BEYOND THE HEADLINES Peronist Loyalty Day 17-10-2026 00:30 Defining Peronism is an elusive exercise ultimately surpassing the space available to this column – its founder liked to say: “When I define, I exclude.” by Michael Soltys
BEYOND THE HEADLINES A world of difference 26-09-2026 00:29 Argentina joined the United Nations as one of the 51 founding members on its very first day – October 24, 1945 – but neither Juan Domingo Perón nor his military replacements could be bothered to take time off for the annual regular session of its General Assembly.... by Michael Soltys
As I see it Milei comes up trumps 01-11-2025 06:34 At least half of the over nine million people who voted for candidates linked to La Libertad Avanza did so not because they are devoted fans of Milei but because the last thing they wanted to see was yet another Peronist government. by James Neilson
WORLD ECONOMY Larry Summers says Trump policies are ‘scarily’ like Perón's 07-08-2025 17:28 Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers compares US President Donald Trump’s policies risk to that of post-war Argentina.
DECLASSIFICATION DRIVE Declassified files show Nazi fugitive evaded capture for decade 29-04-2025 13:06 Despite being denounced in 1975, former Gestapo officer Walter Kutschmann evaded justice for a decade before his 1985 arrest in Argentina, records show.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Distaff dismantled 08-03-2025 06:00 Female suffrage arrived in Argentina in 1947 with Law 13,010, more commonly known as the “Ley Evita” after Eva Perón who announced it in person, with women voting for the first time in the 1951 elections. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS & ECONOMY Chau Evita? Milei officials eye demolition of iconic BA building 21-11-2024 19:29 Evita must be trembling in heaven – President Javier Milei’s government is evaluating the future of an iconic building on Avenida 9 de Julio. Will the site, once home to state ministries, face the libertarian chainsaw?
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Juan Donaldo moving from Pink to White House? 16-11-2024 05:59 Javier Milei might be The Donald’s “favourite president” yet Trump’s campaign rhetoric would seem to be on a collision course with the Argentine’s track record after almost a year in office. by Michael Soltys