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Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

28/05/2025

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Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall

In Buenos Aires, dogs are increasingly treated as full-fledged family members, sometimes even replacing children.

23/05/2025

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Javier Milei's party wins big in Buenos Aires election upset

In a boost for the party ahead of October's midterms, the Argentinian president's spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, secured 30.1% of the vote.

19/05/2025

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Watch: The Argentinian vet providing a floating lifeline for pet parents

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Pet owners on Tigre Island in Argentina had to travel to the city for animal care.

05/05/2025

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San Lorenzo fans honour Pope Francis with memorial mass

Fans of Argentine football club San Lorenzo gathered at a chapel in Buenos Aires to honour the memory of Pope Francis, a lifelong supporter of the team.

24/04/2025

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Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires

Mourners gathered in Pope Francis' hometown to pay tribute to the Argentine-born pontiff, who was known for his dedication to the poor.

22/04/2025

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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

10/04/2025

Economy

IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on bailout worth €18bn

The bailout provides a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks to overturn the country's old economic order.

09/04/2025

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Argentina's Senate rejects Milei’s nominees to Supreme Court

The resounding congressional defeat could complicate the implementation of President Javier Milei's radical state overhaul of Argentina.

04/04/2025

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Argentina marks 49 years since military coup amid political tensions

On the 49th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to honour victims and demand justice.

25/03/2025

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DIY aircraft take flight at Argentina’s experimental aviation show

Over 15,000 visitors flocked to Buenos Aires for South America's largest DIY aircraft event, showcasing more than 100 one-of-a-kind planes built by passionate aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

17/03/2025

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

13/03/2025

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Argentinian court begins trial of seven over Maradona's death

Football legend Diego Maradona’s former healthcare team has been brought to trial in Argentina for alleged homicide by negligence, facing up to 25 years in prison following his death at age 60 in 2020.

12/03/2025

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Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed with police while demanding higher pensions and opposing President Milei’s austerity measures, which include subsidy cuts, layoffs, and pension freezes.

06/03/2025

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Argentina's Milei appoints Supreme Court judges directly, sparking row

Critics see the move as an overreach of executive power and an attempt to fill the judiciary with loyalists.

26/02/2025

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Javier Milei accused of fraud over promotion of cryptocurrency

The president of Argentina tweeted about a digital token called $LIBRA shortly before it collapsed.

17/02/2025

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Wildfires devastate Patagonia's forests, threatening El Bolsón

Wildfires have been raging in Argentina's Patagonia for 12 days, destroying over 3,000 hectares of forestland and several homes near the town of El Bolsón.

10/02/2025

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Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution

Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination.

07/02/2025

Health news

Milei to withdraw Argentina from World Health Organization

The decision follows a similar move by the United States last month.

05/02/2025

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Protests in Argentina over President Milei's anti-'wokeism' speech

Protesters in Argentina denounced President Javier Milei's controversial remarks against feminism and LGBTQ+ rights.

03/02/2025

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President Milei's homophobic comments spark protests across Argentina

Thousands of Argentinians protested after Milei compared homosexuality to paedophilia and announced that feminicide would be removed from the penal code.

02/02/2025

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Milei takes aim at femicide law, sparking backlash in Argentina

Argentinian President Javier Milei last week told the World Economic Forum in Davos that 'radical feminism is a distortion of the concept of equality'.

30/01/2025

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Watch: An Argentinian restaurateur serves up sustainable dining

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Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar.

27/01/2025

Culture news

Judge charges five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne

An Argentinian judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

31/12/2024

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Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

16/12/2024

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Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

16/12/2024