Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds
- 15-Apr-2026
Argentina reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on the second review of its $20 billion program, the IMF said on Wednesday, unlocking the disbursement of $1 billion, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. “Reform momentum has significantly strengthened in recent months,” the IMF said in a statement, recognizing greater political […]
Messi hits brace in farewell home game
- 05-Sep-2025
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year’s World Cup.
Invest $500,000 and get citizenship in THIS country
- 27-May-2025
In a bid to attract foreign capital, Argentia has announced plans to offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $500,000 in the country. The initiative is part of broader immigration reforms and will be formalized through two emergency decrees expected this week. According to sources cited by TN, the Ministry of Economy will establish […]
Where is the beef?
- 22-May-2025
BUENOS AIRES, May 22: In the Villarroel meat plant outside Buenos Aires, workers skillfully butcher cuts of Argentine beef, popular with restaurants from Shanghai to New York. But the country’s steak exports are now sliding as costs rise on a stronger local peso. In the first four months of the year, beef exports fell nearly […]
Severe floods hit Argentina farm region, thousands evacuate
- 17-May-2025
BUENOS AIRES: Thousands of residents evacuated on Saturday as rains lashed the north of Argentina’s Buenos Aires province, a vital agricultural hub, and caused severe flooding. The National Meteorological Service, which issued a red alert for the region on Friday evening, reported rainfall between 150 and 250mm (6-10 inches) between the cities of Zarate and […]
Argentine workers launch widespread 24-hour strike against govt’s austerity measures
- 10-Apr-2025
Argentina’s largest workers’ unions kicked off a massive 24-hour strike on Thursday, bringing trains, planes and ports to a halt as they protested against sweeping austerity measures from libertarian President Javier Milei’s government. The capital, Buenos Aires, was quiet on Thursday morning, though public buses were running as usual. Banks and schools shuttered, and public […]
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
- 18-Mar-2025
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi was left out of Argentina’s squad for the world champions’ clash against Uruguay on Friday, which is followed by a showdown with Brazil […]
Argentina starts trial over death of soccer icon Maradona
- 11-Mar-2025
Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the FIFA World Cup winner is still revered. Maradona’s family, lawyers and his former nurses, brain surgeon and […]
Thierry Henry criticises France players after win over Argentina ends in brawl
- 03-Aug-2024
France coach Thierry Henry called the behaviour of some of his players unacceptable after their 1-0 Olympic quarter-final victory over Argentina in Bordeaux ended in a brawl and a red card for midfielder Enzo Millot. Hosts France knocked out Argentina on Friday to avenge the country’s defeat in the last World Cup final in a […]
Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America
- 15-Jul-2024
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the […]