News of argentina

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Yesterday 11:12 Argentina take on Algeria in Kansas City, while France face Senegal in New Jersey.

​​Messi World Cup sticker mania spurs black market

Yesterday 10:21 As Lionel Messi competes in what could be his final World Cup, stickers featuring the fan favourite are in high demand, with adults and children caught in the craze. The popularity of Panini’s stickers have helped fuel shortages and driven up prices.

Fans deploy 'asado' to challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

15-06-2026 20:16 Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist they're already king of the grill.

Admirers bid farewell to Taty Almeida, symbol of nation's human rights struggle

15-06-2026 19:35 Argentines on Monday bid farewell to Taty Almeida, president of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora organisation and a symbol of the tireless search for the disappeared.

Human rights activist Taty Almeida, founding member of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95

15-06-2026 09:47 Teacher, iconic human rights activist, president of Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora and campaigner for the disappeared and downtrodden. Taty Almeida, who has died at the age of 95, would not be silenced in her tireless search for memory, truth and justice and the knowledge over what happened to her missing son Alejandro.

Messi heads into historic sixth World Cup ‘as excited as ever’

14-06-2026 15:21 Simply by stepping onto the pitch on Tuesday against Algeria, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star will become the first player ever to appear at six World Cups.

The Milei siblings are losing soldiers, fast

13-06-2026 05:59 If Argentina’s football team has a decent showing in the World Cup, inflation continues to come down and the economy begins to grow, then Javier and Toto can hope to come out the other end and look to consolidate their political project for the second half of 2026.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

It’s a small World (Cup) II: The geopolitics of football

13-06-2026 05:41 No host nation has won in this century, while there were no less than six home triumphs in the 16 tournaments of the previous century. The so-called World Cup is a Euro-American monopoly – will a new champion emerge from the record 48 competitors?

by Michael Soltys

Arruabarrena set to return to Boca Jnrs after talks with Riquelme

12-06-2026 17:10 Former coach says he is 'excited' by prospect of a second spell at La Bombonera, a decade after leading the club to a league-and-cup double.

No hantavirus found in Mendoza Province after tests, says Health Ministry

12-06-2026 16:54 Hantavirus probe in western Mendoza Province did not find any virus-carrying rodents, announces Argentina's Health Ministry.

All eyes on Messi – but don’t forget the supporting cast

12-06-2026 08:48 Argentina can hurt opponents from anywhere on the pitch. There are plenty of candidates to become Messi’s latest World Cup partner-in-crime.

by Dan Edwards

Angry reaction to Adorni’s admission that he concealed half-million dollars

11-06-2026 21:29 Cabinet chief's admission that he omitted US$500,000 from his public asset and wealth declarations sparks controversy and criticism.

Argentina calls up Senesi for World Cup after Balerdi injury

11-06-2026 16:52 Marcos Senesi has been added to the squad as a replacement for Leonardo Balerdi, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a muscle injury.

Inflation slowed to monthly 2.1% in May, reports INDEC

11-06-2026 16:14 Second consecutive monthly slowdown; Consumer price hikes slowed by half a point compared to April; Inflation in first five months of year totals 14.7%.

Albiceleste set up camp in Kansas, buoyed by Messi's return

10-06-2026 23:21 Boost for Albiceleste as Lionel Messi nears full fitness, but Julián Álvarez is in a race against time to be fit for Argentina's World Cup opener.

Supporters, Peronist lawmakers renew calls for Fernández de Kirchner's release

10-06-2026 22:56 Supporters gather outside Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's Buenos Aires home as allies denounce her conviction and call for ex-president's release.

Argentina’s Impsa in talks to resume turbine work in Venezuela

10-06-2026 21:34 Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for Guri dam complex.

Peso drops most over eight weeks since midterm sell-off

10-06-2026 15:44 Decline in the peso is gaining momentum as investors grow more risk averse and policymakers in Buenos Aires loosen their grip.

UNICEF says child poverty in Argentina fell to 42.3% in 2025

09-06-2026 21:58 Child poverty dropped its lowest level since 2018, according to UNICEF data, though NGO warns levels may have risen in first half of 2026.

Maradona trial: Daughter says medical team failed to take responsibility

09-06-2026 17:10 Dalma Maradona, the eldest of Diego Maradona's daughters, gives evidence to trial investigating late footballer's death; "There isn't a day that I don't miss him," she tells the court.

World Cup nears kick off after pre-tournament turbulence

09-06-2026 09:59 The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can overcome geopolitical tensions and ticket price fury.

Tate Modern exhibition pays tribute to Julio Le Parc, shortly after death

08-06-2026 17:07 London's Tate Modern set to open doors on new exhibition dedicated to Argentine artist Julio Le Parc, who died last month at the age of 97.

Beyond Catholic Argentina: the nation’s new religious landscape

07-06-2026 07:45 Catholicism remains the largest religion, but rising secularism, generational change and growing diversity are reshaping how Argentines believe.

A robot oasis and billionaire’s playground in Argentina?

06-06-2026 07:02 Milei’s self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist libertarianism seems totally aligned with the idea of generating a robot oasis and a billionaire’s playground in Argentina.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The reign of Queen Karina

06-06-2026 06:00 Karina evidently shares her brother’s contempt for misguided people whose ideas and values do not coincide with his own.

by James Neilson

Fans come together in huge crowds to bid farewell to 'Indio' Solari

05-06-2026 22:28 Spontaneous gatherings across the country – including a huge crowd at the Plaza de Mayo – pay tribute to iconic rock star Indio Solari, who died Friday aged 77.

Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row

05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.

Carlos 'Indio' Solari, cult hero of Argentine rock, dies aged 77

05-06-2026 11:38 Enigmatic frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota dies aged 77 after battle with Parkinson's; Legendary rocker built a cult following that transformed him into one of Argentina's most influential cultural figures.