Argentina

Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis

As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.

 CHILE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast delivers his State of the Nation address in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 1, 2026.
Rescue personnel assist in rescue efforts after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog meet with residents of the northern moshav of Netu’a, northern Israel, June 10, 2026.

Grapevine, June 24, 2026: Reliving the nightmare - opinion

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal in Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 22, 2026

Lionel Messi sets new World Cup goal record as Argentina wins against Austria


Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win

Trump praises US support for Milei's election win, highlighting the $40B bailout and strong backing ahead of Argentina's crucial midterm victory.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Javier Milei wins big in Argentina’s midterms, reshaping political landscape

Argentine President Javier Milei’s party won big in midterms, gaining support to push ahead with his economic reforms.

Argentina's President Javier Milei reacts after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election, which is seen as crucial for Milei's administration after US President Donald Trump warned that future support for Argentina would depend on Milei's party performing well, October 26, 2025.

Argentines vote in high-stakes test of Milei's libertarian vision

Argentines head to the polls in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity plan, market reforms, and ties with Washington amid growing public discontent.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina

On social media, #PatriaOColonia, meaning 'motherland or colony,' trended after Trump's comments, which came during a press conference with Milei at the White House.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Gov't considers subsidizing flights between Israel and Argentina

Israel’s Finance Ministry plans to invite airlines to bid on launching a direct route to Argentina, exploring whether government support could make the long-haul flight economically viable.

 An El Al flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport, March 31, 2025

'Jews must be killed' shouted at Jewish player during Argentinian children's soccer match

A children’s football match in Argentina was suspended after a player shouted “Jews must be killed” at a rival.

THERE’S SOMETHING about a soccer ball that men, including the president of the state, find appealing – especially in the presence of champion players.

How mean was this new Argentine dinosaur? It had a croc leg in its jaws

Joaquinraptor probably fed on plant-eating dinosaurs including juveniles of the enormous long-necked titanosaurs that populated the area, duck-billed hadrosaurs and possibly others.

An artist's impression of the Cretaceous meat-eating dinosaur Joaquinraptor, whose fossilized remains were unearthed in Argentina's Patagonia region, is shown in this image released on September 23, 2025.

Argentinian opposition leader dies during live broadcast age 66

Damiani passed away at age 66, only days before the October 26 elections

Hernán Damiani

Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina

Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Milei delivers letter of thanks to Trump from Argentine families of Israeli hostages

The families of the former hostages Eitan Horn, Ariel, and David Cunio thanked Trump for his diplomatic efforts to secure their release on Monday.

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.