OPPOSITION REACTION Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump Yesterday 17:50 Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."
Political crisis in Peru One dead, over 100 injured as Peru's interim leader struggles to quell unrest Yesterday 12:52 Massive demonstrations erupt across Peru, demanding action against rising crime and political corruption; Interim President José Jeri struggles to contain unrest as crisis rages on.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Milei's team draws up plans for post-election Cabinet reshuffle Yesterday 00:39 President Javier Milei will reshuffle his Cabinet after the October 26 national elections, with a number of key figures set to take on legislative posts. Potential PRO additions and the balance of power are under review.
ELECTIONS 2025 Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion 15-10-2025 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.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH? United States revokes Argentine’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder 15-10-2025 14:17 Washington clamps down on free speech, revoking visas of six foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk; Among them, Argentine national Serena Luciano.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting 13-10-2025 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.
POLITICS (& ENTERTAINMENT) Doubts remain over who financed Milei’s ‘rock show’ at Movistar Arena 13-10-2025 22:30 Questions remain unanswered over who exactly funded Javier Milei’s recent “show” at the Movistar Arena. His presidential spokesperson says it was “a private rally, paid for by the publishers” of his new book, but how did a small publishing house afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars hiring a 15,000-capacity venue? by Alejandro Gomel
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline 13-10-2025 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.
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
POLITICS & CONGRESS Congress votes to restrict Milei's ability to govern by decree 09-10-2025 09:24 Lawmakers deal another blow to Milei, approving a law that will limit the use of presidential decrees and make them easier to overturn.
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 Scandal-hit lawmaker Espert seeks leave of absence from lower house 08-10-2025 14:31 La Libertad Avanza national deputy, now facing money-laundering probe over links to suspected drug-trafficker and fraudster, requests leave of absence until December 8 – two days before his term in office ends.
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.
Election 2025: Politics Espert resigns candidacy over links to alleged drug-trafficker 05-10-2025 23:23 President Javier Milei suffers another damaging blow weeks before midterm elections; Amid growing scandal, José Luis Espert – ruling party’s top candidate in October vote – resigns his candidacy.
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
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS A spooky Halloween earlier this month? 04-10-2025 06:38 To lay any claim to a positive result, pundits suggest that Milei would need to be the leading minority with at least 35 percent of the vote. The first objective looks like a done deal since LLA is the only nationwide contender. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Hunted by a red October 04-10-2025 06:26 The last few days have shown Trump’s support to be insufficient to overcome the loss of confidence in the libertarian administration, a problem which the midmonth snapshot with the Republican in Washington planned by Milei is hardly likely to change.
As I see it Democracies in choppy waters 04-10-2025 06:09 Needless to say, the United States is not the only country in which the recently dominant progressive elite is on the back foot. by James Neilson
POLITICS Espert confirms link to Machado but says US$200K payment wasn't 'criminal' 03-10-2025 11:09 La Libertad Avanza deputy confirms he received US$200,000 payment, but says it came from consultancy work for Guatemalan firm; Candidate says he had several meetings with Machado as Milei issues public backing, denounces “Kirchnerite operation.”
POLITICS Milei unveils ‘zero tolerance’ Penal Code reform push at prison 02-10-2025 20:28 President Javier Milei and National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich say criminals “must face consequences” as they present criminal reform package at door of Ezeiza Prison.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Double setback for Milei as Congress overturns two vetoes 02-10-2025 19:56 Another blow for Milei as Senate overturns two presidential vetoes, upholding laws that increase funding for state universities and paediatric hospitals.
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
INTERVIEW Myriam Bregman: ‘We denounced Espert’s ties to drug-trafficking in 2021’ 02-10-2025 14:31 Frente de Izquierda y de los Trabajadores candidate for national deputy discusses allegations against ruling party lawmaker José Luis Espert that link La Libertad Avanza figure to suspected drug-trafficker.
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 Kicillof meets Fernández de Kirchner in show of unity 02-10-2025 08:13 Governor visits ex-president at home in Constitución as opposition seeks to project unity; After four months without contact, duo meet under house arrest to discuss strategy.
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.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS São Paulo governor emerges as leading successor to Bolsonaro 28-09-2025 08:42 Tarcísio de Freita rises as Jair Bolsonaro’s likely successor for presidency amid political uncertainty.
Campaign comments The future’s not ours to see 27-09-2025 06:25 Mayoral tails wagged gubernatorial and presidential dogs in Buenos Aires Province but next month’s midterms stand to be genuinely, not synthetically national with the state of the economy and the quality of governance deciding votes. by Michael Soltys
Political unrest in Peru At least 30 injured, six detained during protests against Peru government 23-09-2025 17:10 Peruvian youth-lead protests against government sparked violent police response, with multiple injuries and arrests
INSIDE OLIVOS Few ministers on Milei’s list of recent visitors to Olivos residence 23-09-2025 13:24 Who has been visiting President Javier Milei at the Olivos presidential residence in recent months? Who is the economist who has been there more times than Economy Minister Luis Caputo? And why does a physiotherapist top the list? by Pablo Varela
Immigration & Politics Chile presidential hopeful vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants 23-09-2025 13:18 Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast says he will deport all undocumented migrants from national territory if elected.
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.
EDITORIAL What’s new pussycat? 20-09-2025 07:14 Milei's best bet is to continue renouncing extremism to regain the middle ground.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS ‘Golden boy’ Milei is beginning to look like Chile’s Boric 20-09-2025 06:34 The self-proclaimed first anarcho-capitalist president in world history is under siege. A tough defeat in local elections in Buenos Aires Province laid bare a situation of absolute precariousness, with both markets and the political class testing his resolve. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future 20-09-2025 06:21 The political weight of the oil industry is surging. With a record energy export surplus and rising, the Vaca Muerta formation is shaping up to be the country’s main source of foreign currency. Businessmen, governors and lawmakers all agree that shale deposits will be a major factor in economic stability, with investments and projects transforming the map. by Carlos Burgueño
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS 'Cuadernos' of corruption: A look at the entrepreneurs in the dock 18-09-2025 07:42 A couple of months away from the start of Argentina’s biggest-ever corruption trial, the “Cuadernos de las Coimas” case currently involves 74 defendants and 626 witnesses.
MARCHA FEDERAL PROTEST Protesters cheer Milei veto defeat at Marcha Federal for universities, paediatric care 17-09-2025 20:38 Thousands rally outside Congress as lawmakers in lower house vote to reject vetoes on bills to boost funding for public universities and Argentina’s leading children’s hospital, a major blow for President Javier Milei.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Defendants offer millions to avoid trial in ‘Cuadernos’ graft case 17-09-2025 16:44 Business leaders offer more than US$1 billion in cash, properties and other items to avoid standing trial but run into resistance from lead prosecutor; Mega-corruption trial probing alleged bribery and kickbacks at Federal Planning Ministry under Kirchner governments due to kick off November 6.