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Argentina monitoring talks between Chilean and Malvinas firms, says Quirno

Argentina monitoring talks between Chilean and Malvinas...

“We are monitoring the situation. We have agreements in force with Chile and, obviously,...

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Rebeca Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead United Nations

Rebeca Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead United Nations

Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, remains...

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Brazil, Israel, United States – three upcoming elections Argentina can't ignore

Brazil, Israel, United States – three upcoming elections...

Votes in Brazil, Israel and the United States could reshape the alliances, trade...

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Lionel Scaloni says there's ‘willingness on both sides’ to continue with Argentina

Lionel Scaloni says there's ‘willingness on both sides’...

National team coach says he wants to continue in charge and that initial talks with...

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Ruling party senator Juan Carlos Pagotto dies aged 74

Ruling party senator Juan Carlos Pagotto dies aged 74

La Libertad Avanza lawmaker from La Rioja, a former Peronist with close ties to...

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French National Library honours Argentine writer Alberto Manguel

French National Library honours Argentine writer Alberto...

French institution annual prise to Argentine writer and renowned bibliophile Alberto...

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Poll: Lula and Bolsonaro deadlocked in final week of election campaign

Poll: Lula and Bolsonaro deadlocked in final week of election...

President and right-wing challenger running neck and neck as Brazil’s presidential...

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Argentina angry as Malvinas-Chile shipping route set for revival

Argentina angry as Malvinas-Chile shipping route set for...

Business leaders from islands arrive in Punta Arenas to relaunch a maritime link,...

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Argentina's richest lawmakers – what their asset declarations reveal

Argentina's richest lawmakers – what their asset declarations...

Millionaires and indebted lawmakers sit side by side in the Chamber of Deputies....

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Argentina to seek UN arbitration over Malvinas 'Sea Lion' oil project

Argentina to seek UN arbitration over Malvinas 'Sea Lion'...

President Milei orders arbitration proceedings under UN Convention on the Law of...

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Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch

Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’...

President Javier Milei raises eyebrows by stating in an interview that his government...

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Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro son

Scandal-weary Brazilians to vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro...

Brazilians vote Sunday in a nail-biter election pitting leftist President Luiz Inácio...

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Lula battles for Brazil’s northeast against Flavio Bolsonaro

Lula battles for Brazil’s northeast against Flavio Bolsonaro

As key election draws near, incumbent scraps for every vote in a part of Brazil...

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Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron

Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron

Latest edition of 'Argentina Week' roadshow in France; President leads a major delegation...

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'Big mistake' – Colapinto apologises after criticism for Baku crash

'Big mistake' – Colapinto apologises after criticism for Baku...

World champion Lando Norris says Alpine's Franco Colapinto should face a race ban...

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Argentine documentary La ilusión de un verano sin fin’ wins best Latin American film at San Sebastián festival

Argentine documentary La ilusión de un verano sin fin’...

Alessandra Sanguinetti’s ‘La ilusión de un verano sin fin’ (The Illusion of an Everlasting...

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UN = Unbridled Nationalism?

UN = Unbridled Nationalism?

For all his unambiguous alignment with Trump and Israel, it is hard not to conclude...

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A world of difference

A world of difference

Argentina joined the United Nations as one of the 51 founding members on its very...

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The domestication of Javier Milei

The domestication of Javier Milei

What happened to Milei, the outsider? Was he converted or domesticated by the political...

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French court jails two over Federico Martín Aramburú's murder

French court jails two over Federico Martín Aramburú's...

Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier jailed for 26 and 19 years over gunning down of...

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Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26

Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26

A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina....

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Argentina’s 10% yields tempt bond buyers as election risks build

Argentina’s 10% yields tempt bond buyers as election risks...

Bonds at double-digit yields are proving attractive to investors willing to shrug...

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Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú begs forgiveness

Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star Federico...

Loïk Le Priol, 32, and Romain Bouvier, 35, charged with murder and attempted murder...

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AFA makes sure to cash in on Lionel Messi’s final farewell

AFA makes sure to cash in on Lionel Messi’s final farewell

Those in charge at AFA are keen to take full of advantage of Lionel Messi’s farewell...

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Investigators probe deaths of hundreds of whales in Patagonia

Investigators probe deaths of hundreds of whales in Patagonia

Bacterial infection suspected in deaths of whale calves in Patagonia; Hundreds of...

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Tesla cybertruck fan Javier Milei defends Argentines buying Chinese cars

Tesla cybertruck fan Javier Milei defends Argentines buying...

Milei, once a harsh critic of China who called its government an “assassin” and...

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Revolut wins Argentina Central Bank approval, plans 2027 launch

Revolut wins Argentina Central Bank approval, plans 2027...

Approval allows fintech firm to move ahead with preparations for a commercial launch...

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Former nun jailed for 20 years over role in sexual abuse of deaf children in Mendoza

Former nun jailed for 20 years over role in sexual abuse...

Court in Mendoza sentences former nun Kumiko Kosaka to 20 years in prison for her...

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Economic activity records biggest monthly fall since pandemic

Economic activity records biggest monthly fall since pandemic

Economic activity plunged 2.9% in July from previous month, biggest fall since pandemic;...

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Poverty in Argentina rose to 32.3% in first half of 2026

Poverty in Argentina rose to 32.3% in first half of 2026

INDEC says almost 10 million people are now considered poor in Argentina as household...

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Milei rejects recession talk, says he’s ‘calm’ about re-election bid

Milei rejects recession talk, says he’s ‘calm’ about re-election...

President downplays concerns about Argentina’s stalling economy, touting consistent...

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Trump backs Argentina’s landmark LNG project in win for Milei

Trump backs Argentina’s landmark LNG project in win for...

US Export-Import Bank offering to lend up to US$6 billion of financing for 'Argentinas...

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Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations 'parasites' in speech

Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations...

President Javier Milei describes United Nations as a "useless organisation" that...

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Scaloni 2028: Chiqui Tapia's plan to safeguard Argentina national team project

Scaloni 2028: Chiqui Tapia's plan to safeguard Argentina...

Talks between Lionel Scaloni and Argentine Football Association (AFA) president...

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OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

Global economy isproving more resilient than expected despite the Middle East conflict,...

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US-led coalition targets 24 criminal groups as Trump praises Milei

US-led coalition targets 24 criminal groups as Trump praises...

US president calls on members on the Shield of the Americas alliance to sanction...

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Expert disputes account of Maradona's final hours during testimony

Expert disputes account of Maradona's final hours during...

Witness testimony contradicts prosecution's theory that the football legend endured...

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Adorni tries to explain his assets to courts in illegal enrichment case

Adorni tries to explain his assets to courts in illegal...

Milei’s former Cabinet chief seeks to explain disputed assets, property purchases...

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Milei’s US trade deal is under threat as Argentina demands better terms

Milei’s US trade deal is under threat as Argentina demands...

Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress...

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Argentina sends eight suspects to trial over AMIA bombing

Argentina sends eight suspects to trial over AMIA bombing

Judge Daniel Rafecas formally accuses eight Iranian and Lebanese nationals over...

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Milei’s chainsaw inspires Bolsonaro to wield scissors in Brazil election

Milei’s chainsaw inspires Bolsonaro to wield scissors in...

Flávio Bolsonaro is holding up Javier Milei's economic overhaul as an example of...

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Kicillof admits he’s ‘working to beat Milei’ in 2027 election

Kicillof admits he’s ‘working to beat Milei’ in 2027 election

Buenos Aires Province governor stops short of publicly declaring his candidacy,...

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Milei says Europe 'is sinking' ahead of trip to France

Milei says Europe 'is sinking' ahead of trip to France

President Javier Milei says Europe is "sinking" because of overregulation, migration...

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Argentine painter Carlos Alonso dies at 97 in Córdoba

Argentine painter Carlos Alonso dies at 97 in Córdoba

Artist transformed political violence and the pain of his daughter’s disappearance...

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Aide to Karina Milei resigns amid growing Olivos residence scandal

Aide to Karina Milei resigns amid growing Olivos residence...

María Belén Agudiez, senior official in Karina Milei’s department who had responsibility...

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Milei heads to New York for UN General Assembly

Milei heads to New York for UN General Assembly

Argentina’s President will address UNGA on Wednesday and hold meetings with economists,...

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‘Argentina awaits’: Pope Leo XIV's visit confirmed, seven million expected

‘Argentina awaits’: Pope Leo XIV's visit confirmed, seven...

Authorities prepare “largest security operation in history” for first papal visit...

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Kenyan runner Chumba wins Buenos Aires marathon

Kenyan runner Chumba wins Buenos Aires marathon

Bethwel Kibet Chumba finished the 42.195-kilometre race in 2 hours, 8 minutes and...

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Triple murder, one year on: The deadly trap behind brutal Florencio Varela killings

Triple murder, one year on: The deadly trap behind brutal...

One year ago, three young women were lured to a supposed party, before being tortured...

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No consensus after third straw poll in UN secretary-general race

No consensus after third straw poll in UN secretary-general...

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief, but there is...

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Leo XIV, first American pope, transcends his restrained style

Leo XIV, first American pope, transcends his restrained...

Pope Leo XIV has gradually imprinted his style on the leadership of the Catholic...

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Chile ex-president Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Chile ex-president Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Former Chile president Michelle Bachelet formally withdrew her candidacy for the...

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Historically high suicide rates cause alarm in Argentina

Historically high suicide rates cause alarm in Argentina

Bereaved relatives and mental health specialists are trying to start a conversation...

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Uyghur activist Dolkun Isa: ‘China should be held accountable for its crimes’

Uyghur activist Dolkun Isa: ‘China should be held accountable...

Dolkun Isa, one of the world’s most prominent Uyghur activists, discusses alleged...

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A chainsaw pause to improve re-election hopes

A chainsaw pause to improve re-election hopes

Milei’s Budget bill hides a crucial and realistic acknowledgment: his famous "chainsaw"...

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A lost generation?

A lost generation?

Analysis of the problems facing the young tend to focus on specific aspects such...

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Maradona's death was unforeseeable, expert tells trial into star's death

Maradona's death was unforeseeable, expert tells trial...

Lengthy trial in San Isidro, near Tigre, began in April and has now entered its...

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Milei’s Presidency at risk from stalling Argentina economy

Milei’s Presidency at risk from stalling Argentina economy

One year out from his re-election bid, the economic recovery that has underpinned...

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Stories that caught our eye: September 11 to 18

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....

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Argentina's economy contracted in second quarter, official data shows

Argentina's economy contracted in second quarter, official...

Economy shrinks 0.6% from the first quarter; Private consumption and investment...

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Report: Milei fires presidential residence staff over security

Report: Milei fires presidential residence staff over security

Milei’s press office confirms military officials will take over day-to-day management...

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Argentina's economy posts first quarterly contraction since 2024

Argentina's economy posts first quarterly contraction since...

GDP fell 0.6% in the April-June period from the previous three months, better than...

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Unemployment in Argentina reaches 7.9%, highest level since 2021

Unemployment in Argentina reaches 7.9%, highest level since...

Unemployment figure represents jobless people available for work and actively seeking...

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Milei administration sends Malvinas sovereignty defence bill to Congress

Milei administration sends Malvinas sovereignty defence...

Milei calls on political leaders to “pause other debates” to approve bill; Proposal...

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Argentine judge orders suspension of 'Sea Lion' Malvinas oil project

Argentine judge orders suspension of 'Sea Lion' Malvinas...

Interim ruling issued by a court in Rio Grande, in southern Tierra del Fuego Province,...

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Milei’s strong peso is holding back Argentina’s economic growth

Milei’s strong peso is holding back Argentina’s economic...

Government's efforts to tame inflation with a strong currency are taking a growing...

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Boca Juniors take another step towards ending silverware drought

Boca Juniors take another step towards ending silverware...

Rodolfo Arruabarrena has led the Xeneize into semi-finals of Copa Sudamericana,...

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Malvinas top agenda as Milei plans New York trip for UN speech

Malvinas top agenda as Milei plans New York trip for UN...

After ramping up the rhetoric on the Malvinas sovereignty dispute, President Javier...

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Argentina rejects UK government's 'guide' for Malvinas-related businesses

Argentina rejects UK government's 'guide' for Malvinas-related...

Milei administration steps up legal pressure as Britain backs oil and fishing activity...

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Argentines eating almost five kilos less beef a year

Argentines eating almost five kilos less beef a year

Per capita beef consumption down 9.5% in August from previous year, according to...

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Argentina crisis prevention filings hit 2025 total in seven months

Argentina crisis prevention filings hit 2025 total in seven...

Applications to Argentina's crisis-prevention bankruptcy procedure have matched...

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Argentina's government projects 4% growth and 18% inflation for 2027

Argentina's government projects 4% growth and 18% inflation...

Milei government unveils its forecast in 2027 Budget bill that it will present to...

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Messi set for 'one last dance' with Argentina in international friendly match

Messi set for 'one last dance' with Argentina in international...

AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia says 39-year-old Lionel Messi has been called up...

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Study: Scrapping Argentina's PASO primaries saved just US$9.5 million

Study: Scrapping Argentina's PASO primaries saved just...

Study by Fundación Éforo determines that state saved only US$9.5 million last year...

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Milei moves to professionalise Argentina’s intelligence service

Milei moves to professionalise Argentina’s intelligence...

New statute introduces open recruitment, training and performance-based promotions...

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