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BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

Today 21:37 Argentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the world’s two biggest miners advanced plans in the country.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR IN ASIA

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Today 18:21 Lionel Messi will virtually unveil – due to security reasons – a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash

Today 02:02 Racing’s clash against Estudiantes to decide the second champion of the year is full of nostalgia for fans of early 21st century football, but it is also a testament to the talents of two stars who were able to make it through the toughest of transitions.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

New development in AFA-Sur Finanzas case as court orders search of Pilar neighbourhood

Yesterday 17:51 The Federal Police searched two properties owned by Luciano Pantano and Ana Lucía Conte, singled out as the alleged fronts for “Chiqui” Tapia and formal owners of the investigated mansion in Pilar, which used to belong to Carlos Tévez. This comes after the searches of over 15 Argentine football clubs.

ANALYSIS

Inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

Yesterday 16:37 Inflation accelerated for the third straight month even after President Javier Milei’s midterm victory.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

Yesterday 16:29 Disappointment for Milei as INDEC data shows hikes accelerated last month, led by increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages; Prices up 27.9% in first 11 months of the year, 31.4% year-on-year.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

Yesterday 12:34 President tells British newspaper he intends to visit the United Kingdom in April or May next year and claims talks are ongoing over lifting of weapons ban in place since Malvinas conflict; London denies any "specific talks" over relaxing of arms export controls.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei begins labour reform battle, sends bill to Congress

Yesterday 10:42 President returns from Norway trip and inks text of sweeping labour reform bill; Proposals, which are likely to face resistance from unions, will be discussed first by Senate.

WORLD HERITAGE HONOUR

UNESCO grants heritage status to Córdoba’s cuarteto

10-12-2025 23:46 Córdoba’s emblematic genre becomes Argentina’s fourth cultural expression recognised by the UN agency.

RETURN TO MARKETS

Government stages market comeback with local dollar bond sale

10-12-2025 22:53 Demand for the US$1-billion sale reached US$1.42 billion; Deal seen as dry run for Argentina's eventual resumption of overseas borrowing.

MILITARY & DEFENCE

‘Guardian angels’: Milei, Petri defend F-16 fighter jet purchase

10-12-2025 18:09 F-16 continues to be the most popular fighter plane in 2025, with a presence in over a score of air forces and a renewed role after the arrival of some of its units in Argentina.

MARKETS & BONDS

Argentina’s dollar bond sale tests foreign demand under Milei

10-12-2025 15:39 A bond sale planned for Wednesday may be a small step for Argentina’s government at home, but a major move toward a potential return to international debt markets.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei kicks off second half of term with stronger hand in Congress

10-12-2025 15:20 President has gained ground in Congress after October’s midterm elections but lacks firm majorities; Key reforms still hinge on delicate negotiations with governors and rivals.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU vows stricter controls for imports ahead of Mercosur deal vote

10-12-2025 14:38 To verify that products comply with EU standards, the European Commission promised to increase the number of controls abroad by 50 percent over the next two years.

MINING IN MENDOZA

Thousands protest as Milei-backed mining bill wins approval in Mendoza

10-12-2025 11:39 Provincial lawmakers back US$500-million copper venture despite widespread demonstrations and warnings from environmental groups; Activists from across the province protest against the San Jorge mining firm project.

SECOND ANNIVERSARY

Two years of Milei in five economic and social indicators

09-12-2025 18:30 Two years into President Javier Milei’s government, a look at five key indicators and what they tell us about Argentina under the libertarian leader.

by Agustina Bordigoni

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.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei readies major reforms while markets await currency shift

09-12-2025 15:28 Argentina currently allows the currency to trade within a strict set of bands, a policy that has helped keep inflation in check. But analysts say it has also created an overvalued peso that is weighing on the economy.

GRAFT INVESTIGATION

Police raid offices of Argentina football federation in corruption probe

09-12-2025 14:58 Judge ordered searches at Argentine Football Association (AFA) headquarters and at more than a dozen football clubs in relation to a criminal complaint filed by the country’s tax agency against Sur Finanzas.

CORRUPTION IN SPORT

Police raid AFA offices, top clubs in Sur Finanzas money-laundering probe

09-12-2025 14:53 Headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and up to 17 clubs raided as part of money-laundering investigation into Sur Finanzas; Raids carried out at Racing, San Lorenzo, Independiente, Banfield, Los Andes, Barracas Central and Acassuso, among others.

AGRICULTURE

Argentina trims export duties for agricultural products

09-12-2025 14:28 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces “permanent reduction” in export duties for soybeans, maize, wheat and other crops, including derivatives.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Milei cuts export taxes on Argentine soy, corn and wheat

09-12-2025 14:15 President Javier Milei’s government has reduced export duties on soybeans, corn and wheat.

MILITARY & DEFENCE

Milei hails arrival of first F-16 fighter jets at Río Cuarto ceremony

07-12-2025 22:26 President presents F16 fighter jets bought from Denmark, proclaiming them the"guardian angels" of Argentina’s airspace.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei to delay lawmakers' vacation to push forward with reforms

06-12-2025 08:17 President Javier Milei will convene Congress for extraordinary sessions of Congress running until December 30 to discuss key budget and labour, criminal and tax reforms.

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.

Politics & football

‘Tiny’ Tapia follows in the footsteps of ‘Don Julio’

06-12-2025 06:37 Tapia and the AFA scandal sit at the centre of a web of connections looping in almost the entire political ecosystem. It is under scrutiny by investigative journalists and the Judiciary, with the United States also paying attention.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

And so it (almost) ends

06-12-2025 06:00 Quite apart from the uncertainties over Lorena Villaverde’s Senate entry, Congress has been the scene of musical chairs with its first minority changing in the course of this week.

by Michael Soltys

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: November 27 to December 4

05-12-2025 18:43 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

FOOTBALL

‘There’s no easy rival’ – Scaloni on Argentina's World Cup draw

05-12-2025 18:28 Coach reacts to news that Argentina will play Algeria, Austria and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

OIL & GAS

YPF and partners secure Chile export route for Vaca Muerta shale oil

05-12-2025 17:51 YPF, Shell, Equinor and Vista to export shale oil to Chile through 2033; Deal foresees up to 70,000 bpd initially and could generate US$12 billion in export revenue, companies say.

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.

AGRICULTURE

Biggest Argentina wheat crop on record drives logistics frenzy

05-12-2025 15:41 Wheat production is seen at 25.5 million metric tons – easily the most for a harvest since the start of the century.

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.

NEW BOND ISSUANCE

Argentina announces return to international debt markets

05-12-2025 11:23 Dollar-denominated BONAR 2029N bond will carry a 6.5% interest rate and is the first such issuance since 2018.

BONDS & MARKETS

Argentina to sell local law bond in dollars amid Milei momentum

05-12-2025 11:12 So-called Bonar bond is due in November 2029, the Economy Ministry said on X. Part of the money will be used to cover upcoming maturities on sovereign debt

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Milei exposes local football rift by skipping Trump’s World Cup show

05-12-2025 10:24 President Milei and AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia are at odds over an attempt to allow private ownership of teams in the football-obsessed nation – a row that has spilled over into the 2026 World Cup draw.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Football gods cook up two unmissable Clausura clashes

04-12-2025 19:10 Argentine football serves up yet another scintillating end to its broken Liga Profesional de Fútbol, despite the off-field chaos.

by Dan Edwards

OPINION & ANALYSIS

New Congress maths – can Milei allow himself the luxury of not negotiating?

04-12-2025 18:36 President Javier Milei's government has passed to being the first minority in the Chamber of Deputies and the second in the Senate. Last-minute switches – and the perils of over-confidence.

by Franco Lindner

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei in pole position as LLA claims first minority in Congress

04-12-2025 17:54 President Milei prepares to call extraordinary sessions and launch legislative battle.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

UCA report confirms fall in poverty, but criticises official data

04-12-2025 17:32 Argentina’s poverty rate stands at 36.3%, according to UCA’s Observatorio de la Deuda Social; Lowest level since 2018 – but not as low as official data indicates, warns poverty watchdog; Extreme poverty fell to 6.8% in third quarter.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Milei's top human rights official quits post

04-12-2025 17:21 Conflicting accounts as Human Rights Secretary Alberto Baños resigns post; Official had been appointed to the position by Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF sees Argentina meeting year-end reserves target challenging

04-12-2025 13:32 IMD admits Argentina's bid to build up its foreign reserves and meet end-year accumulation target will be “challenging.”

CELEBRITIES IN LATIN AMERICA

Samba, football and tacos: Dua Lipa seduces Latin America with eye on local culture

04-12-2025 12:10 British singer Dua Lipa captivated Latin America by embracing the passions and melodies of the countries she visited during her regional tour.

LOANS ON WAY?

Caputo: Argentina negotiating loan of up to US$7 billion with banks

03-12-2025 23:33 Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms negotiations with private banks are ongoing over an amount equivalent to US$7 billion.

DEFENCE

First batch of Argentina's F-16 fighter jets due to arrive from Denmark

03-12-2025 23:22 Fighter jets from US$300-million air defence deal with Denmark scheduled to enter national territory on Friday, December 5.

BANKING & BUSINESS

Labour reforms revive tensions between banks and fintechs

03-12-2025 22:19 President Milei's upcoming labour reform plan is reviving longstanding tensions between the country’s banks and its fast-growing financial technology platforms.

HORROR IN PILAR

Arrest ends three decades of abuse for victim who had two children by her father

03-12-2025 18:15 Fifty-nine-year-old suspect detained on suspicion of raping and sexually abusing her daughter over a period of 27 years, fathering two children; Prosecutor from special gender-based violence unit in Pilar investigated after initial report in July 2023.

MARKETS & DEBT

Argentina readies return to foreign bond market

03-12-2025 15:46 Argentina, the serial defaulter, wants to return to international bond markets; Approval of labour and tax reforms by new Congress could be the trigger.

POLITICS & CORRUPTION

Senator-elect accused of US drug arrest gives up battle for seat

03-12-2025 12:57 La Libertad Avanza national deputy Lorena Villaverde says she has “no ongoing criminal cases either in Argentina or in the United States” against her but says she will resign the Senate seat she won in October to stay in the lower house.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Milei’s ‘deep chainsaw’ targets 30,000 more public-sector lay-offs

03-12-2025 12:23 As of October, the number of state workers stands at 282,000 – the result of a wave of lay-offs that began in 2023 and ended with 58,000 jobs lost. The target is a workforce of 250,000 employees, with cuts eyed at the Cabinet Chief’s Office and state media.

News of argentina

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash

New development in AFA-Sur Finanzas case as court orders search of Pilar neighbourhood

Inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

Milei begins labour reform battle, sends bill to Congress

UNESCO grants heritage status to Córdoba’s cuarteto

Government stages market comeback with local dollar bond sale

‘Guardian angels’: Milei, Petri defend F-16 fighter jet purchase

Argentina’s dollar bond sale tests foreign demand under Milei

Milei kicks off second half of term with stronger hand in Congress

EU vows stricter controls for imports ahead of Mercosur deal vote

Thousands protest as Milei-backed mining bill wins approval in Mendoza

Two years of Milei in five economic and social indicators

Milei lines up seven bills for summer Congress sessions

Milei readies major reforms while markets await currency shift

Police raid offices of Argentina football federation in corruption probe

Police raid AFA offices, top clubs in Sur Finanzas money-laundering probe

Argentina trims export duties for agricultural products

Milei cuts export taxes on Argentine soy, corn and wheat

Milei hails arrival of first F-16 fighter jets at Río Cuarto ceremony

Milei to delay lawmakers' vacation to push forward with reforms

Milei’s offside trap

‘Tiny’ Tapia follows in the footsteps of ‘Don Julio’

And so it (almost) ends

Stories that caught our eye: November 27 to December 4

‘There’s no easy rival’ – Scaloni on Argentina's World Cup draw

YPF and partners secure Chile export route for Vaca Muerta shale oil

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

Biggest Argentina wheat crop on record drives logistics frenzy

President to sign decree calling special Congress sessions

Argentina announces return to international debt markets

Argentina to sell local law bond in dollars amid Milei momentum

Milei exposes local football rift by skipping Trump’s World Cup show

Football gods cook up two unmissable Clausura clashes

New Congress maths – can Milei allow himself the luxury of not negotiating?

Milei in pole position as LLA claims first minority in Congress

UCA report confirms fall in poverty, but criticises official data

Milei's top human rights official quits post

IMF sees Argentina meeting year-end reserves target challenging

Samba, football and tacos: Dua Lipa seduces Latin America with eye on local culture

Caputo: Argentina negotiating loan of up to US$7 billion with banks

First batch of Argentina's F-16 fighter jets due to arrive from Denmark

Labour reforms revive tensions between banks and fintechs

Arrest ends three decades of abuse for victim who had two children by her father

Argentina readies return to foreign bond market

Senator-elect accused of US drug arrest gives up battle for seat

Milei’s ‘deep chainsaw’ targets 30,000 more public-sector lay-offs

Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

Finally in Oslo, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado vows to return to Venezuela

Milei begins labour reform battle, sends bill to Congress

Argentina inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

Vuelve la Noche de las Compras en Córdoba: dos jornadas y descuentos exclusivos

Alerta por el cometa 3I/ATLAS: expertos detectaron “signos de activación” antes de aproximarse a la Tierra

"Señora Presidiaria": Patricia Bullrich le devolvió a Cristina Kirchner la chicana por la inflación

Cristina Kirchner chicaneó la inflación de 2,5% y recordó el cartel de Patricia Bullrich en su contra

El precio China ya fija las condiciones de la industria y empuja a las pymes a una reconversión traumática