News of graft

Espert not the only LLA candidate with alleged narco links

07-10-2025 18:04 As well as the developing scandal starring José Luis Espert, there are other ruling party figures with chequered pasts – from deputy and senatorial candidate Lorena Villaverde to clients of minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and the omniscient presence of Claudio Cicarelli, a friend of the aforementioned Patagonian legislator.

by Pablo Varela

Espert’s assets grew after ‘Fred’ Machado’s campaign contributions

03-10-2025 17:19 The financing of Espert's 2019 campaign had a clear star behind the scenes: Federico 'Fred' Machado.

by Rodis Recalt

'Cuadernos' of corruption: A look at the entrepreneurs in the dock

18-09-2025 07:42 A couple of months away from the start of Argentina’s biggest-ever corruption trial, the “Cuadernos de las Coimas” case currently involves 74 defendants and 626 witnesses.

Over 600 contracts between ANDIS and Suizo Argentina under investigation

17-09-2025 17:26 Probe has already uncovered "irregularities" with contracts, including "overpricing" and "steering" in contracts, according to reports.

'Lule' Menem: ANDIS graft scandal is ‘blatant Kirchnerite operation’

25-08-2025 17:55 Eduardo 'Lule' Menem, undersecretary of Institutional Management, says corruption allegations involving ANDIS national disability agency are fabricated; Official from historic political family was named in audio recordings believed to feature the voice of Diego Spagnuolo discussing kickbacks scheme.

Diego Spagnolo: Milei’s ex-lawyer caught up in bribery audio leaks

25-08-2025 17:51 The man at the centre of the latest scandal facing President Javier Milei’s government is a friend of the head of state with a relationship going back years.

Supreme Court confirms Fernández de Kirchner corruption conviction

10-06-2025 16:02 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's conviction in so-called 'Vialidad' corruption trial confirmed by Argentina's Supreme Court; Former president's intention to run for seat in Buenos Aires Province Legislature blocked by ruling upholding prison sentence and lifetime ban on holding public office.

Damocles’ sword and a Mexican stand-off in the Province

07-06-2025 06:26 Argentina’s Supreme Court has driven itself into a corner. It’s sitting on one of the most consequential rulings in the nation’s political history.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Entre Ríos senator detained in Paraguay with US$200,000 in cash

04-12-2024 16:23 Senator for Entre Ríos Province Edgardo Kueider arrested on Paraguayan border carrying US$200,000 and 600,000 pesos in cash; Arrest of Peronist lawmaker, who has distanced himself from Kirchnerism and backed Javier Milei’s government in key votes, confirmed by Paraguayan authorities.

​​‘Cuadernos’ case: Court rules black money was campaign contributions

22-06-2024 16:22 Controversial court ruling benefitting Mauricio Macri’s cousin, Ángelo Calcaterra, could lead to cases being tried in electoral courts.