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Argentina in shock over murders of three women by suspected narcos

Brutal torture and murder of Morena Verdi, 20, Brenda Del Castillo, 20, and Lara Morena Gutiérrez, 15, shocks Argentina.

Argentina re-establishes grain export duties as farmers cry foul

Government ends suspension of export duties after US$7-billion target is met; Meat and poultry to remain exempt; Reports say just 12 producers, mostly large agro-exporting, benefitted.

Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop

US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.

Milei meets Netanyahu, ratifies his support for Israel against Hamas

Argentine president and Israeli prime minister hold private meeting in New York to discuss conflict in Middle East, bilateral cooperation.

Racing ramp up the intensity for crunch set of fixtures

Gustavo Costas and Racing Club are in a period that could make or break their entire season.

Shocking triple murder of young women linked to narco violence, say officials

Bodies of three missing girls found; Two 20-year-olds and a 15-year-old brutally murdered after going missing in Florencio Varela, on outskirts of Buenos Aires; Eight people in custody as authorities probe transnational drug gang links.

Poverty in Argentina fell to 31.6% in the first half of 2025, reports INDEC

President Milei’s much-improved week continues as national statistics bureau reveals poverty dropped by more than six points between second half of 2024 and first half of this year; More than 14 million people, however, remain poor, with extreme poverty affecting 6.9% of Argentines.

Milei’s tax cut on crops quickly lures US$7 billion into Argentina

Agro exporters rush to take advantage of temporary drop in export duties; Experts call on government to boost Central Bank reserves.

Bessent halts Argentina crisis as US lifeline upends short bets

Speculators seeking to profit from the sell-offs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: the US government.

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Poverty in Argentina falls to lowest level since 2018

In the first half of the year, 31.6% of Argentines lived in poverty, down from nearly 53% in the early months of Milei’s Presidency a year ago.

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Study: Residents of Argentina’s villas die 11 years earlier than general population

Analysis by Centro para la Integración Sociourbana (CISUR), based on official data from Argentina's 2022 National Census, highlights lower number of adults and elderly people living in impoverished zones.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauds Milei at midtown gala as US plans Argentina rescue

US Treasury secretary heaps praise on President, claiming he has “laid the foundation for a new golden age in Argentina.”

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Crisis facing Argentina’s disabled – the testimonies of families left adrift by cutbacks

Denunciations pile up at the ANDIS national disability agency after corruption case and cutbacks. The parents of kids who have lost vital care to red tape speak out.

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Absentee trial for fugitive Iranian AMIA bombing suspects confirmed

Decision by federal judge Daniel Rafecas confirmed by appeals court; Argentina will try 10 Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the deadly 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre that killed 85 people.

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Milei’s Treasury set to snap up large dollar sales in Argentina

Argentina’s Treasury is moving to scoop up large amounts of foreign currency in block trades just as US$7 billion from grain exports enters the market.

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'Crises both reunite us and unite us' – stars of 'Belén' on new film, women's rights

Director and star Dolores Fonzi and actor Camila Plaate discuss ‘Belén,' their new original Prime Video production which gripped audiences at the San Sebastián Film Festival and is now Argentina’s nomination for Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars.

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Meet Ali Akbar, Paris’ last newspaper hawker and local legend

Ali Akbar is a beloved figure on Paris’s Left Bank, keeping the tradition of newspaper hawking alive, using humour and dedication.

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New species of megaraptor discovered in Patagonia

The seven-metre predator, found in Chubut Province, lived shortly before the mass extinction some 66 million years ago; Named 'Joaquinraptor casali,' carnivore may have been among the last of its kind.

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United States to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, says Bessent

Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.

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Milei slams 'overreach,' calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech

Head of state calls for major UN reform and heaps praise on Donald Trump in speech to general assembly; President also reiterates claims to Malvinas Islands, demands release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

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United States readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina

Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.

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Argentina's Central Bank slashes repo rate, stalls peso rally

Argentina’s Central Bank cut its one-day peso repo rate by 10 percentage points to 25 percent.

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China buys more Argentine soybeans as tax relief spurs trade

China books at least 10 more cargoes of Argentine soybeans, taking advantage of a temporary break in export duties for local producers.

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'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina

Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina

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Trial confirmed for 19-year-old accused of creating AI porn of schoolmates

Former student who used Artificial Intelligence to create fake porn images and videos of schoolmates will stand trial, confirms Córdoba court; If convicted, the defendant could receive prison sentence of between three and 20 years in jail.

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IMF chief: Argentina ‘is moving in the right direction’

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva heaps praise on President as World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank vows assistance.

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Trump slams UN, Europe, immigration in General Assembly speech

Trump slams 'con job' climate change and mocks United Nations in blistering speech to General Assembly; Shying away from criticism of Washington's traditional enemies, he instead trains ire on UN bosses and tells European nations immigration is ruining their nations.

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Trump says Argentina does not 'need' bailout at Milei meeting

US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he doesn't think Argentina needs a bailout as he met with President Javier Milei in New York.

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Milei’s peso is 20% overvalued and fragile, analysts say

Investors and analysts agree that, to one degree or another, the peso needs to drop.

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US Senator Elizabeth Warren questions Bessent on Argentina ‘bailout’ as Milei waits

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks more information about the Trump administration’s "bailout” of Argentina’s economy.

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OECD lowers Argentina’s growth estimate, raises inflation forecast

Argentina’s economy will grow 4.3%, with inflation of 39.8%, according to OECD; Body declines in consumption and exports, as well as industry and construction.

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Trump backs Milei, downplays need for 'bailout' in Argentina

White House official says a financial announcement on Argentina will be coming later Tuesday.

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Chile far-right presidential hopeful vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants

Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast says he will deport all undocumented migrants from national territory if elected.

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Few ministers on Milei’s list of recent visitors to Olivos presidential residence

Who has been visiting President Javier Milei at the Olivos presidential residence in recent months? Who is the economist who has been there more times than Economy Minister Luis Caputo? And why does a physiotherapist top the list?

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At least 30 injured, six detained during Lima protests against Peru government

Peruvian youth-lead protests against government sparked violent police response, with multiple injuries and arrests

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Farmers call Paris protest against EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

French farmers union to stage massive protest next month in rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

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Brazil President Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

"Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.

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Two films by two Argentine female directors star at San Sebastián

Two productions – Belén, directed by Dolores Fonzi, and Las corrientes, by Milagros Mumenthaler – were the stars of Tuesday’s schedule at San Sebastián Film Festival.

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Between smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet

Presidents differ on almost every political matter, yet find chemistry in person and set to meet the week after the UN General Assembly.

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A girl who talks to animals – Iván Fund’s latest film stuns San Sebastián

'El mensaje,' Iván Fund’s new movie, is in the running for the top prize at the prestigious San Sebastián Film Festival.

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Trump mulls US economic lifeline for Milei and 'important ally' Argentina

Washington signals stabilisation measures are on the way for “important ally” Argentina; Milei government removes export duties for agricultural, livestock and poultry products until October 31 in quest for dollars.

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Argentine assets soar as US support pledge halts market rout

Bonds jumped by the most on record, stocks leaped eight percent and the currency was set for the biggest advance since May.

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Milei dangles big tax break for exporters in stealth devaluation

Export tariffs temporarily scrapped on all of crop cargoes in a bid to bring dollars into the country.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says all options on table to help Milei’s Argentina

Options include currency swap lines, direct currency repurchases and US dollar-denominated debt from the Treasury’s exchange stabilisation fund, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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New recession almost inevitable, warns Universidad Di Tella report

According to study by finance research centre of the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina’s economy is likely to formally enter recession soon.

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Milei tries to defy Congress amid disability emergency law row

Law reinstated after veto clash now stalled again over funding demands; Disability groups decry “cruelty policy” of Milei government.

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UN-backed mission reports rising political persecution in Venezuela

UN-backed fact-finding mission condemns clampdown in Venezuela; Maduro invites Trump to “preserve peace through dialogue” – but US president rejects approach.

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Milei to meet Trump as Argentina seeks to avert market rout

Javier Milei plans to meet President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday after hinting his country is in negotiations to halt a market sell-off and avoid a debt crisis.

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Milei heads to New York for meetings with Trump, IMF chief

Argentina’s President to attend UN General Assembly in New York, hold bilateral meetings with Donald Trump, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others.

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Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future

The political weight of the oil industry is surging. With a record energy export surplus and rising, the Vaca Muerta formation is shaping up to be the country’s main source of foreign currency. Businessmen, governors and lawmakers all agree that shale deposits will be a major factor in economic stability, with investments and projects transforming the map.

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‘Golden boy’ Milei is beginning to look like Chile’s Boric

The self-proclaimed first anarcho-capitalist president in world history is under siege. A tough defeat in local elections in Buenos Aires Province laid bare a situation of absolute precariousness, with both markets and the political class testing his resolve.

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Milei says 'political panic' is rattling markets

President Javier Milei blamed "political panic" for rattling markets in the run-up to crucial midterm elections.

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Milei, asked about US Treasury talks, says negotiations are advanced

Financial support from Washington would provide relief to policymakers who are trying to reassure investors that Milei can sustain his austerity push after October’s midterm elections.

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Wake Milei up when September ends

Both the economy and the politics of the country are telling President Milei he cannot fly solo anymore.

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A kinder and gentler Javier Milei?

Two years ago, many came to the conclusion that what the country desperately needed was a madman prepared to do whatever would be necessary to put it back on track. Is this still the case?

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The lion sleeps tonight

Milei actually polled a higher percentage in Buenos Aires Province this month than in BA City last May, yet the former is unanimously deemed an unmitigated disaster while the latter was a resounding triumph.

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What’s new pussycat?

Milei's best bet is to continue renouncing extremism to regain the middle ground.