News of argentina

Bond sell-off blindsides bulls as election fears grow

Today 15:10 Rout has taken investors by surprise; Sovereign dollar bonds have been the worst performers across emerging markets over the past two months.

Lamelas: US support beyond 2027 depends on Argentina’s move ‘to the right’

Today 13:05 US Ambassador Peter Lamelas says Washington was looking to mobilise up to US$20 billion in investment and financing by the end of 2027, with Vaca Muerta a key destination, but says continued support is conditional on Argentina’s political direction.

Hotesur-Los Sauces: Kirchner family corruption cases to be heard in single trial

Yesterday 20:32 Appeals court rules that Hotesur and Los Sauces graft cases, involving alleged money-laundering and kickbacks linked to the Kirchner family and businessman Lázaro Báez, will be heard in a single trial starting this Friday.

Brazil again accuses Milei of election interference after Lula remark

Yesterday 20:27 President Milei claims Lula might "steal the election"; Brasilia condemns Argentine president’s remarks as an “unacceptable” attempt to interfere in Sunday’s presidential run-off.

Two top Trump officials set for Buenos Aires visit

19-10-2026 15:45 Christopher Landau and Juan Pablo Segura, from the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, are visiting Paraguay and Argentina. Drug-trafficking, security and investment top the agenda as Washington steps up engagement with Argentina.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Argentina steps up drive to shrink public-sector workforce

19-10-2026 15:30 Milei government launches voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at cutting 20,000 jobs from the public sector; More than 77,000 state workers have lost posts since December 2023.

Vaca Muerta to re-elect Milei; rest of Argentina not so sure

17-10-2026 00:56 The growing divide between the wealth of a handful of sectors and the mediocrity of the vast majority of the economy is becoming a riddle for the Milei administration.

by Marcelo J. García

Peronist Loyalty Day

17-10-2026 00:30 Defining Peronism is an elusive exercise ultimately surpassing the space available to this column – its founder liked to say: “When I define, I exclude.”

by Michael Soltys

Caputo sees strong recovery, rismisses recession odds

16-10-2026 13:18 Argentina’s economy minister says he expects a strong rebound in the fourth quarter of the year, dismissing the chances of a recession.

Stories that caught our eye: October 9 to 16

16-10-2026 00:13 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Opposition falls short for Congress session to overturn Milei decree

15-10-2026 14:54 Government celebrates as provincial lawmakers stay away from a session also due to address disability benefits and household debt. Only 121 deputies show up with 129 needed for quorum.

UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s arrest requests

15-10-2026 12:26 London considers requests targeting people involved in major oil project off Malvinas Islands to be “politically motivated,” arguing it breaches crime body’s rules.

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

14-10-2026 14:30 Milei administration may look to tap currency swap line with China if it can’t refinance dollar-denominated bonds under local law.

Argentina posts second straight month of inflation below 2%

13-10-2026 17:26 Monthly inflation in Argentina accelerated in line with expectations in September, still notching its second straight month below a symbolic threshold. 

Milei heads to US for fifth visit of 2026

12-10-2026 22:12 President to meet business leaders, address the US Chamber of Commerce and receive two awards during a three-day trip to Washington.

Iguazú Falls closed amid flood warnings linked to El Niño

12-10-2026 17:04 Rising river levels have forced the closure of the popular tourist attraction, as authorities warn of increased flows in the Paraná and Uruguay rivers.

Brazil’s second MAGA moment

10-10-2026 06:16 South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Runaway run-off?

10-10-2026 06:10 Milei would seem to have every right to fancy his chances of soon having a kindred spirit in Brazil’s Planalto presidential palace but does this give him every reason to celebrate?

Messi steps off-stage with a show to remember

09-10-2026 10:41 What a privilege to have seen the greatest player ever to practice this sport do what he loves so well, for so long.

by Dan Edwards

Milei prepares legal escalation over Malvinas oil project

09-10-2026 10:32 Malvinas ultimatum set to expire, government to take UK to world maritime tribunal; Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper maintain plans to develop Sea Lion project north of the archipelago.