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Thousands protest against femicides in massive Ni Una Menos march

Thousands protest against femicides in massive Ni Una Menos march

Hundreds of thousands gathered outside Congress to call for an end to femicides in the 11th Ni Una Menos (Not One Less) march. They also protested the...

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Martina Jaureguy

The Chachos are back: La Rioja to reissue quasi-currency again after two years

The Chachos are back: La Rioja to reissue quasi-currency again after two years

La Rioja Governor Ricardo Quintela announced that his administration will once again issue quasi-currency to fund upcoming wage increases. The news...

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Juan marcos pollio

Maradona death trial: proceedings once again at risk over witness evidence

Maradona death trial: proceedings once again at risk over witness evidence

A tense hearing on Tuesday put the trial over the death of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona at risk of yet another setback, as prosecutors and...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

NY court denies Burford appeal in YPF expropriation case

NY court denies Burford appeal in YPF expropriation case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York rejected Burford Capital’s request to reconsider the ruling in the YPF...

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Juan marcos pollio

Government celebrates drop in homicide rates amid shock over femicide cases

Government celebrates drop in homicide rates amid shock over femicide cases

The security ministry celebrated that Argentina is “the least violent country in Latin America and the Caribbean” after it registered its...

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Martina Jaureguy

Government unveils new nuclear policy focused on exports and foreign investment

Government unveils new nuclear policy focused on exports and foreign investment

Javier Milei’s government has rewritten the guidelines of Argentina’s nuclear policy with the goal of prioritizing foreign investment and...

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Juan marcos pollio

40 years from Mexico 1986: Maradona’s greatest hour and how it nearly never happened

40 years from Mexico 1986: Maradona’s greatest hour and how it nearly never happened

Out of Argentina’s three successes at the FIFA World Cup (78-86-22), it’s easy to argue that the trophy lifted in 1986 is the most emblematic. ...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Say no more: Argentine hopes for a singles title at Roland Garros are over

Say no more: Argentine hopes for a singles title at Roland Garros are over

Argentine hopes for a singles title at Roland Garros are over. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, 56th in the Association of Tennis Professionals’ (ATP)...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Two femicides spark outrage ahead of Ni Una Menos march

Two femicides spark outrage ahead of Ni Una Menos march

Argentina is in shock after the remains of Agostina Vega, 14, were found in Córdoba on Saturday, and the body of Dulce Candia, 17, was discovered in...

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Martina Jaureguy

With 10 days to the World Cup, these are the injured stars worrying Argentina

With 10 days to the World Cup, these are the injured stars worrying Argentina

While Argentina’s men’s national football team for the 2026 World Cup was confirmed by head coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday, it remains to be...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Colombia elections: far-right De la Espriella and left-wing Cepeda to compete in runoff

Colombia elections: far-right De la Espriella and left-wing Cepeda to compete in runoff

Far-right candidate Aberlardo de la Espriella took the lead in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, and will face...

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Martina Jaureguy

40 years from Mexico 1986: Maradona’s greatest hour and how it nearly never happened

40 years from Mexico 1986: Maradona’s greatest hour and how it nearly never happened

Out of Argentina’s three successes at the FIFA World Cup (78-86-22), it’s easy to argue that the trophy lifted in 1986 is the most emblematic. ...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina is losing ground as an international tourism destination: what happened?

Argentina is losing ground as an international tourism destination: what happened?

Known on the tourist map for its landscapes, tango, wine, beef and football, Argentina has struggled to cement itself as a destination for...

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Juan marcos pollio

Inside the life of a Nazi commander in Northern Argentina

Inside the life of a Nazi commander in Northern Argentina

The capture of Nazi commander and war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960 and his ensuing trial and execution in Israel on June 1, 1962,...

30.05.2026 50

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Juan Décima

New flavors: Buenos Aires’ restaurants revamp for a new season

New flavors: Buenos Aires’ restaurants revamp for a new season

As temperatures drop in Buenos Aires, some of the city’s best restaurants are spicing up and fighting the cold front with a wave of reinventions....

29.05.2026 40

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Agustín Mango

Consultancies split on April activity, but most see Argentina’s recovery stalling

Consultancies split on April activity, but most see Argentina’s recovery stalling

After the record March reading, private forecasters expect a contraction this month, with falling industrial output, weaker consumption and a slow...

29.05.2026 40

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Juan marcos pollio

Tough day for Argentines at Roland Garros as Sierra and Tirante crash out

Tough day for Argentines at Roland Garros as Sierra and Tirante crash out

Friday was a bad day for Argentine tennis at Roland Garros 2026. Solana Sierra, the only Albiceleste representative in the women’s singles draw,...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Tango musicians bring bandoneon to life in new historic recording

Tango musicians bring bandoneon to life in new historic recording

Though born in Germany in the 19th century, the bandoneón reached Argentina and Uruguay a few decades later and soon became the iconic melodic soul...

29.05.2026 40

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Maradona death trial: psychiatrist says the family agreed to home care

Maradona death trial: psychiatrist says the family agreed to home care

Agustina Cosachov, the psychiatrist who treated Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona, testified during the trial over the former football...

29.05.2026 50

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Scaloni confirms Argentina squad for the World Cup: Who’s made the cut?

Scaloni confirms Argentina squad for the World Cup: Who’s made the cut?

Argentina’s men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed on Thursday the list of players that will represent the country at...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina set for US$55 billion mining wave, with copper leading from 2028

Argentina set for US$55 billion mining wave, with copper leading from 2028

Argentine business leaders estimate the country could attract US$55 billion in mining investment over the next decade, creating an opportunity to...

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Juan marcos pollio

Mothers and Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo honored with World Cup-inspired album

Mothers and Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo honored with World Cup-inspired album

As Argentine children race to collect stickers and complete their 2026 Men’s Football World Cup albums ahead of the tournament that starts in June,...

28.05.2026 40

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Martina Jaureguy

Sierra achieves another impressive win at Roland Garros 2026

Sierra achieves another impressive win at Roland Garros 2026

It was an incredible Wednesday at Roland Garros 2026 for Argentine tennis, as Solana Sierra beat former World No.4 Jasmine Paolini from Italy 3-6,...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Roland Garros 2026: Juan Manuel Cerúndolo makes history, eliminates Sinner

Roland Garros 2026: Juan Manuel Cerúndolo makes history, eliminates Sinner

Juan Manuel Cerúndolo became the first Argentine tennis player to eliminate a sitting World No. 1 since 2018, after he beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

After two decades, Mercosur is finally looking beyond South America

After two decades, Mercosur is finally looking beyond South America
28.05.2026 70

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Juan marcos pollio

Argentina to implement digital system that will use citizens’ data to simulate scenarios

Argentina to implement digital system that will use citizens’ data to simulate scenarios
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Martina Jaureguy

Maradona trial: Clinic director says Luque and Cosachov pushed for home hospitalization

Maradona trial: Clinic director says Luque and Cosachov pushed for home hospitalization
27.05.2026 50

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Milo J becomes youngest-ever Gardel de Oro winner

Milo J becomes youngest-ever Gardel de Oro winner
27.05.2026 70

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round and two in third

Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round and two in third
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Fernando Romero Nuñez

IMF pushes for tax reform and faster reserve buildup ahead of 2027 vote

IMF pushes for tax reform and faster reserve buildup ahead of 2027 vote
26.05.2026 40

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Juan marcos pollio

Six Argentines through and one out in Roland Garros 2026

Six Argentines through and one out in Roland Garros 2026

Six Argentine tennis players are through to the Roland Garros 2026 second round, after the tournament set off on Sunday.  The second tennis major of...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Trust in Milei government drops for sixth consecutive month

Trust in Milei government drops for sixth consecutive month
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Martina Jaureguy

BA archbishop warns of unemployment, ‘social paralysis’ with Milei in front row

BA archbishop warns of unemployment, ‘social paralysis’ with Milei in front row

Buenos Aires Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva called on the government to end Argentina’s  “social paralysis,” in reference to a lack of jobs...

25.05.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

Colombia elections: a continuation of Petro’s model or a sharp turn to the right?

Colombia elections: a continuation of Petro’s model or a sharp turn to the right?

Colombia will hold elections on May 31 to choose its next president. The winner will succeed current President Gustavo Petro, who cannot seek...

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Martina Jaureguy

A gentrifier’s confession from bustling La Paternal

23.05.2026 60

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Dalia Nagati

Global market volatility threatens one of Milei’s key goals

23.05.2026 50

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Juan marcos pollio

Argentine industry is on the verge of running out of natural gas this winter

Cold temperatures, the war in the Middle East, and a failed liquefied natural gas (LNG) tender threaten to drive up costs for Argentine industries and...

23.05.2026 90

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Juan marcos pollio

Military agreement with US labels Argentine Sea as ‘global common good’

Argentina and the United States signed a new cooperation agreement that includes joint patrol operations in the Argentine Sea as part of the...

22.05.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Roland Garros 2026: Contenders, hopefuls, and dreamers among Argentine stars

Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam in the tennis season and the only one played on clay, is set to start on May 24. Twelve Argentine players have...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina’s economy hits new all-time high in March, with broad-based growth

Economic activity rose sharply in March to a new all-time high, with growth of 3.5% from the previous month and 5.5% year-on-year, led by strong...

22.05.2026 70

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Juan marcos pollio

Pugliese, the tango legend that became Argentine musicians’ good luck charm

21.05.2026 60

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Argentina posts record trade surplus in April

Argentina posted a record trade surplus of US$2.7 billion in April. Exports also hit a new all-time high of US$8.9 billion, driven by a sharp surge in...

21.05.2026 70

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Juan marcos pollio

Three challenges Milei faces as infighting pushes LLA to boiling point

Argentina’s ruling party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), is experiencing growing internal turbulence.  Alongside a series of corruption scandals...

20.05.2026 30

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Martina Jaureguy

An Argentine expat’s American dream

20.05.2026 50

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Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Argentina’s exports are on track for a record 2026 —and the agro is no longer doing it alone

Argentina’s exports are set to reach a new record of US$ 94.4 billion in 2026, allowing the country to close the year with a US$ 16 billion trade...

19.05.2026 70

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Juan marcos pollio

20 years ago, Gastón Gaudio had an awful time at Roland Garros. His legacy begs to differ

Tennis players having breakdowns in the middle of a match isn’t exactly new. From John McEnroe’s iconic “you cannot be serious” to Serena...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina’s Central Bank paid US$17.7 million on US swap

Argentina’s Central Bank (BCRA) confirmed on Monday that it paid US$17.7 million in interest after activating its swap line with the United States...

19.05.2026 40

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Juan marcos pollio

Argentina posts primary fiscal surplus of 0.5% of GDP in the first four months of 2026

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Monday that, in April, Argentina posted a primary surplus of AR$632 billion (around US$452 million at the...

18.05.2026 70

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Carlos Lamiral

Argentina 101: What is hantavirus and how do you prevent it

A hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which departed from the city of Ushuaia in southern Argentina in April, is causing...

17.05.2026 150

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in

Argentina ranked ninth among the 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in, bogged down by the regulatory and tax hurdles foreign companies...

15.05.2026 50

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Juan marcos pollio