POLITICS & CONGRESS Lower house approves probe into Milei-$LIBRA crypto scandal 08-04-2025 19:30 Lawmakers vote to summon key ministers as fallout grows over so-called ‘Cryptogate’ scandal.
SCANDAL IN URUGUAY Uruguay rocked by US$300 million in cattle fraud claims 20-03-2025 12:21 Urugauy is facing one of its biggest-ever retail investor fraud cases, with companies peddling cattle investments accused of bilking savers out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
POLITICAL ANALYSIS Challenging Milei’s ‘iron triangle’ 08-03-2025 06:00 The Donald holds the keys to Milei’s future. by Agustino Fontevecchia
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Milei denies role in 'cryptogate' after 'pay for access' reports 03-03-2025 09:36 The La Libertad Avanza leader said he posted about the cryptocurrency in "good faith" and denies wrongdoing.
Analysing Argentina Milei’s long honeymoon is over, what happens next? 22-02-2025 06:32 For the first time since December 2023, Milei and his people lost control of the narrative … more than ever, Milei now relies on the success of his economic programme. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it Milei caught in a crypto spider web 22-02-2025 06:09 By associating himself with a cosmopolitan bunch of chancers, Milei has raised serious questions about the government he leads. by James Neilson
Editorial La $Libra no avanza 22-02-2025 06:05 There can be no excuse for a President turning into an influencer for such a risky venture. A trained economist should always check the facts before reaching conclusions.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Milei’s crypto scandal led to losses for 86% of traders 19-02-2025 23:17 Estimated 86% of crypto traders that took positions in a memecoin endorsed by President Javier Milei ended up losing money, according to research firm.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL $LIBRA scandal: Multi-million-dollar civil lawsuit in US 'being prepared' 19-02-2025 16:37 New York law firm has already gathered more than 200 clients from Argentina, the United States, Europe and Asia for a possible class-action suit, according to 'La Nación' report.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Milei crypto scandal widens with allegations against his sister 19-02-2025 08:00 The political uproar over President Javier Milei’s role in a crypto scandal puts the spotlight on his closest adviser and gatekeeper: his sister Karina.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Explainer: ‘Cryptogate’ scandal involving Milei and Argentina 18-02-2025 17:49 Last Friday evening, Argentina's President Javier Milei promoted (or “shared,” according to his version of events) information about the ‘$LIBRA’ memecoin on social media. Just a few hours later, he was regretting the post.
POLITICS Milei denies role in 'cryptogate' as prosecutors launch probe 18-02-2025 08:49 President denies promoting 'Libra' cryptocurrency that crashed last Friday, sparking huge losses for investors and prompting a flood of complaints.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Milei denies wrongdoing in his first defence of crypto debacle 18-02-2025 08:34 President Javier Milei denies wrongdoing in cryptocurrency scandal that’s dented his reputation, triggering lawsuits and even calls for his impeachment.
‘CRYPTOGATE’ SCANDAL Investigation to probe Milei’s conduct over 'cryptogate' 17-02-2025 15:34 Judge María Servini assigned probe into President’s conduct in launch of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Government announces its own investigation into scandal.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei stumbles into crypto memecoin scandal before US trip 17-02-2025 14:27 President Javier Milei's government launches probe after Libra debacle; La Libertad Avanza leader hoping to meet Trump, secure fresh IMF funds in Washington.
Editorial Inflation down on its all fours? 17-08-2024 05:39 The main obstacle to zero inflation is zero certainty as to the future.
POLITICS Officials close ranks behind Pettovello as pressure builds 06-06-2024 20:51 Leading figures in government close ranks behind embattled Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello; President Milei backs ‘best minister in history’ as foodstuffs scandal rumbles on.
EXPIRED FOOD SCANDAL Expired food scandal: a chronology of hunger which the government sought to silence 06-06-2024 14:41 Human Capital Ministry’s missteps over more than millions of kilos of food held back at warehouses has exploded into scandal. Audits galore, dismissals, denunciations and an official communiqué overtaken by the facts.
Ex-deputy sex scandal Ex-lawmaker who resigned in breast-kissing scandal sentenced to month in prison 23-04-2024 15:49 Former national deputy Juan Ameri (Frente de Todos) convicted of creating a public disturbance and sentenced to one month in prison; Ex-lawmaker was suspended from Congress after kissing his partner’s breast during a remote videoconference session beamed live into Congress.
TAX-EVASION SCANDAL 'Panama Papers' trial to begin eight years after tax scandal 08-04-2024 09:20 Twenty-seven people in the dock for money-laundering as the "Panama Papers" case reaches trial, eight years after scandal first broke out.
POLITICS Amid anger at pay hikes, Milei trolls feminists on #8M 08-03-2024 12:42 Following controversy over lawmakers' pay hikes, President Javier Milei’s administration trolls feminist campaigners on International Women’s Day by announcing it will rename the Casa Rosada’s “Salón de las Mujeres.”
SCANDAL OVER RIVER PLATE Uruguay foreign minister resigns after leaked calls on fugitive drug-trafficker 02-11-2023 15:39 Uruguay's foreign minister resign after the release of recordings in which he allegedly seeks to cover up information involving Sebastián Marset, an accused cocaine-trafficker and subject of an international manhunt.
'Yachtgate' scandal Almost US$600,000 seized by police from Sofía Clerici’s home 24-10-2023 16:51 US$569,700 confiscated by Federal Police from the home of model Sofía Clerici at the upmarket neighbourhood of Nordelta in the framework of the money-laundering and embezzlement case.
as i see it Corruption as a way of life 07-10-2023 06:55 In Argentina, there are thousands of men and women who, like Martín Insaurralde, have grown accustomed to milking the country’s political institutions. by James Neilson
'Yachtgate' scandal Insaurralde: Have lords of gambling lost their provincial ‘croupier’? 07-10-2023 06:18 Martín Insaurralde’s exit as Cabinet chief in Buenos Aires Province has also created a vacuum in the world of the unwritten rules of the gambling business.
COURTS Judicial world abuzz as 'human-trafficking mega scandal' reaches court 06-10-2023 17:48 Judge Ariel Lijo hears testimony from witness who has set judicial world abuzz with denunciation of a human-trafficking ring allegedly involving members of Argentina's elite.
CORRUPTION SCANDAL First post-Insaurralde scandal poll shows impact on Unión por la Patria vote 05-10-2023 18:32 Opinion poll measuring the impact of the scandal provoked by the luxurious trip taken by Martín Insaurralde and Sofía Clerici delivers bad news for government. by Julian D'Imperio
FIFAGATE CORRUPTION Ex-banker who paid FIFA bribes avoids prison by aiding crackdown 12-05-2023 12:56 Argentine sports marketing executive Alejandro Burzaco, who admitted paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to corrupt Latin American football officials, spared from prison after serving as star witness in FIFA-gate trial.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Jair Bolsonaro ordered to face questioning over Brazil riots 17-04-2023 09:02 Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered former president Jair Bolsonaro to face questioning over riots in the seat of power by his supporters on January 8.