Historically high suicide rates cause alarm in Argentina
Bereaved relatives and mental health specialists are trying to start a conversation about suicide in Argentina as more…
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A chainsaw pause to improve re-election hopes
Milei’s Budget bill hides a crucial and realistic acknowledgment: his famous "chainsaw" will mostly pause over the year…
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Uyghur activist Dolkun Isa: ‘China should be held accountable for its crimes’
Dolkun Isa, one of the world’s most prominent Uyghur activists, discusses alleged crimes against humanity in Xinjiang,…
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Fidget, fudge it, Budget
National budgets only started with any regularity after the Constitution of 1853 when Argentina’s first elected…
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The eve of destruction, perhaps
If the tech bros are right about what their research teams have devised, it is already too late to do anything to put…
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AI’s Covid moment
The AI 'end game' scenarios are fascinating and quite realistic, but that doesn’t mean they are imminent or inevitable.…
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A lost generation?
Analysis of the problems facing the young tend to focus on specific aspects such as juvenile delinquency, drugs, youth…
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Stories that caught our eye: September 11 to 18
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
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Milei’s Presidency at risk from stalling Argentina economy
One year out from his re-election bid, the economic recovery that has underpinned President Javier Milei's popularity…
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Maradona's death was unforeseeable, expert tells trial into star's death
Lengthy trial in San Isidro, near Tigre, began in April and has now entered its final stage. Leer más
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Argentina's economy contracted in second quarter, official data shows
Economy shrinks 0.6% from the first quarter; Private consumption and investment down, annual growth remains at 2%. Leer…
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Report: Milei fires presidential residence staff over security
Milei’s press office confirms military officials will take over day-to-day management of the Quinta de Olivios…
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Unemployment in Argentina reaches 7.9%, highest level since 2021
Unemployment figure represents jobless people available for work and actively seeking employment as a percentage of the…
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Argentina's economy posts first quarterly contraction since 2024
GDP fell 0.6% in the April-June period from the previous three months, better than expectations. On an annual basis,…
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Milei administration sends Malvinas sovereignty defence bill to Congress
Milei calls on political leaders to “pause other debates” to approve bill; Proposal expands sanctions for exploiting…
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Argentine judge orders suspension of 'Sea Lion' Malvinas oil project
Interim ruling issued by a court in Rio Grande, in southern Tierra del Fuego Province, follows a lawsuit filed by 1982…
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Boca Juniors take another step towards ending silverware drought
Rodolfo Arruabarrena has led the Xeneize into semi-finals of Copa Sudamericana, Copa Argentina quarters and Clausura…
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Milei’s strong peso is holding back Argentina’s economic growth
Government's efforts to tame inflation with a strong currency are taking a growing toll on the economy. Leer más
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Malvinas tops agenda as Milei plans New York trip for UN speech
After ramping up the rhetoric on the Malvinas sovereignty dispute, President Javier Milei is preparing to travel to the…
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Argentina rejects UK government's 'guide' for Malvinas-related businesses
Milei administration steps up legal pressure as Britain backs oil and fishing activity in waters around islands. Leer…
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Argentina crisis prevention filings hit 2025 total in seven months
Applications to Argentina's crisis-prevention bankruptcy procedure have matched last year's total in just seven months,…
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Argentines eating almost five kilos less beef a year
Per capita beef consumption down 9.5% in August from previous year, according to CICCRA chamber group; Fall in…
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Defying Milei, opposition governor Quintela brings back his ‘chachos’ currency in La Rioja
The return of the ‘chacho’ currency, which circulates only in opposition-led La Rioja Province, exposes a stubborn…
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Argentina's government projects 4% growth and 18% inflation for 2027
Milei government unveils its forecast in 2027 Budget bill that it will present to Congress; Annual inflation currently…
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Messi set for 'one last dance' with Argentina in international friendly match
AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia says 39-year-old Lionel Messi has been called up for match against Benin next month…
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Study: Scrapping Argentina's PASO primaries saved just US$9.5 million
Study by Fundación Éforo determines that state saved only US$9.5 million last year by suspending last year’s PASO…
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Milei moves to professionalise Argentina’s intelligence service
New statute introduces open recruitment, training and performance-based promotions from 2027; Government seeks to…
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De Vido cleared, four convicted in long-delayed 'Sueños Compartidos' case
Court finds four defendants guilty over alleged diversion of social housing funds; Former officials José López and Abel…
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Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat ahead of Brazil vote, polls show
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro appeared statistically tied in a pair of new polls ahead of Brazil’s…
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Ex-River boss Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach
Ex-River Plate coach replaces compatriot Sebastián Beccacece, who stepped down after Ecuador's loss to co-hosts Mexico…
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Argentina’s YPF says close to signing more LNG sales contracts
State-run YPF close to signing several liquefied natural gas sales contracts for proposed US$24-billion export plant…
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Milei appointee resigns as Paris university residence controversy grows
Santiago Muzio, controversial director of Casa Argentina residence at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris,…
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Milei’s war against Perfil, his state advertising lies and attacks on the press
A President who wishes bankruptcy on his enemies, steered billions of pesos in advertising to friendly outlets while…
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Can international campaign get Cristina Fernández de Kirchner back on the ballot?
Kirchnerism is pursuing an international campaign to overturn Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's ban on running for…
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Nearly 300 detained in Chile at protests marking Pinochet coup anniversary
Almost 300 people – including 31 minors – were detained during protests commemorating victims of Augusto Pinochet’s…
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Milei earmarks about US$200 million for Argentina’s naval base in south
Ushuaia facility is expected to be completed in 2029 and will be financed entirely with state funds; Milei government…
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