News of 2022

Back to the future?

10-06-2023 06:26 That famous “Begone with them all” 2001 slogan of anti-system outrage against politicians is now more in the air than at any time since then, while today’s currency seems to be entering irreversibly into a similar terminal phase.

Economy grew less than expected on drought, inflation

23-05-2023 18:31 Economic activity rose 0.1% in March from the previous month, reveals INDEC, less than forecast by analysts.

Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony

27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.

Not even a World Cup win can save Argentina’s economy from decline

24-02-2023 10:08 Economy contracted more than expected in December even after the country won its much-celebrated third World Cup title, lending weight to view that recession lies ahead later this year.

INDEC: Economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in first 11 months of 2022

24-01-2023 21:59 November data shows Argentina’s economy contracted for a third straight month, further dampening the annual outlook for the coming 12 months.

'I still can’t believe it': One month on, Messi still revelling in World Cup win

18-01-2023 15:58 A month on from lifting the World Cup in Qatar 2022, Argentina star Lionel Messi still can’t believe it.

2022 – That was the year that was

31-12-2022 06:00 War in Ukraine, Alberto on tour, dwindling reserves, another IMF deal; Máximo walks, Guzmán quits, Batakis comes and goes even quicker, Sergio Massa turns ‘super’; Protests, Precios Justos, picketers and a presidential newborn; A national census, a mysterious Venezuelan plane, Mercosur tensions and Coldplay breaking records at River; Controversy at the 'hidden lake,' new grandchildren, CFK convicted and almost assassinated and – just to round it off – a World Cup win in Qatar... just another year in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

Amid tight security, Brazil hosts 'Lulapalooza' to toast Lula inauguration

30-12-2022 12:29 Some 300,000 revellers and more than a dozen heads of state and government are expected to attend leftist icon Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's swearing-extravaganza in Brasilia.

More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos

26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.

Claudio Tapia: Victory parade row shines spotlight on AFA chief

26-12-2022 14:56 The bus carrying the most popular caravan in the country’s history did not arrive at the Obelisk, as the World Cup champions wanted, and neither did they make it to the balcony of the Casa Rosada, as the government desired. The dispute over the celebrations following Argentina’s triumph in Qatar underlines ‘Chiqui’ Tapia’s complicated relationship with President Alberto Fernández.

by Agustín Colombo

French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners'

23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.

'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town

23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."

Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Álvarez and Messi

21-12-2022 14:11 Manchester City manager pays tribute to Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.

'Muchachos' – the song that marked Argentina's World Cup campaign

20-12-2022 22:48 The hit song that accompanied Argentina on their conquest of the 2022 World Cup has found deep resonance in a country desperate for a feel-good moment. 

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

19-12-2022 14:09 Nation prepares for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.

'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

19-12-2022 13:16 News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.

Tears and unrestrained joy: Argentina are the champions of the world

18-12-2022 23:44 After a final that stretched an entire nation's limits to the very brink and back again, providing joy and anguish in almost equal, excruciating measure, we can finally say it, loud and clear: Argentina are World Cup champions.

by Dan Edwards

Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win

18-12-2022 19:34 Watching the World Cup final and dreaming about winning it has been a much needed exercise in escapism for citizens of a country that has suffered years of economic turmoil due to spiralling inflation.

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

18-12-2022 15:49 Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's final.

Messi crowns career as Argentina beat France on penalties

18-12-2022 15:31 Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages.