BILATERAL ROW Milei slams ‘dictator’ Maduro, demands release of detainee 17-12-2024 22:59 President Javier Milei on Tuesday demands immediate release of detained Argentine Border Guard officer from "criminal dictator" Nicolás Maduro's regime.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Who covered up for Alberto Fernández? 12-08-2024 12:55 Social astonishment is multiplying in the face of the brazen hand-washing of leaders and ex-officials of the former Frente de Todos administration. by Javier Calvo
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Madrid expects 'respect' from Milei on next Spain trip 18-06-2024 13:12 Spain on Tuesday urged President Javier Milei to show "respect" if he visits Madrid as planned later this week.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei calls Spanish PM Sánchez 'laughing stock of Europe' 24-05-2024 09:28 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez "is the laughing stock of Europe in diplomatic matters," declares President Milei in TV interview.
ANALYSIS Argentina has really fallen out with its number two foreign investor 22-05-2024 17:48 The reason why the two sides haven’t buried the hatchet probably comes down to two leaders who stand at opposite sides of the political spectrum and are happy and sufficiently media-savvy to know how to use this drama as a distraction from their problems back home.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Spain PM Sánchez defends wife after Milei's 'corrupt' jibe 22-05-2024 13:37 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defends his wife against graft allegations, just days after President Javier Milei escalated a diplomatic row by calling her "corrupt."
DIPLOMATIC ROW Diplomatic crisis deepens as Spain 'definitively' pulls out Argentina envoy 21-05-2024 10:55 President Javier Milei slams Spain's "absurd" decision to pull its ambassador from Buenos Aires in the midst of a diplomatic spat.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Milei refuses to back down as Spain demands public apology 20-05-2024 11:42 Spain demands "public apology" from Javier Milei for calling Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife "corrupt," but Argentina's President refuses to back down.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Milei visit to far-right rally prompts harsh Spanish rebuke 20-05-2024 09:24 Spain’s Socialist government demands an apology from President Javier Milei, saying the libertarian leader’s comments at a far-right rally in Madrid have badly damaged relations.
Diplomatic row explodes Spain recalls its ambassador to Argentina over Milei 'insult' 19-05-2024 21:07 Spain recalls ambassador from Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei, speaking at a far-right gathering in Madrid, brands Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife "corrupt."
FOOTBALL Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gómez's bizarre post-Qatar fall from grace finally explained 27-10-2023 14:21 Facing a heavy ban for failing a doping test, Alejandro 'Papu' Gómez's suspension is likely to spell the end of his time as an Argentina player. by Dan Edwards
PRÓVOLO ABUSE TRIAL Mendoza court acquits nuns in Próvolo deaf children sex abuse case 19-10-2023 10:12 Nuns from the Antonio Próvolo Institute, investigated for sexual abuse of deaf children, acquitted by court; Victims’ lawyers criticise court and say they will appeal.
ATTACK ON VICE-PRESIDENT Brenda Uliarte changes tack on CFK assassination attempt 28-09-2023 00:20 Brenda Uliarte, co-defendant and former partner of would-be assailant Fernando Sabag Montiel, testifies that “somebody is clearly behind” the attempted assassination of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as she attempts to distance herself from plot to kill vice-president.
DIPLOMACY Panamanian diplomat in Argentina sacked after his wife assaults concierge 25-07-2023 16:48 Assaulted woman reported being the victim of threats and physical aggression from the couple. Panamanian ambassador and his family set to return to home nation.
ELECTIONS 2023 Potential presidents catch the eye at AmCham summit 13-05-2023 09:12 Four potential candidates put on their best faces for business community, pitching their plans – and conditions for running. by James Grainger
DERBY MADNESS Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings 11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead. by Dan Edwards
AMCHAM SUMMIT Relief for business leaders as Massa and Rodríguez Larreta charm AmCham 11-05-2023 19:51 Preferred candidates for 2023 election talk up dialogue and air pro-market visions, with talk of alignment with Washington prompting sigh of relief from US business leaders by Ariel Maciel