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Milei star guest at US Embassy’s 250th independence day celebration

Today 16:41 Javier Milei first sitting Argentine president to attend US Embassy’s annual party in Buenos Aires; Ambassador Peter Lamelas hails relationship between two nations as United States marks 250 years of US independence.

by James Grainger

INTERVIEW / MODO FONTEVECCHIA

Marcela Pagano: ‘It’s become evident that it is Karina Milei who calls the shots’

Today 00:27 National deputy says Javier Milei’s government "has covered up Manuel Adorni’s corruption," that voters have fallen out of love with La Libertad Avanza and that Karina Milei, the President’s sister, is the one who’s really in charge in Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

DIPLOMACY

Ambassador Lamelas: ‘US stands shoulder to shoulder with Argentina’

Yesterday 13:42 US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas proclaims support for President Javier Milei and explains his own "America Dream" in a speech marking 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

POLITICS & MONEY

Milei-linked Fundación Faro told to name donors behind US$4.8mn windfall

Yesterday 07:00 Fundación Faro presented itself as a platform of ideas. But the libertarian think tank’s opaque finances, links to key Milei insiders and 400-fold surge in donations have left the organisation facing uncomfortable questions from regulators and judges.

by Giselle Leclercq

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Corruption scandals push Milei toward Argentina establishment he vilified

01-07-2026 12:37 President Javier Milei rode to power vowing to destroy the political elite he derided as “the caste.” Now, after a string of corruption scandals, he’s turning to one of its most recognisable figures.

POLITICS

Milei taps lifetime politician Santilli to lead his Cabinet after scandal

29-06-2026 12:43 Javier Milei once vowed to eradicate entrenched politicians like Diego Santilli, yet he turned to him as a candidate and later named him interior minister. Now, the former PRO politician is Argentina's new Cabinet chief.

POLITICS

Milei confirms Santilli as new Cabinet chief after Adorni exit

28-06-2026 21:36 Government confirms Diego Santilli as new Cabinet chief; Former interior minister replaces Manuel Adorni, who resigned amid scandal.

POLITICS & SCANDAL

From trips to unexplained wealth – Scandals that led to Adorni's exit

28-06-2026 13:22 Former Cabinet chief steps down after months of mounting political and judicial scrutiny – here’s how we got here.

POLITICS: CABINET CHANGES

Milei looks to Santilli to move beyond Adorni chapter

28-06-2026 12:49 President hopes trusted former PRO operator can help La Libertad Avanza regain the initiative after Manuel Adorni's resignation and push the scandal off the agenda.

POLITICS

Adorni resigns, blames media and clears path for Santilli

28-06-2026 09:54 The political death throes of Javier Milei's third Cabinet chief lasted longer than expected. There is relief in the Casa Rosada after a pincer movement involving all libertarian factions, PRO, Patricia Bullrich and the UCR. Diego Santilli is preparing to lead the cabinet and repair the damage.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

POLITICS & SCANDAL

Milei’s Cabinet chief resigns months after private jet scandal

28-06-2026 09:13 Resignation marks a sharp reversal for the government after President Milei himself repeatedly brushed off the revelations about Manuel Adorni, deriding them as attacks orchestrated by the opposition and local media.

POLITICS & SCANDAL

Adorni finally resigns as Cabinet chief after months of scandal

28-06-2026 01:14 Cabinet chief finally steps down after months of pressure, citing relentless media attacks; Official admitted he concealed US$500,000 from his asset declarations. Resignation is a significant blow to Javier Milei's inner circle.

POLITICS & SCANDAL

Reports of Adorni's imminent departure from government ramp up

27-06-2026 09:03 Rumours circulating that Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni will leave the government imminently as further lurid headlines emerge in the press.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Milei’s ethics

27-06-2026 00:48 Milei has a militant and narrow world view that he’s tied to a vision that integrates AI and tech billionaires. Those same players have a global agenda that they will pursue, and Argentina will only be part of that plan for as long as it is useful for them.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS

President shows support for under-fire Adorni at Flag Day rally

20-06-2026 14:16 President stands by close ally Manuel Adorni despite mounting pressure over undeclared assets and growing calls for his resignation.

ANALYSIS

World Cup blues in Messi and Milei’s Argentina

20-06-2026 05:59 The World Cup provides partial reprieve for nearly six weeks, especially if Messi & Co are in it for a deep run. Politics, though, continues its course, and Adorni is coming up to the chopping block.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Editorial

From the sublime to the ridiculous

20-06-2026 05:40 In the past, countless ministers have been sacrificed to protect a President but now presidential popularity is being laid on the line to save a minister.

Politics

Milei to stand by his man as calls for Adorni’s sacking grow

19-06-2026 11:54 Former ally Ramiro Marra becomes latest voice to call for official’s resignation; Mounting problems for top official, who admitted he failed to declare cash savings and is struggling to explain his expenditure.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

The Milei siblings are losing soldiers, fast

13-06-2026 05:59 If Argentina’s football team has a decent showing in the World Cup, inflation continues to come down and the economy begins to grow, then Javier and Toto can hope to come out the other end and look to consolidate their political project for the second half of 2026.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

AS I SEE IT

The reign of Queen Karina

06-06-2026 06:00 Karina evidently shares her brother’s contempt for misguided people whose ideas and values do not coincide with his own.

by James Neilson

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row

05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.

POLITICS

La Libertad Avanza sizes up provincial agreements for 2027 election

19-05-2026 14:28 Preliminary plans and talks are underway as President Javier Milei’s party seeks to secure its regional allies across all of Argentina’s provinces; Government sources say definitions will be made after the World Cup, but the first bridges are already being built.

POLITICS, COURTS & CORRUPTION

Comodoro Py smells blood, activates Milei government corruption cases

13-05-2026 13:27 Five high-profile cases progressing within the Comodoro Py federal courthouse in Retiro compromise members of the national government – those most concerning the Milei government are ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam and allegations related to the ANDIS national disability agency.

by Barbara Komarovsky

Politics

Milei siblings close ranks around Adorni at Cabinet meeting

09-05-2026 08:45 President Javier Milei publicly backs top aide Manuel Adorni during tense Cabinet meeting overshadowed by allegations over his wealth and assets; Backing comes after Security Minister Patricia Bullrich spoke up, increasing pressure on Cabinet chief to disclose info about his finances.

Political insider

What Manuel Adorni is covering up

07-05-2026 14:07 Cabinet Chief’s never-ending scandal is source of growing unease within President Javier Milei's government.

by Javier Calvo

POLLING & SURVEYS

Left-winger Bregman tops popularity poll as President plummets

30-04-2026 15:24 Polling by Atlas Intel consultancy firm shows FIT-U deputy Myriam Bregman as the political figure with the best positive image in the country.

POLITICS

Cabinet Chief Adorni denies corruption allegations in Congress appearance

29-04-2026 16:50 Under-fire official presents management report to Congress, accompanied by President Javier Milei and several top officials; Cabinet chief denies corruption allegations and declares: “I have committed no crime.”

Politics

Under-fire Adorni faces marathon grilling from opposition in Congress debut

28-04-2026 14:34 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni faces defining Congress test; First report in Chamber of Deputies set to stretch six hours, President Milei set to attend; Opposition likely to pose queries over under-fire official's wealth and assets.

FERIA DEL LIBRO 2026

Milei's culture secretary heckled at opening of 50th BA book fair

24-04-2026 15:49 Culture Secretary Leanardo Cifelli heckled and jeered during speech at inauguration of Buenos Aires International Book Fair; Protesters criticise government, boo and whistle president's name.

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.

POLITICS

Karina takes Adorni south in show of support as scrutiny mounts

17-04-2026 01:44 Government insists it’s business-as-usual as drip-feed revelations over Manuel Adorni’s finances ramp up pressure on official; Presidential Chief-of-Staff takes Cabinet chief with her to Neuquén for Vaca Muerta visit.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Russian psyops and the dance of the candidates

11-04-2026 07:34 The Milei administration is on the back foot, tired, hanging off the ropes, but is nowhere near knockout territory.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

RULING PARTY POLITICS

Pilar Ramírez: ‘Fixer’ steps up for La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires

02-04-2026 22:54 Head of the ruling party’s caucus in City legislature asserts her influence and consolidates control in the capital. Her relationship with Karina Milei, role within La Libertad Avanza and why her Peronist origins don’t work against her.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Crypto-scandal: Novelli and Milei’s US$5-million $LIBRA deal

21-03-2026 00:02 To President Milei’s favour, he’s not the first top-level public official to use his position for personal benefit. But according to his terminology, such behaviour is one of the prime definitions of the caste.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Probe revived into ‘$LIBRA’ crypto scam fresh headache for Milei

16-03-2026 21:23 Opposition lawmakers reopen probe after reports of calls, messages and a draft US$5-million promotion deal linked to the LIBRA cryptocurrency.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Entrepenuer's phone records cast doubt on President's '$LIBRA' defence

15-03-2026 10:30 Mobile phone records show President Javier Milei spoke repeatedly with a crypto entrepreneur linked to the token’s launch shortly before promoting it online; Alongside flurry of calls, investigators find draft mobile phone note that refers to possible US$5-million contact.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

$LIBRA scandal is Milei’s greatest threat

15-03-2026 10:06 Revelations about an alleged US$5 million agreement for the ‘$LIBRA’ memecoin strengthen bribery hypothesis surrounding crypto scandal. At a time when confidence indicators in Milei's administration are falling, the scandal can only escalate.

by Walter Curia

SPORT & THE COURTS

AFA treasurer Toviggino testifies in alleged tax evasion case

12-03-2026 00:46 Pablo Toviggino appears before federal judge but declines to answer questions; AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia due to testify on Thursday.

POLITICS & THE JUDICIARY

Mahiques to replace Cúneo Libarona as justice minister

04-03-2026 19:02 President Javier Milei confirms departure of justice minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and installs Buenos Aires City attorney-general; Incoming official Juan Bautista Mahiques vows “independent” and “modern” justice system.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei: Dominant in decay

28-02-2026 06:01 The improved macroeconomic situation must eventually translate into better opportunities for a majority of the people.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

$LIBRA CRYPTO SCANDAL

‘$LIBRA’: How the crypto-fraud case is progressing, one year on

14-02-2026 16:38 Last February 14, Javier Milei launched the ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency via his X account. Within just four hours, the token collapsed, generating multimillion-dollar losses for more than 44,000 investors. How have Argentina’s courts investigated the scandal?

by Barbara Komarovsky

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Molotov cocktails and circumstantial majorities

14-02-2026 06:12 The arts of politics the President despises once again gives his government political momentum, as it did during its first year. Once again, they have a chance to keep the ball rolling, but the secret is to keep the president’s mouth (relatively) shut in order not to pick a fight with its allies.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Government secures clear labour reform victory in Senate

12-02-2026 11:06 La Libertad Avanza, supported by UCR, PRO and provincial caucuses, pushes through labour reform after 15 hours of debate; Decisive 42 to 30 victory, Casa Rosada wants approval before March 1; Debate moves to the Chamber of Deputies, which can still review text.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Former ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo to stand trial on corruption charges

09-02-2026 23:12 Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello says former ANDIS agency chief Diego Spagnuolo will stand trial on charges of fraud, illegal association and graft; Three others also sent to trial.

ANDIS SCANDAL

Milei shuts down ANDIS disability agency tainted by corruption claims

31-12-2025 10:54 National disability agency will be folded into the Health Ministry, government announces; ANDIS at heart of graft scandal as prosecutors probe alleged kickbacks tied to supply of drugs and medicine.

2025: YEAR IN REVIEW

2025: The year that was

31-12-2025 00:01 The death of a pontiff, an American Pope, Milei’s provincial election disaster, and midterm comeback, Javier at the White House, Trump’s tariffs, new envoys, Washington’s bailout, CPAC, Cryptogate, mysterious luggage, ANDIS claims, Cristina jailed, IMF backing, deadly flooding, Supreme Court rows, 'El Eternauta,' no divine justice for Diego, Garrahan protests, Lula in BA, triple narco murder, Oasis at River and a new Congress… just another year in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei’s tactical retreat and the liquid contours of power

20-12-2025 08:48 Milei’s libertarians have grown in owned legislative muscle, they still need from circumstantial allies and provincial governors to pass legislation.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Editorial

'cause I’m the Taxman

20-12-2025 08:02 In restricting government to ever narrower circles, Milei is misreading the results of the last midterms. But Milei’s conclusion is that sister knows best.