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Milei and the IMF say debt delinquency is no threat to the economy. Experts disagree

Milei and the IMF say debt delinquency is no threat to the economy. Experts disagree

While it clearly became a problem by mid-2025, it was not until a few months ago that President Javier Milei’s administration began offering...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Job insecurity surges: unemployment climbs as informal work hits 18-year high

Job insecurity surges: unemployment climbs as informal work hits 18-year high

A new snapshot of Argentina’s labor market showed that conditions continued to deteriorate during the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Davis Cup: Argentina takes on Türkiye with a 2027 Qualifiers spot at stake

Davis Cup: Argentina takes on Türkiye with a 2027 Qualifiers spot at stake

The Argentine Davis Cup team is set to take on its Turkish counterpart on Saturday and Sunday, with a place at next year’s Qualifiers at stake. The...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

2026 South American Games: Argentina going strong with 31 golds

2026 South American Games: Argentina going strong with 31 golds

Argentina is going strong at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, with a tally of 101 medals on Thursday, placing it second overall in the...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

The existential B-side of 1980s neon windbreakers

The existential B-side of 1980s neon windbreakers

In the latest local installment of ‘mankind’s descent into monoculture,’ Instagram and Facebook feeds across Argentina have been inundated with...

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Paige Nichols

River Plate legend Marcelo Gallardo to take over as Ecuador coach

River Plate legend Marcelo Gallardo to take over as Ecuador coach

Marcelo Gallardo, the most successful coach in River Plate history, is set to take over as head coach of Ecuador’s men’s national football team. ...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Lionel Messi scores and assists for fourth title with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scores and assists for fourth title with Inter Miami

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi lifted the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, a tournament contested between the reigning United States Major...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Milei denies electoral motives behind Malvinas lawsuits

Milei denies electoral motives behind Malvinas lawsuits

President Javier Milei denied accusations that he sought to gain political advantage through the lawsuits, sanctions and other measures his government...

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Martina Jaureguy

Inflation, growth, and exchange rate. How does the 2027 budget compare to last year?

Inflation, growth, and exchange rate. How does the 2027 budget compare to last year?

The most eagerly awaited economic projections in the 2027 budget were those the government outlined for key variables: inflation, the dollar-peso...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Court halts Sea Lion project in Malvinas, orders environmental impact assessment

Court halts Sea Lion project in Malvinas, orders environmental impact assessment

A federal court in Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, has ordered a halt to construction and other physical works related to the Sea Lion oil and gas...

16.09.2026 50

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Vanesa Petrillo

Monotributo, from labor ‘patch’ to pension system threat

Monotributo, from labor ‘patch’ to pension system threat

The monotributo, a tax regime that was once intended as a temporary solution for small businesses and self-employed workers, has become the elephant...

15.09.2026 40

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Juan Marcos Pollio

AFA confirms next steps for national football team after Messi’s retirement

AFA confirms next steps for national football team after Messi’s retirement

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Tuesday the next set of matchups for the men’s national team, in what’s set to be the first...

15.09.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Can Vaca Muerta solve a historic problem of Argentine agriculture?

Can Vaca Muerta solve a historic problem of Argentine agriculture?

It is well known that the rapid growth of Vaca Muerta is positioning the field to become a central economic engine for Argentina. What may be less...

14.09.2026 40

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Juan Marcos Pollio

South American Games: Argentina wraps up day one with 11 medals

South American Games: Argentina wraps up day one with 11 medals

The 2026 South American Games kicked off in Santa Fe province, and with 658 Argentine athletes competing in 59 of the 61 events, there are plenty of...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Colapinto has shown he belongs, will Alpine let him bloom?

Colapinto has shown he belongs, will Alpine let him bloom?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto put up arguably his best performance as a Formula 1 driver at Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. Starting ninth, he...

14.09.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Diplomacy ‘only way’ to recover Malvinas, says Argentine defense minister

Diplomacy ‘only way’ to recover Malvinas, says Argentine defense minister

Argentine Defense Minister Carlos Presti said that “the only way” for the country to recover sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands is “in a...

14.09.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentina LNG could be an economic turning point. It’s also an urban challenge

Argentina LNG could be an economic turning point. It’s also an urban challenge

Argentina LNG is a major energy project that would enable the conversion of unconventional gas from the Vaca Muerta field into liquefied natural gas...

13.09.2026 50

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Argentine education in the spotlight: 8 in 10 lack basic math skills

Argentine education in the spotlight: 8 in 10 lack basic math skills

The 2025 PISA test scores have once again raised concerns about Argentine students’ learning outcomes. The PISA test, designed and administered by...

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Gabriel Matera

The evolving ritual of Buenos Aires coffee

The evolving ritual of Buenos Aires coffee

“Who was the first person to serve you coffee?” Coffee expert and journalist Sabrina Cuculiansky always poses that question when trying to explain...

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Agustín Mango

Not even the oil boom can stop private sector job loss

Not even the oil boom can stop private sector job loss

Private sector registered employment fell again to close the first half of 2026. According to labor ministry data, monthly registered employment in...

12.09.2026 100

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Juan Marcos Pollio

‘The Victors’: a fresh and unsettling take on Malvinas lands right on time

‘The Victors’: a fresh and unsettling take on Malvinas lands right on time

In Argentina, where independent films can take years to make and even longer to reach theaters, it is rare for one to premiere at precisely the right...

11.09.2026 70

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Agustín Mango

Inflation drops to 1.7% in August, the lowest in 14 months

Inflation drops to 1.7% in August, the lowest in 14 months

Inflation in Argentina in August dropped to 17%, according to a report published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses...

10.09.2026 60

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Santa Fe 2026 South American Games are here: Who could take gold for Argentina?

Santa Fe 2026 South American Games are here: Who could take gold for Argentina?

The 2026 South American Games are set to begin with Santa Fe, Argentina as the host city. The games will run September 12 through 26 and are set to...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Why does Uruguay allow ships from Malvinas to resupply in its ports?

Why does Uruguay allow ships from Malvinas to resupply in its ports?

A deal between the Malvinas Islands government and the city of Punta Arenas, in Chile, to establish a permanent maritime supply route may change the...

10.09.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Big in Japan: how an Argentine musician turned hand-painted kimonos into a hit

Big in Japan: how an Argentine musician turned hand-painted kimonos into a hit

Singer-songwriter and painter Alfonso Barbieri has not only struck gold with his wild kimono designs, but has also exhibited his work twice in Japan,...

10.09.2026 30

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Industry at pandemic levels as sector registers worst drop in 16 months

Industry at pandemic levels as sector registers worst drop in 16 months

The manufacturing sector took a heavy hit in July, further prolonging the crisis it has been experiencing since the implementation of President Javier...

10.09.2026 90

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Argentina is ditching its favorite Davis Cup surface: here’s why

Argentina is ditching its favorite Davis Cup surface: here’s why

For decades, the iconic image of a red clay court, open-air stands, and marathon matches was inseparable from the Davis Cup in Argentina. As the...

09.09.2026 40

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Argentine Tennis Association

Former Molinos manager goes on trial over dictatorship kidnappings

Former Molinos manager goes on trial over dictatorship kidnappings

A court in La Plata will try a former manager of Molinos Río de la Plata, one of the companies accused of collaborating with state terrorism during...

09.09.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

Argentine women’s blind football team claims continental glory

Argentine women’s blind football team claims continental glory

Argentina’s women’s blind football national team, better known as Las Murciélagas (female bats), defeated Brazil 1-0 in São Paulo to claim the...

09.09.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

UK prime minister warns he will be ‘relentless’ in defense of Malvinas islanders

UK prime minister warns he will be ‘relentless’ in defense of Malvinas islanders

The United Kingdom prime minister, Andy Burnham, said his government will be “relentless” in defending the “right” of the Malvinas Islands’...

09.09.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Economic plan has drained salaries more than official data shows

Economic plan has drained salaries more than official data shows

Reported wages in both the public and private sectors are among the indicators hardest hit since President Javier Milei took office. Official figures...

08.09.2026 50

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Lionel Messi nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, who days ago announced his retirement from the national team, could end a heartbreaking year on a high note...

08.09.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

‘Dibu’ Martínez in the race for a third Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper

‘Dibu’ Martínez in the race for a third Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper

Argentine star goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez was nominated on Tuesday for the Lev Yashin Trophy. The annual award is presented by sports...

08.09.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Malvinas: Argentina sues oil companies over Sea Lion drilling project

Malvinas: Argentina sues oil companies over Sea Lion drilling project

The Argentine government has filed a criminal lawsuit against five oil and gas exploration firms related to Navitas Petroleum, the Israeli company...

08.09.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Vaca Muerta has oil companies thinking twice about ‘Sea Lion’

President Javier Milei’s decision to tighten sanctions against foreign companies operating in the Sea Lion exploration project around the Malvinas...

07.09.2026 60

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Tearful Colapinto ‘disappointed’ with himself despite earning points

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto said he was “disappointed” with himself and determined to “learn” from his experience after a mistake...

07.09.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

US Open 2026: Cerúndolo aims for quarters, Etcheverry ousted

Top-ranked Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo will aim for a spot in the US Open quarterfinals on Monday. The 28-year-old, currently ranked...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Remembering Gilda, the cumbia star who became a ‘saint’

If you happened to pay attention to Argentina’s men’s national football team during the 2026 World Cup, you definitely have come across music from...

06.09.2026 80

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Juan Decima

IMF deepens footprint in Latin America, which holds nearly half of all loans

The relationship between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has historically been a rocky affair of ups...

06.09.2026 80

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Juan Marcos Pollio

There won’t be another Lionel Messi, and that’s a good thing

Ever since Diego Maradona’s forced exit from the national team after he was banned at the 1994 World Cup for doping, Argentine football had been...

05.09.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentine auto industry struggles while Chinese EVs gain ground

Recent data from Argentina’s automotive industry paint a mixed picture. While the sector as a whole has not managed to return to last year’s...

04.09.2026 60

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Milei’s history with Malvinas, from admiring Thatcher to defending sovereignty

President Javier Milei’s recent speech defending Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands in the South Atlantic surprised many...

04.09.2026 80

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Martina Jaureguy

Mixed reactions in Argentina and abroad to Milei’s Malvinas announcement

Argentine President Javier Milei’s announcement that he would broaden sanctions on oil companies planning to drill near the Malvinas Islands and...

04.09.2026 90

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Martina Jaureguy

US Open: Cerúndolo battles for third-round ticket

Top-ranked Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo had to fight tooth and nail on Thursday to secure his place in the US Open third round. The...

04.09.2026 80

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Despite inbound tourism growth, sector continues to drain country coffers

After a 2025 marked by record numbers of Argentines traveling abroad — and a corresponding record outflow of foreign currency — the latest data...

03.09.2026 60

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Milei meets Kast in Chile amid Strait of Magellan tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei will meet with his Chilean counterpart, José Antonio Kast, on Thursday as tensions over the Strait of Magellan...

03.09.2026 90

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Martina Jaureguy

Airport strike in Argentina postponed, flights to maintain normal schedule

Airport workers in Argentina postponed the strike they had planned for Thursday and Friday to demand higher salaries amid a dispute with the...

03.09.2026 100

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Martina Jaureguy

Industry protests, falling tax revenue place economic activity in the spotlight

The lack of a sustained economic recovery, the main problem with President Javier Milei’s economic plan, has once again taken center stage. Total...

03.09.2026 100

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Malvinas veterans go to court to stop oil drilling project ‘Sea Lion’ near islands

A group of Malvinas War veterans and an environmental lawyers association have gone to court in Argentina to force Israeli oil company Navitas...

02.09.2026 90

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Martina Jaureguy

US Open 2026: Cerúndolo through, three more Argentines out

Top-ranked Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo is through to the second round of the 2026 US Open after beating Austria’s Filip Misolic...

02.09.2026 100

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Fernando Romero Nuñez