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Court rules Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will serve six-year prison term at home

Judge grants Cristina Fernández de Kirchner permission to serve her jail term at her apartment in Constitución neighbourhood of Buenos Aires; Former president must wear electronic ankle bracelet during her detention.

Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as he leaves G7 summit early.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner granted house arrest, claims lawyer

Lawyer Gregorio Dalbón says former president has been granted permission to serve her six-year jail term for corruption at her residence in Buenos Aires, despite the objections of prosecutors.

Argentine deregulation offers upside for Globant in a tough year

Software company Globant says the deregulation of the local financial industry is prompting companies to step up investment in technology systems.

Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict

President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.

Milei cools Argentina wholesale inflation to lowest since 2020

Data shows wholesale prices declined in May for the first time since the height of the pandemic.

Milei announces overhaul of Federal Police’s powers

Government moves to grant Federal Police officers greater freedom to detain suspects and investigate crimes; Rights groups express concerns over new statutes.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sentenced to house arrest in graft case

Former president will need to wear an electric monitoring device, as well as provide the court a list of her family members, security, doctors and lawyers who will be allowed to visit her at the property.

River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.

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Máximo and Florencia in spotlight – Kirchner kids make preparations for mother’s lengthy detention

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s children are back in the spotlight after confirmation of the ex-president’s corruption conviction – Máximo speaks and appears publicly after radio silence, but Florencia is the one who will host her mother in the years to come.

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Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel

Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”

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‘Argentina with Cristina’ – Allies to join CFK at federal court surrender

Kirchnerite, Peronist factions to mobilise for march on Comodoro Py federal courthouse after Supreme Court upholds six-year prison sentence and political ban for corruption charges.

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Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.

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United Nations slams 'pushback' against diversity

Argentine and US government officials "have made statements vilifying transgender and non-binary people, while restricting their rights," says UN rights chief Volker Türk.

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Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates

People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news.

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Tougher times for politicians on the take

Argentina is turning into a country in which even the most powerful among them understand that they would be well advised to respect the letter of the law.

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The lady vanishes

The most immediate question here is who replaces Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at the helm. Problems of Peronist succession have always been so daunting historically that most of the movement would rather not face them.

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Chronicle of a guilty sentence foretold

There is an unwritten rule that the Supreme Court does not intervene in electoral processes. But something different happened here, forcing the tribunal to rule and accept it would be questioned for blocking one of Argentina’s most popular politicians from running. Internal rumblings of the highest political order as the triumvirate attempts to mask its fractures.

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CFK's supporters keep vigil over threat of prison

Hundreds gather outside the Supreme Court in Buenos Aires in show of support for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner after her conviction.

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Convicted, confirmed, confined

Ground-breaking landmark ruling or the chronicle of a decision foretold?

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What is a Supreme Court for?

Cristina was a fading political star long before Argentina’s Supreme Court confirmed her conviction sentence.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to present herself before courts on Wednesday

Ex-president confirms in social media posts she will appear at the Comodoro Py federal courthouse on Wednesday; She says she will do this to “comply with the law” and states house arrest “is not a privilege,” highlighting security concerns.

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CFK conviction prompts political shockwaves, protests

Supporters of convicted ex-president react with anger to ruling – what next for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Peronism and the national political landscape?

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Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono

Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.

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Argentines split on CFK verdict amid distrust in Judiciary

New polls show the majority of the public believes Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is guilty of corruption but deep scepticism towards the justice system and its motivations.

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Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage

Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup.

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Stories that caught our eye: June 6 to 13

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

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President Javier Milei honoured with ‘Jewish Nobel’

Argentina’s head of state awarded special prize by Israeli foundation.

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Argentina's monthly inflation rate drops to 1.5% – lowest level in five years

Consumer prices rose just 1.5% in May, according to government data – the lowest monthly rate since May 2020; Inflation at 13.3% so far this year, 43.5% over the last 12 months.

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IMF applauds Argentina's measures to boost dollar reserves

Earlier this week, Argentina’s Central Bank rolled out new economic measures designed to boost foreign currency holdings.

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Inflation hits lowest since Covid in win for Milei

Argentina’s monthly inflation slows to the lowest level since the height of the pandemic.

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Explainer: Keys to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s conviction

The many legal woes of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, whose corruption conviction has been confirmed and rendered definitive by Argentina’s Supreme Court.

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Casa Rosada expects Fernández de Kirchner's arrest to be ‘respectful’

Although the details will be decided by the courts, government officials anticipate that the two-term former president will be treated with respect during the process.

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Bunge close to getting China ruling on Viterra deal

China’s approval – conditional or otherwise – is the last major hurdle in Bunge’s bid to create an agricultural commodities giant capable of competing with Cargill.

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New Peronist generation must now grow without Cristina

Leandro Santoro, Juan Grabois, Juan Monteverde and Axel Kicillof are the most visual leaders of a post-Kirchnerite generation which is trying to renew the party without supremos or fanaticism.

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Unity or infighting? Milei government awaits Peronism’s next move

Casa Rosada sources says Peronism will either ‘circle the wagons or break up’ – whatever happens, officials promise to guarantee public order.

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Dollar-obsessed Argentines have a newfound love for buying gold

Argentina’s deep-rooted reliance on the greenback is now being challenged by a growing appetite for gold.

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Bank of China, JPMorgan among banks in Argentina US$2-billion repo

Milei administration reaches agreement with seven private banks on a repurchase agreement of US$2 billion.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s ban from office marks new chapter for Argentina

Top court sidelines Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from future elections, likely ushering in a new political era.

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Fernández de Kirchner seeks house arrest, denounces ‘persecution’ at ICC

Supporters rally in Buenos Aires outside the former president’s home as her lawyers appeal to the International Criminal Court and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

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UN atomic boss achieves gender parity – just don’t call it DEI

Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, a top candidate to become the next United Nations secretary general, has achieved gender parity at the International Atomic Energy Agency in record time.

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Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.

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FIFA Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca Juniors and River Plate play?

A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test

The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.

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FIFA Club World Cup risks deepening inequality in Latin American football

Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.