News of politics

Support slips for Latin America's new right-wing leaders

20-10-2026 09:07 Polls show support slipping for recently elected conservative leaders across Latin America. But is this just a blip?

Argentina steps up drive to shrink public-sector workforce

19-10-2026 15:30 Milei government launches voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at cutting 20,000 jobs from the public sector; More than 77,000 state workers have lost posts since December 2023.

Marcha Federal: Protesters, police clash at demo outside Congress

15-10-2026 18:31 Dozens of hooded demonstrators clash with police outside Congress after peaceful march attended by students, teachers, university staff, unionists and opposition politicians.

Opposition falls short for Congress session to overturn Milei decree

15-10-2026 14:54 Government celebrates as provincial lawmakers stay away from a session also due to address disability benefits and household debt. Only 121 deputies show up with 129 needed for quorum.

Court declares decree halting university funding 'unconstitutional'

07-10-2026 12:06 Dispute over university funding dates back to last year when the Javier Milei Presidency vetoed the bill and Congress insisted on approval – now the courts have again ruled in favour of the latter.

Milei sticks to his guns even if he looks crazy

03-10-2026 00:31 President Javier Milei has once again captured the spotlight and is using it to set the agenda to his tune. But are voters listening?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch

28-09-2026 16:29 President Javier Milei raises eyebrows by stating in an interview that his government has “thrown out” some 30,000 ”terrorists” since start of 2025; Lawmakers file formal enquiry seeking information about claim.

Adorni tries to explain his assets to courts in illegal enrichment case

22-09-2026 16:37 Milei’s former Cabinet chief seeks to explain disputed assets, property purchases and cash spending in 78-page filing, but doubts still remain over his claims.

A chainsaw pause to improve re-election hopes

19-09-2026 00:59 Milei’s Budget bill hides a crucial and realistic acknowledgment: his famous "chainsaw" will mostly pause over the year leading to the presidential elections in October 2027.

by Marcelo J. García

De Vido cleared, four convicted in long-delayed 'Sueños Compartidos' case

14-09-2026 19:06 Court finds four defendants guilty over alleged diversion of social housing funds; Former officials José López and Abel Fatala and brothers Sergio and Pablo Schoklender receive suspended sentences; Verdict comes just one day before the case was due to expire under the statute of limitations

Bolivia scandal shines light on Cerimedo’s far-right connections

09-09-2026 17:18 A look at the Fernando Cerimedo attempted murder scandal in Bolivia and its repercussions for the Latin American right.

Supreme Court feud threatens to upend Brazil’s presidential race

06-09-2026 08:47 Dispute between two powerful Supreme Court justices threatens to reshape Brazil's looming presidential election.

Congress puts Peter Thiel's Argentina interest under the microscope

02-09-2026 14:55 Three journalists from Editorial Perfil among those to speak at last week's lower house hearing about Peter Thiel's presence in Argentina, his ties to Javier Milei's government and his technology projects.

Cerimedo’s corporate ties to inner circle of SIDE spy agency

28-08-2026 07:42 Shared addresses and interlocking companies. Corporate records reveal a web of businesses linking Fernando Cerimedo, President Milei’s former adviser, to figures historically associated with Argentina’s intelligence agency, as well as a host of businessmen.

Milei says legal abortion ‘madness’ is ‘costing Argentina dearly’

21-08-2026 12:44 President links Argentina’s falling birth rate to the feminist movement and the legalisation of abortion.

Argentina opens 50-year bidding process for Belgrano Cargas concession

19-08-2026 23:39 Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms national and international tender for privatisation of Belgrano, San Martín and Urquiza freight lines for half a century; Rules barring state-controlled bidders seen as targeting Chinese rail operators, local media reports.

‘Liberty as a mandate’ – Milei links Presidency to San Martín’s ‘ideas and values’

18-08-2026 09:34 After several days without public activity, President Milei appears in public to deliver a speech urging defence of San Martín’s ideals against those who "attack our ideas and values, making us believe that sin and robbery are justified."

Scenarios: Three possible paths to Argentina’s 2027 election

15-08-2026 10:22 Three scenarios, but one decisive factor: the economy.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Scientists march against Milei's cuts wearing Albiceleste shirts

12-08-2026 23:23 Hundreds of protesters gather in Buenos Aires to demand government restore funding for science and technology; Protesters say research system has deteriorated since President Milei took office.

Tears for fears and arrears

08-08-2026 19:18 A country historically living beyond its means is now a question of some of its families living beyond their means. Or so President Milei would like to see it.

by Michael Soltys