Open wounds
Democracy is alive and well despite the wear and tear of over four decades – one consensus still intact despite the increasing polarisation and fragmentation of the political scenario. Leer más
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12h ago
With or without Milei
Milei has given Vaca Muerta a push, but growth there precedes and will outlive his Presidency. It is arguably the only consensus policy the country has had for the past decade and a half. Its developm...
12h ago
Completing memory
It should be well within the means of libertarians (at all odds with dictatorship in theory at least) to challenge the denialist tag often placed on them and one wonders why they do not make more effo...
12h ago
A dark cloud that refuses to disperse
The coup d’état of 1976, and its aftermath, continue to weigh heavily on the collective Argentine mind. Leer más
12h ago
‘Sadism is not a political ideology nor a strategy of war, but a moral perversion’
Populism, on the left and on the right, has wrecked havoc, helping to exacerbate the decline of traditional democratic values. It’s a shame that the defence of human rights has become fodder for cultu...
19h ago
Milei hails court win, slams opposition in YPF national broadcast
President celebrates YPF court ruling in Argentina’s favour and picks out Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kicillof for criticism, declaring: “Expropriation is wrong because stealing is wrong”...
23h ago
Stories that caught our eye: March 21 to 27
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
1d ago
Milei targets Kicillof after Argentina secures YPF court victory
Milei slams opposition in wake of favourable YPF ruling in US courts; Government blames Kicillof for decade-long litigation while Peronists say ruling defends “sovereign decision.” Leer más
1d ago
US court overturns US$16-billion judgment against Argentina over YPF nationalisation
Milei hails decision as US appeals court rules in Argentina’s favour; Government could avoid US$16-billion judgement to Burford Capital. Leer más
1d ago
YPF: Argentina gets US$16-billion US judgement tossed on appeal
US appeals court ruling marks a significant victory for President Javier Milei and helps clear the government’s path to a return to international markets. Leer más
1d ago
Argentina rating upgrade hinges on reserve build-up, Fitch says
Argentina’s path to a credit rating upgrade depends on the sustained build-up of foreign-currency reserves, says top exec at Fitch Ratings. Leer más
1d ago
Caputo cheers ‘all-time high’ as INDEC data shows rise in economic activity in January
Milei and Caputo cheer news that economy grew in line with expectations; Activity in first month of the year up 1.9% year-on–year, by more than 8% from two years ago. Leer más
1d ago
Argentina's economy grew in line with expectations in January
Argentina’s economy expanded slightly in January following a quarter of weaker-than-expected growth, says INDEC national statistics bureau. Leer más
1d ago
Trump takes a breath, pushes back Iran energy strikes deadline
US president extends energy-attack ceasefire, citing Iran request; Trump says talks with the country are going “very well,” though doubts over extent of negotiations remain. Leer más
2d ago
Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba removed from UN secretary-general race
Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba removed from list of candidates for UN secretary-general after Maldives withdraws backing for her candidacy; Boost for fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi; Days ago, Chile...
2d ago
Anti-matter also matters
Boy From Antimatter is a two-act English-language multi-media musical for both children and adults, based on the book by Cliff Williamson. Leer más
2d ago
Maduro appears in US court as legal team fights narco-terrorism case
Ousted Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty, declares himself a "prisoner of war," as legal team calls for dismissal of case. Leer más
2d ago
Argentina designates Mexico's CJNG cartel a ‘terrorist organisation’
Milei government adds Jalisco New Generation Cartel to registry of terrorist organisations, following in footsteps of Washington, and reaffirms “commitment to fight against organised crime.” Leer má...
2d ago
Argentina take it easy on road to World Cup 2026 title defence
Since winning the World Cup in 2022, the only notable sides the Albiceleste have faced have been Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. Otherwise, the run of fixtures has been limited to friendlies against low...
2d ago
Arab Israelis today
In a context of total distortion, the real life of Arab Israelis is deserving of attention. Leer más
2d ago
Argentina’s sluggish economy is testing Milei’s spending cuts
Eighteen months out from the next presidential election, every additional peso of austerity is more socially and politically expensive for President Javier Milei. Leer más
2d ago
Milei’s approval rating hits new low as Argentina's unemployment rises
President Javier Milei’s approval rating fell in March to the lowest level since he took office; La Libertad Avanza leader fell behind Axel Kicillof in monthly AtlasIntel poll. Leer más
2d ago
Two suspects in Liam Payne drug supply case released pending trial
Two men accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne released from house arrest but still face trial in Buenos Aires. Leer más
2d ago
Arcor, Danone take control of La Serenísima, reshaping Argentina dairy market
National dairy producer La Serenísima has new owners, Grupo Arcor and Danone will share equal control of Mastellone Hermanos SA, owner of La Serenísima brand; Value of deal not disclosed. Leer más
2d ago
On anniversary of military coup, Argentina’s ‘Nuremberg Trial’ prosecutor reflects on current global conflicts (Interview)
Buenos Aires, Argentina — On the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s military coup, which led to one of the bloodiest dictatorships in South American history, the former prosecutor of Argentina’s so-calle...
2d ago
State firms in black but Milei presses ahead with privatisation plan
Four of the six state-run companies President Milei and his economy minister want to sell closed out 2025 in surplus; Privatisations appear to be government’s key path to raising dollars and reinforci...
3d ago
‘Nothing to hide’ – Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni pushes back on questions over wealth, assets
Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni dismisses questions about his assets following revelations regarding private jet trip and alleged undeclared assets; Official says wealth is a result of his previous work i...
3d ago
Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade
UN General Assembly designates transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" in majority vote, but Argentina, Israel and United States vote against. Leer más
3d ago
Argentina must avoid ‘complacency’ at World Cup 2026, Tagliafico warns
National team left-back says Argentina must guard against “complacency” as the defending champions prepare to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Leer más
3d ago
Flavio Bolsonaro inches ahead of President Lula in Brazil election poll
Son of of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, would take 47.6% of the vote compared to Lula’s 46.6% in a run-off, according to new AtlasIntel survey. Leer más
3d ago
‘Tell us where they are’ – Rights groups renew call for answers on 50th anniversary of coup
Statement read out onstage at coup anniversary march by rights groups, including Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and Madres de Plaza de Mayo, contained sharp criticism of Javier Milei’s government and pleade...
3d ago
New Chile President Kast withdraws support for Bachelet's UN chief bid
New hard-right President Jose Antonio Kast says promoting Michelle Bachelet's candidacy would entail "a significant cost" for Chile and pulls backing. Leer más
3d ago
Huge crowd floods Plaza de Mayo to mark 50 years since dictatorship coup
Tens of thousands of people marched Tuesday in Buenos Aires on a day of remembrance marking 50 years since the coup d’état that installed a bloody dictatorship. Leer más
4d ago
Milei government calls for ‘complete history’ of Argentina's dictatorship era in video
La Libertad Avanza restates its position on the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 coup, highlighting left-wing violence; Seventy-five minute video features interview with recovered granddaughter an...
4d ago
Argentina remembers painful legacy of dictatorship as Milei challenges narrative
Human rights groups to lead commemorations as Milei government questions long-standing narratives about dictatorship's crimes; Political battle grows over how nation remembers military regime and vict...
4d ago
Historians discuss Milei, memory and dictatorship, 50 years on from coup
Historians Camila Perochena and Felipe Pigna discuss the facts behind the 1976 coup, its current impact on politics and the Milei government’s stance on state terrorism and rights abuses. Leer más
4d ago
Isabel Perón’s dictatorship nostalgia divides opinion in Argentina as coup commemoration begins
“It makes me very happy that the people miss the old times,” Isabel Perón, 95, told Argentina’s Clarín newspaper Sunday as she stepped out of a hair salon in Madrid. “What do you say to Argentines fi...
4d ago
Paris campus steps in after Argentine residence removes dictatorship plaque
Paris university campus to install dictatorship victims plaque after dispute; Cité Internationale Universitaire will install its own memorial amid concerns over politics and neutrality at Maison de l’...
5d ago
Voices from the darkness: 20 survivors of Argentina's dictatorship and their tales
Half a century after the coup, a look at 20 key survivors who not only lived through the terror, but helped the country understand what happened and prosecute those responsible. Leer más
5d ago
Survivors recall horror of dictatorship, 50 years on from coup
Survivors of Argentina's 1976–1983 dictatorship are representatives of a decimated generation whose stories of torture, death and exile are coming back to life, 50 years after the coup. Leer más
5d ago
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1
EU authorities say sweeping free-trade agreement with South America's Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1; Pending court ruling could still throw spanner in the works. Leer más
6d ago
The 24th of March
Over the years, I have learned that – for the most part – those who reach the Presidency and lead Argentina do not possess superior virtue. They are just as flawed as the average person. Leer más
6d ago
Football and memory: the dictatorship’s shadow on the game
Fifty years after the 1976 coup, the sport continues a long struggle to uncover the fate of the disappeared. Leer más
6d ago
50 tales for 50 years: New book collects personal stories of dictatorship’s crimes
'La Retaguardia,' media outlet specialising in coverage of trials probing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship, has compiled accounts drawn from court files and testimonies given i...
6d ago
Videla’s confession: Reconstructing the dictatorship
Published in 2012, 'Disposición Final' features an extended interview with military junta leader and former de facto president Jorge Rafael Videla. To mark the 50th anniversary of the coup d’état that...
March 21, 2026
Milei says Argentina can 'guarantee Europe's energy security' during CPAC speech in Hungary
President says Argentina “is in a position to guarantee Europe's energy security" during visit to Hungary for CPAC conference; Milei backs PM Orban’s anti-immigration stance, stating: “When they do no...
March 21, 2026
Argentina to now face Mauritania and Zambia in March friendlies
World champions will play both matches at La Bombonera after the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled and a planned friendly against Guatemala fell through, due to FIFA regulations. Leer más
March 21, 2026
Trials into crimes against humanity press on amid political tensions
Thousands investigated, hundreds convicted, but ageing suspects, slow courts and political pressure threaten progress. As the 50th anniversary of coup d’état draws nears, government criticism raises c...
March 21, 2026
Fifty years after
We should remember every day that 50 years ago there was a military dictatorship and count our blessings for a democracy equally capable of electing leftist populism and the far-right libertarian admi...
March 21, 2026
When military coups were normal
Two months after the coup, I wrote: “One special danger presented by terrorism of any political colour is its effect on the security forces themselves. Men fighting a treacherous, slippery, hydra-hea...