RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL New Chile President Kast withdraws support for Bachelet's UN chief bid Yesterday 20:41 New hard-right President Jose Antonio Kast says promoting Michelle Bachelet's candidacy would entail "a significant cost" for Chile and pulls backing.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Huge crowd floods Plaza de Mayo to mark 50 years since dictatorship coup Yesterday 18:19 Tens of thousands of people marched Tuesday in Buenos Aires on a day of remembrance marking 50 years since the coup d’état that installed a bloody dictatorship.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Milei government calls for ‘complete history’ of dictatorship era in video Yesterday 09:38 La Libertad Avanza restates its position on the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 coup, highlighting left-wing violence; Seventy-five minute video features interview with recovered granddaughter and son of a former soldier kidnapped by guerrillas.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Argentina remembers painful legacy of dictatorship as Milei challenges narrative Yesterday 08:54 Human rights groups to lead commemorations as Milei government questions long-standing narratives about dictatorship's crimes; Political battle grows over how nation remembers military regime and victims.
HUMAN RIGHTS Paris campus steps in after Argentine residence removes dictatorship plaque 23-03-2026 18:57 Paris university campus to install dictatorship victims plaque after dispute; Cité Internationale Universitaire will install its own memorial amid concerns over politics and neutrality at Maison de l’Argentine.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Voices from the darkness: 20 dictatorship survivors and their tales 23-03-2026 16:43 Half a century after the coup, a look at 20 key survivors who not only lived through the terror, but helped the country understand what happened and prosecute those responsible. by Darío Silva D'Andrea
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1976 COUP Survivors recall horror of dictatorship, 50 years on from coup 23-03-2026 14:40 Survivors of Argentina's 1976–1983 dictatorship are representatives of a decimated generation whose stories of torture, death and exile are coming back to life, 50 years after the coup.
50th anniversary of 1976 coup The 24th of March 22-03-2026 09:22 Over the years, I have learned that – for the most part – those who reach the Presidency and lead Argentina do not possess superior virtue. They are just as flawed as the average person. by Jorge Fontevecchia
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP Football and memory: the dictatorship’s shadow on the game 22-03-2026 00:10 Fifty years after the 1976 coup, the sport continues a long struggle to uncover the fate of the disappeared. by Dan Edwards
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP 50 tales for 50 years: Book collects personal stories of dictatorship’s crimes 22-03-2026 00:07 'La Retaguardia,' media outlet specialising in coverage of trials probing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship, has compiled accounts drawn from court files and testimonies given in court. by Giselle Leclercq
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Videla’s confession: Reconstructing the dictatorship 22-03-2026 00:01 Published in 2012, 'Disposición Final' features an extended interview with military junta leader and former de facto president Jorge Rafael Videla. To mark the 50th anniversary of the coup d’état that brought him to power, we run a translated extract from Ceferino Reato’s historic non-fiction book. by Ceferino Reato
FOREIGN POLICY Milei says Argentina can 'guarantee Europe's energy security' 21-03-2026 17:55 President says Argentina “is in a position to guarantee Europe's energy security" during visit to Hungary for CPAC conference; Milei backs PM Orban’s anti-immigration stance, stating: “When they do not culturally adapt, it becomes an invasion.”
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina to now face Mauritania and Zambia in March friendlies 21-03-2026 11:14 World champions will play both matches at La Bombonera after the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled and a planned friendly against Guatemala fell through, due to FIFA regulations.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP Trials into crimes against humanity press on amid political tensions 21-03-2026 00:09 Thousands investigated, hundreds convicted, but ageing suspects, slow courts and political pressure threaten progress. As the 50th anniversary of coup d’état draws nears, government criticism raises concerns over accountability for crimes against humanity. by James Grainger
Editorial Fifty years after 21-03-2026 00:08 We should remember every day that 50 years ago there was a military dictatorship and count our blessings for a democracy equally capable of electing leftist populism and the far-right libertarian administration now ruling.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP When military coups were normal 21-03-2026 00:07 Two months after the coup, I wrote: “One special danger presented by terrorism of any political colour is its effect on the security forces themselves. Men fighting a treacherous, slippery, hydra-headed foe, which has no scruple as to method, are often tempted to fight back in a similar manner.” by James Neilson
50th anniversary of 1976 coup Anniversary recall 21-03-2026 00:06 Inviting people to recall their own memories of the 1976 coup excludes around 85 percent of the population – the others have to steer a tricky course between dogmatic echo chambers and broader perspectives. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Crypto-scandal: Novelli and Milei’s US$5-million $LIBRA deal 21-03-2026 00:02 To President Milei’s favour, he’s not the first top-level public official to use his position for personal benefit. But according to his terminology, such behaviour is one of the prime definitions of the caste. by Agustino Fontevecchia
50th anniversary of coup Poll shows strong rejection of dictatorship on 50th anniversary of coup 21-03-2026 00:01 Survey finds 71% of Argentines hold negative view of dictatorship, only 7% positive; Broad support for human rights trials ahead of March 24 coup anniversary rallies. by James Grainger
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: March 13 to 20 20-03-2026 18:32 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL & THE COURTS Courts tighten grip on AFA over offshore funds probe 20-03-2026 18:11 Investigators seize documents from Viamonte offices as probe links TourProdEnter money flows to US$17m Pilar mansion allegedly tied to treasurer Pablo Toviggino.
Economic indicators Milei cheers as INDEC says Argentina’s economy grew 4.4% in 2025 20-03-2026 17:40 Milei dedicates annual figure to corrupt “business cronies” and “corrupt politicians”; GDP rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in the final quarter of last year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew less than expected in fourth quarter 20-03-2026 17:08 Argentina posted cumulative growth of 4.4% for all of 2025, but the economy expanded less than analysts anticipated at the end of 2025.
Politics & scandal Adorni under pressure as fresh complaint questions state contracts 20-03-2026 13:28 New complaint from lawmaker alleges irregularities in public tenders linked to Tecnópolis exhibition centre and venue, adding to scrutiny over the Cabinet chief’s conduct and potential conflicts of interest involving his wife.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Four in ten workers are informally employed, UBA report finds 20-03-2026 11:07 UBA report says that seven in ten workers aged between 16 and 24 are in informal employment, reflecting the difficulties facing this labour group.
DECLASSIFICATION DRIVE Milei government declassifies SIDE intelligence files from 1973-1983 19-03-2026 19:28 Intelligence documents from years during and leading up dictatorship declassified; Publication of historical documents "strengthens" institutional framework of the National Intelligence System and its responsible relationship with society," says government.
ADORNI'S WIFE IN SPOTLIGHT Cabinet chief faces conflict-of-interest complaint over wife’s business links 19-03-2026 17:32 Lawmaker Marcela Pagano alleges potential conflicts of interest involving Manuel Adorni, his wife Bettina Julieta Angeletti, her consultancy firm and state-linked companies; Questions over public tenders and major Tecnópolis concession.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUP Argentina’s Church leaders says ‘never again’ as coup anniversary nears 19-03-2026 16:14 One cannot move forward without memory, say Church leaders in communiqué marking 50th anniversary of the March 24, 1976 coup; Bishop warns against authoritarianism and calls on state to “defend democracy” and the most vulnerable.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Interest rates collapse in Argentina with Milei stockpiling dollars 19-03-2026 14:02 President Javier Milei’s willingness to let interest rates sink — rather than hatch some plan to offset those transactions — has caught the attention of investors and analysts.
economic indicators Argentina posts highest fourth-quarter unemployment since pandemic 18-03-2026 22:24 Argentina’s unemployment rate rose to 7.5% in fourth quarter of 2025; at the end of last year; Formal private sector has lost over 200,000 salaried jobs since Milei took office.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Argentina wins discovery stay in US$16-billion YPF US court case 18-03-2026 22:17 Government wins order blocking holders of a US$16.1-billion US judgment against it in YPF nationalisation case.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY Argentina enters race to host men’s Rugby World Cup in 2035 18-03-2026 13:07 News of the hosting bid comes ahead of a visit by Alan Gilpin, the chief executive of the World Rugby international federation, to Argentina.
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Milei slams Iran on anniversary of Israeli Embassy bombing 17-03-2026 18:05 Milei says “there can be no truce with terrorism” at event marking the 34th anniversary of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires; President says Argentina is drawing closer to Israel because it “shares the same values.”
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina to face Guatemala friend in place of scrapped Finalissima 17-03-2026 17:01 World champions will play Guatemala in a friendly – venue set to be confirmed – in place ofe the cancelled Finalissima match against European champions Spain in Qatar.
INTERVIEW: IRAN CHARGÉS D’AFFAIRES Iran’s top envoy in Argentina dismisses Milei’s stance on war 17-03-2026 13:37 Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Argentina accused the United States and Israel of committing a “brutal aggression” against his nation; Discusses AMIA bombing allegations, bilateral ties with Argentina and Milei’s position on conflict. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
CFK IN COURT Fernández de Kirchner goes on attack as she appears in court for ‘Cuadernos’ trial 17-03-2026 12:42 Former president summoned for questioning in connection with ‘Cuadernos’ case; She delivers statement attacking President Milei, Judiciary, government, but refuses to answer questions.
TEHRAN CALLING Iran media outlet warns Milei has crossed ‘red line’ over hostile remarks 17-03-2026 11:18 Tehran-linked English-language outlet, widely seen as reflecting regime thinking, accuses Argentina’s President of aligning with US and Israel.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Argentina finalises withdrawal from WHO after one-year process 17-03-2026 10:24 Milei's government confirms departure after one-year notice period; Foreign Minister Quirno insists country will remain engaged in global health efforts through regional and bilateral channels.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Probe revived into ‘$LIBRA’ crypto scam fresh headache for Milei 16-03-2026 21:23 Opposition lawmakers reopen probe after reports of calls, messages and a draft US$5-million promotion deal linked to the LIBRA cryptocurrency.
PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORM Court in Buenos Aires orders blocking of Polymarket in Argentina 16-03-2026 20:52 Ruling says prediction platform operates as unlicensed online betting system and lacks identity checks; Controversy over US$91,000 in bets on inflation figure placed ahead of official data release.
CRIME & SECURITY Teen jailed for 23 years over murder of seven-year-old in carjacking 16-03-2026 15:51 Court in La Plata hands down 23-year sentence for the attack in which the minor was dragged for 15 blocks; Attacker was 17 at the time of the fatal carjacking.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash with Spain cancelled, confirms UEFA 15-03-2026 18:38 The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Entrepenuer's phone records cast doubt on President's '$LIBRA' defence 15-03-2026 10:30 Mobile phone records show President Javier Milei spoke repeatedly with a crypto entrepreneur linked to the token’s launch shortly before promoting it online; Alongside flurry of calls, investigators find draft mobile phone note that refers to possible US$5-million contact.
OPINION & ANALYSIS $LIBRA scandal is Milei’s greatest threat 15-03-2026 10:06 Revelations about an alleged US$5 million agreement for the ‘$LIBRA’ memecoin strengthen bribery hypothesis surrounding crypto scandal. At a time when confidence indicators in Milei's administration are falling, the scandal can only escalate. by Walter Curia
Football in Argentina Boca unveils 80,000-capacity La Bombonera expansion plan 14-03-2026 10:14 Riquelme says he has an initial permit from Ferrosur, the company responsible for the railway line that runs just metres from the Xeneize’s stadium, to embark upon the project.
Spanish musician honoured Honoured in Mendoza, Joan Manuel Serrat warns individualism leads ‘to the abyss’ 14-03-2026 09:16 Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat warns in a speech while receiving honorary degree in Mendoza that individualism leads "to the abyss."
Editorial The Wall Street shuffle 14-03-2026 06:39 President Milei cannot be faulted for his misfortune in timing Argentina Week in New York for what was Iran Week for the rest of the world and he obviously occupied centre stage, but sometimes what happens off-Broadway can be more decisive.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Adorni is breaking his back 14-03-2026 06:00 From his press conference pulpit, Adorni has lashed out against the caste, against Kirchnerism and anyone and anything that didn’t see the state as an obstacle to individual freedom, corrupting those who went near. How could a stalwart of Milei’s anarcho-libertarian gang abuse his position of power for personal privilege? by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: March 6 to 13 13-03-2026 18:49 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL Another Argentine diplomat, Virginia Gamba, enters race to be UN chief 13-03-2026 17:35 Veteran diplomat Virginia Gamba enters race to succeed António Guterres as next UN secretary general; She joins fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi and Chile ex-president Michelle Bachelet in the running
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca Jnrs planning bigger Bombonera 13-03-2026 10:59 Venerable old home of the Xeneize is a daunting place to tread – and it may be getting even more so in the not so distant future. by Dan Edwards
‘ARGENTINA WEEK’ IN NYC Officials at NYC roadshow tell investors Argentina is ‘fertile ground’ 12-03-2026 20:19 Milei slams two business leaders at three-day promotional roadshow in New York; President defends actions of the US and Israeli administrations in Middle East and calls for investors to step up.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei reform drive on hold as Congress awaits new bills 12-03-2026 19:00 La Libertad Avanza delays new legislative push after extraordinary sessions; Political reform, judicial overhaul and tax changes yet to be sent to Congress.
INFLATION – ANALYSIS Argentina posted higher-than-expected inflation ahead of Iran war shock 12-03-2026 17:17 Monthly and annual inflation readings both came in higher than expected in February, before the war in Iran put upward pressure on oil prices.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Utilities surge kept inflation at monthly 2.9% in February 12-03-2026 17:06 Prices up 5.9% since turn of the year, 33.1% over past year; Housing, utilities and fuels, food and non-alcoholic beverages, miscellaneous goods and services recorded highest increases last month.
ENERGY & GAS Oil rally can boost Argentina's shale industry, Vista CEO says 12-03-2026 16:40 Higher oil prices stemming from Iran war in Iran could boost Argentina’s thriving shale patch, says Vista Energy CEO Miguel Galuccio.
AFA JUDICIAL PROBE AFA President Tapia appears in court over alleged tax evasion 12-03-2026 14:58 Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia and Pablo Toviggino appear before federal judge but decline to answer questions; AFA lashes out at government pressure, denies allegations of wrongdoing.
POLITICS Adorni’s travel scandal overshadows Milei’s investor push in New York 12-03-2026 13:48 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni in eye of storm; Official’s wife travelled on presidential aircraft to New York for Argentina Week roadshow; Fresh reporting about private-jet holiday intensifies scrutiny.
SPORT & THE COURTS AFA treasurer Toviggino testifies in alleged tax evasion case 12-03-2026 00:46 Pablo Toviggino appears before federal judge but declines to answer questions; AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia due to testify on Thursday.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT Flooding wreaks havoc in Tucumán Province 11-03-2026 23:17 Severe storm alert issued in Tucumán as flooding spreads; La Madrid region worst hit; Hundreds of families forced from homes as torrential rains overwhelm rivers and roads.
MARKETS – ANALYSIS Argentina missed early window to sell bonds, investors say 11-03-2026 17:33 Investors say Milei government may have missed a window to return to debt markets in January after deeming it too expensive.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Trial into Diego Maradona’s death given start date: April 14 11-03-2026 15:20 Trial for late footballer’s 2020 death rescheduled for mid-April after collapse of first trial.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Silent deputies – the lawmakers who said nothing in Congress last year 11-03-2026 13:23 Survey of Congress speeches from 2025 shows there were 17 deputies who never spoke a word in the chamber last year, while dozens more only uttered a few in all the year. by Julian D'Imperio
HUMAN RIGHTS Argentina urged to march with photos of disappeared on 50th anniversary of coup 11-03-2026 13:21 Human rights groups expect a large mobilisation to Plaza de Mayo on March 24 as Argentina marks 50 years since the 1976 coup d'état that brought the military junta to power; Participants are being asked to wear A4 photographs of victims at rally.
HUMAN RIGHTS & COURTS Forensic team identifies 12 new dictatorship victims at Córdoba’s ‘La Perla’ site 11-03-2026 11:19 Court in Córdoba confirms skeletal remains found at La Perla detention centre last year have been identified and pertain to 12 missing dictatorship victims; Former detention centre operated in the La Calera area, on the outskirts of the provincial capital.
ENERGY, FINANCE & GEOPOLITICS Milei reactivates dams, consolidating strategic rapprochement with China 11-03-2026 09:36 Argentina’s government has confirmed that work on the hydroelectric complex on the Santa Cruz river – which has been paralysed since Javier Milei came to power – has resumed. The project, integrally financed by Chinese banks and implemented by the Gezhouba company, returns to the agenda amid an uptick in the relations between Buenos Aires and Beijing. by Carlos Burgueño
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Chevron sees ‘more to be done’ by Milei to boost shale boom 10-03-2026 21:35 Milei is expanding a programme to attract foreign investments, now including new shale oil projects, but a top executive at Chevron says more needs to be done.
ARGENTINA WEEK Milei slams business critics as he opens Argentina roadshow in NYC 10-03-2026 16:37 Milei dismisses Techint CEO Paolo Rocca and Javier Madanes Quintanilla, the owner of the recently shuttered Fate tyre manufacturer, as businessmen seeking favours from governments.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Is Argentina at war? 10-03-2026 14:50 At a Jewish university in New York, President Milei once again described Iran as an “enemy” and declared that “we are going to win” the war in the Middle East. The lessons of the past and the risks of reckless ideological displays. by Walter Curia
MARKETS Argentina’s bond rally limited by junk label, war fallout 10-03-2026 11:11 As President Milei meets investors in New York in a bid to attract interest in Argentina, the momentum behind the country’s bonds has largely stalled.