Educational inequality: Argentina’s poorest children missing out on pre-school
Study by Argentinos por la Educación NGO finds sharp social divide in nursery school attendance rates; Despite great improvements on enrollment over the past decade, nation still lags behind in the re...
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Milei eases grip on Argentine peso as reserves hit seven-year high
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Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges
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Milei: 'Highly likely' that Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November
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Chamberlain or Churchill, Mr President?
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Argentina's Senate receives new ‘anti-gambling addiction’ bill
Milei government’s proposal would restrict minors’ access to betting sites; Bill permits limited advertising for platforms, unlike the opposition-backed bill approved in 2024. Leer más
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Archbishop of Buenos Aires warns Argentina faces ‘social breakdown’
Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration. Leer más
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Argentine director Federico Luis wins Cannes Palme d’Or for short film
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'Tired' Lionel Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi at the centre of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup. Leer más
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Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title
Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history. Leer más
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AMIA bombing case: Judges give green light for trial in absentia against suspects
With votes from Judges Mariano Llorens and Martín Irurzun, the Federal Appeals Court overturned a decision by judge Daniel Rafecas, who had stated that the application of trial in absentia was pending...
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High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution
Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies. Leer más
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World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter
Milei government formalises Argentina’s withdrawal from the WHO, highlighting “health sovereignty”; Health Minister Mario Lugones confirms ties with PAHO will be maintained for procurement of vaccines...
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Human capital getting sidelined
As has happened time and time again, the discrepancy between what seemed to be quite reasonable hopes and a dispiriting reality has bred discontent among the “overeducated and underemployed.” Leer más
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Deep into the era of the algorithm
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Political waters
The gratuitous political contamination of what should be a purely technical issue may bring needless complications. Leer más
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Underneath it all
The shift of wealth and population from the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt to inland mining, farming, oil and gas is only now starting to be visible. Not all provinces are blessed with such natu...
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Stories that caught our eye: May 15 to 22
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
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Milei announces cut in export duties for wheat, barley, soy
Wheat and barley export duties will fall from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent starting in June, soy reductions from January onwards; President tells agro-business leaders that he will reduce export duties...
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Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Argentina’s Armed Forces at a crossroads
Latest round of public spending hits Defence Ministry; Argentina’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all stretched to the limit in operational terms; Underfunded and debt-ridden healthcare schemes, with th...
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IMF approves about US$1-billion disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei
Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal. Leer más
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IMF clears Argentina's latest review, frees US$1 billion in funds
International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds. Leer más
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Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in billionaire football ranks after US deals
Lionel Messi's net worth has surpassed the US$1 billion-mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Leer más
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Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries
Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets. Leer más
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Belgrano chase history for Córdoba as River Plate revisit old wounds
Belgrano will walk out at the beautiful Estadio Mario Kempes on Sunday hoping to become the first league champions in Córdoba Province's history – River Plate stand in their way. Leer más
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Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election
President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later. Leer más
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Ambassador Eyal Sela hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations
Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the c...
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House committee chair warned Rubio of China risk in Milei’s dredging contract
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressured by lawmaker over pivotal waterway tender in Argentina. Leer más
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‘Diego would defend me,’ says lead suspect in trial over Maradona’s death
Leopoldo Luque says late star would be the only person who “would tell the truth” and “defend” him. Leer más
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Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump
Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison. Leer más
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Argentina’s economy picked up much more than expected in March
Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February. Leer más
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Milei government secures lower house passage of 'Ley Hojarasca' deregulation law
Deregulation bill received 138 votes in favour with 96 against and nine abstentions. It now heads to the Senate, where the government is seeking final approval. Leer más
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Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation
The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again. Leer más
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Embattled Bolivia leader Rodrigo Paz promises 'to listen' to protesters
Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years. Leer más
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Argentina's Army barters quince for pick-up truck parts
Bizarre tender emerges amid budget restrictions imposed by President Javier Milei's government. Leer más
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Argentina's exports surge, trade surplus topped US$2.7 billion in April
INDEC national statistics bureau releases latest trade figures, showing exports rose more than 33 percent to surpass US$8.9 billion last month. Leer más
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United States indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as pressure builds
US Justice Department charges influential former president Raúl Castro over deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes; Move reignites speculation that Trump will move for regime change in Cuba. Lee...
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Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with United States to boost South Atlantic vigilance
Letter of intent signed this month aims at developing local capacities to patrol and control maritime spaces with a focus on illegal fishing. Leer más
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Maradona’s daughter: Lead doctor pushed for star’s home hospitalisation
Jana Maradona says that main defendant in the case, neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, was adamant the star should be treated by healthcare professionals at a home, rather than a clinic or hospital. Leer má...