Analysis Milei moves to aid peso as election roils markets Today 17:37 Intervention is the latest bid to halt a sell-off that has rattled its financial markets.
WORLDWIDE HUNT Nazi-looted painting recovered, two taken into custody Today 17:09 Long-lost Nazi-looted portrait found in Mar del Plata; Daughter of late fugitive officer and her partner placed under house arrest.
INTERVENTION Government intervenes in currency market to curb volatility Today 14:30 President Javier Milei's government says it will intervene in the currency market to contain currency turbulence.
OIL & GAS Uruguay to pitch pipeline route for Vaca Muerta’s natural gas Today 14:25 Uruguay to pitch a natural gas pipeline through its territory that would link Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale deposit with Brazil.
Foreign exchange policy Milei to intervene in FX market as election jitters roil markets Today 12:20 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno says Treasury will participate in FX market to contribute to its “liquidity and normal functioning.”
POLLING & SURVEYS Poll: Milei’s party, Peronists neck-and-neck in Buenos Aires Province Today 10:38 Tight race expected in Buenos Aires Province elections; Fuerza Patria slightly ahead of La Libertad Avanza-PRO, according to new poll, but within margin of error.
FILM & CINEMA Director Lucrecia Martel airs new documentary at Venice festival Yesterday 22:52 Lucrecia Martel brings indigenous Argentine voices to Venice with her new documentary 'Nuestra Tierra.'
PRESS FREEDOM Judge bans release of Karina Milei audios amid scandal Yesterday 18:47 Federal judge in Argentina blocks journalists from releasing audio recordings of President Javier Milei’s sister, Karina, in the midst of a bribery scandal.
BUSINESS Pulp maker blames Milei as it seeks bankruptcy protection Yesterday 18:43 Pulp and paper manufacturer Celulosa Argentina SA files for bankruptcy protection, blaming "deep changes that the national government has implemented in fiscal, monetary and currency policy."
FOREIGN EXCHANGE US$130 million per day – Argentines snap up dollars as controls relaxed Yesterday 18:16 Since the removal of the so-called 'cepo' – strict currency controls that limit access to foreign currency – in April, Argentines have purchased over US$ 10 billion. by Gonzalo Martínez
SPORT CLUBS Milei's 'chainsaw' austerity slashes through sports clubs Yesterday 17:33 National club survey consulting 325 institutions from all of Argentina's provinces highlights the paradox affecting Argentine sport: more social demand and fewer resources. Táctica’s research shows four out of ten clubs are worse off than in 2023.
ELECTIONS 2025 Juan Pablo Valdés coasts to victory in Corrientes Province Yesterday 16:41 Ruling party candidate and brother of the current governor, Gustavo Valdés, clears 50% threshold to avoid run-off; Peronism finishes second, with La Libertad Avanza a disappointing fourth.
CONTROVERSIAL RULING Court blocks further publication of Karina Milei audio recordings Yesterday 16:12 Judge issues a preliminary injunction ordering “immediate cessation” of publication of audio clips featuring president’s sister; Government welcomes the ruling and slams “violation of privacy.”
DANCING IN GOOD HEALTH Tango therapy treatment helps keep Parkinson's symptoms at bay Yesterday 15:14 In Argentina, dancing tango can be an innovative therapy to help combat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
FILM & CINEMA Argentine cinema enjoys a moment at Venice despite cuts Yesterday 14:22 Five productions at glittering film gathering are at the least co-produced by Argentine studios, but experts warn that doesn’t tell the whole story of a sector facing a “perfect storm” that has left production “virtually at a standstill.”
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval Yesterday 13:40 Deal is backed by a wide majority of EU countries keen to diversify trade away from the United States, but France remains staunchly opposed.
POLITICS Milei government panics after fresh leak of Karina audio 30-08-2025 19:11 Emergency summit at Casa Rosada after fresh leak of audio recording; Top advisers and Cabinet officials discuss leak of Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei appealing for unity.
MILITARY & DEFENCE Crisis in Armed Forces as poor salaries lead to exodus 30-08-2025 07:58 Some 2,200 members of the Armed Forces have resigned this year. The Navy has been hardest hit, with some receiving monthly pay-cheques below 600,000 pesos.
Analysing Argentina Forget about October, what matters is the day after 30-08-2025 06:59 After the elections, Milei will not have the benefit of the doubt anymore. Expectations will be higher, just as reality might get tougher. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it Dark clouds line the horizon 30-08-2025 06:52 Millions who voted for Milei less than two years ago may have assumed that he would immediately replace the old political class but, needless to say, that was a pipe dream. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Audios rather more than hearsay 30-08-2025 06:37 No room for innocence where squeezing kickbacks out of the medicine for around a million disabled people is concerned – arguably the most vulnerable sector of society.
Politics & corruption Milei’s libertarian dream and the risks of Karina’s greed 30-08-2025 06:22 It seems as if the Milei administration has been participating in the “caste-like” behaviour it was mandated by its voters to eradicate. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Swimming against the current 30-08-2025 06:04 The undecided in Corrientes could just top up Juan Pablo Valdés over the 40 percent needed to ensure first-round victory, although the current Zeitgeist of voter apathy would make it likelier for them to sit this one out. by Michael Soltys
argentina Police carry out raids as Milei sister graft probe continues 29-08-2025 22:37 Police on Friday raided the offices of the ANDIS national disability agency and Suizo Argentino pharma firm as corruption probe continues.
BRIBERY SCANDAL ANDIS bribery scandal: Court has more 50 audio recordings of Spagnuolo 29-08-2025 22:30 Prosecutor's office supplied with around 50 audio recordings that seem to feature ex-ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo by journalist Mauro Federico; Investigation into bribery scandal continues.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: August 22 to 29 29-08-2025 17:06 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MONETARY POLICY Argentina again tightens FX rules for banks as peso strengthens 29-08-2025 13:33 Argentina increases foreign-currency restrictions for commercial lenders yet again as part of effort to support the peso and ease inflation.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Milei’s poll numbers take a hit amid bribery scandal claims 29-08-2025 07:33 One week out from key elections in Buenos Aires Province, the popularity of Argentina’s President has hit a slump – but will scandalous graft claims be enough to damage his chances at the ballot-box? by James Grainger
MUSIC & ART Accordion-player Raúl Barboza, considered the king of chamamé, dies at 87 28-08-2025 21:11 Accordion-player Raúl Barboza, considered the King of Chamamé music in Argentina, has died in Paris.
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY Rafael Grossi confirms candidacy for UN secretary-general 28-08-2025 18:18 Veteran Argentine diplomat and current head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, UN’s nuclear body, puts an end to months of speculation about a run for top global diplomatic position.
ABOUT THE BRIBERY SCANDAL Explainer: What to know about ANDIS audio scandal 28-08-2025 16:52 Burgeoning corruption scandal prompted by leaked audio recordings linking Karina Milei and other top officials to corrupt practices in the purchases of medicine for disabled people.
POLITICS Milei calls bribery scandal a lie after facing ‘rain of rocks’ 28-08-2025 16:22 “This week’s operation is nothing more than another item on the long list of tricks by the caste and, like all the previous ones, just another lie,” declares President in speech to business leaders.
CORRUPTION CRISIS Trading in ‘Lule’ Menem to save Karina Milei 28-08-2025 13:48 A risky idea is starting to spread in one government sector. Perhaps the only way to save the supreme sister is to sacrifice Lule. by Javier Calvo
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Violence has no place in football, but clubs have responsibility 28-08-2025 13:42 The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute. by Dan Edwards
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Alarm bell ring for investors amid graft scandal claims 28-08-2025 11:55 Members of so-called ‘círculo rojo’ business establishment concerned by possible consequences of recent scandal, which could slow desired influx of investment. What the top businessmen who defend the economic plan think about the future. by Ariel Maciel
MONETARY POLICY Argentina rolls over debt in relief for battered currency 27-08-2025 21:48 Government successfully rolls over large batch of local debt in auction; Milei administration has tightened monetary policy in past few weeks to defend peso.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Milei pelted with stones by opponents on campaign trail 27-08-2025 21:42 President attacked with stones while campaigning in Lomas de Zamora, but escapes unharmed; Developing scandal piles pressure on government.
politics President unhurt after being attacked in Lomas de Zamora 27-08-2025 17:02 Security guards acted quickly to shield the group and the convoy was diverted before reaching its destination.
HUMAN RIGHTS How Milei took unaudited disabled people’s benefits away 27-08-2025 17:00 There has been a structural failure in the mass cutting of benefits for disabled people – Argentina's government they sent over 850,000 registered letters to audit beneficiaries, but nearly half of them never made it. Getting them reinstated is a near impossible task. by Agustina Bordigoni
Chainsaw hits football Fútbol para pocos: Milei decides 2026 World Cup won’t be on public TV 27-08-2025 13:45 For the first time in 52 years, Argentina’s government has confirmed that it will not be buying the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and broadcasting it free-to-air. The move – which saves an estimated US$7 million – forms part of austerity for state media.
MYSTERY IN MAR DEL PLATA Nazi-looted masterwork spotted in Mar del Plata property ad – then disappears 27-08-2025 13:24 A 17th-century masterwork allegedly stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector re-emerged this week in pictures of a house for sale in Mar del Plata – only to disappear again.
FEATURE 'Old things work': Tech collective gives new life to e-waste 27-08-2025 11:47 Meet the 'Cybercirujas,' a group of Argentine hacktivists who recycle electronic devices to challenge obsolescence and electronic waste.
MONETARY POLICY Milei digs in to defend peso before midterm elections 27-08-2025 11:16 President Javier Milei is ratcheting up his defence of Argentina’s currency ahead of another massive local debt auction.
Crime & Security Severely injured photo-journalist returns to intensive care 27-08-2025 09:46 Family of photographer Pablo Grillo, who was severely injured by the security forces while covering a demonstration last March, warns photographer is “not progressing as expected” and requires further treatment.
RIGI INVESTMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME One year in, RIGI investor incentive scheme fails to take off 27-08-2025 09:18 One of President Javier Milei’s flagship policies, the RIGI incentive scheme for large investors, is not taking off – one year on from its launch, three projects have imported a mere US$26 million. Seven initiatives have been approved with 11 others pending and a Chinese rejection. by Gonzalo Martínez
NATURE Census finds record number of southern right whales off Argentina's coast 26-08-2025 19:21 Air logs from CENPAT-CONCIET researchers find 2,110 whales, out of which 826 were calves.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry 26-08-2025 18:47 Argentina further aligns with Washington’s security agenda by adding alleged Venezuelan-linked network to terrorism register.
CRIME & INSECURITY Court sentences two to life for 2022 drug turf-war murder 26-08-2025 17:46 Mauricio Matías Marca Choque and Ruvén Arce Alonoka murdered Harold Jorge “Popeyín” Vacarezza Alpiri to ensure the power of one of the factions.
FEATURE Yerba mate farmers feel the pinch as Milei ends price controls 26-08-2025 17:31 For decades, yerba mate farmers benefited from state intervention. Now, under President Javier Milei, many growers are struggling to survive.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Chile suspends poultry imports from Argentina over bird flu 26-08-2025 12:19 Chile suspended poultry imports from Argentina on Monday after detecting an outbreak of avian influenza.
ECONOMIC POLICY Argentina boosts its scrutiny of repo loans as peso slides 26-08-2025 10:10 Argentine authorities step up scrutiny of investor activity in repo loans, short-term financial instruments that have seen interest rates touch record highs amid a liquidity crunch at banks.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Inside ANDIS: Underfunded and overworked staff detail cutbacks at agency 26-08-2025 10:00 Disabled workers at the ANDIS national disability agency denounce being overburdened with work in the wake of dismissals and closure of care centres across Argentina.
POLITICS 'Lule' Menem: ANDIS graft scandal is ‘blatant Kirchnerite operation’ 25-08-2025 17:55 Eduardo 'Lule' Menem, undersecretary of Institutional Management, says corruption allegations involving ANDIS national disability agency are fabricated; Official from historic political family was named in audio recordings believed to feature the voice of Diego Spagnuolo discussing kickbacks scheme.
PROFILE: Diego Spagnuolo Diego Spagnolo: Milei’s ex-lawyer caught up in bribery audio leaks 25-08-2025 17:51 The man at the centre of the latest scandal facing President Javier Milei’s government is a friend of the head of state with a relationship going back years.
ANALYSIS Milei team tries to stem bribery scandal as bonds and peso sink 25-08-2025 13:42 President Javier Milei’s top officials moved to contain fall-out from bribery allegations against an ally that are weighing on Argentina’s dollar bonds.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY Pumas stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win 23-08-2025 21:00 Pumas upset All Blacks with bruising 29-23 victory; Maiden win over New Zealand on home soil in 16 attempts for Argentina.
EDITORIAL Veto swings and roundabouts 23-08-2025 07:04 The best way for Milei to defend his cherished fiscal surplus would not be knee-jerk vetoes but to present a budget – something which will require thinking outside the box and not just the chainsaw.
Analysing Argentina How can the new centrists kill polarisation? 23-08-2025 07:01 The centre might be the only viable solution for a country like Argentina, but who would vote for a dull, rationality-driven politician when you have the angry mob? by Marcelo J. García
ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS Analysts give take on electoral slates for October election 23-08-2025 06:46 La Libertad Avanza’s hegemonic project, a Peronist survival bid and an accepted secondary role for PRO. Milei versus Kirchnerism polarisation promises to be the dominant theme of the campaign heading into October. by Giselle Leclercq
POLITICS Pensioners on the frontline of politics 23-08-2025 06:44 It has become a Buenos Aires tradition – each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police violently confront pensioners protesting against President Javier Milei’s policies.
Campaign comments Ins and outs of Congress 23-08-2025 06:42 Almost all those deputies taking their leave would doubtless be rubbished by President Milei as “caste” but most carry a political weight far from evident in their prospective replacements. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Greedy and corrupt libertarians? 23-08-2025 06:15 Smear campaign tactics are a defining characteristic of the Argentine political ecosystem during the electoral season. Corruption has risen as a preoccupation for everyday citizens, but it is still the economy that will determine whether or not Milei is successful. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS Milei adds a corruption scandal to his mounting list of woes 22-08-2025 22:59 Reeling from a week of political, economic and financial setbacks, President Javier Milei now faces a fresh corruption scandal reportedly linked to his sister.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Probe into alleged corruption at disability agency implicates Milei’s sister 22-08-2025 17:41 Raids carried out to gather evidence in an investigation into an alleged corruption case at the ANDIS national disability agency that implicates, among others, President Javier Milei's sister.
Hooligan violence Detained Chileans freed two days after football fan brawl in Argentina 22-08-2025 17:24 Authorities releases 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Disabled agency chief sacked after audio corruption claims 22-08-2025 12:08 Milei government announces it has placed ANDIS state agency for disabled under trusteeship and it will face audit; Chief Diego Spagnuolo sacked after leaked recordings allegedly featuring his voice claim shady deals with drug-suppliers involve Menem family and Karina Milei.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 15 to 22 22-08-2025 11:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
STOP THE CLOCKS! Lower house backs plan for Argentina to change time zone in Winter 22-08-2025 11:01 Lawmakers vote by clear majority to back Julio Cobos-led plan to change Argentina’s time zone and bring the clocks forward in winter so that the sun rises earlier; Change now heads to Senate.
POLITICS & CULTURE Twist in Homo Argentum tale – Milei’s new fave film did get state funding 22-08-2025 10:56 President’s praise for Guillermo Francella’s new movie collides with revelations that the blockbuster received support from Buenos Aires City government.
IN FOCUS Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football 21-08-2025 19:20 From Mexico to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador, stadium violence continues to mar the beautiful game in football-mad Latin America.
