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China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

Yesterday 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”

Electoral court rules Santilli will lead LLA list in Buenos Aires Province

11-10-2025 17:57 Argentina’s National Electoral Chamber overturns federal judge’s previous decision and rules PRO deputy Diego Santilli should top La Libertad Avanza’s list in Buenos Aires Province following José Luis Espert’s resignation amid scandal.

Espert for President!

11-10-2025 06:00 José Luis Espert’s fall from grace was dramatic, portentous. In just a few weeks, he went from one of the pillars of Javier Milei’s government to a political outcast.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

‘Panic Show’ name of the game

11-10-2025 06:00 We are told that the choice is “libertad or kirchnerismo” but neither libertarians nor Kirchnerism will be able to do very much with the 110 of the 257 seats accruing to whoever wins – Argentina’s middle ground has far less seats than Brazil’s "centrão" but could carry equivalent clout.

by Michael Soltys

Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role

10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.

Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off

10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.

La Niña forecast raises early alarm bells for Milei’s Argentina

09-10-2025 15:24 Alarm bells are ringing in Argentina, where La Niña can cause heat waves and droughts that affect the country's main soybean and corn crops.

Triple murder probe: Most suspects now in custody, prosecutor says

09-10-2025 15:16 Testimony from one detinee helps “clarify role of suspects”; Police report reveals alleged ringleader “Pequeño J” entered country from Uruguay in late August.

Maximiliano Pullaro: ‘The truth is people are doing very badly’

09-10-2025 08:57 Santa Fe Province governor and member of Provincias Unidas voices concern over unrest and criticises the government’s disconnect with the nation’s economic reality. “The President shows himself as a rockstar, when we’re not doing well,” he complains.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

US report on Machado funds poses uncomfortable questions for Bullrich

09-10-2025 01:05 US government report by Homeland Security indicates that Machado had already been linked to drug-trafficking and money-laundering in 2021.

‘$LIBRA’ case: Prosecutor seeks probe of Javier and Karina's phones

08-10-2025 14:40 Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has ordered an investigation into the communications of the President, his sister and others accused of promoting the alleged cryptocurrency fraud.

Scandal-hit lawmaker Espert seeks leave of absence from lower house

08-10-2025 14:31 La Libertad Avanza national deputy, now facing money-laundering probe over links to suspected drug-trafficker and fraudster, requests leave of absence until December 8 – two days before his term in office ends.

Argentina to extradite alleged drug-trafficker Machado to US

07-10-2025 22:01 Milei government confirms that it will heed Supreme Court ruling and implement extradition as part of its commitment to international cooperation against organised crime.

Argentina's presidential planes cited in Machado investigation case file

07-10-2025 18:38 In the same US court document that details the US$ 200,000-payment made by Federico 'Fred' Machado to José Luis Espert, there is a transaction mentioning official Argentine aircraft Tango 01 and Tango 04.

Digital prostitution: Recession puts price on sex lives of youngsters

07-10-2025 15:42 Economic necessity and apps are acting as Argentina’s new “digital pimps.” Why growth of platforms like OnlyFans and Fansly is linked to global decline in sexual activity among young people. What the experts say and how the situation looks in Argentina.

Boca says Russo is receiving ‘home care with reserved prognosis’

07-10-2025 14:00 Boca had not released any official statements about his condition until Monday, although it is known that Russo was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.

Bessent hosts Caputo as Argentina-US rescue talks begin

06-10-2025 22:41 US Treasury official highlights “productive” talks as negotiations over fresh funds for Milei government continue; Argentina’s economy minister also meets IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

New US ambassador: Firms on brink of 'unprecedented’ investment in Argentina

06-10-2025 17:44 Peter Lamelas, incoming US ambassador to Argentina, claims US companies and “Western world” are on the verge of investing an unprecedented amount of capital.”

Milei defends peso while billions spent outside Argentina

05-10-2025 23:32 Argentines are going on cross-border shopping sprees, costing Milei's government billions as it tries to prop up the peso

Espert resigns candidacy over links to alleged drug-trafficker

05-10-2025 23:23 President Javier Milei suffers another damaging blow weeks before midterm elections; Amid growing scandal, José Luis Espert – ruling party’s top candidate in October vote – resigns his candidacy.