Chevron wants Argentina tax reform as it plans major oil growth

Chevron calls on President Javier Milei's government to lower taxes and relax capital controls.

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UK, Mercosur prepare to launch trade talks amid tariff chaos

United Kingdom and Mercosur preparing to launch trade talks; UK Trade Minister keen on deal.

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Argentina inflation picked up slightly ahead of midterm vote

Prices in Argentina picked up in line with expectations; Transport costs saw major increases.

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'Cuadernos': Court doubles weekly hearings to speed up corruption trial

Corruption notebooks trial will have hearings on Tuesday and Thursday each week, rules TOF7; Decision comes after intervention by Federal Cassation Court.

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Peru's interim leader José Jerí embraces the spotlight in 'war' on crime

José Jerí, the media-savvy millennial president of Peru, is taking steps to tackle the nation's escalating insecurity crisis and says he's determined to restore order.