FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono 13-06-2025 13:10 Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.
Politics – Analysis From ‘Caputito’ to ‘Fat Dan’ – weird scenes of digital disinformation 31-05-2025 06:39 Milei and his digital pit-bulls appeal to freedom of expression while relying on manipulative and even false information to get their message across, while fostering censorship and hate of the traditional media. Freedom of speech for those who express the same kind of things as me, censorship for the rest. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FORMULA 1 It's official: Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola GP 07-05-2025 11:54 Franco-British side finally confirms open secret: Franco Colapinto is BWT Alpine F1 Team’s new first-team driver and he'll race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix next weekend. by Cristina Zarlenga
FORMULA 1 Colapinto to drive for Alpine as Doohan dumped after six races 07-05-2025 11:26 Jack Doohan's seat had been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.
FORMULA 1 Reports: Colapinto to replace Doohan as Alpine F1 driver 05-05-2025 18:24 Argentine superstar, currently with Alpine, set to be promoted from reserve to full-time driver; Colapinto could replace Australian Jack Doohan at the Imola grand prix.
POLITICS Transport secretary for chop as Milei government churn continues 01-05-2025 15:18 Franco Mogetta, linked to Córdoba Province Governor Juan Schiaretti, set to be latest official removed from President Milei’s administration.
HUMAN RIGHTS Feted at Carnival, Afro-Brazilian faiths face hate in daily life 28-02-2025 15:40 Behind the joyous vail of Brazil's infamous Carnival lies mounting discrimination against afro-Brazilians, with attacks on religious freedom increasing by 81 percent between 2023 and 2024, according to official data.
Formula One Franco Colapinto signs with French Formula 1 side Alpine 09-01-2025 14:56 Pilar-born racer signs for French Formula One side BWT Alpine as a test and reserve driver on “multi-year” deal.
FORMULA 1 Shifting gears: Will Franco Colapinto join Alpine or Red Bull? 13-11-2024 16:02 Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is at the centre of a Formula 1 tug-of-war, with Alpine and Red Bull vying for his talent as the 2025 season approaches. by Cristina Zarlenga
FORMULA 1 Franco Colapinto, Argentina’s new star attraction, draws fans to F1 01-11-2024 07:34 As anyone who has ever driven in Buenos Aires or negotiated the monolithic speedway that is the Panamericana highway out of the capital can attest, racing is in Argentina’s blood. by Dan Edwards
NEW STAR IN FORMULA 1 ‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines 19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes. by Sam Yockey
POLITICS & ECONOMY Cuts continue with dissolution of state railway firm, institute 01-10-2024 14:06 President Javier Milei’s government announces shuttering of Trenes Argentinos Capital Humano, a state firm employing 1,388 workers, and the Instituto Argentino del Transporte strategic planning body.
THE BUSINESS OF SPORT Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto 10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.
THE ECONOMY OF SPORT New F1 driver Colapinto shows off power of Argentina's 'unicorns' 02-09-2024 14:59 Two of Argentina's largest 'unicorns,' Globant and Mercado Libre, are part of the economic structure backing Franco Colpinto, the 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver. by Agustín Colombo
FORMULA ONE F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons 29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.
MOTORSPORTS Formula 1: Williams names 21-year-old Argentine as team's new driver 27-08-2024 14:18 Williams Racing promotes Franco Colapinto and says youngster will race with its team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, replacing US driver Logan Sargeant.
Politics Italy blocks extradition of dictatorship-era priest to Argentina 12-01-2024 16:44 Italian Minister Carlo Nordio ruled against Argentina’s extradition of Franco Reverberi on health grounds
ELECTION 2023 Franco Rinaldi pulls candidacy after controversial remarks 13-07-2023 20:39 Candidate for City lawmaker, who topped mayoral hopeful Jorge Macri’s list, steps down from race after previous offensive, racist and anti-Semitic comments spark controversy on social media.