POLITICS – ANALYSIS The ‘uncanny valley’ theory meets Milei and Cerimedo 22-08-2026 06:28 The reality of the Milei administration’s near three years in office is even more bizarre than expected. by Agustino Fontevecchia
argentina From Milei to Bolsonaro to Paz and Bolivia: the fall of Fernando Cerimedo 19-08-2026 22:05 Former digital troll chief linked to President Javier Milei is under arrest in Bolivia, accused of masterminding an attack against his pregnant ex-partner. His career as troll includes smear campaigns, a graft scandal and accusations of being a background influence in the Bolivian government.
CRIME & INSECURITY Milei-linked consultant refuses to testify in Bolivia shooting case 19-08-2026 10:13 Fernando Cerimedo was arrested after his former partner was shot in Santa Cruz, with Bolivian prosecutors investigating whether others masterminded the attack; Victim Nadia Beller accuses her ex-lover of attempting to kill her and makes allegations about consultant's past and involvement in ANDIS scandal linked to Milei siblings.
CRIME & INSECURITY Former Milei aide arrested after pregnant woman shot in Bolivia 18-08-2026 22:09 Argentine political strategist Fernando Cerimedo under arrest in Bolivia; Woman, who says she is pregnant with his child, survives shooting and accuses him of orchestrating attack.
ARREST IN BOLIVIA Right-wing political consultant detained in Bolivia after shooting of former partner 18-08-2026 10:12 Political consultant , a key digital strategist behind Milei's 2023 presidential campaign, detained in Bolivian city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra while attempting to board a flight to Buenos Aires; Detention comes amid investigation into armed attack that left his alleged partner, lawyer Nadia Beller, seriously injured.
POLITICS LLA-PRO conclave as Mauricio Macri, Karina Milei ‘resume contact’ 13-08-2026 00:07 Representatives from La Libertad Avanza and PRO meet at Casa Rosada in bid to re-open lines of dialogue and coordinate congressional efforts; Light warming of relations comes months after ex-president and current leader spoke.
Privatisation plans Milei’s auction of nation's railroads risks sidelining US-backed bidder 21-04-2026 10:37 The model Milei's administration has chosen for the auctioning off of Argentina’s decaying freight railways has drawn criticism from industry experts and risks sidelining one of the most prominent bidders.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Cabinet chiefs past and present 11-04-2026 07:38 The Cabinet chief’s role as whipping boy can be traced back to the post’s origins in the 1995 constitutional reform. by Michael Soltys
FEATURE Los Menem SA: How ex-president’s clan invoices the state 08-08-2025 13:54 Business dealings with the state are part of the family’s income, with the Menem clan remaining close to power. A look at controversial contracts and the "series effect." by Rodis Recalt
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States 18-06-2025 14:24 Tech businessman presents credentials to US President Donald Trump; Foreign Ministry reshuffle continues with appointment of key economic envoy. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Cavallo, Milei and the elephant in the room 15-02-2025 06:08 Besides numbers, markets measure moods and tones. And the tone they got from President Javier Milei this week may not have been reassuring. by Marcelo J. García
ENVIRONMENT Argentina’s top environment official resigns post 14-02-2025 01:14 With forest fires raging in Argentina's north and south and President Milei analysing a withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, Environment Undersecretary Ana Lamas presents resignation due to “exhaustion” and “personal reasons.”
Lithium in Argentina Economic crisis thwarts bid to go nuclear with lithium bounty 17-09-2024 11:35 Currency woes dog Argentine scientists trying to develop key isotope Lithium-6, which could have nuclear applications; Milei’s spending cuts, privatisation plans are also a factor.