ELECTIONS 2025 Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion Today 14:23 Santilli, a lifetime politician who also once ran on a Peronist ticket, blames “political dinosaurs” for not letting the party put his face on a new ballot.
ELECTIONS 2025 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.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION 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
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS ‘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
ESPERT-MACHADO SCANDAL 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.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert and Machado’s murky history 08-10-2025 12:27 How the government’s main candidate in Buenos Aires Province became tainted by campaign contributions of dubious origin. by Rodis Recalt
POLITICS Reichardt to top LLA-PBA list as judge rejects imposition of Santilli 08-10-2025 10:44 Judge Alejo Ramos Padilla accepts José Luis Espert’s resignation as a candidate but not the swapping of names on the ruling party’s slate; Model and actor Karen Reichardt will top the La Libertad Avanza list in Buenos Aires Province.
POLITICS & COURTS 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.
POLITICS & COURTS Machado breaks silence, admits to funding Espert’s campaign 07-10-2025 16:26 Federico ‘Fred’ Machado, who faces charges of money-laundering and drug-trafficking in the United States, admits he financially contributed to La Libertad Avanza national deputy José Luis Espert’s 2019 presidential campaign.
ELECTIONS 2025 Milei chooses ‘corrupt TikTok candidate’ to replace Espert 06-10-2025 22:48 José Luis Espert’s resignation promotes ex-PRO deputy Diego Santilli to the top La Libertad Avanza candidate in Buenos Aires Province – but President Javier Milei hasn’t always been a fan…
POLITICS Rebellion in Milei’s inner circle forced Espert’s exit 06-10-2025 17:34 Milei’s entourage was unanimous and left the President with no choice. Why he clung to his candidate until the last moment – and what “the Professor” knows. by Franco Lindner
Presidential performance Milei to sing at election campaign show at Movistar Arena 06-10-2025 15:35 President will attempt to reignite stuttering midterms campaign with a book launch/gig/political rally at an arena in Buenos Aires.
Politics Milei’s candidate drops out of race amid ties to drug-trafficker 05-10-2025 23:03 Scandal sowed divisions within Milei’s government, with some ministers publicly calling on Espert to come clean.
Politics Two arrests in Santa Fe during Milei campaign rally 05-10-2025 09:09 Two people were arrested on Saturday in Santa Fe following minor clashes at a campaign rally staged by President Javier Milei.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert's dirty financing 04-10-2025 06:45 On José Luis Espert’s ties with a suspected drug dealer and the libertarian obsession with coin. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS Cabinet discontent grows over Espert narco allegations 02-10-2025 16:30 President Javier Milei himself is the main defender of the congressional candidate – but dissatisfaction is growing over the lawmaker's disastrous television appearances.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert called to Casa Rosada as opposition demands resignation 02-10-2025 16:11 Calls ramp up for top name on the ruling La Libertad Avanza party’s list of candidates in the upcoming election to step side amid revelations over links to suspected narco-trafficker; Polling shows scandal may damage chances in midterms. by James Grainger
PROFILE Who is ‘Fred’ Machado, suspect linked to Espert scandal? 02-10-2025 13:52 Businessman under arrest and facing extradition to the United States is accused of heading a narco ring using aircraft to traffic tons of cocaine.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION US court files show Espert received US$200,000 from alleged narco-trafficker 02-10-2025 13:36 Current national deputy and leading La Libertad Avanza candidate received a money order for US$200,000 in 2020, coming from a criminal organisation linked by Fred Machado, who is awaiting extradition to the United States.
POLITICS Bullrich says Espert ‘must clarify’ drug-trafficker cash allegations 01-10-2025 16:00 Patricia Bullrich says José Luis Espert, must “immediately clarify” allegations that he took money from a suspected drug-trafficker.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: From rockstar to beggar 27-09-2025 06:05 Milei has gone from international political rockstar to beggar in less than two years, following a similar trajectory to Mauricio Macri – only that the latter got bailed out after winning the midterm elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei meets Netanyahu, ratifies his support for Israel against Hamas 26-09-2025 10:42 Argentine president and Israeli prime minister hold private meeting in New York to discuss conflict in Middle East, bilateral cooperation.
POLITICS & ECONOMY President says 'political panic' is rattling markets 20-09-2025 09:15 President Javier Milei blamed "political panic" for rattling markets in the run-up to crucial midterm elections.
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS The lion sleeps tonight 20-09-2025 06:31 Milei actually polled a higher percentage in Buenos Aires Province this month than in BA City last May, yet the former is unanimously deemed an unmitigated disaster while the latter was a resounding triumph. by Michael Soltys
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS How Milei raised the bar and paid the price in Buenos Aires Province 13-09-2025 06:54 The market and the political ecosystem, seems to have recalibrated its expectations, putting further financial pressure on the government. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Campaign comments Blast from the past 13-09-2025 06:09 Last Sunday’s election was very much the mayoral tail wagging the dog and here we’re not just talking about Greater Buenos Aires Peronist “barons” – almost the only successes of third parties came thanks to the PRO mayors bucking the Milei alliance, proving mayoral clout beyond the general trend. by Michael Soltys
OPINION & ANALYSIS Ex-Peronist politicians at heart of La Libertad Avanza’s defeat in BA Province 11-09-2025 15:08 Ruling party’s leader in the district, Sebastián Pareja, and Moreno mayoral candidate Ramón Vera are Peronists who made themselves indispensable for the Mileis in the Buenos Aires Province structure. Yet theylost out in an election which the government had presented as a key test of national governance. by Juan Cruz Soqueira
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Election analysis: Peronism scores wins in districts for first time in 20 years 10-09-2025 13:44 Fuerza Patria finished top in the Second and Fourth Sections of Buenos Aires Province; La Libertad Avanza claimed victory in only two, the Fifth, centred on Mar del Plata, and the Sixth, with Bahía Blanca the main city.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Axel fuels investor fear after Milei’s big loss 10-09-2025 13:14 For investors, the anti-Milei has emerged – and he is worsening market jitters in Argentina.
ECONOMIC FALL-OUT Morgan Stanley’s flip-flop shows speed of crisis ensnaring Milei 09-09-2025 09:47 It took less than a week to make Morgan Stanley abandon its bullish call on Argentina.
ELECTION 2025: Buenos Aires Province Peso, stocks fall – markets react to Buenos Aires Province vote 08-09-2025 14:10 Argentine stocks crash, peso slumps and country risk rating soars after Peronist victory in Buenos Aires Province.
ELECTION 2025: Buenos Aires Province Assets plunge as Buenos Aires Province voters rebuke Milei 08-09-2025 13:21 Argentina’s currency, bonds and stocks plunge after President Javier Milei’s party suffered a landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires Province election.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE President suffers major setback in bellwether vote 08-09-2025 00:51 With 91% of polling stations reporting, Fuerza Patria has 47% of vote against nearly 34% for Milei's ruling La Libertad Avanza.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei admits ‘electoral setback,’ vows ‘not to repeat mistakes’ 08-09-2025 00:14 “Not only do we confirm our path, we will accelerate and deepen it further,” declares head of state after damaging defeat in Buenos Aires Province.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei faces tough Buenos Aires Province test as voters go to polls 07-09-2025 09:55 President is hoping a victory or strong performance for his La Libertad Avanza alliance in the nation’s most-populous region will help wipe away the mess of several ongoing political storms.
ELECTIONS 2025 ‘Mother of all battles’: Milei faces first true electoral test in Buenos Aires Province 06-09-2025 07:36 Key election in Buenos Aires Province tomorrow; Milei administration, beset by scandal, seeks strong showing in opposition stronghold; Markets watching closely.
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS A tale of two provinces 06-09-2025 07:07 The population of Buenos Aires Province outnumbers over two-thirds (160) of the world’s 233 countries and territories. by Michael Soltys
ELECTIONS 2025 What’s at stake in Sunday’s election 05-09-2025 10:57 There is a lot riding on the legislative elections in Buenos Aires Province. In addition to being watched by the rest of the country, the results on September 7 will have an impact on the markets and all political actors. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei targets Peronist heartland in high-stakes vote 05-09-2025 09:11 President Javier Milei is fighting to keep his libertarian revolution alive in the highest-stakes election since he took office.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Argentina’s divided opposition may be Milei’s greatest asset 04-09-2025 07:00 Milei’s greatest advantage is not his economic programme or ideological crusade, but the incoherence of those who oppose him.
POLITICS Milei government panics after fresh leak of Karina audio 30-08-2025 19:11 Emergency summit at Casa Rosada after fresh leak of audio recording; Top advisers and Cabinet officials discuss leak of Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei appealing for unity.
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Swimming against the current 30-08-2025 06:04 The undecided in Corrientes could just top up Juan Pablo Valdés over the 40 percent needed to ensure first-round victory, although the current Zeitgeist of voter apathy would make it likelier for them to sit this one out. by Michael Soltys
argentina Police carry out raids as Milei sister graft probe continues 29-08-2025 22:37 Police on Friday raided the offices of the ANDIS national disability agency and Suizo Argentino pharma firm as corruption probe continues.
ABOUT THE BRIBERY SCANDAL Explainer: What to know about ANDIS audio scandal 28-08-2025 16:52 Burgeoning corruption scandal prompted by leaked audio recordings linking Karina Milei and other top officials to corrupt practices in the purchases of medicine for disabled people.
PROFILE: Diego Spagnuolo 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.
ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS Analysts give take on electoral slates for October election 23-08-2025 06:46 La Libertad Avanza’s hegemonic project, a Peronist survival bid and an accepted secondary role for PRO. Milei versus Kirchnerism polarisation promises to be the dominant theme of the campaign heading into October. by Giselle Leclercq
Campaign comments Ins and outs of Congress 23-08-2025 06:42 Almost all those deputies taking their leave would doubtless be rubbished by President Milei as “caste” but most carry a political weight far from evident in their prospective replacements. by Michael Soltys
ELECTION 2025: POLLING Poll: Milei alliance with PRO could pay off in October midterms 20-08-2025 09:53 Management & Fit survey shows LLA-PRO ticket polling 15 points ahead of Kirchnerism as midterms loom; No other force surpasses 10 points.
Politics & celebrity From Playboy girl to politician? TV star to be candidate for Milei’s party 18-08-2025 13:40 Karen Reichardt, 1990s TV star, soft-porn cover star and animal advocate, signs up with the La Libertad Avanza party of President Javier Milei for the upcoming elections.
POLITICS Milei set to lose Bullrich and Petri after elections, reshuffle ahead 18-08-2025 12:42 Security and Defence ministers likely to leave Cabinet in December; Former Juntos por el Cambio presidential ticket now set to run for congressional posts representing La Libertad Avanza.