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Argentina courts AI data centres with no regulation and tax breaks

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, is courting AI data centre investment in Patagonia, promising light regulation and tax breaks.

2 November 2026

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Brazil says it summoned Argentina over Bolsonaro, Argentina denies it

According to Argentina's migration authorities, Bolsonaro boarded a private plane in the northeastern city of Puerto Iguazú on Tuesday evening, just 40 minutes after crossing into the country by land.

30 October 2026

Sport

Argentina bids farewell to Messi after final international appearance

All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.

7 October 2026

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Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit

Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina, weeks before Pope Leo's planned visit in November 2026.

5 October 2026

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Argentina announces it will give passports for €311.000 contribution

Argentina on Friday announced plans to offer citizenship to wealthy foreigners in exchange for cash contributions or investments in government bonds, as libertarian President Javier Milei seeks new sources of dollars for the debt-burdened nation.

2 October 2026

Climate

In Argentina, solar power from the Andes keeps this train running

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

20 September 2026

Culture news

Greece claims top honours at World Tango Championships

Top Tango triumph was shared by Greece's Naima Gerassopoulou and her Argentine dance partner Lucas Gauto who burst into tears on claiming the prestigious world title in his homeland.

2 September 2026

Sport

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future.

31 August 2026

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Buenos Aires welcomes 800 couples for Tango BA World Championship

Tango BA brings 800 couples from 47 countries to Buenos Aires, with world championship finals taking place at the Teatro Gran Rex.

31 August 2026

Sport

FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

21 August 2026

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Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario

Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68.

9 August 2026

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Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat

Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital.

20 July 2026

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Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands

Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain.

16 July 2026

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Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final

Fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1.

16 July 2026

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Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal

Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.

12 July 2026

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Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt

Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

7 July 2026

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Dogs don Argentina shirts as World Cup fever grips Buenos Aires

A dog walker in Buenos Aires leads dogs dressed in Argentina jerseys through the city as World Cup fever grows and fans celebrate in the streets.

3 July 2026

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Giant Messi statue honors Argentina's World Cup hero

A giant mural near Buenos Aires and a towering statue in Patagonia highlight Lionel Messi's enduring status as a symbol of unity and pride for Argentines during the World Cup.

23 June 2026

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From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

11 May 2026

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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.

19 April 2026

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Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina

Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees.

16 April 2026

Nature

Penguin ‘toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in this remote region

‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’.

9 April 2026

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Huge crowd marks 50 years since Argentina’s 1976 coup in Buenos Aires

Tens of thousands gather in Buenos Aires to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup.

25 March 2026

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Thousands march in Buenos Aires for women’s rights

Thousands of women marched in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to mark International Women’s Day, protesting gender violence and inequality.

10 March 2026

Nature

‘Surplus killing’: How pumas became these penguins’ biggest threat

A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.

17 February 2026

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Clashes erupt outside Argentine Congress over Milei labor reform

Clashes erupted outside Argentina’s Congress as thousands protested labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei.

12 February 2026