Crime & Security Judge in Peru rules key suspect in Argentina triple murder be detained Today 08:39 Judge in Peru rules alleged mastermind behind brutal triple killing in Buenos Aires linked to narco-trafficking must remain in prison during extradition proceedings.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert's dirty financing Today 06:45 On José Luis Espert’s ties with a suspected drug dealer and the libertarian obsession with coin. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS A spooky Halloween earlier this month? Today 06:38 To lay any claim to a positive result, pundits suggest that Milei would need to be the leading minority with at least 35 percent of the vote. The first objective looks like a done deal since LLA is the only nationwide contender. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Hunted by a red October Today 06:26 The last few days have shown Trump’s support to be insufficient to overcome the loss of confidence in the libertarian administration, a problem which the midmonth snapshot with the Republican in Washington planned by Milei is hardly likely to change.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA What comes after Javier Milei? Today 06:22 The six governors who form the Provincias Unidas group are working on the assumption that Milei will not have a second term, just like his two predecessors. The question is what comes next? by Marcelo J. García
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: September 27 to October 3 Yesterday 18:35 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST Mother of Israeli hostages clings to hope after two-year ordeal Yesterday 18:03 Every Saturday night for the past two years, tens of thousands of Israelis have gathered in Tel Aviv and across the country to demand the hostages' return.
OBITUARY Madres de Plaza de Mayo member Vera Jarach dies at 97 Yesterday 17:51 Vera Jarach, a leading figure of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo human rights group, dies aged 97; Activist, who lost her only daughter to the dictatorship, became a tireless defender of human rights.
BONDS & MARKETS Locals fuel Argentine bond swings as Bessent stokes chaos Yesterday 17:38 Volatility soared in the past few weeks as Argentina slipped back toward a currency crisis.
Geopolitics & finance Bessent’s Argentina rescue pledge put to test by traders attacking peso Yesterday 16:58 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Albiceleste Under 20s give us a glimpse of football’s future Yesterday 16:52 The Under-20 World Cup in Chile, which Argentina have opened with back-to-back wins, is showing off football's latest innovation, FVS (Football Video Support) and the so-called ‘Green Card.’ by Dan Edwards
POLITICS Espert confirms link to Machado but says US$200K payment wasn't 'criminal' Yesterday 11:09 La Libertad Avanza deputy confirms he received US$200,000 payment, but says it came from consultancy work for Guatemalan firm; Candidate says he had several meetings with Machado as Milei issues public backing, denounces “Kirchnerite operation.”
POLITICS Milei unveils ‘zero tolerance’ Penal Code reform push at prison 02-10-2025 20:28 President Javier Milei and National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich say criminals “must face consequences” as they present criminal reform package at door of Ezeiza Prison.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Double setback for Milei as Congress overturns two vetoes 02-10-2025 19:56 Another blow for Milei as Senate overturns two presidential vetoes, upholding laws that increase funding for state universities and paediatric hospitals.
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap 02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.
POLITICS Cabinet discontent grows over Espert narco allegations 02-10-2025 16:30 President Javier Milei himself is the main defender of the congressional candidate – but dissatisfaction is growing over the lawmaker's disastrous television appearances.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert called to Casa Rosada as opposition demands resignation 02-10-2025 16:11 Calls ramp up for top name on the ruling La Libertad Avanza party’s list of candidates in the upcoming election to step side amid revelations over links to suspected narco-trafficker; Polling shows scandal may damage chances in midterms. by James Grainger
INTERVIEW Myriam Bregman: ‘We denounced Espert’s ties to drug-trafficking in 2021’ 02-10-2025 14:31 Frente de Izquierda y de los Trabajadores candidate for national deputy discusses allegations against ruling party lawmaker José Luis Espert that link La Libertad Avanza figure to suspected drug-trafficker.
PROFILE Who is ‘Fred’ Machado, suspect linked to Espert scandal? 02-10-2025 13:52 Businessman under arrest and facing extradition to the United States is accused of heading a narco ring using aircraft to traffic tons of cocaine.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION US court files show Espert received US$200,000 from alleged narco-trafficker 02-10-2025 13:36 Current national deputy and leading La Libertad Avanza candidate received a money order for US$200,000 in 2020, coming from a criminal organisation linked by Fred Machado, who is awaiting extradition to the United States.
FOREIGN POLICY US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina 02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
Politics Kicillof meets Fernández de Kirchner in show of unity 02-10-2025 08:13 Governor visits ex-president at home in Constitución as opposition seeks to project unity; After four months without contact, duo meet under house arrest to discuss strategy.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei government sells dollars as peso drops for third day 01-10-2025 18:18 President Javier Milei's government sells more than US$450 million on spot market Wednesday to stem a slump in the peso.
TRIPLE MURDER Who's who of detained: Nine arrested for triple narco murder in Florencio Varela 01-10-2025 17:59 Following the capture of “Pequeño J” and his right-hand man, there are already nine individuals in custody; A look at the alleged roles attributed to each of them in the brutal triple murder.
POLITICS Bullrich says Espert ‘must clarify’ drug-trafficker cash allegations 01-10-2025 16:00 Patricia Bullrich says José Luis Espert, must “immediately clarify” allegations that he took money from a suspected drug-trafficker.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Currency arbitrage costs Milei US$2 billion a month in Argentina 01-10-2025 12:59 A temporary surge in farm-export dollars has prompted Argentines to purchase cheap greenbacks.
CRIME & SECURITY Extradition sought for suspected mastermind of triple murder 01-10-2025 11:05 Suspected gang leader behind last week’s brutal triple murder in Argentina arrested in Peru after international manhunt; Accused of ordering the torture and murder of three young women, 'Pequeño J' is at centre of chilling case tied to drug violence.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei’s government sells dollars as peso starts to sink again 30-09-2025 21:06 Currency fell more than 6% Tuesday, biggest intraday drop since September 8,
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY After months of talks, Trump grants Milei his White House visit 30-09-2025 18:31 Argentina’s President will get his long-awaited official photo with his US counterpart at the White House; Milei will be the first South American leader to be rewarded with a formal bilateral meeting at the Oval Office with Trump. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Foreign policy & diplomacy Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit 30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.
MARKETS Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso 30-09-2025 14:03 President says Argentina has secured financing through the end of next year and is working on longer term plans, giving a brief boost to the nation’s assets.
Casa Rosada to Casa Blanca Argentina: Trump will host Milei at White House on October 14 30-09-2025 13:53 US President Donald Trump to host President Javier Milei at the White House on October 14 – less than two weeks before Argentina’s head of state faces key nationwide elections.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Informal employment rises to 42%, affecting 4 in 10 workers 30-09-2025 11:11 According to a report, four in ten workers in Argentina are employed in jobs that are not subject to “the relevant labour, tax or social security legislation.”
Crime & Security Seventh suspect arrested in triple murder case 30-09-2025 08:45 Police arrested a seventh person in connection with last week's horrific triple murder in Florencia Varela.
CRIME & INSECURITY Sexual abuse in Catholic Church unpunished more in Latin America 29-09-2025 19:12 While countries in the Global North are progressing with more transparency over historical child sex abuse in the Church, Latin America remains the epicentre of silence.
EDUCATION Secondary school crisis: Only 1 in 10 students finish studies on time and to standard, warns report 29-09-2025 17:50 Argentina’s Education Secretariat provides details of plan to tackle secondary school dropouts and school lag after report from NGO highlights shocking figures. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
JERUSALEM POST RANKING Former US ambassador to Argentina named one of world's most influential Jews 29-09-2025 16:43 Marc Stanley, Washington's former envoy in Buenos Aires, recognised as one of the most influential Jewish people in the world.
CRIME & SECURITY Villa 21-24: Buenos Aires barrio remains in grip of drug-trafficking 29-09-2025 15:43 In the Villa Zavaleta neighbourhood, at least nine drug gangs operate, fighting violently for territory with bunkers and young "soldiers" dotted everywhere.
Crime & Security Sixth arrest in brutal triple murder case, suspects questioned 29-09-2025 14:53 Another arrest as investigation into triple narco killing in Florencio Varela continues; Final two detainees set to be questioned.
'TODAY WE BURN JEWS!' Milei condemns anti-Semitic chants by school pupils on Bariloche trip 29-09-2025 12:48 President Milei condemns "reprehensible" video of anti-Semitic chanting by school students on graduation trip in Bariloche.
MORTGAGES & MARKETS Peso crisis drives mortgage rates to 15%, upending Milei agenda 29-09-2025 09:26 Recent market tumult was a stark reminder that despite signs of a turnaround since Milei took office less than two years ago, his success is far from assured.
PRESIDENT PLANS 'SHOW' Pre-election show: Milei plans musical book launch bonanza 29-09-2025 05:31 Argentina's President will promote his latest book – and more pertinently, his election chances – with a musical event at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires next month,
DEMONSTRATION IN CAPITAL ‘We will keep fighting’: Thousands march in Buenos Aires after narco-linked triple femicide 28-09-2025 08:43 Relatives attend Ni Una Menos-led march as thousands demonstrators demand justice for victims; Security Ministtry confirms five arrests but alleged mastermind of torture and triple murder remains on the run.
RIGI INVESTMENT BOOST McEwen Copper’s Los Azules endorsed for Argentine initiative 27-09-2025 09:08 McEwen Copper Inc wins RIGI investment incentive scheme approval for its Los Azules copper project in San Juan Province.
As I see it Milei gets a second chance 27-09-2025 06:50 Like dei ex machina, two of the world’s most powerful men decided to step in and save Argentina from the unhappy fate it was plunging towards. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA How many more rabbits can Milei pull out? 27-09-2025 06:38 Markets don’t vote, at least not on election day. The fate of the Milei programme will be determined by what the government does from now on. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: From rockstar to beggar 27-09-2025 06:05 Milei has gone from international political rockstar to beggar in less than two years, following a similar trajectory to Mauricio Macri – only that the latter got bailed out after winning the midterm elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CRIME & SECURITY Victims of triple murder laid to rest on eve of protest 26-09-2025 23:02 Relatives on Friday laid to rest two women and a girl whose live-streamed torture and murder have shocked the nation.
ANALYSIS Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina 26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26 26-09-2025 18:20 A selection of stories that caught our eye over last seven days in Argentina.