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Cat-like reflexes and struggles: What did we learn from Franco Colapinto’s 2026 debut?

Cat-like reflexes and struggles: What did we learn from Franco Colapinto’s 2026 debut?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto had a complex start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, with a hard-fought debut at the Australian Grand Prix...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Too hot to learn: cooling Argentina’s overheating schools

Too hot to learn: cooling Argentina’s overheating schools

This article was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND licence. Cover image: classroom in Buenos Aires (Image:...

saturday 30

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Tomás barrandeguy

River Plate announces split with AFA amid Tapia controversies

River Plate announces split with AFA amid Tapia controversies

Argentine football giant River Plate announced on Thursday that it will no longer attend Argentine Football Association Executive Committee meetings....

06.03.2026 150

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Messi joins Trump for White House visit, sparking criticism and controversy

Messi joins Trump for White House visit, sparking criticism and controversy

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi sparked plenty of criticism after he joined the Inter Miami squad for a White House visit and a meeting with...

06.03.2026 40

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina’s industry records the second-worst decline worldwide in two years

Argentina’s industry records the second-worst decline worldwide in two years

Argentina recorded the world’s second-worst industrial decline from 2023 to 2025, said a consulting firm that analyzed data from the United Nations....

06.03.2026 40

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Facundo Iglesia

Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo: ‘In my mind, I am still imprisoned’

Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo: ‘In my mind, I am still imprisoned’

Argentine military police officer Nahuel Gallo said he suffered “psychological torture” in his first public appearance since being released from a...

05.03.2026 70

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Facundo Iglesia

Eduardo Coudet confirmed as new River Plate head coach

Eduardo Coudet confirmed as new River Plate head coach

Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet will be the new River Plate head coach, club president Stefano Di Carlo confirmed on Tuesday. “It’s done,” Di Carlo...

03.03.2026 20

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina’s CGT will file legal complaints against Milei’s labor reform

Argentina’s CGT will file legal complaints against Milei’s labor reform
03.03.2026 50

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Facundo Iglesia

Milei gives unhinged speech to kick off legislative year in Congress

Milei gives unhinged speech to kick off legislative year in Congress
02.03.2026 50

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Martina Jaureguy

Virtual wallet loans in Argentina: credit boom, sky-high rates and record delinquency

Virtual wallet loans in Argentina: credit boom, sky-high rates and record delinquency
01.03.2026 50

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Facundo Iglesia

Argentina’s fertility rate has plummeted. The reason why might surprise you

Argentina’s fertility rate has plummeted. The reason why might surprise you
28.02.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

Lucrecia Martel: ‘I miss the representations of ourselves’

Lucrecia Martel: ‘I miss the representations of ourselves’
27.02.2026 40

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Agustín Mango

Milei scores major win as labor reform becomes official law

Milei scores major win as labor reform becomes official law
27.02.2026 50

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Martina Jaureguy

Netflix’s Drive to Survive new season brings Franco Colapinto in the spotlight

Franco Colapinto has undoubtedly become one of the biggest stars of the moment in Argentina. With his magnetic charisma, nonchalant attitude and speed...

25.02.2026 50

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentine football to strike in response to AFA’s legal troubles

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Monday that its club members will go on strike to protest the recent legal complaint filed by...

24.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Marcelo Gallardo steps down as River Plate head coach

Argentine football giant River Plate announced on Monday that club legend Marcelo Gallardo is stepping down as head coach. Gallardo confirmed the...

24.02.2026 100

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

U.S. Supreme Court ruling casts doubts over trade agreement with Argentina

24.02.2026 60

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Facundo Iglesia

What does the 2026 F1 season have in store for Franco Colapinto?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto is set to compete in his first full season in Formula 1 in 2026.  The 22-year-old had previously featured in...

23.02.2026 50

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

‘We search for everyone’: inside Colombia’s quest to find its disappeared

Since 1964, Colombia has endured a grueling armed conflict between the government, far-right paramilitary groups, far-left guerrillas, and crime...

22.02.2026 50

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Facundo Iglesia

Argentine labor reform 101: what happens now and all you need to know

Argentina’s Congress has just passed a labor reform bill that changes several aspects of employment regulation, what employers can demand from their...

20.02.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

AFA president Claudio Tapia summoned for questioning by the judiciary

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia was summoned for questioning by the Argentine judiciary on Thursday. The...

20.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Milei’s labor reform greenlit by deputies, will move back to senate for final step

The Argentine Lower House passed President Javier Milei’s labor reform in the early hours of Friday with 135 votes in favor and 115 against.  While...

20.02.2026 80

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Martina Jaureguy

General strike was ‘tremendous,’ with 90% observance, CGT says

A 24-hour general strike in Argentina to protest against President Javier Milei’s labor reform bill was having a 90% compliance rate, the...

20.02.2026 70

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Facundo Iglesia

Lower house debates Milei’s labor reform amid general strike

The lower house will debate President Javier Milei’s labor reform in a session scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m., following a speedy commissions...

19.02.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Air travel grinds to near halt due to general strike in Argentina

Massive flight cancelations as well as cuts to public transport and other services are the main visible effects of the ongoing 24-hour strike in...

19.02.2026 100

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Martina Jaureguy

Tire manufacturer shutdown puts Argentine industry on alert

The recent shutdown of Fate, an 86-year-old tire manufacturer that employed more than 900 people, is far from being an isolated case in Argentina....

19.02.2026 60

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Facundo Iglesia

What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed in Argentina

18.02.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentine unions go to general strike: what will happen with flights, cruise ships and transport

The General Confederation of Labor (CGT, by its Spanish initials) announced a 24-hour general strike for Thursday to protest President Javier...

18.02.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentine football player accused of racist insults at Champions League game

Argentine football star Gianluca Prestianni has landed in a controversy over accusations of using racist slurs in a recent UEFA Champions League...

18.02.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

In peak season, tomatoes steal the show

In a week where the continent has been revelling in Latino spirit — thanks to a certain Puerto Rican’s halftime concert at the Super Bowl who...

18.02.2026 60

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Sorrel Moseley-Williams

The promises and pitfalls of grocery shopping in Buenos Aires

It’s midday on a Monday and I walk across the street to my local self-service verdulería to buy groceries.  The shop vendor (verdulero), with whom...

17.02.2026 40

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Allie Sivak

Argentina Open 2026: Cerúndolo crowned in front of home faithful

Third time was the charm for Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo (19th ATP singles ranked), who beat Argentine-born Italian Luciano Darderi...

16.02.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Corruption perception in Argentina hits worse level since 2019

Perception of corruption in Argentina worsened in 2025, reaching the lowest level it’s ever had since 2019, according to NGO Transparency...

15.02.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Bad Bunny began his stadium streak in River and celebrated his love for Argentina

During this weekend, salsa, bolero, reggaetón and pop rhythms caused a commotion in Buenos Aires with the arrival of Puerto Rican superstar Bad...

15.02.2026 70

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Argentina Open 2026: Cerúndolo to make third finals appearance, will face Darderi on Sunday

It won’t be an all-Argentine final at the 2026 Argentina Open, as many expected during the last days. At least not entirely. Top-ranked Argentine...

15.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Football under the sun: how extreme heat puts tomorrow’s stars at risk

This article was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND license. Cover image: Spectators use umbrellas to block...

15.02.2026 70

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Maximiliano Manzoni

Senate approves Milei’s labor reform amid police crackdown on protestors

The Argentine senate approved President Javier Milei’s labor reform early Thursday with 42 votes in favor and 30 against following a 12-hour debate....

13.02.2026 100

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentina Open 2026: Defending champion Fonseca loses in second round

Joy will certainly not be Brazilian at the 2026 Argentina Open. Defending champion Joao Fonseca (ATP singles ranked 33) was ousted in his debut,...

13.02.2026 40

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Senate debates labor reform following widespread LLA negotiations

11.02.2026 50

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Martina Jaureguy

2026 Argentina Open: Berrettini pushes past fan-favorite Coria

11.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

‘Dictatorship obstetrician’ Jorge Antonio Bergés dies at 83

11.02.2026 50

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Martina Jaureguy

Inflation ticks up to 2.9% one week after statistics agency controversy

11.02.2026 50

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Facundo Iglesia

2026 Argentina Open: Etcheverry starts Buenos Aires campaign with the right foot

10.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Head of Argentina’s nuclear power plant company resigns amid corruption allegations

10.02.2026 50

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Facundo Iglesia

Middle class at risk? Industry warns of sector decline as government tightens wage clamp

08.02.2026 60

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Andrés Lerner

From dark years to recovery: can Argentine women’s tennis find another Sabatini?

07.02.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

‘We choose to die’: new trial set to investigate infamous dictatorship massacre

07.02.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentina-US deal: ‘A step towards a free trade agreement’

07.02.2026 60

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Estefanía Pozzo

Prosecutor requests Argentine tourist accused of racism in Brazil be held in preventive custody

06.02.2026 80

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Argentina-US sign reciprocal trade and investment deal

06.02.2026 70

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Facundo Iglesia