Manuel Adorni admits to tax fraud in bid to turn page on scandal
Argentina’s economy to grow 3.6% over the 2026–28 period, “driven by exports, but constrained by restrictive domestic monetary and fiscal policies,” forecasts World Bank.
Cabinet chief's admission that he omitted US$500,000 from his public asset and wealth declarations sparks controversy and criticism.
CHINA & ARGENTINA
Lundin Mining-BHP copper mining project in San Juan Province is moving ahead with unprecedented infrastructure work, but the construction of a modular complex in the Andes for thousands of workers has put national industries on alert.
MARKETS & BONDS
S&P Global upgraded Argentina’s sovereign credit rating after markets closed Wednesday, citing positive fiscal results and other measures taken by Javier Milei’s administration.
RATINGS AGENCY
Ratings agency cites lower inflation, fiscal surplus and improved access to financing, while warning that external debt and market volatility remain key risks.
Federal prosecutors seek questioning of 10 former ARSAT officials and private-sector executives as part of an expanding investigation into alleged corruption, bribery and fraud involving Argentine state telecommunications company.
Decline in the peso is gaining momentum as investors grow more risk averse and policymakers in Buenos Aires loosen their grip.
Chevron will partner with state-run YPF and private energy firm Pluspetrol to sign contracts to supply a natural gas liquids project.
Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for Guri dam complex.
Construction fell 4% and manufacturing 2.1% from March, while most industrial sectors recorded year-on-year declines.
Dalma Maradona, the eldest of Diego Maradona's daughters, gives evidence to trial investigating late footballer's death; "There isn't a day that I don't miss him," she tells the court.
London's Tate Modern set to open doors on new exhibition dedicated to Argentine artist Julio Le Parc, who died last month at the age of 97.
Facundo Leal, former head of the ARSAT state satellite firm and ORSNA airport regulator, arrested after a raid on his Palermo flat; Over US$2.5 million in cash, drugs and other items, including surveillance gear, seized as part an ongoing court investigation.
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Argentina cruise to 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras in Texas; Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury.
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La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.
Enigmatic frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota dies aged 77 after battle with Parkinson's; Legendary rocker built a cult following that transformed him into one of Argentina's most influential cultural figures.
Government awards concession for dredging and buoy maintenance on the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay waterway to consortium comprising Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus.
Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.
Eleven years on from the first ‘Ni Una Menos’ march, 3,424 fatalities due to gender-based violence have been recorded in Argentina, according to tally kept by NGO.
Argentina’s President Javier MIlei intends to make his 18th visit to the United States to attend celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to reports.
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne meets online influencer Valen 'El Scarso' Scarsini.
