News of argentina

Will the Peronists resort to God in 2027?

Today 06:37 Dante Gebel is testing the waters to see if he can break Argentina’s dichotomy and appeal to voters from a spiritual rather than a rational angle.

by Marcelo J. García

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

From eternity to here

Today 06:33 Every now and then death is larger than life in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

Editorial

Problems of success?

Today 06:25 The transformation sought by President Javier Milei in Argentina runs into a delicate balance between the upward thrust of the new being created and the downward pull of the old being destroyed

COURTS

Court orders seizure of Fernández de Kirchner's assets to repay state

Yesterday 22:27 Appeals judges move to enforce US$500-million ruling in ‘Vialidad’ case, targeting properties linked to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her children and allied businessman Lázaro Báez.

politics & environment

Milei’s glacier law reform push hits first legal hurdle

Yesterday 21:43 Court blocks application of law in Santa Cruz Province; Milei's overhaul over glaciar protection rules hands provinces control over protected areas.

labour reform push

Appeals court backs Milei's labour reform in key ruling

Yesterday 11:50 National Labour Appeals Court rules that labour reform is constitutional; Judges overturn injunction, unions vow fresh protests.

Politics

Milei to attend Adorni showdown in Congress

Yesterday 10:52 President says he will be at National Legislature on Wednesday when Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni – under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment – presents annual report to Congress and faces questioning from lawmakers.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

UK insists Malvinas sovereignty is unchanged after US threat

Yesterday 10:39 Leaked Pentagon email suggested the US would review the territory’s position as punishment for Britain’s lack of support on the war in Iran.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Peter Thiel’s dystopia, Milei’s utopia

Yesterday 06:07 There is ideological affinity between Milei and Thiel. Both of them fall under the category of anarcho-capitalist libertarians who see socialism and the decadence of Western society as major threats to humanity.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS

Milei discusses taxes, culture war, politics in ‘wonderful’ meeting with Thiel

23-04-2026 21:32 President discusses liberalism, wealth taxes and anarcho-capitalism with German-US billionaire investor at government house.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Paredes penalty ensures Superclásico seniority for Boca

23-04-2026 19:10 While there are few frills in this current Boca team, they are tough to break down. Leandro Paredes proved up to the challenge as Xeneize secure victory in Núñez and bragging rights over River.

by Dan Edwards

POLITICS

Milei moves to eliminate PASO primaries in election reform push

23-04-2026 15:48 President announces electoral reform: elimination of PASO primaries, changes in campaign funding and introduction of ‘Ficha Limpia’ rule.

PRESS FREEDOM

Government bans press from Casa Rosada over ‘espionage’ complaint

23-04-2026 15:24 Argentina’s government on Thursday barred accredited press from entering the Casa Rosada as part of a “preventative” measure related to alleged “espionage” complaint; Decision, cheered by Javier Milei on social media, came hours before the head of state hosted controversial US tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel at government house.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei’s party sees Senate as best chance of success for controversial bills

23-04-2026 13:55 Milei government is giving priority to the Senate thanks to La Libertad Avanza caucus chief Patricia Bullrich well-assembled majority; Controversial reforms include changes to disability benefits and mental health rules, private property, evictions and the scrapping of limits on foreign ownership of land in Argentina.

TRADE & COMMERCE

Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says

23-04-2026 11:36 Mercosur is set to discuss Venezuela’s possible return to the South American trade bloc as countries warm to Caracas following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

COURTS

YPF investors say they’ll arbitrate $16-billion Argentina case

22-04-2026 23:58 Former YPF investors who saw US$16.1-billion US judgment against Argentina thrown out on appeal last month tell trial judge that they intend to pursue international treaty arbitration and further appeals.

Child poverty in Argentina

One child in every five in Argentina lacks money to see a doctor

22-04-2026 16:04 Observatorio de la Deuda Social Argentina poverty watchdogs at UCA publish shocking report revealing what is happening to the health and education of Argentina’s children.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Palaeontology

Another dinosaur discovery: Scientists discover ‘Bicharracosaurus’ in Patagonia

22-04-2026 15:47 Historic discovery in Patagonia as scientists confirm remains of new dinosaur; CONICET researchers reveal key Jurassic species for understanding the evolution of sauropods in Patagonia.

DIPLOMATIC ROW

US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region

22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.

WORLD CUP 2026

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

22-04-2026 12:24 Coach Lionel Scaloni has the majority of his squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico decided – a look at the problematic positions and how many spots are up for grabs.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

US$30bn export deluge gives Milei chance to rebuild reserves

22-04-2026 10:17 Flood of hard currency over the next six months should give Argentina's Central Bank its best chance yet to build up international reserves.

PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL

Milei ends visit to Israel with song at Independence Day ceremony

21-04-2026 22:07 Argentina's President watched Independence Day ceremony from the front row, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before taking to the stage for a speech and a song.

FILM & CINEMA

Luis Puenzo, director of Argentina’s first Oscar-winning feature, dies at 80

21-04-2026 13:08 Luis Puenzo, director who won Argentina’s first Oscar, has died aged 80; 'La historia oficial,' which tackled kidnapping of infants during dictatorship era, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986.

RIGHTS REPORT

Amnesty Int'l warns Milei government scaling back protections

21-04-2026 11:57 Report by NGO’s local chapter says government’s cuts have deepened inequality, with protests, the press and gender violence and abortion protections under increasing pressure.

by James Grainger

HUMAN RIGHTS

Amnesty warns of ‘predatory’ world order as leaders fuel crisis

21-04-2026 11:39 Human rights group says global protection system built over last 80 years faces potential collapse as governments fail to act against abuses; Amnesty's chief warns Trump, Putin and Netanyahu are "predators" and must not be appeased.

Privatisation plans

Milei’s auction of nation's railroads risks sidelining US-backed bidder

21-04-2026 10:37 The model Milei's administration has chosen for the auctioning off of Argentina’s decaying freight railways has drawn criticism from industry experts and risks sidelining one of the most prominent bidders.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei receives Israel’s highest civilian honour from president

20-04-2026 16:58 Israeli President Isaac Herzog awards Argentina’s President Javier Milei the ‘Presidential Medal of Honour’ – the country’s highest civilian distinction – in recognition of his commitment to the State of Israel.

OBITUARY

Actor Luis Brandoni dies aged 86, nine days after suffering fall

20-04-2026 15:53 Artist had suffered a fall at his home on April 11 and had been hospitalised since then. His friend Carlos Rottemberg, a theatre producer, confirmed his death: "The last leading actor of an unforgettable generation has passed away," he wrote.

PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL

Milei says US-Israel war against Iran is 'right thing to do'

20-04-2026 09:16 President praises United States and Israel for “war on terrorism” against Iran and its proxies; Milei and Netanyahu launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to unite nations with “Judeo-Christian values.”

Football in Argentina

Boca edge River with Paredes penalty in Superclásico at Monumental

20-04-2026 06:54 Paredes converts stoppage-time penalty in first half as Boca strengthen knockout push in tense Superclásico at Monumental.

RACE FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

'Save humanity': A look at the four figures battling it out to lead the United Nations

20-04-2026 06:51 Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sall will each face grillings by 193 member states and NGOs this week as the race to become UN secretary-general heats up.

RELIGION

'DJ Priest' mixes religion and rave in Buenos Aires tribute to Pope Francis

20-04-2026 06:44 Father Guilherme Peixoto – the "DJ Priest" – delights a massive crowd in the Plaza de Mayo by delivering a thrilling electronic rave paying tribute to Pope Francis one year after his death.

As I see it

Time could be running out for Milei

18-04-2026 00:01 Governments that have little to fear from an effective opposition soon fall prey to the internal squabbles politicians so greatly enjoy.

by James Neilson

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: April 10 to 17

17-04-2026 18:17 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

IMF & ARGENTINA

Dollar shortage still looms after Argentina buys time at IMF

17-04-2026 17:27 Argentina has bought time, but the government still faces a hard-currency shortage that it'll have to tackle before elections next year.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Smelling a drop of blood in the water

17-04-2026 16:17 Losing control of the digital discourse for Milei is akin to losing the streets for a traditional Peronist politician of the 21st-century.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei heads to Israel as Middle East ceasefire clock ticks down

17-04-2026 15:40 Visit to the Western Wall, meetings, ceremonies and the nation’s highest honour – Milei’s schedule in Israel; Presidential delegation departs this Saturday at 11am.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Is right right or a write-off?

17-04-2026 15:24 With Orban losing power and Trump upbraiding Meloni for sticking up for Pope Leo against his insults, President Javier Milei finds himself in a shrinking club.

by Michael Soltys

FRESH FINANCING

IDB joins World Bank in backing debt refinancing plan

17-04-2026 14:05 Multilateral support builds as government seeks cheaper refinancing ahead of July debt maturities.

SOCIAL INDICATORS

Human Capital Ministry counts 9,421 people living on streets across 19 provinces

17-04-2026 13:44 Study by Human Capital Ministry says homelessness mainly affects people in informal work, with partial incomes, fractured family ties and health or substance abuse problems.

Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

Experts warn of growing ‘FIMI’ disinformation threat at conference

17-04-2026 12:55 Experts, journalists and academics examine how foreign actors use media manipulation and online networks to shape public debate at conference on ‘Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference’; Event highlights alleged foreign-linked influence operations and notes vulnerabilities of Latin America’s fragmented media ecosystems.

THEATRE

Salem trial as a witch’s brew

17-04-2026 11:58 The Crucible; Directed by Simon Chater; The Suburban Players; The Playhouse, Moreno 80, San Isidro; Remaining shows April 18, 24, 25, 26 and 30, May 1 and 2.

by Michael Soltys

Football in Argentina

As big guns misfire, the Lepra just keep marching on

17-04-2026 11:21 There is a new king in town, and it is none other than unassuming Independiente Rivadavia.

by Dan Edwards

OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON

Argentina now more resilient to external shocks, top officials say

16-04-2026 23:52 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili tell audience in Washington that Argentina's FX regime held firm, marking a break from past crises.

by Santiago del Carril

INTERNATIONAL FINANCING

World Bank lines up US$2bn shield for Argentina’s debt refinancing

16-04-2026 16:01 Proposed backing could lower borrowing costs; Milei administration faces major July repayments and is seeking fresh international support.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCING

Argentina in talks for US$2-billion loan backed by World Bank

16-04-2026 12:48 Argentina negotiating US$2-billion loan with private banks backed by guarantees from World Bank institutions.

LABOUR OF LOVE

Giant guitar of trees serves as tribute to eternal love

16-04-2026 10:55 In the middle of the pampas, near General Levalle in the south of Córdoba Province, lies a giant guitar of trees. A labour of love created by the late Pedro Martín Ureta in memory of his departed wife, Graciela Yraizoz, the Estancia La Guitarra de Árboles began to take shape in 1979 can only truly be experienced from the air.

IMF AGREEMENT

Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme

16-04-2026 10:18 “Outstanding measures” required before the deal is taken to the Board. Trump’s support and pressure contrasts with a technical team that has worsened Argentina's inflation outlook and is calling for greater exchange-rate flexibility.

by Eugenia Muzio

BONDS & MARKETS

Luis Caputo says Argentina has cheaper funding options than bond sale

15-04-2026 22:56 Economy Minister Luis Caputo tells investors in Washington that President Javier Milei’s government won’t need to tap global capital markets this year thanks to cheaper financing options.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF reaches agreement with Argentina on loan programme review

15-04-2026 18:41 International Monetary Fund and Argentina agree deal unlocking US$1 billion in fresh funds; Technicians sign off on state figures in second review; Fund praises fiscal progress as inflation concerns persist.

News of argentina

Will the Peronists resort to God in 2027?

From eternity to here

Problems of success?

Court orders seizure of Fernández de Kirchner's assets to repay state

Milei’s glacier law reform push hits first legal hurdle

Appeals court backs Milei's labour reform in key ruling

Milei to attend Adorni showdown in Congress

UK insists Malvinas sovereignty is unchanged after US threat

Peter Thiel’s dystopia, Milei’s utopia

Milei discusses taxes, culture war, politics in ‘wonderful’ meeting with Thiel

Paredes penalty ensures Superclásico seniority for Boca

Milei moves to eliminate PASO primaries in election reform push

Government bans press from Casa Rosada over ‘espionage’ complaint

Milei’s party sees Senate as best chance of success for controversial bills

Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says

YPF investors say they’ll arbitrate $16-billion Argentina case

One child in every five in Argentina lacks money to see a doctor

Another dinosaur discovery: Scientists discover ‘Bicharracosaurus’ in Patagonia

US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

US$30bn export deluge gives Milei chance to rebuild reserves

Milei ends visit to Israel with song at Independence Day ceremony

Luis Puenzo, director of Argentina’s first Oscar-winning feature, dies at 80

Amnesty Int'l warns Milei government scaling back protections

Amnesty warns of ‘predatory’ world order as leaders fuel crisis

Milei’s auction of nation's railroads risks sidelining US-backed bidder

Milei receives Israel’s highest civilian honour from president

Actor Luis Brandoni dies aged 86, nine days after suffering fall

Milei says US-Israel war against Iran is 'right thing to do'

Boca edge River with Paredes penalty in Superclásico at Monumental

'Save humanity': A look at the four figures battling it out to lead the United Nations

'DJ Priest' mixes religion and rave in Buenos Aires tribute to Pope Francis

Time could be running out for Milei

Stories that caught our eye: April 10 to 17

Dollar shortage still looms after Argentina buys time at IMF

Smelling a drop of blood in the water

Milei heads to Israel as Middle East ceasefire clock ticks down

Is right right or a write-off?

IDB joins World Bank in backing debt refinancing plan

Human Capital Ministry counts 9,421 people living on streets across 19 provinces

Experts warn of growing ‘FIMI’ disinformation threat at conference

Salem trial as a witch’s brew

As big guns misfire, the Lepra just keep marching on

Argentina now more resilient to external shocks, top officials say

World Bank lines up US$2bn shield for Argentina’s debt refinancing

Argentina in talks for US$2-billion loan backed by World Bank

Giant guitar of trees serves as tribute to eternal love

Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme

Luis Caputo says Argentina has cheaper funding options than bond sale

IMF reaches agreement with Argentina on loan programme review

Will the Peronists resort to God in 2027?

Problems of success?

The President and the Pope

From eternity to here

Peter Thiel’s dystopia, Milei’s utopia

Chernobyl: la irradiación de alimentos a 40 años del accidente nuclear

“Bosque Rojo” de Chernobyl, la cicatriz que dejó la naturaleza

Del sacrificio a la desilusión

Causa Sur Finanzas: encontraron lingotes de oro en la caja de una costurera de Lomas de Zamora

El Gobierno le respondió a Reino Unido por Malvinas: "El pretendido referéndum no tiene validez"