Crème de la Crème My BA B-side 20-07-2024 18:36 Some of Buenos Aires’ hidden facets and best spots are unspoiled by tourism – here’s five of my favourites that won’t break the bank. by Vanessa Bell
HUMAN RIGHTS Organisations head to courts to request clarity over gender policies 12-07-2024 16:33 Different organisations specialising in gender issues filed a claim in court requesting clarification about the closing of the former Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry. None of the government budget to assist relatives of victims of femicide, transfemicide and transvesticide was touched in the first four months of the year, claim NGOs. by Agustina Bordigoni
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: July 5 to 12 12-07-2024 14:11 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
WAGER GONE WRONG Drake’s betting woes pile up as Argentina’s Messi sinks Canada 10-07-2024 11:01 Canada’s loss to Argentina in the Copa América semi-finals Tuesday night cost rappe Drake US$300,000.
COMMUNITY & DIPLOMACY US Embassy marks Independence Day with Palacio Bosch party 06-07-2024 05:23 US Ambassador Marc Stanley pays tributes to Argentine politicians from previous and current governments as he welcomes more than 1,000 guests to the Palacio Bosch for annual Independence Day knees-up. by James Grainger
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME Chef Máximo Togni’s new restaurant is straight from the heart 06-07-2024 05:23 Evelia is the hottest ticket in town and diners are snapping up reservations for the Núñez-based restaurant. Inspired by his beloved Italian grandmother, Máximo Togni’s new establishment is well worth a visit. by Vanessa Bell
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: June 28 to July 5 05-07-2024 16:55 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Exclusive hotel at Iguazú Falls selected as the best in Argentina 03-07-2024 15:09 Five-star Gran Meliá Iguazú hotel, close to the iconic waterfalls on the border with Brazil, chosen as the nation's best by World Travel Awards.
STATE MEDIA Télam state news agency now 'advertising and state propaganda agency' 01-07-2024 16:08 Argentina's government has officially closed the Télam state news agency, transforming it into a state advertising and "propaganda" outlet.
POLITICS Justice Ministry says 85% of workers at ex-Women's Ministry 'dismissed' 01-07-2024 15:33 Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona announces that 85% of workers at the former Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry have been dismissed, with remainder to be transferred to Family Protection Directorate.
OPINION & ANALYSIS From attempted murder to an attempted coup 29-06-2024 04:52 Fernando Sabag Montiel is a consequence of an exhausted political and economic system in Argentina, while Milei has emerged as a response to that same failure. by Agustino Fontevecchia
DISINFORMATION ONLINE Misinformation about Spanish PM online reinforces Milei discourse 24-06-2024 16:04 Various online posts helped fuel the recent diplomatic crisis between Spain and Argentina, with President Javier Milei and officials in Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government pouring fuel on the flames.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 12 to 19 20-06-2024 05:17 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
SOCIETY Report: Online video adding to challenges for news firms 17-06-2024 15:36 Short videos from social media have become the main source of information for young people, Reuters Institute report warns.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Claudia Piñeiro: ‘I’ve never ever seen another president celebrate the tears of a rival’ 15-06-2024 05:49 Award-winning writer, playwright and screenwriter Claudia Piñeiro on narrative, challenges to women’s rights and President Javier Milei’s rhetoric. by Jorge Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 7 to 14 14-06-2024 11:54 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
G7 SUMMIT Pope arrives at G7 for historic address after morning of comedy 14-06-2024 10:38 Pontiff spends morning clowning around with over 100 top global comedians including Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon, before heading off to G7 Leaders Summit.
G7 SUMMIT G7 to meet in luxury Italian oasis favoured by Madonna 11-06-2024 11:27 Borgo Egnazia, a complex built from scratch in the style of a traditional village, is located on Italy's Adriatic coast near Bari in Puglia.
CRIME & SECURITY Juan Darthés sentenced in Brazil to six years in prison for rape 10-06-2024 16:25 Actor Juan Darthés sentenced to six years in prison by court in Brazil for 2009 rape of his former colleague Thelma Fardin.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 31 to June 7 07-06-2024 17:55 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
THEATRE Players suburban but not the railway line 07-06-2024 17:03 Murder on the Orient Express; by Agatha Christie (adapted by Ken Ludwig); Directed by Laura Riera; June 14, 15, 16; Friday & Saturday 9pm – Sunday 7pm; The Playhouse – Moreno 80, San Isidro. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS Milei names X user ‘Juan Doe’ as his digital communications director 04-06-2024 17:05 The position of Juan Pablo Carreira, a renowned libertarian activist, was finalised through a decree signed by the President and Cabinet chief Guillermo Francos.
LITERATURE & FILM Writer and filmmaker Edgardo Cozarinsky dies at 85 03-06-2024 16:49 Edgardo Cozarinsky dies aged 85 after battle with cancer. Writer and filmmaker produced many books and films during his lengthy career and even acted in over 30 pictures.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Stories that caught our eye: May 24 to 31 31-05-2024 13:23 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 16 to 24 24-05-2024 15:00 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
COMMUNITY Robert Cox speaks up for independent journalism 24-05-2024 14:54 Former 'Buenos Aires Herald' editor warns of threat to freedom in speech at UWC luncheon. by Michael Soltys
FILM & CINEMA Director Daniel Burman tackles tradition, gender identity with ‘Transmitzvah’ 23-05-2024 14:37 Argentine director Daniel Burman debuts ‘Transmitzvah’ at Cannes film festival. While trans identity needs to be included in cinema, it must not be the be-all and end-all, he explains.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Author Selva Almada: ‘More attention is being paid to Latin American literature' 22-05-2024 16:04 Acclaimed author from Entre Ríos, whose third novel was nominated for the International Booker Prize, discusses creation, translation and international recognition.
FILM & CINEMA National cinema raises its voice at Cannes against Milei’s cutbacks 22-05-2024 15:26 Creators of award-winning Argentine productions use their international platform at prestigious French film festival to vocalise anger at industry cutbacks and Milei government’s austerity measures.
DISTASTEFUL RESTRUCTURING 'Reorganisation process': Government pulls state media networks, websites 21-05-2024 16:03 President Javier Milei’s government takes down websites and state media networks as it launches restructuring; Controversial declaration of “reorganisation process” causes controversy, critics decry “provocation.”
PRESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE Spokesperson says Milei will ‘sing’ in ‘musical show’ promoting new book 21-05-2024 12:51 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni reveals that Argentina’s “anarcho-capitalist” fancies himself as something of a singer – President Javier Milei will be the “relevant figure” of a “musical show” at Luna Park on Wednesday night promoting his new book.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 10 to 17 18-05-2024 10:57 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
theatre What didn’t the butler do? 17-05-2024 12:33 Who’s in Bed with the Butler?; By Michael Parker; Directed by Sylveen Smith; The Surburban Players; The Playhouse, Moreno 80, San Isidro. by Michael Soltys
EDUCATION Government denies university ‘discrimination’ after UBA funding deal 16-05-2024 15:46 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says Education Secretariat will increase operating expenses by 270% in move to end funding row.
BOOK FAIR Book Fair attendance down 10% amid economic crisis 13-05-2024 15:47 Just over 1.1 million people visit La Rural exhibition centre for Feria del Libro – drop of almost 10% on last year.
INTERVIEW WITH WORLDCOIN BOSS Alex Blania: ‘In the next few years, thousands of humans will fall deeply in love with an AI’ 10-05-2024 12:51 The CEO of Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, on technology and ethics, Artificial Intelligence and the use of private data. by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 1 to 8 08-05-2024 23:55 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CULTURE WARS No more CCK – Milei government baptises ‘Palacio Libertad’ 07-05-2024 21:39 National government says it will rename the Centro Cultural Kirchner as it moves to “depoliticise” iconic building that once housed Argentina’s Post Office.
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2024 Buenos Aires' iconic Book Fair caught between crisis and Milei controversy 06-05-2024 16:21 Buenos Aires' iconic Book Fair, which runs until May 13, is caught between economic crisis and controversy over President Javier Milei's cancelled appearance.
STATE NEWS AGENCY Milei government shutters Télam's provincial outposts 05-05-2024 16:27 Government moves ahead with "operational closure of correspondents" in 11 of the 23 provinces nationwideand the capital where the state news agency operates.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: April 26 to May 3 03-05-2024 17:58 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
PRESS FREEDOM Media watchdog says press freedom has deteriorated under Milei 03-05-2024 12:39 States doing less to support press freedom, warns media watchdog group Reporters Without Borders in its latest annual report.
CRIME & INSECURITY Juvenile delinquency: Off the grid, immune from prosecution 03-05-2024 11:35 Recent high-profile violence involving minors has put juvenile delinquency in the spotlight once again and President Javier Milei’s government says it wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility. by Sabrina Chemen
BOOK FAIR Milei cancels presentation at Book Fair, blaming 'Kirchnerite sabotage' 02-05-2024 16:43 Amid controversy over national government’s attitude towards the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, President Javier Milei switches his book launch to Luna Park.
CRIME & SECURITY Investigation shelved: The death of Natacha Jaitt 30-04-2024 17:26 Despite claims of conspiracy and alleged murder, the case investigating the death of socialite Natacha Jaitt in 2019 has been shelved. But there are still doubts about the day she died. by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
EDUCATION Milei says he will keep state universities, attacks the opposition 29-04-2024 15:30 President Javier Milei faced the biggest demonstration of his adminitration yet on April 23 as protesters took to the streets nationwide support of public universities.
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2024 Heker opens Book Fair with strong speech against Milei's austerity 27-04-2024 18:17 Acclaimed author's addresses inauguration speech at 48th edition of Buenos Aires International Book Fair sheds light on Argentina's socio-political landscape. by Sofia Anahi Rodriguez
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2024 Book fair serves as beacon of hope resilience amid economic crisis 27-04-2024 16:16 At the heart of this year's edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair lies a palpable tension stemming from a publishing industry in crisis. by Sofia Anahi Rodriguez
BOOK FAIR Milei, indigenous authors and virtual reality at Buenos Aires Book Fair 27-04-2024 14:10 Forty-eighth edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires opens at La Rural exhibition centre. Event runs from April 25 to May 13.
EDITORIAL Missing the point 27-04-2024 05:38 Milei misread the demonstration as “the caste” riding a noble cause to defend its interests but the scale, spontaneity and peaceful nature of the protest argue against this bid to politicise the march.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Jorge Lanata: ‘President Milei has the right to speak and criticise, but not to say just anything’ 27-04-2024 05:15 One of Argentina’s most important journalists on his court case against President Javier Milei, pro-government reporters, the challenges facing the media and the nation’s new political order. by Jorge Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: April 19 to 26 26-04-2024 20:21 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
EL PRESIDENTE Y LOS PERROS Barking mad? Milei's attachment to 'dead' dog raises sanity worries 26-04-2024 17:39 Does Javier Milei really communicate with a ghost dog whose death he refuses to accept?
VINTAGE BEAUTY 60-year-old Miss Universe hopeful challenges age-old beauty norms 25-04-2024 16:26 Sixty-year-old Alejandra Rodríguez, from La Plata, hopes to compete in the Miss Universe pageant that will take place in Mexico City later this year – but first, she needs to win Argentina's domestic crown.
CULTURE Netflix is betting big on Latin America to expand its viewership 25-04-2024 16:15 Netflix attracts viewers from all over the world, but its biggest untapped audiences lie outside the United States.
FOOTBALL Bye bye TV Pública: Telefe to broadcast Albiceleste's matches in Argentina 25-04-2024 15:18 Argentina's state television network will no longer be in charge of broadcasting national football team matches.
BOOK FAIR Book Fair: Cultural resistance set to capitalise on unrest 24-04-2024 13:31 At a time of deep economic crisis, the annual Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires promises to be a space for reflection and debate. A look at the activities, visits and Javier Milei’s upcoming presentation. by Adriana Lorusso
HUMAN RIGHTS Young activists call on states, tech firms to uphold digital rights 23-04-2024 18:01 Amnesty International’s Global Youth Summit convenes in Buenos Aires as rights campaigners discuss intricacies of life online. by Girah Lundy-Joseph
SPENDING CUTS By order of Milei, INCAA shuts doors, puts staff on leave 22-04-2024 15:06 President Javier Milei's government announces INCAA National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts will close doors temporarily ahead of international reorganisation; All employees told services are "no longer required" until new structure is in place.
CULTURE Like a bad movie: Argentina's culture industry suffers under Milei 20-04-2024 07:39 President Javier Milei's 'chainsaw' cutbacks are threatening Argentina's Oscar-winning film scene, publishing industry and music industry.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: April 12 to 19 19-04-2024 17:59 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CINEMA Cecilia Roth denounces 'dismantling' of cultural industry 19-04-2024 16:51 Argentine actress Cecilia Roth has denounced the dismantling of Argentina’s cultural industry, pointing the finger firmly at the economic policies of President Javier Milei.
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY Disinformation hackathon battles manipulation, takes fight to fake news 19-04-2024 12:06 Journalists, programmers, data analysts and designers meet in Buenos Aires to debate and design tools to combat disinformation at an event organised by Fundación Perfil.
EDUCATION UBA students and teachers demonstrate against Milei's cutbacks 19-04-2024 10:25 Students and teachers of the University of Buenos Aires protested with public classes in the street and symbolic embraces of buildings against the government’s drastic austerity.
NEW STREAMING SERIES New series shows how Máxima became a Dutch queen 18-04-2024 14:01 Delfina Chaves takes the lead in the biopic mini-series charting the life of the Argentine queen of Dutch King Willem-Alexander, entitled simply 'Máxima.'
President's love life Milei confirms break up with actress girlfriend Fátima Flórez 13-04-2024 17:30 President Javier Milei says his relationship with girlfriend, actor and comedian Fátima Flórez, has come to an end.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Guillermo Dietrich: ‘I’m backing this government all I can so that it does well’ 13-04-2024 05:47 Former transport minister and close ally of Mauricio Macri on the Milei government, state companies and Juntos por el Cambio. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CULTURE WARS The perfect enemy for Javier Milei 13-04-2024 05:28 The president, his inner circle, and the Cabinet have become extremely selective regarding the outlets and journalists they speak to, with Milei only giving interviews to friendly reporters who lob softballs at him. by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: April 5 to 12 12-04-2024 22:07 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MEDIA Pressure on the press: from Videla to Milei 12-04-2024 17:20 Attacks by Javier Milei on the press in general, and at 'Noticias' and 'Perfil' in particular, are nothing new. Argentina’s President is using old methods to silence critics. by Gustavo González