
Milei moves to professionalise Argentina’s intelligence service
New statute introduces open recruitment, training and performance-based promotions from 2027; Government seeks to create a professional National Intelligence Corps. Leer más
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New statute introduces open recruitment, training and performance-based promotions from 2027; Government seeks to create a professional National Intelligence Corps. Leer más

Court finds four defendants guilty over alleged diversion of social housing funds; Verdict comes just one day before the case was due to expire under the statute of limitations Leer más

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro appeared statistically tied in a pair of new polls ahead of Brazil’s election. Leer más

Ex-River Plate coach replaces compatriot Sebastián Beccacece, who stepped down after Ecuador's loss to co-hosts Mexico in this year's World Cup. Leer más

State-run YPF close to signing several liquefied natural gas sales contracts for proposed US$24-billion export plant Argentina LNG. Leer más

Santiago Muzio, controversial director of Casa Argentina residence at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, steps down after months of criticism over alleged expulsions, a plaque removal and far-right meetings. Leer más

A President who wishes bankruptcy on his enemies, steered billions of pesos in advertising to friendly outlets while starving critical ones and hurled scatological abuse at journalists who ask him questions – this is not what liberty looks like. Leer más

Kirchnerism is pursuing an international campaign to overturn Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's ban on running for office, while keeping rivals within Peronism at bay. Leer más

Almost 300 people – including 31 minors – were detained during protests commemorating victims of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. Leer más

Ushuaia facility is expected to be completed in 2029 and will be financed entirely with state funds; Milei government says long-planned facility will strengthen Argentina’s presence in far south, support operations towards Antarctica. Leer más

President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing. Leer más

“I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas. Leer más

Milei’s libertarian experiment, sweeping deregulation and appetite for technological disruption may explain why one of Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures is moving south. Journalists Giselle Lecrercq & Juan Luis González investigate. Leer más

Milei’s RIGI regime has attracted major investment. The challenge is turning a resource boom into something that lasts. Leer más

Discussing the efficacy of the sanctions or the wisdom of weaponising Vaca Muerta misses the main point of President Javier Milei’s Malvinas moves. Leer más