News of argentina

Exports boom but households struggle as INDEC posts 2.3% growth

Yesterday 13:14 GDP rose 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, driven by exports and extractive industries, but unemployment is up, bank defaults have hit a 20-year high and manufacturing is contracting.

Messi celebrates 39th birthday at the top of the world

Yesterday 12:44 Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer has been in unstoppable form, netting all five of his side's goals in two opening victories. As he celebrates his 39th birthday, are we finally coming to the end of the star's career?

Minimum wage has lost 40% of its purchasing power under Milei

23-06-2026 12:07 Basic income for registered workers has plunged against November 2023 to levels even inferior to the 2001 crisis, according to a report by UBA Buenos Aires University’s Economics Faculty. Economic growth produces winners but they are not a majority.

by Ezequiel Orlando

INDEC says unemployment rate stood at 7.8% in first quarter

23-06-2026 11:37 According to INDEC, 1.1 million people are out of work and searching for jobs; Those in employment represent 44.8% of the population, equivalent to 13.5 million people.

Skipper Messi on Austria win: ‘It was very even, very intense’

22-06-2026 17:07 Argentina’s captain scores both goals in 2-0 victory over Austria; “We’ve already given the fans plenty to cheer about, but we’ll try to give them one more reason to celebrate," says skipper.

Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

22-06-2026 16:49 Argentina's skipper scores twice as the Albiceleste defeat Austria 2-0 and secure their place in the knock-out round.

Argentina’s record against next World Cup 2026 opponent Austria

21-06-2026 18:19 Lionel Scaloni’s side will be looking to secure qualification for the Round of 32 in next group-stage clash against Austria; Teams have previously met just twice, with one win for Argentina and one draw.

Peter Thiel's broken doorbell – a week outside his Buenos Aires mansion

21-06-2026 06:05 NOTICIAS magazine staked out the tech billionaire's home in Barrio Parque amid swirling rumours that the tech billionaire is leaving Argentina just as soon as he arrived. Days of surveillance turned up little more than fallen leaves, an empty mansion – and one unexpected visitor.

by Juan Luis González

President shows support for under-fire Adorni at Flag Day rally

20-06-2026 14:16 President stands by close ally Manuel Adorni despite mounting pressure over undeclared assets and growing calls for his resignation.

World Cup blues in Messi and Milei’s Argentina

20-06-2026 05:59 The World Cup provides partial reprieve for nearly six weeks, especially if Messi & Co are in it for a deep run. Politics, though, continues its course, and Adorni is coming up to the chopping block.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Adrián Ravier named Milei’s new presidential spokesperson

19-06-2026 15:49 Forty-eight year-old accountant and economist and close presidential ally named to one of the most high-profile positions within Javier Milei’s government.

Argentina confirms awarding of concession for strategic Paraná-Paraguay waterway

19-06-2026 13:56 Government confirms consortium of Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus will be granted a 25-year concession to dredge and maintain Paraguay-Paraná waterway.

Argentina MSCI review holds key to foreign investment surge

19-06-2026 11:22 MSCI Inc will decide next week whether to set Argentina on the road back to membership in global stock indexes.

Adorni asset declaration shows wealth grew 45-fold in 2024

19-06-2026 11:07 Cabinet chief’s documentation attempts to explain an astronomical rise in his net worth. His legal strategy and mounting complications in Congress.

by Pablo Varela

Presidential pilots say they flew suitcases to Santa Cruz during Kirchner years

18-06-2026 15:28 'Cuadernos' graft trial hears from pilots, who allege presidential planes were used for delivery of suitcases and materials.

Brazil announces Japan-Mercosur free trade talks

18-06-2026 00:25 Japan and Mercosur are set to negotiate a free-trade agreement, Brasília and Tokyo announces.

Milei’s Cabinet chief claims to be the crypto investor nobody knew

17-06-2026 14:30 Argentina’s well-established crypto community is struggling to buy Manuel Adorni’s explanation to rebut allegations of illicit enrichment.

Magic Messi bags hat-trick, breaks World Cup record as Argentina rout Algeria

17-06-2026 00:44 Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.

​​Messi World Cup sticker mania spurs black market

16-06-2026 10:21 As Lionel Messi competes in what could be his final World Cup, stickers featuring the fan favourite are in high demand, with adults and children caught in the craze. The popularity of Panini’s stickers have helped fuel shortages and driven up prices.

Congress to advance Milei's reform agenda during World Cup

16-06-2026 07:01 Lawmakers set to debate investment incentives, deregulation measures and political reforms while public attention remains focused on Messi and Co in North America.