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Pope Leo urges Church to ‘heal divisions’ and ‘embrace diversity’

Yesterday 08:47 Leo XIV pays tribute to late predecessor Francis at Buenos Aires Cathedral, calls on bishops to strengthen unity and support the poor and homeless.

Pope leads huge Catholic Mass in Buenos Aires, meets abuse victims

Yesterday 08:34 Cheering and waving crowds pack the capital; Mass in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires drew the largest crowd of Leo's papacy to date.

Democratic sweep tests Trump-linked trades across Latin America

09-11-2026 09:03 Investors who factored countries’ standing with Donald Trump into their Latin America trades are confronting a new variable: a Democratic-controlled US Congress.

Pontiff challenges Milei's vision for Argentina's economy

09-11-2026 08:56 In front of President Javier Milei and his Cabinet, Vatican leader raises concerns over plight of pensioners and exodus of young people abroad; Catholic leader defends education funding and questioned an austerity model that lacks social inclusion.

by Ariel Maciel

A Trump bump in the road

07-11-2026 00:46 “All good things come in threes” does not work for President Javier Milei after the recent hat-trick of adverse (at least for him) election results abroad.

Argentina prepares for historic Pope Leo XIV visit

06-11-2026 00:46 First papal visit to the country in 39 years; Pontiff to be welcomed by Milei upon arrival; Leo’s speeches expected to address issues including inequality, the Church's social doctrine and artificial intelligence.

Milei links socialism to fascism in speech before Spain PM Sánchez

05-11-2026 13:38 President attempts to equate left-wing doctrines with fascism during speech at Ibero-American Summit in Madrid as his ideological foe watches on.

Milei retreats on bank account freezes that crushed businesses

05-11-2026 12:29 President likes to quip that “taxes are robbery.” Yet aggressive enforcement tactics by the ARCA bureau have fuelled anger among shopkeepers and small-business owners.

Pope in Argentina: Leo to take the journey Francis never took

04-11-2026 10:33 Papal visit will serve as consolation for Francis no-show; Late pontiff never returned to his homeland, preferring not to be seen endorsing a political party or movement.

Papal visit to put spotlight on disability care debate

03-11-2026 12:11 Pontiff will meet residents at Cottolengo Don Orione, where preparations are under way for a visit that coincides with a heated debate over state support.

Political escapism in Brazil

31-10-2026 00:00 Last Sunday’s run-off could hardly have been more polarised, yet both right and left could end up being the losers. The question of where do we go from here in the relationship between South America’s two biggest countries has been rendered far more acute by this week’s events.

Brazil summons Argentine diplomat over Flávio Bolsonaro's escape

30-10-2026 15:40 Brasília seeks explanations from Javier Milei's government over the defeated presidential candidate's passage through Argentina en route to the United States.

Flávio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true president, then backtracks

29-10-2026 00:58 "I am the elected president," declares defeated presidential candidate after fleeing to United States, before downgrading his claim to "leader."

Private jet firm used by Bolsonaro previously sparked scandal for Milei

29-10-2026 00:46 Bolsonaro flew on a Gulfstream operated by Baires Fly SA after crossing into Argentina; Firm's manager was accused by prosecutors last year of involvement in ANDIS graft scandal.

Bolsonaro saga deepens after Argentina says he left for Ecuador

28-10-2026 09:32 Bolsonaro and his family entered Argentina through the border of the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina immigration officials confirm.

$LIBRA crypto case: Key points from the ruling that cleared the Milei siblings

27-10-2026 14:12 Investigation uncovered deleted chats, notes about payments and an offer mentioning the President and his sister – but none of the suspects were questioned.

by Mauricio Caminos

Milei is lone South American leader yet to recognise Lula’s win

26-10-2026 12:31 President Javier Milei the only South American leader who, by Monday morning, has yet to recognise Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s election.

We the peoples

24-10-2026 00:58 Although one of the 51 founding members on its very first day in 1945, Argentina has historically shown a patchy commitment to the United Nations, which perhaps does not help Rafael’s Grossi quest to lead it.

by Michael Soltys

And the outsiders?

23-10-2026 11:36 With Peronism entangled in infighting and without a third way in the middle in sight, neither outsiders nor dark horses can take off. Polarisation continues to pay off for Javier Milei, despite stagnant approval ratings.

by Carlos Fara

Top US diplomat hails close alignment with Milei's Argentina

23-10-2026 09:46 Christopher Landau praises Argentina's government during visit to Buenos Aires; Trip comes days after US ambassador's speech linked US support to Milei's re-election in next year's vote.