EXPLAINER Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure 04-05-2026 14:32 Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans through infected wild rodents, which shed the virus in their saliva, urine, and droppings.
CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says 04-05-2026 14:19 Suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship presents a low risk to the public, the World Health Organization said Monday.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Outbound trips by Argentines up 38% year-on-year 26-01-2026 19:04 Outbound tourism surges year-on-year Milei as arrivals fall and travel balance swings sharply negative; Argentina received 8.7 million visitors in 2025, down 19.7% from 2024, while 18.8 million residents travelled overseas.
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE More than 3,000 tourists evacuated as Patagonia battles wildfires 07-01-2026 16:47 Some 3,000 tourists evacuated as fire rips through thousands of hectares of forests in Patagonia.
STATE AIRLINE Aerolíneas Argentinas adds 18 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to its fleet 30-11-2025 09:37 State airline, which currently operates 82 aircraft, will take delivery of two Boeing 737 Max 8 jets in 2026 and the rest between 2027 and 2029.
CELEBS IN ARGENTINA Work hard, play hard: Global stars make the most of Buenos Aires 21-11-2025 14:42 A-listers are flocking to Argentina’s capital. From steakhouses and vegan restaurants to tango and football matches, here’s the experiences celebrities are seeking out during their time in Buenos Aires. by Mariano Casas Di Nardo
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE Five tourists killed by blizzard in Chilean Patagonia 19-11-2025 15:12 Powerful blizzard in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park leaves five foreign tourists dead; Authorities warn extreme winds and sleet will continue in the region, hampering rescue efforts for missing hikers.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Messi, Milei and Mickey Mouse are driving tourists to US 08-08-2025 11:40 Argentines are traveling in droves to the United States this year, bucking a sluggish overall trend of international tourism.
CITY TOURISM No need to climb the Obelisk – now there's a lift 14-05-2025 07:27 Since its construction in 1936, the Obelisco has been a focal point for the celebrations and sorrows of porteños. Thanks to a redevelopment of its interior, we can now scale its heights.
Currency flows Argentines spend most dollars since 2018 on strong peso policy 11-02-2025 12:29 Argentines are spending the most amount of dollars in years as they cash in on a strong peso.
TOURISM & TRAVEL Argentina’s rich neighbours cut back on visits due to strong peso 28-01-2025 09:38 Tourists visiting from Uruguay and Chile fell at least 30% in December from a year ago, according to INDEC.