News of argentina

Globant goes all-in on AI overhaul to rebuild from 80% sell-off

Today 15:23 Software firm Globant is betting that AI, the technology responsible for wiping out 80% of its market cap since early 2025, can also reinvent the business.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US Vice-President JD Vance to visit Argentina in November

Today 14:43 Vance set to meet Milei at the Casa Rosada; Trip, which forms part of US vice-president’s regional tour, organised at Washington’s request.

OIL & GAS

France's TotalEnergies vows to invest nearly US$10 billion

Today 11:40 Energy giant plans major investments in Vaca Muerta and offshore projects, including US$1.5-billion 'Alberdi' development named after one of Milei’s political idols.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina run riot against Bolivia in first post-World Cup friendly

Today 00:13 National team takes its first steps without Lionel Messi; Albiceleste ease to a 4-0 victory in Córdoba as a new generation begins to emerge

ANALYSIS – SHOCK THERAPY

Argentina’s stock rally narrows to oil as rest of economy slows

Yesterday 15:11 Gap between energy stocks and the rest of the economy has been widening since Milei won congressional midterm elections in 2025.

CERIMEDO SCANDAL

From Mar-a-Lago to prison: The fall of Fernando Cerimedo in Bolivia

Yesterday 14:49 Nadia Beller accuses her former lover, political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, of organising a hit on her life.

BEEF EXPORTS

Argentina announces agreement with Japan to open up beef exports

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

POLITICS & COURTS

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

Yesterday 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.

POLITICS

Caputo: 'Kirchnerism is hell, Kicillof is the antichrist’

29-09-2026 18:49 Argentina’s economy minister made the remark at a business forum while defending the government’s economic record and its prospects for 2027.

Foreign policy

Brazil, Israel, US – three upcoming elections Argentina can't ignore

29-09-2026 18:09 Votes in Brazil, Israel and the United States could reshape the alliances, trade ties and financial relationships underpinning Javier Milei's foreign policy.

by Daniel Vittar

OBITUARY

Ruling party senator Juan Carlos Pagotto dies aged 74

29-09-2026 17:01 La Libertad Avanza lawmaker from La Rioja, a former Peronist with close ties to the Menem family, was found dead at his home in the provincial capital.

NATIONAL TEAM

Scaloni: ‘Willingness on both sides’ to extend Argentina contract

29-09-2026 16:46 National team coach says he wants to continue in charge and that initial talks with AFA are underway over the renewal of his contract.

GUEST COLUMN

Jason D. Greenblatt: 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.

ISLAS MALVINAS

Malvinas-Chile shipping route set for revival

29-09-2026 08:54 Business leaders from islands arrive in Punta Arenas to relaunch a maritime link, as Argentina seeks to block the Sea Lion oil project.

POLITICS & MONEY

Argentina's richest lawmakers – what their asset declarations reveal

29-09-2026 07:04 Millionaires and indebted lawmakers sit side by side in the Chamber of Deputies. Máximo Kirchner, the son of ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and PRO veteran cum government ally Cristian Ritondo top the ranking of rich lawmakers, with fortunes above 10 billion pesos.

by Giselle Leclercq

Malvinas oil row

Milei to seek UN arbitration over Malvinas oil project

28-09-2026 19:32 President Milei orders arbitration proceedings under UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, gives the UK two weeks to halt the 'Sea Lion' project in the North Falkland Basin.

POLITICS

Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch

28-09-2026 16:29 President Javier Milei raises eyebrows by stating in an interview that his government has “thrown out” some 30,000 ”terrorists” since start of 2025; Lawmakers file formal enquiry seeking information about claim.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron

28-09-2026 12:02 Latest edition of 'Argentina Week' roadshow in France; President leads a major delegation of governors and officials to France as government seeks investment amid economic slowdown.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Government extends Aeropuertos Argentina concession to 2049

28-09-2026 11:09 President Javier Milei’s government agrees deal with Aeropuertos Argentina to extend concession for 35 national airports until 2049, with further seven-year option; Agreement requires additional US$600-million investment in infrastructure by end of 2031.

EDITORIAL

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.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

A world of difference

26-09-2026 00:29 Argentina joined the United Nations as one of the 51 founding members on its very first day – October 24, 1945 – but neither Juan Domingo Perón nor his military replacements could be bothered to take time off for the annual regular session of its General Assembly....

by Michael Soltys

As I see it

Riding a roller coaster

26-09-2026 00:20 Perhaps Milei was what the country needed three years ago. However, this does not mean that he will be the best person to steer the country through the years that lie ahead.

by James Neilson

MURDER TRIAL IN FRANCE

French court jails two over Federico Martín Aramburú's murder

25-09-2026 20:41 Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier jailed for 26 and 19 years over gunning down of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú in 2022 after a dispute at a Paris brasserie.

The Week in Review

Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26

25-09-2026 19:24 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

MURDER TRIAL

Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star Aramburú begs forgiveness

25-09-2026 14:31 Loïk Le Priol, 32, and Romain Bouvier, 35, charged with murder and attempted murder respectively over the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby international Federico Martín Aramburú. They face life if found guilty.

MARKETS

Argentina’s 10% yields tempt bond buyers as election risks build

25-09-2026 14:22 Bonds at double-digit yields are proving attractive to investors willing to shrug off fears about President Javier Milei’s re-election bid.

Football in Argentina

AFA makes sure to cash in on Messi’s final farewell

25-09-2026 10:37 Those in charge at AFA are keen to take full of advantage of Lionel Messi’s farewell to the fans. Nevertheless, it promises to be a stunning send-off against Benin.

SCIENCE & NATURE

Investigators probe deaths of hundreds of whales in Patagonia

25-09-2026 10:19 Bacterial infection suspected in deaths of whale calves in Patagonia; Hundreds of southern right whale calves have died this season, prompting scientists to investigate a possible outbreak of erysipelas along Chubut coast.

Bloomberg interview

Tesla cybertruck fan Milei defends Argentines buying Chinese cars

25-09-2026 09:34 Milei, once a harsh critic of China who called its government an “assassin” and said he wouldn’t negotiate with Communists, has softened his tone since his election in 2023.

FINTECH

Revolut wins Argentina Central Bank approval, plans 2027 launch

25-09-2026 09:26 Approval allows fintech firm to move ahead with preparations for a commercial launch in Argentina next year.

BLOOMBERG INTERVIEW

Milei rules out deporting Kelpers if UK cedes control of Malvinas

24-09-2026 19:23 “I am very clear that those people will be treated with dignity and justice,” says Milei. “We are not going to kick them out.”

Poverty in Argentina

Poverty in Argentina rose to 32.3% in first half of 2026

24-09-2026 16:27 INDEC says 9.7 million people in urban areas are now considered poor in Argentina as household incomes struggle to keep pace with rising costs; Poverty up four points in six months, worrying sign for Milei administration.

ENERGY & GAS

Trump backs Argentina’s landmark LNG project in win for Milei

24-09-2026 08:46 US Export-Import Bank offering to lend up to US$6 billion of financing for 'Argentinas LNG' natural gas project as Trump offers more support to Milei.

ARGENTINA-US RELATIONS

Argentina, US launch ‘Andes-Atlantic Corridor’ to boost infrastructure investment

23-09-2026 19:10 Initiative aims to facilitate long-term investment in transport, energy, mining and digital infrastructure, provide opportunities for US firms

NATIONAL TEAM

Scaloni 2028: Tapia's plan to safeguard the national team project

23-09-2026 11:47 Talks between Lionel Scaloni and Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia have entered a decisive phase; Two-year extension on the table, with an option for two more.

by Nicolás Ziccardi

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

23-09-2026 11:13 Global economy proving more resilient than expected despite the Middle East conflict, says OECD; Weaker forecasts for Argentina and much of Latin America reflect mounting energy, inflation and climate risks.

Politics & corruption

Adorni tries to explain his assets to courts in illegal enrichment case

22-09-2026 16:37 Milei’s former Cabinet chief seeks to explain disputed assets, property purchases and cash spending in 78-page filing, but doubts still remain over his claims.

US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL

Milei’s US trade deal under threat as Argentina demands better terms

22-09-2026 11:26 Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress to ratify bilateral trade agreement signed last February and are seeking renegotiation of the terms.

AMIA BOMBING CASE

Court sends eight suspects to trial over AMIA bombing

21-09-2026 20:36 Judge Daniel Rafecas formally accuses eight Iranian and Lebanese nationals over the 1994 attack that left 85 people dead and injured hundreds more.

ANALYSIS

Milei’s chainsaw inspires Bolsonaro to wield scissors in Brazil election

21-09-2026 18:38 Flávio Bolsonaro is holding up Javier Milei's economic overhaul as an example of the fiscal discipline he says Brazil needs as election race heats up.

PRESIDENT ON EUROPE

Milei says Europe 'is sinking' ahead of trip to France

21-09-2026 18:17 President Javier Milei says Europe is "sinking" because of overregulation, immigration and "wokeism" ahead of visit to France.

POLITICS

Kicillof admits he’s ‘working to beat Milei’ in 2027 election

21-09-2026 18:09 Buenos Aires Province governor stops short of publicly declaring his candidacy, but says a broad political alternative to President Milei’s government is necessary.

PAPAL VISIT

‘Argentina awaits’: Pope Leo's visit confirmed, seven million expected

21-09-2026 15:06 Authorities prepare “largest security operation in history” for first papal visit since 1987; Pope will meet President Javier Milei, celebrate Masses in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján, visit a prison and hold a vigil with young people.

CRIME & INSECURITY

Triple murder, one year on: The deadly trap behind brutal Florencio Varela killings

20-09-2026 10:00 One year ago, three young women were lured to a supposed party, before being tortured and brutally killed in what investigators believe was a narco-related settling of scores.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Leo XIV, first American pope, transcends his restrained style

20-09-2026 07:52 Pope Leo XIV has gradually imprinted his style on the leadership of the Catholic Church, finding his voice as he takes on some of the world's most pressing issues.

HEALTH & SOCIETY

Historically high suicide rates cause alarm in Argentina

19-09-2026 07:43 Bereaved relatives and mental health specialists are trying to start a conversation about suicide in Argentina as more people than ever are choosing to end their own lives.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

A chainsaw pause to improve re-election hopes

19-09-2026 00:59 Milei’s Budget bill hides a crucial and realistic acknowledgment: his famous "chainsaw" will mostly pause over the year leading to the presidential elections in October 2027.

by Marcelo J. García

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Fidget, fudge it, Budget

19-09-2026 00:34 National budgets only started with any regularity after the Constitution of 1853 when Argentina’s first elected president Justo José de Urquiza created the modern Economy Ministry in 1854.

by Michael Soltys

Editorial

A lost generation?

19-09-2026 00:05 Analysis of the problems facing the young tend to focus on specific aspects such as juvenile delinquency, drugs, youth unemployment and online betting. Yet perhaps it is worth paying attention to the everyday lives of this universe beyond these issues.