News of 2026

Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump

21-05-2026 16:57 Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Eonomy picked up much more than expected in March

21-05-2026 16:46 Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February.

Peru election 2026

Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off

18-05-2026 13:41 Left versus right as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez progress to face off in Peru's presidential run-off on June 7.

WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW

‘He knew it all’: the Rosario roots of Lionel Messi

15-05-2026 10:16 Former coaches, teachers and childhood friends remember the shy boy from Newell’s who became Argentina’s greatest football icon.

ANALYSIS

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 11 months

14-05-2026 16:54 Transport saw the biggest price increases with 4.4% on higher fuel costs, followed by education.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Relief for Milei as inflation slows for first time in 11 months

14-05-2026 16:11 Run of negative headlines for Milei broken by INDEC data; Consumer prices rose 2.6% last month, a drop of 0.8 points from March, reveals bureau; Inflation now 32.4% over the last 12 months, CPI up 12.3% so far this year.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi in as Scaloni names 55-man longlist for World Cup squad

11-05-2026 13:06 Argentina skipper leads a preliminary 55-man shortlist as Argentina prepare to defend their title at World Cup 2026.

World Cup 2026

Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins

09-05-2026 23:11 A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup co-hosted by three nations.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi says ‘other favourites are arriving in better shape’ for World Cup

08-05-2026 17:43 Argentina skipper says title defence is possible but singles out France and Spain as stronger contenders ahead of 2026 tournament.

STREAMING GIANT'S PLANS

How Netflix is rewriting Argentina’s screen industry

08-05-2026 15:45 From De la Serna and Suar to Darín and ‘Dibu’ Martínez, national productions are gaining ground on the platform.

by Mariano Casas Di Nardo

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

24-04-2026 10:46 Court shown a 17-minute video shot by forensic police of Maradona on his deathbed, wearing a pair of football shorts and a black t-shirt pulled up to reveal a cavernous stomach.

WORLD CUP 2026

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

22-04-2026 12:24 Coach Lionel Scaloni has the majority of his squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico decided – a look at the problematic positions and how many spots are up for grabs.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Is right right or a write-off?

17-04-2026 15:24 With Orban losing power and Trump upbraiding Meloni for sticking up for Pope Leo against his insults, President Javier Milei finds himself in a shrinking club.

by Michael Soltys

AMCHAM SUMMIT 2026

Milei vows to stay course, tackles ‘bad’ inflation data head-on in AmCham speech

14-04-2026 19:37 President confronts negative inflation data head-on at AmCham Summit in Buenos Aires, defending austerity measures, insisting inflation “will plummet” and vowing to remain on his economic course.

by James Grainger

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Orbán, the global far right and Milei’s moment

14-04-2026 14:46 The defeat of Hungary’s populist prime minister marks a setback for parties across the right-wing MAGA spectrum – Trump included.

by Walter Curia

FERIA DEL LIBRO 2026

Buenos Aires Book Fair turns 50 with a focus on memory

13-04-2026 21:16 Fiftieth anniversary edition will revisit censorship during the dictatorship, honour Jorge Luis Borges and expand into immersive formats about future of reading and publishing in Argentina.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Government greets Hungary’s new leader after Milei ally Orbán gets boot

13-04-2026 20:52 Milei’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno extends greeting to Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar after European nation votes to oust Viktor Orbán and end populist’s 16 years in power.

Interview: Keiko Fujimori

Peru frontrunner vows to expel migrants, further Latin America's rightward tilt

11-04-2026 08:52 Keiko Fujimori, 50-year-old daughter of late ex-president Alberto Fujimori, is one of 35 candidates running to be Peru's next leader in Sunday's election.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina to play Honduras and Iceland in pre-World Cup friendlies

09-04-2026 17:56 'La Scaloneta' will face Honduras on June 6 in Texas and Iceland’s senior side on June 9 in Alabama ahead of World Cup kick-off.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

01-04-2026 12:08 After another set of meaningless matches – this time against Mauritania and Zambia – we are none the wiser over Argentina's chances of defending the title when they head up north in June.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

01-04-2026 10:36 Much improved performance from the world champions, but tougher tests lie ahead when the nation’s title defence gets underway in June.

International football

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off against Zambia, says Scaloni

30-03-2026 18:21 Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday at La Bombonera – the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina take it easy on road to World Cup 2026 title defence

26-03-2026 15:02 Since winning the World Cup in 2022, the only notable sides the Albiceleste have faced have been Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. Otherwise, the run of fixtures has been limited to friendlies against lower-level sides.

FOOTBALL – INTERVIEW

Tagliafico: Albiceleste must avoid ‘complacency’ at World Cup

25-03-2026 13:29 National team left-back says Argentina must guard against “complacency” as the defending champions prepare to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Flavio Bolsonaro inches ahead of President Lula in Brazil election poll

25-03-2026 12:18 Son of of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, would take 47.6% of the vote compared to Lula’s 46.6% in a run-off, according to new AtlasIntel survey.

INFLATION – ANALYSIS

Argentina posted higher-than-expected inflation ahead of Iran war shock

12-03-2026 17:17 Monthly and annual inflation readings both came in higher than expected in February, before the war in Iran put upward pressure on oil prices.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Utilities surge kept inflation at monthly 2.9% in February

12-03-2026 17:06 Prices up 5.9% since turn of the year, 33.1% over past year; Housing, utilities and fuels, food and non-alcoholic beverages, miscellaneous goods and services recorded highest increases last month.

POLITICS IN BRAZIL

Flavio Bolsonaro’s rapid rise in Brazil presidential polls surprises sceptics

27-02-2026 08:12 Flavio Bolsonaro, who two months ago wasn’t considered a strong contender despite hailing from an influential family, has a real chance to become Brazil’s next leader.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina to set up base camp in Kansas City for 2026 World Cup

05-02-2026 12:48 AFA confirms the Albiceleste will be based in Kansas City for the initial stages of the tournament, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Beef prices, new methodology cloud inflation outlook

30-01-2026 13:51 Push to further curb inflation faces risks in coming months faces risks ; Change in methodology, high beef prices and upcoming increases in utility bills could all impact consumer prices.

Football in Argentina

The football season has started – much to Chiqui Tapia’s relief

24-01-2026 07:02 The 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol is underway – and AFA chief Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia has surely been counting down the days until the distractions on the pitch kick off.

by Dan Edwards

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

World Bank trims Argentina’s 2026 GDP forecast to 4%

13-01-2026 21:09 Multilateral lender attributes slower growth prediction to domestic political uncertainty during the electoral period.

EDITORIAL

The year ahead

03-01-2026 06:01 After a resounding midterm triumph, Milei must be tempted to run before he can walk – already looking beyond 2026 to 2027.

2026: YEAR IN PREVIEW

From World Cup football to the Moon: Five things to keep an eye on in 2026

30-12-2025 13:49 Next year promises trips around the Moon, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress.

2026: Year in preview

Trump did shock and awe in 2025 – reality may bite in 2026

27-12-2025 09:44 After midterm elections in November that will be dominated by the cost of living, his Republican Party will have to contemplate life without Trump in 2028.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei wins Budget approval despite tensions with Macri

26-12-2025 22:12 Budget bill was Milei’s first major test in Congress since his midterm election victory.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

26-12-2025 22:01 Upper house votes in favour of President’s 2026 Budget bill; Government backed by pro-dialogue lawmakers and handful of Peronists.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Cheers – here’s to a more ‘caste-like’ Milei in 2026

26-12-2025 07:25 Looking ahead too much to 2027 risks overlooking 2026. Milei needs to take a step-by-step approach to his government.

by Marcelo J. García

Editorial

Tightening Santa’s belt

25-12-2025 05:54 The question is whether government policies are on course to translate the budget’s premises into anything remotely resembling reality.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei’s 2026 Budget bill likely to win Senate approval

24-12-2025 15:45 Government bill wins support of four senators from Convicción Federal caucus; Milei says he won’t veto bill, but will redistribute spending if key articles fall.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

18-12-2025 15:48 Lawmakers open debate on Milei’s 2026 Budget bill, a labour reform package and controversial changes to the National Glaciers Law.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei lines up seven bills for summer Congress sessions

09-12-2025 17:42 Government publishes bills it will seek to pass in Official Gazette; Budget and labour reform top the list.

EDITORIAL

Milei’s offside trap

06-12-2025 06:41 A shady AFA might seem an easy target for polarisation but Milei could be playing with fire.

FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW

Argentina's World Cup group rivals: Algeria, Austria and Jordan

05-12-2025 16:11 Holders Argentina play Algeria, Austria, Jordan in World Cup Group J; Albiceleste will face African side first, date and location to be confirmed tomorrow.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

President to sign decree calling special Congress sessions

05-12-2025 13:07 Presidential decree, likely to be published this Friday, will formally open door to debates on labour reform, changes to the Penal Code and the 2026 Budget.

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Court sets March 17 start date for new trial into Diego Maradona’s death

04-12-2025 13:11 Seven healthcare professionals who cared for the legendary footballer towards the end of his life informed they will stand trial March 17 for homicide with possible malice aforethought – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death.

GEOPOLITICS & SPORT

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

03-12-2025 09:53 Expanded 48-team tournament will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July next year; Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

death of diego maradona

Court to define how new trial into Maradona’s death will proceed

02-12-2025 14:31 Tuesday’s hearing is preliminary. A previous trial was cancelled in May after it emerged that one of the case’s judges had taken part in a secret documentary about the proceedings.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Labour reform, budget bill keys to Milei's December Congress push

27-11-2025 15:45 Government to push for swift approval of labour reform and 2026 Budget bills as part of ambitious agenda; President to summon Congress for special sessions, likely starting second week of December.

MILEI TO AMERICA

Milei plans new US trip to meet Trump, attend 2026 World Cup draw

17-11-2025 14:12 Argentina’s President Javier Milei planning new trip to United States; He will attend World Cup 2026 draw at Kennedy Center and meet with US President Donald Trump.

News of 2026

Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump

Eonomy picked up much more than expected in March

Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off

‘He knew it all’: the Rosario roots of Lionel Messi

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 11 months

Relief for Milei as inflation slows for first time in 11 months

Messi in as Scaloni names 55-man longlist for World Cup squad

Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins

Messi says ‘other favourites are arriving in better shape’ for World Cup

How Netflix is rewriting Argentina’s screen industry

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

Is right right or a write-off?

Milei vows to stay course, tackles ‘bad’ inflation data head-on in AmCham speech

Orbán, the global far right and Milei’s moment

Buenos Aires Book Fair turns 50 with a focus on memory

Government greets Hungary’s new leader after Milei ally Orbán gets boot

Peru frontrunner vows to expel migrants, further Latin America's rightward tilt

Argentina to play Honduras and Iceland in pre-World Cup friendlies

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off against Zambia, says Scaloni

Argentina take it easy on road to World Cup 2026 title defence

Tagliafico: Albiceleste must avoid ‘complacency’ at World Cup

Flavio Bolsonaro inches ahead of President Lula in Brazil election poll

Argentina posted higher-than-expected inflation ahead of Iran war shock

Utilities surge kept inflation at monthly 2.9% in February

Flavio Bolsonaro’s rapid rise in Brazil presidential polls surprises sceptics

Argentina to set up base camp in Kansas City for 2026 World Cup

Beef prices, new methodology cloud inflation outlook

The football season has started – much to Chiqui Tapia’s relief

World Bank trims Argentina’s 2026 GDP forecast to 4%

The year ahead

From World Cup football to the Moon: Five things to keep an eye on in 2026

Trump did shock and awe in 2025 – reality may bite in 2026

Milei wins Budget approval despite tensions with Macri

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

Cheers – here’s to a more ‘caste-like’ Milei in 2026

Tightening Santa’s belt

Milei’s 2026 Budget bill likely to win Senate approval

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

Milei lines up seven bills for summer Congress sessions

Milei’s offside trap

Argentina's World Cup group rivals: Algeria, Austria and Jordan

President to sign decree calling special Congress sessions

Court sets March 17 start date for new trial into Diego Maradona’s death

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

Court to define how new trial into Maradona’s death will proceed

Labour reform, budget bill keys to Milei's December Congress push

Milei plans new US trip to meet Trump, attend 2026 World Cup draw

AMIA bombing case: Judges give green light for trial in absentia against suspects

High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution

Underneath it all

World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter

Human capital getting sidelined

De la Causa Cuadernos a la obra pública libertaria: quiénes son los empresarios que se quedan con las rutas

El FMI cuestionó el índice de inflación argentino y pidió una nueva ley para el INDEC

Qué le pasa a Milei

Los grandes capitales ven peligrar la reelección de Javier Milei y congelan inversiones en la Argentina

Javier Milei compartió un mapa económico falso y una universidad desmintió haberlo hecho