Argentina News Headlines

The Times of Israel reports that Argentinian President Javier Milei will visit Israel on 23 March to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. The article is a news piece from Reuters, published in the online newspaper. The site offers a range of coverage, including news about the Israel-Hamas war, US-Israel relations, and perspectives on Jewish culture. It also features articles about freed hostages, interna...

American Salars is set to expand its lithium operations in Argentina's 'lithium triangle' by acquiring a 75% interest in the Salar De Pocitos Project. This acquisition, comprising 10 tenements, will significantly increase the company's footprint in the region by 1,635%. The company intends to integrate historical data and existing drillholes to update resource estimates, aiming for commercial production. According to...

Argentinian President Javier Milei has bypassed Congress to appoint Manuel García-Mansilla and Ariel Lijo to the Supreme Court by decree. This decision aims to fill vacancies and normalise the court's function, as Milei's office claims the Senate has stalled the nominations. The appointments are "provisional" until the end of the next legislative period, but the Senate can still reverse the decree. The move ha...

We focus on Argentinian President Javier Milei's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Milei, known for his austerity measures and chainsaw symbolism, urged support for shrinking government size, drawing parallels to the approaches of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He also met with Trump and gifted Musk a chainsaw, referencing their shared ideologies on reducing state power. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni...

We chat about reports on the outpouring of prayers and support for Pope Francis in Argentina, his native country, as he battles a serious lung infection in a Rome hospital. Catholics have attended masses and projected messages onto monuments expressing their concern for the pontiff's health. The article highlights the significance of Francis being the first Latin American pope and his impact on the Church's focus on servi...

Reports on the Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament - Argentina secured the men's title by defeating South Africa, marking their fourth consecutive victory in Vancouver. New Zealand dominated the women's final, triumphing over Fiji and claiming their third straight Vancouver title. These wins have significantly impacted the World Sevens Series standings, with Argentina leading the men's and New Zealand topping the women...

Reports that Argentine President Javier Milei is under investigation for fraud related to his promotion of a cryptocurrency, $LIBRA, on social media. Lawyers filed complaints after the cryptocurrency's value plummeted shortly after its launch, causing significant losses for investors. Milei denies any wrongdoing, claiming he initially supported the project in good faith but withdrew his endorsement upon learning more...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday April 10, 2023

In a recent interview, Martín Lousteau, Unión Cívica Radical senator and mayoral hopeful for the City of Buenos Aires, discussed Argentina’s economy and the need for a collective change of course. He emphasized that shock policies should be avoided and gradually applied measures should be taken to bring order to the economy. Lousteau also highlighted the im...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Saturday April 8, 2023

Argentina has officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) to promote the institutional revitalization and build a more integrated region. Argentina's Foreign Minister, Santiago Cafiero, stated that the move is crucial for the country, as it will consolidate a more integrated region with greater intra-regional trade and higher levels of...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday April 6, 2023

Argentina is facing billions of dollars in legal losses after courts in the US and UK ruled against the country in a series of lawsuits related to growth-linked securities and the nationalization of an oil company a decade ago. This is the latest challenge for Argentina, which is struggling with 100% inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, a drought that is...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Wednesday April 5, 2023

Argentina's monthly inflation is likely to have hit its fastest pace in at least seven months, with consumer prices forecast to have jumped 7% from the previous month, posing a challenge for Economy Minister Sergio Massa ahead of the October elections. The country's currency controls, multiple exchange rates, and price freezes on thousands of items are pr...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday April 4, 2023

In Argentina, a top law enforcement official of Buenos Aires province was attacked by protesting bus drivers on Monday. The protesters were demanding a crackdown on crime after a fellow bus driver was slain during a holdup in the city earlier that day. As TV cameras followed him, the official, Sergio Berni, approached the protesters, who began attacking him...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Friday March 31, 2023

In a bilateral meeting at the White House, Argentine President Alberto Fernández and US President Joe Biden discussed the heavy economic challenges faced by both leaders upon taking office. Biden repeated several times that Fernández inherited a destroyed economic situation from his predecessors, like himself. They also spoke about the need for a strategic ...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 30, 2023

In a recent friendly match against Curacao, Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for his country, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the reigning world champions. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner reached this milestone with a hat-trick in a 7-0 win, opening the scoring in the 20th minute and adding two more goals before the half-hou...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Wednesday March 29, 2023

Argentina and Brazil have signed a letter of intent to share military technology by incorporating 156 Guaraní 6×6 armored combat vehicles to the Argentine Army’s fleet. The deal will enable both countries to conduct combined military operations with an efficient asset and contribute to stability in the region. Of the 156 units Argentina seeks to acquire,...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday March 28, 2023

Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the US-backed military coup that overthrew the government of President Isabel Martínez de Perón in 1976. The event installed the bloodiest dictatorship in the history of the country, marked by state terrorism and human rights violations. During the seven years and nine months of military dictatorship, Argentine secu...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Monday March 27, 2023

The Argentina national team's training facility has been renamed in honor of their star player Lionel Messi. The facility, previously known as Casa de Ezeiza, will now be called Lionel Andres Messi, according to the country's football association. The decision comes as a tribute to Messi's heroics in leading Argentina to their first World Cup victory in 36 ...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Thursday March 16, 2023

Argentina's annual inflation rate has skyrocketed past 100%, according to government data released on Tuesday, marking the first time it has hit triple figures since the country's period of hyperinflation in 1991. Inflation over 12 months rose to 102.5% in February, with a 6.6% monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index and a 13.1% year-to-date increase. Ri...

These are the trending news headlines in Argentina on Tuesday March 14, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Argentina to address "policy setbacks" in its latest quarterly review. The country is facing challenges, including foreign reserve losses, galloping inflation, and a severe drought affecting its crucial commodities sector. The IMF has asked Argentina to make a stronger effort to tackle these issues as p...