Trump backs Argentina in legal bid to suspend YPF share handover

Amid the ongoing controversy over the potential handover of YPF shares as payment for a US$16-billion judgment related to the oil company’s expropriation, the United States government has announced it will intervene... Read more »

‘There are many Menems – it’s hard to know which one he is’

Ariel Winograd has long known how to tell a story. Now, following his take on former football agent Guillermo Coppola, he takes another step into the world of biopics, a genre which... Read more »

Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding — MercoPress

Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding Wednesday, July 16th 2025 – 10:55 UTC Member of the Lower House, Roxana Monzon Presidents Milei... Read more »

United Nations rights council criticises Milei pressure on Judiciary

The United Nations (UN) has asked President Javier Milei to clarify a series of actions that could represent an “attack on judicial independence” and a threat to democracy. In an official statement... Read more »

Peronism closes ranks in Buenos Aires Province, launches ‘Fuerza Patria’

With the deadline for the naming of forces creeping closer, Peronist leaders in Buenos Aires Province on Wednesday formalised a new electoral front, ensuring unity against a combined right-wing ticket grouping La... Read more »

Milei government confirms new ‘monotributo’ ceiling

President Javier Milei’s government has dramatically raised the ceiling for annual invoicing of the monotributo tax on the self-employed has moved up from 82 million to 95 million pesos.  Presidential Press Undersecretary... Read more »

Milei celebrates as June inflation data hints at stabilistation

Monthly inflation inched slightly higher in June but remained low, a boost to President Javier Milei’s efforts to curb runaway prices. Consumer prices rose 1.6 percent in June, only slightly up on... Read more »

Patagotitan Mayorum: Replica of largest dinosaur in world at Recoleta park

The Buenos Aires City neighbourhood of Recoleta has been invaded by a huge nine-metre-tall, 40-metre-wide monster with sharp teeth. Take it easy, though – Patagotitan mayorum is a herbivore. During its prime,... Read more »

Clausura kick-off: Potential for surprises and upsets sky high

With that sparkly (yet thoroughly entertaining) sideshow in the United States now almost behind us, the main event is ready to roll. The Clausura leg of the Liga Profesional kicks off this... Read more »

Independence for whom? | Buenos Aires Times

President Javier Milei would seem to have a certain fetish for Independence Day as a moment for marking milestones. Last year’s anniversary featured the signing in Tucumán with provincial governors the ‘Pacto... Read more »