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Spain slams 'interference' after Milei's comments on PM Sánchez

Today 12:24 Spanish Foreign Ministry slams "shameful" comments by Argentina's leader, accusing Milei of "external interference" and attempting to "foster a climate of polarisation and violence."

Milei rallies for Spain’s far right in bid to oust Sánchez

Today 12:12 Argentina's President lashes out at the “sinister 21st-century socialism” that Spain “suffers under with the disgraceful dictator Pedro Sánchez.”

US seeks end to UN decolonisation committee’s mandate

19-10-2026 13:02 Move could affect Argentina’s longstanding campaign to keep its sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands on the international agenda.

Trump’s Latin America allies deepen ties with Washington lenders

19-10-2026 08:45 Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Washington and the multilateral lenders historically villainised in the region for pushing fiscal austerity.

Milei speaks to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen US ties

16-10-2026 16:00 Call followed the Argentine leader's brief visit to Washington, where he delivered a speech to investors, received an award and took part in an event against anti-Semitism.

Stories that caught our eye: October 9 to 16

16-10-2026 00:13 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

15-10-2026 01:23 President firmly backs his US counterpart in speech to Hispanic association gala; La Libertad Avanza leader says Trump victory is “important for the entire West.”

Government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit

15-10-2026 00:33 Officials publicly insist preparations for the papal visit are continuing, but Javier Milei and his top spokesman have acknowledged that the dates could change. Other government sources believe the trip could be cancelled altogether.

by Javier Calvo

Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation

13-10-2026 18:54 Pope Leo XIV has cancerous growth removed from right lung in 90-minute operation; Vatican source says further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

Milei heads to US for fifth visit of 2026

12-10-2026 22:12 President to meet business leaders, address the US Chamber of Commerce and receive two awards during a three-day trip to Washington.

Brazil’s second MAGA moment

10-10-2026 06:16 South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Runaway run-off?

10-10-2026 06:10 Milei would seem to have every right to fancy his chances of soon having a kindred spirit in Brazil’s Planalto presidential palace but does this give him every reason to celebrate?

Milei prepares legal escalation over Malvinas oil project

09-10-2026 10:32 Malvinas ultimatum set to expire, government to take UK to world maritime tribunal; Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper maintain plans to develop Sea Lion project north of the archipelago.

Argentina friendlies prove to be no fairy tale for African footballers

08-10-2026 13:55 When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina, both sides expected a trip to remember. But unfortunately, it didn't quite work out like that.

Trump builds vast Latin America military alliance on the cheap

07-10-2026 12:29 US president has slashed aid to Latin America despite alignment of governments; Military assistance to eight nations dropped to just US$56 million last year.

Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance

07-10-2026 12:14 Football fans in Benin say it was "an honour" to provide the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance; Screens had sprung up in restaurants and bars in the capital Cotonou showing historic occasion.

Pay for passports: Milei government unveils citizen by investment scheme

03-10-2026 09:26 Applications to open in fourth quarter as government pitches citizenship programme to foreign investors; Would cost around US$5000 for family of four – applicant, spouse and two minors – to gain Argentine passports.

Milei sticks to his guns even if he looks crazy

03-10-2026 00:31 President Javier Milei has once again captured the spotlight and is using it to set the agenda to his tune. But are voters listening?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Javier in Paris – Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace

01-10-2026 22:36 President wraps up ‘Argentina Week’ roadshow with promises of investment from French firms, meeting with French leader Emmanuel Macron.

Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish football club

01-10-2026 19:33 Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, becomes Argentine star’s second venture into Spanish football ownership.

Milei pitches Argentina’s ‘abundant energy’ to Europe at roadshow

01-10-2026 09:21 La Libertad Avanza leader says his nation is a secure source of energy and critical minerals; Milei touts his economic record ahead of the 2027 election.

Indonesia celebrates 70 years of friendship with Argentina

30-09-2026 19:13 Trade, culture and gastronomy take centre stage as Indonesia marks diplomatic anniversary and 81st year of independence at Teatro Colón.

by Michael Soltys

Argentina announces agreement with Japan to open up beef exports

30-09-2026 12:45 Deal clears sanitary hurdles for exports from Argentina’s main cattle-producing regions, although shipments still await Japanese inspection.

Supreme Ct clears way for Milei to scrap limits on foreign land purchases

30-09-2026 05:23 Opposition parties condemn the ruling, question its scope and warn that it leaves the door open to unrestricted foreign ownership of rural land.

Milei said in public what the UN walkout crowd says in private

29-09-2026 11:27 Javier Milei told the UN General Assembly that an uncomfortable truth beats a comfortable lie. The walkout Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced the next day proved his point.

French National Library honours Argentine writer Alberto Manguel

29-09-2026 09:48 French institution annual prise to Argentine writer and renowned bibliophile Alberto Manguel, a former head of the National Library.

'Big mistake' – Colapinto apologises after criticism for Baku crash

27-09-2026 10:33 World champion Lando Norris says Alpine's Franco Colapinto should face a race ban for causing the crash that took him out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix; Argentine driver admits "big mistake" and offers apologises.

UN = Unbridled Nationalism?

26-09-2026 00:57 For all his unambiguous alignment with Trump and Israel, it is hard not to conclude that Milei fell in line with Argentina’s UN tradition of addressing domestic rather than global audiences.