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Diego Armando Maradona, pictured in a 2015 file photo.

Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, court hears

Yesterday 22:32 Late football legend's failing kidneys should have been a red flag for his doctors, specialist tells trial into star's death.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Amnesty International slams rise of Argentina’s 'surveillance state'

Yesterday 22:24 Massive online surveillance is deterring the right to protest in Argentina, says Amnesty International NGO in latest report.

Fernando Cerimedo speaks during the Hispanic Prosperity Gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 10, 2026.

CRIME & INSECURITY

Former Milei aide arrested after pregnant woman shot in Bolivia

Yesterday 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.

Then-president Alberto Fernández and then-first lady Fabiola Yáñez.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández, Fabiola Yáñez reported over alleged pandemic plane party

Yesterday 14:45 Complaint against the former president and first lady was filed following report by LN+ news channel.

ARREST IN BOLIVIA

Milei-linked political consultant detained in Bolivia after shooting of former partner

Yesterday 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.

Porteños wait for a public transport bus in Buenos Aires.

PERSONAL FINANCES

How families in Milei's Argentina sank deep into debt

Yesterday 09:50 Stagnant incomes, coupled with a cost of living crisis, have nudged household finances in Javier Milei’s Argentina to the brink.

President Javier Milei delivers a speech at a government tribute commemorating General José de San Martín on the 176th anniversary of his death.

POLITICS

‘Liberty as a mandate’ – Milei links Presidency to San Martín’s ‘ideas and values’

Yesterday 09:34 After several days without public activity, President Milei appears in public to deliver a speech urging defence of San Martín’s ideals against those who "attack our ideas and values, making us believe that sin and robbery are justified."

Martín Varsavsky and an image from his Wamani compound.

SOCIETY

Wamani: Martín Varsavsky's Mendoza refuge for a hypothetical war

17-08-2026 16:33 Businessman Martín Varsavsky, a member of the Silicon Valley elite, caused a stir this week in the 'Financial Times' by declaring that "we're already in World War III." Working from that premise, the entrepreneur says that "it makes sense to have a refuge" and reveals details of Wamani, his retreat in the Mendoza foothills. But the site’s corporate paperwork conceals a geopolitical paradox.

by Nicolás González

ENERGY & GAS

Shale driller Vista Energy jumps as Peter Thiel logs stake

17-08-2026 14:14 Shares in Vista Energy, Argentina’s top oil exporter, jump after tech billionaire Peter Thiel reports a sizeable stake in the company.

Foreign policy

Milei signs up Argentina to Trump’s anti-abortion international alliance

16-08-2026 11:03 Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue.

by Giselle Leclercq

A F-34 drilling rig at the Vista Energy Bajada del Palo Oil and Gas Field in Neuquén, Argentina.

ENERGY & GAS

Peter Thiel reports stake in Argentine shale oil exporter Vista

16-08-2026 10:38 Peter Thiel’s hedge fund acquires a sizeable stake in Vista Energy SAB, Argentina’s top oil exporter, increasing his ties to the country.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

The New Right redraws Latin America’s map

16-08-2026 07:23 Latin America has become fertile ground for outsiders who know how to turn resentment into votes.

Perfil's Jorge Fontevecchia interviews former Brazil president José Sarney.

INTERVIEW WITH EX-BRAZIL PRESIDENT

José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’

15-08-2026 13:28 Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Scenarios: Three possible paths to Argentina’s 2027 election

15-08-2026 10:22 Three scenarios, but one decisive factor: the economy.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

AS I SEE IT

Life in the age of empathy

15-08-2026 07:43 The ongoing drive to subordinate just about everything else to empathy has already had far-reaching geopolitical consequences.

by James Neilson

Editorial

Economic conundrums

15-08-2026 07:00 The Milei administration has yet to square the circle of taming inflation without recession.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

And if the divided rule?

15-08-2026 06:15 Should the wheels come off for Trump, this would be another question-mark over Milei’s re-election chances.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Campaign battle royale as outsiders and professionals face Milei

15-08-2026 05:33 Political campaigns in Argentina have been governed by fragmentation, negative voting and thin results in the last few presidential bouts. There’s also been big surprises.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Fernando De Andreis and Cristian Ritondo arrive at the Casa Rosada for a meeting with La Libertad Avanza officials.

The Week in Review

Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14

14-08-2026 17:28 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

EDUCATION

Report: Only half of primary school kids have ‘satisfactory knowledge’ of language and maths

14-08-2026 11:50 Only 50% of schoolkids in Argentina reach sixth grade with ‘satisfactory knowledge of language and maths,’ finds NGO report, but 94 in 100 pupils reached sixth grade without dropping out or repeating a year.

CENTRAL BANK

Argentina eases post-2001 dollar loan curbs to boost economy

14-08-2026 09:18 President Javier Milei’s government seeks to boost credit and economic activity by easing longstanding restrictions on dollar lending.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Argentina’s Libertadores candidates look to break Brazil’s hold on Copa

14-08-2026 07:17 Almost eight years have passed since an Argentina side lifted the Copa Libertadores and this season, for the first time since 2014, neither Boca or River are contenders for the continental title.

by Dan Edwards

ENERGY & GAS

‘Argentina LNG’ – YPF confirms massive US$51-billion RIGI production plan

13-08-2026 19:58 State energy firm announces largest RIGI scheme investment to date, worth over US $50 billion; Project envisages massive export of liquefied natural gas from Vaca Muerta, backed by ENI and XRG.

US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas.

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

US ambassador warns Argentina over Chinese firms in Vaca Muerta

13-08-2026 17:10 Trump envoy Peter Lamelas says Chinese involvement in strategic sectors “will not help attract foreign investors” to Argentina’s shale oil and gas hub.

ANALYSIS

Inflation edged up last month on winter holidays

13-08-2026 17:00 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces companies without earnings in dollars will now be able to borrow greenbacks.

A shopper consults a staff member at a supermarket in Buenos Aires.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Inflation ticks up slightly, rising to monthly 2.1%

13-08-2026 16:05 Consumer prices rose 2.1% in July, lifting annualised inflation figure to 33.8%; July figure slight acceleration on 1.9% recorded previous month.

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.

Hundreds of protesters gather in Buenos Aires to demand government restore funding for science and technology.

GOVERNMENT & SCIENCE

Scientists march against Milei's cuts wearing Albiceleste shirts

12-08-2026 23:23 Hundreds of protesters gather in Buenos Aires to demand government restore funding for science and technology; Protesters say research system has deteriorated since President Milei took office.

CRIME & SOCIETY

Natacha Jaitt’s brother asks for investigation into her death to be reopened

12-08-2026 22:56 Ulises Jaitt files motion through his lawyers seeking a review of the investigation into his late sister’s death, which was shelved in 2024. He questions activities at crime scene and alleges inconsistencies in evidence.

by Federico Perez Vecchio

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'Cuti' Romero leaves Spurs to sign for Atlético Madrid

12-08-2026 18:25 Cristian 'Cuti' Romero is Atlético Madrid’s latest signing, will cost around 40 million euros; Defender is set to leave English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur to join Diego Simeone’s side.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo speaks to the Bolsa de Comercio de Córdoba.

MINISTER SPEAKS

Caputo says ‘Argentina has been laid waste over last 25 years’

12-08-2026 17:08 Economy minister claims nation must be “rebuilt” after quarter-century of devastation; Flags arrival of new investment, talks up President Milei’s potential re-election during speech at Córdoba Stock Exchange.

Javier Milei at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, on July 16.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei eases cash crunch to reignite economic growth

12-08-2026 14:02 Milei administration starting to shift its focus from solely crushing inflation to a more balanced approach.

Foreign nationals who are not resident in Argentina will have to pay for their medical treatment in public hospitals.

HEALTH & SOCIETY

Milei limits free hospital care for foreigners in Argentina

12-08-2026 12:59 Non-resident foreigners will have to pay for non-urgent care at federal hospitals or show proof of health insurance; Government says the measure targets “medical tourism.”

SAY IT AIN’T SO, LEO

Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father

12-08-2026 12:25 Grieving superstar says he is unsure about playing on “much longer” after death of his father; Emotional tribute reveals depth of their relationship, with skipper saying he doesn’t know “how to go on.”

María José Cáceres is an Argentine nurse specialised in neonatology and emergencies.

INTERVIEW

More than a profession – being a nurse in crisis zones

12-08-2026 11:49 María José Cáceres is an Argentine nurse specialised in neonatology and emergencies. With 15 years of experience working with the Médecins Sans Frontières NGO on humanitarian missions, she has tackled conflict and health crisis in Haití, Sudan, Mozambique and a host of other countries.

BEEF EXPORTS

USDA says Argentine beef that missed inspection is recalled

12-08-2026 11:10 Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef that wasn’t fully inspected before being distributed in Texas and Florida are being recalled.

GUEST COLUMN

Is Argentina a racist country? My testimony as a Muslim foreigner

10-08-2026 07:01 Argentina is a fine example of interfaith coexistence and a melting pot of different communities and waves of migration.

by Marwan Gill

Fishing in waters near the Malvinas Islands.

SPECIAL REPORT

From squid to oil: How UK is consolidating illegal exploitation of Malvinas waters through to 2047

10-08-2026 06:39 While preparing the Sea Lion oil project to begin production in 2027, the islands' government has extended the fishing rights of the main companies operating around the archipelago for another 25 years.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

AT THE LIMITS OF ARGENTINE WATERS

Mile 201: The invisible line where fishing becomes environmental poaching

10-08-2026 00:19 A postcard of environmental disaster at first sight: hundreds of trawlers with lights blazing navigating at the edge of Argentine waters. This fleet flying the flags of distant countries seeks banks of the Illex squid, hake and other species. Specialists warn of the ecological damage from uncontrolled fishing.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Argentina's football star Lionel Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and relatives, attend the funeral of his father, Jorge Messi, at El Prado cemetery, on the outskirts of Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina, on August 9, 2026.

DEATH OF JORGE MESSI

Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

09-08-2026 16:43 Private ceremony with close family and a few teammates takes place at a cemetery in the town of Pérez.

Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport in Rosario after the death of his father Jorge Messi on August 8, 2026.

Death of footballer's father

Argentina skipper arrives in Rosario to mourn his late father

09-08-2026 05:57 Footballer lands in Rosario late Saturday night following the death of father; Funeral to take place on Sunday at cemetery in nearby Pérez.

Analysing Argentina

Quintela and the Peronists; Weird scarecrow strategy

08-08-2026 19:31 Most Argentines are telling pollsters that they would like something to change next year. But polls measuring voting intention still have Milei either in the lead or neck-and-neck with his main opponent.

by Marcelo J. García

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Tears for fears and arrears

08-08-2026 19:18 A country historically living beyond its means is now a question of some of its families living beyond their means. Or so President Milei would like to see it.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei’s weeks of fury

08-08-2026 19:16 Milei is following Trump’s lead, trying to erode Lula’s position ahead of the consequential vote scheduled for October 4.

The Israeli Company Navitas Petroleum has become embroiled in controversy over its participation in this oil exploration project off the Malvinas, the centre of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina.

Geopolitics

Diplomatic tensions over Malvinas oil

08-08-2026 14:51 Government's Malvinas oil silence tests ties with Israel, Chile; Navitas' Sea Lion project strains Argentina's ties

Lionel Messi, pictured with his parents Cecilia and Jorge.

FOOTBALLER'S FATHER PASSES AWAY

Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68 after illness

08-08-2026 13:33 Death of Argentina captain's father comes just weeks after Lionel Messi led Albiceleste into 2026 World Cup, ending a lifelong partnership that shaped one of football's greatest careers.

Senator Patricia Bullrich speaks with other senators at the National Congress in Buenos Aires on August 6, 2026, prior to the debate of the bill on the inviolability of private property.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: August 1 to 7

08-08-2026 05:10 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during a press conference with the World Cup trophy on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Mexico city stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026.

POLITICS & SPORT

FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of AFA, South American football

08-08-2026 05:07 CONMEBOL, which has only 10 FIFA-affiliated members but includes iconic federations such as Argentina and Brazil, expresses concern but backs FIFA chief.

EDITORIAL

The law of the land

08-08-2026 05:02 This last week might well go down in any future history of the Milei administration as the one marking the limits of deregulation.

A woman stands next to a banner depicting late football legend Diego Maradona outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires on August 6, 2026.

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur

08-08-2026 04:28 Diego Maradona was bedridden, in pain and appeared resigned to his fate in his final days, says football legend's masseur at the trial into his 2020 death.

A demonstrator holds a national flag amid tear gas during protest outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires on August 6, 2026, as senators debate a bill on the inviolability of private property.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Protesters clash with police in Buenos Aires over private property bill

07-08-2026 15:18 Thousands rally against Milei-backed legislation as unrest leaves at least three injured and 10 arrested.

Pipes are stacked for a pipeline while under construction on the Vaca Muerta shale deposit.

ENERGY & GAS

China alleges US meddling as Huawei courts Vaca Muerta

07-08-2026 15:11 US officials threaten to deny or revoke US visas for directors of power distributor CALF in Neuquén Province if they went ahead with Huawei deal.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei retreats even further to pass property bill amid backlash

07-08-2026 15:08 Government forced to abandon another section of private property legislation reform.

Women touch an image of Saint Cajetan, patron saint of work and bread, as faithful pray at the Saint Cajetan Church in Buenos Aires on August 7, 2026. Every year on the feast of Saint Cajetan, thousands of Catholics visit the shrine to pay homage to the saint and pray for employment and prosperity.

SOCIETY & RELIGION

Thousands march on Day of San Cayetano, patron saint of bread and work

07-08-2026 04:49 Traditional pilgrimage to patron saint of bread and work doubles as protest against Milei’s austerity measures.

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives at the Carondelet presidential palace for a meeting with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa during an official visit in Quito on August 6, 2026.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentina designates three Ecuador gangs as ‘terrorist groups’

06-08-2026 20:32 Milei and Noboa sign security, trade and extradition agreements during talks in Quito; Los Lobos, Los Choneros and Chone Killers designated as terrorist groups.

River Plate and Eduardo Coudet under pressure.

football in argentina

River Plate spends millions but can't break losing streak

06-08-2026 17:05 Los Millonarios have gotten off to one of their weakest starts to a tournament in history, despite a record transfer window spend.

by Dan Edwards

Flybondi didn’t fly a single plane for a roughly two-week stretch in July.

AVIATION & AIR TRAVEL

Discount airline Flybondi ghosts Boeing, slashes 75% of flights

06-08-2026 14:21 Low-cost airline Flybondi is on the brink of collapse, eight months after an ally of President Milei promised to invest US$1.7 billion in an attempted turnaround of the decade-old carrier.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Argentina's President Javier Milei pose for the family photo during the 66th Summit of Leaders of Mercosur and Associated States at the Palacio San Martín in Buenos Aires on July 3, 2025.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Argentina ties reduced as long as Milei 'attacks' persist – Brazil FM source

06-08-2026 04:50 Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling

06-08-2026 04:44 President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.

Pope Leo XIV (C) celebrates the Jubilee Mass for the Missionary World and Migrants at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 5, 2025.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina confirmed for November

06-08-2026 04:18 Vatican announces pontiff’s regional tour; Catholic leader to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11; During 12-day tour of Latin America, Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei guts bill to ease property laws in face of public uproar

05-08-2026 19:02 Lawmakers water down legislation to ease limits on foreign land ownership in response to fierce backlash.

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina

05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.

The Central Bank of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

CURRENCY SWAP LINE

Argentina, China extend currency swap deal

05-08-2026 18:30 Central banks of Argentina and China renew US$19-billion bilateral currency swap.

The People's Bank of China headquarters in Beijing.

Currency deal

Argentina renews US$19-billion China swap for another five years

05-08-2026 18:24 Argentina's Central Bank renews US$19-billion currency swap with the People’s Bank of China for five years.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei doubles down on calling Brazil's Lula a 'thief'

03-08-2026 19:12 President Javier Milei renews his attacks on Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

ANALYSIS

Milei’s money man shuns foreign markets after failed bond binge

03-08-2026 18:27 Luis Caputo previously tapped foreign bond markets again and again, earning the moniker “serial borrower” from his critics. But nowadays, he's not selling bonds overseas.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei accuses Spain PM Sánchez of using immigrants to 'win votes'

03-08-2026 18:04 La Libertad Avanza leader, a fierce critic of Spanish leader, accuses Pedro Sánchez of encouraging immigration to win votes and help "perpetuate his tyranny." He presented no evidence for his claim.

CARS & AUTOMOBILES

Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina despite Milei’s MAGA ties

03-08-2026 06:44 Brightly lit BYD dealerships are popping up nationwide as part of a broader wave of new showrooms emblazoned with names like BAIC, MG and Chery.

POLITICS & CULTURE

La Libertad Avanza, PRO team up in forum against abortion, sex ed

03-08-2026 06:09 Libertarian lawmakers, City Deputy Mayor Clara Muzzio and veteran PRO politician Gabriela Michetti participate in symposium against abortion and sex education.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: July 25 to August 1

01-08-2026 19:31 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.