News of national security

Milei announces overhaul of Federal Police’s powers

17-06-2025 23:10 Government moves to grant Federal Police officers greater freedom to detain suspects and investigate crimes; Rights groups express concerns over new statutes.

Detained Activist

US 'concerned' as detained Venezuela activist accused of treason

14-02-2024 12:37 The US warns Venezuelan government about silencing opposition parties after a human rights activist was detained for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

POLITICS & JUDICIARY

Rights groups criticise bid to lower age of criminal responsibility

05-02-2024 11:02 Several bills seeking to lower the age of criminal responsibility have been introduced to Argentina’s Congress in recent years, but none have won approval. As Javier Milei’s justice minister confirms he will seek once again to lower the threshold, human rights groups and childrens’ advocacy groups reiterate their opposition.

by Ashton Goren

CRIME & SECURITY

Suspect arrested as family holds service for slain nine-year-old

23-01-2024 11:47 Devastated by the death of Umma Aguilera, relatives of the victim hold a wake for their beloved; Killing of nine-year-old daughter of Partricia Bullrich’s custodian believed to have been carried out by four individuals, police are still searching for three remaining suspects.

Drug war crisis

Relatives of Ecuador drug boss 'Fito' arrested and deported from Argentina

19-01-2024 12:40 Security forces arrest and detain relatives of fugitive drug-boss Jose Adolfo Macías, alias 'Fito,' in Córdoba; Wife and children deported in early hours of Friday morning.

Global Affairs

Wars to cast pall over meeting of global VIPs in Davos

12-01-2024 10:48 President Javier Milei among the names attending next week's meeting of the world's financial, business and political elite in Davos; Wars in Ukraine and Gaza look set to dominate the conversation.

Narco-violence terrorises Ecuador

Ecuador’s ‘armed conflict’ against drug cartels explodes into violence

11-01-2024 16:50 Tanks and soldiers patrol the streets of Ecuador as third day of terror continues; Cartels have ‘declared war’ against President Daniel Noboa and the national government.

NARCO-VIOLENCE IN ECUADOR

Ecuador's 'armed conflict' with drug gangs – what we know

10-01-2024 18:21 What you need to know about the unfolding crisis in troubled Ecuador.

OBITUARY

Kissinger: controversial giant of statecraft who moulded post-war US history

30-11-2023 17:37 Relentlessly ambitious US diplomat whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, dies at 100.

ELECTIONS 2023

Milei’s plan for Argentina: Dollarisation, scrapping taxes and more

14-08-2023 13:51 From ditching the struggling peso to eventually eliminating Argentina’s Central Bank, outsider presidential candidate Javier Milei has vowed to implement a series of bold — and perhaps unfeasible — measures.

News of national security

Milei announces overhaul of Federal Police’s powers

US 'concerned' as detained Venezuela activist accused of treason

Rights groups criticise bid to lower age of criminal responsibility

Suspect arrested as family holds service for slain nine-year-old

Relatives of Ecuador drug boss 'Fito' arrested and deported from Argentina

Wars to cast pall over meeting of global VIPs in Davos

Ecuador’s ‘armed conflict’ against drug cartels explodes into violence

Ecuador's 'armed conflict' with drug gangs – what we know

Kissinger: controversial giant of statecraft who moulded post-war US history

Milei’s plan for Argentina: Dollarisation, scrapping taxes and more

Argentina must turn over 51% stake in YPF, US judge rules

Argentina's economy grew more than expected after Milei lifted controls

Milei makes waves by taking his dog Conan to interview

INDEC statistics body reveals how many dollars Argentines have stashed away

Labour court strikes down Milei decree restricting right to strike

El Ejecutivo busca decidir qué investigaciones del Conicet seguirán activas y cuáles "no lo valen"

Milei canceló el tradicional desfile del 9 de Julio: el motivo detrás de su polémica decisión

Con el carry trade agotado, empresas y mercado desanclan expectativas y meten presión sobre el dólar

Reconocido científico de Harvard dice que habría una solución para la caída del pelo

Revelan cuál es el país más barato de Europa para emigrar: tiene transporte por menos de un euro