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Industrial woes fuel debate over Milei’s economic model

10-09-2026 00:01 Argentina’s manufacturers are shedding jobs and closing plants, fuelling debate over the economic costs of government’s reforms.

UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's speech

04-09-2026 10:42 "The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

The law of the land

08-08-2026 05:02 This last week might well go down in any future history of the Milei administration as the one marking the limits of deregulation.

Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling

06-08-2026 04:44 President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.

Rubio: US wants to globalise fight against far-left 'terrorism'

17-07-2026 11:11 Argentina among nations represented at meeting on "The Resurgence of Political Terrorism" hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Milei urges governors to renew commitment to 'May Pact' in speech

09-07-2026 19:08 President says Argentina is entering a "Second Independence" as he outlines new reform agenda and praises his "cabinet of patriots."

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.

Trips, wealth and property – The judicial cases closing in on Adorni

28-06-2026 16:16 Investigators have ordered a forensic review of the former Cabinet chief's finances and are examining the circumstances of his private jet trip to Uruguay and real-estate investments.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Bitcoin specialists cast doubt on Adorni's account of wealth surge

15-06-2026 20:51 Blockchain specialist and programmer analyse Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni’s Bitcoin explanation, which he says is responsible for the growth in his assets and wealth; They conclude the facts don’t add up.

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.

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US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region

22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.

Argentina to reach IMF staff agreement as early as this week

14-04-2026 09:05 Argentina expected to reach IMF staff-level agreement on second review of US$20-billion programme as early as this week.

Argentina’s bond rally limited by junk label, war fallout

10-03-2026 11:11 As President Milei meets investors in New York in a bid to attract interest in Argentina, the momentum behind the country’s bonds has largely stalled. 

Trump’s Latin American allies face a dilemma over China, Iran war

06-03-2026 13:11 Donald Trump is gathering his top allies from Latin America at a moment when a new US military conflict is putting even his best friends in the region under newfound pressure.

Lower house backs bill to lower age of criminal responsibility

12-02-2026 21:28 Deputies approve lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 with 149 votes in favour, 100 against; Bill supported by La Libertad Avanza, UCR, PRO, Provincias Unidas and other deputies.

Trump to host Latin American leaders, including Milei, in Miami on March 7

12-02-2026 14:57 Trump to host the leaders of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras and other Latin American nations in Miami for a March 7 summit.