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Fear, far-right meetings at Casa Argentina student residence in Paris

07-09-2026 12:55 Residents allege a climate of fear and restrictions on their freedoms at the student residence run by Buenos Aires; Concerns ramp up ahead of President Javier Milei's visit to France.

The Bad, the Worse and the Peronists

05-09-2026 00:29 If the Peronists cannot deprioritise their differences, even as a weakened Milei creates an opening for victory, the prospects of sound political management if they eventually reach office are next to zero.

by Marcelo J. García

Pope Leo expected to visit Argentina in November on three-day stop

24-06-2026 12:21 Argentine military bishop who met with pontiff at the Vatican this week says the itinerary is "practically defined" – though the Holy See has yet to issue an official announcement.

Milei’s Cabinet chief claims to be the crypto investor nobody knew

17-06-2026 14:30 Argentina’s well-established crypto community is struggling to buy Manuel Adorni’s explanation to rebut allegations of illicit enrichment.

Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation

21-05-2026 14:33 The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again.

KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction

19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.

Crypto-scandal: Novelli and Milei’s US$5-million $LIBRA deal

21-03-2026 00:02 To President Milei’s favour, he’s not the first top-level public official to use his position for personal benefit. But according to his terminology, such behaviour is one of the prime definitions of the caste.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Paraguay, underdog Trump ally in Latin America, becomes an investor magnet

20-03-2026 10:19 Entrepreneurs flock to Paraguay from across the region as sleek towers rise above the once-sleepy capital and its conservative president cozies up to the US.

Milei advisor Reidel resigns as head of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina

10-02-2026 08:43 Top advisor Demian Reidel steps down as head of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA in order to dedicate himself to advising President Javier Milei, briefs government; Physicist and economist’s tenure at state firm overseeing nuclear plants had fallen under suspicion following denunciations of alleged overpricing and the steering of tenders.

Director Santiago Mitre helms Netflix thriller set during dictatorship

29-01-2026 15:07 As-yet-untitled film will star Verónica Llinás and Peter Lanzani and is written by Mitre in collaboration with Mariano Llinás, confirms streaming giant.

Milei decree reshapes SIDE intelligence services, rekindling overreach fears

17-01-2026 07:19 Changes formalised by Decree 941/2025, published in the Official Gazette on January 2, redefine the functioning of the SIDE intelligence services, reduce its internal structure and expand its powers as the central authority for intelligence.

by Rodis Recalt

Milei to travel to Paraguay for signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal

13-01-2026 22:08 Mercosur-European Union treaty to be signed in Asunción on Saturday; Argentina’s leader will travel, but Lula’s attendance in doubt.; Expectations in libertarian ranks.

'cause I’m the Taxman

20-12-2025 08:02 In restricting government to ever narrower circles, Milei is misreading the results of the last midterms. But Milei’s conclusion is that sister knows best.

Wide open field for Milei

20-12-2025 07:44 A libertarian but not a “libertidiot,” as he likes to say, Milei seems to have picked security rather than risk for the new stage of his administration. It is a good choice.

by Marcelo J. García

On-field excitement and off-field silliness in Argentina's top flight

28-11-2025 11:54 Thanks to the AFA, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata, Argentine football stirred one of its classic storms in a teacup uproars – and it did not disappoint.

by Dan Edwards

AFA furore deepens as tribunal sanctions Estudiantes, bans Verón

28-11-2025 10:33 Estudiantes condemns punishment handed out La Plata-based side after their players turned their backs on Rosario Central during guard of honour; Club President Verón handed six-month ban, captain stripped of band for three months and players suspended; Dispute over direction of domestic game deepens after the club signals possible legal action.

From abyss to Olympus – and back down?

08-11-2025 06:49 For the time being, Javier Milei has been returned to the political Olympus, his reformist mandate restored, along with his energy. The question now is, where do we go from here?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Karina in power

08-11-2025 00:16 President Javier Milei’s sister and chief-of-staff believes she is the architect of her brother’s triumph. Now, not even he will be able to restrain her.

by Juan Luis González

Milei moves to ‘purify’ Cabinet, leaving PRO outside looking in

01-11-2025 12:08 Guillermo Francos departs with Manuel Adorni replacing him; Santiago Caputo set for key role; President Milei set to centralise and consolidate power in bid to forge a ‘pure’ libertarian Cabinet.

Two-faced Milei: a second chance, but also a risk for Argentina

01-11-2025 06:10 Will Milei take advantage of the opportunity he has been granted in order to pursue a constructive political and economic agenda? Or will he use his newfound power to double down on his plan with no corrections?

by Agustino Fontevecchia