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Pope Leo Plans 10-City South America Tour — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV will undertake a demanding 11–12 day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru this November, logging about 31,000 kilometers across 10 cities and delivering around 36 speeches, including a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. The itinerary features major Masses, a prison visit, a Lima address on Peru’s future, and reflects the pope’s active travel schedule, Peruvian citizenship, and ongoing emphasis on unity and faith while marking the first papal visit to South America since 2018.

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Maya Lindstrom Pope's packed schedule shows real commitment to the region, especially visiting a prison and addressing Peru's future.

Argentina Court Suspends Sea Lion Oil Project Near Falklands — Sep 16, 2026Judge Mariel Borruto barred Rockhopper and Navitas from any material actions on Sea Lion, 220 km north of the Falklands, until an Argentine environmental review.

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Marcus Bell Argentina's court is right to pause this until a full environmental review is done.

Young Argentines’ Debt Crisis Tests Milei Support — Sep 9, 2026A surge in household debt, led by Argentina’s young, is straining families as high costs and weak job prospects push borrowing to cover basics, with delinquency among under-25s at about 37.6% and roughly half of the population in debt. Lawmakers, unions, and debtors are pressuring President Javier Milei’s government to consider relief measures such as interest-rate caps and refinancing, signaling a political test ahead of next year’s election.

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Jared Kim Milei's economic reforms are clearly struggling when young workers need loans just to afford food and rent.

US Export-Import Bank eyes financing for Argentina energy and minerals — Sep 23, 2026The United States and Argentina formalized a multi‑billion‑dollar push to modernize infrastructure and energy/mining links, notably launching the Andes-Atlantic Corridor backed by up to $7 billion and focusing on Vaca Muerta and related export routes. Separately, Washington’s EXIM Bank plans up to another $7 billion in financing for Argentina’s critical minerals and energy projects, including LNG and lithium/copper developments, as part of a growing strategic partnership under Milei and current President Trump.

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Argentina Corn Exports Surge as Ukraine FaltersBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Argentina’s corn exports to North Africa surged in early 2026 as buyers shift away from war-disrupted Ukraine, with Morocco, Egypt and Algeria driving a sharp rise that could push total exports toward a record 10 million tonnes in August–September amid a bumper harvest. The larger crop and weaker competition from Brazil bolster Argentina’s position as a top global exporter while ongoing Black Sea disruption keeps North Africa as a key export outlet.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Scientists investigate rising whale calf deaths in Argentina — 3dAn unusually high number of southern right whale calves have died along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, prompting an investigation by researchers who say the event is unprecedented in 23 years of monitoring. The leading hypothesis is that kelp gull wounds expose calves to marine bacteria, but scientists are testing samples and have not confirmed the cause.

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Nicole Hardy The gulls attacking the calves sounds plausible but they need to rule out changes in the food supply or water quality first.

Chinese Carmakers Reach 10% of Argentina Market — 3dChinese brands rose to 10% of Argentina car and light commercial vehicle sales in August 2026 from about 2% late last year under a tariff-free EV policy.

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Elena Vasquez From 2 to 10 percent so quickly shows the EV tariff policy is working to open up options for buyers in Argentina.

Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — Sep 15, 2026Lionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and possibly feature him in an Oct. 6 farewell on home soil.

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Derek Foss I hope they let him start and score in that October match instead of just a quick sub appearance.

Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — Sep 23, 2026Lionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

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2024 Trump Shooting Victim DiesBusiness — Sep 22, 2026A man wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump has died, while reports on Argentina say shopping-center sales rose in July despite a steep year-to-date decline and wholesale sales fell year over year. In Venezuela, Rodríguez thanked Trump as the opposition said authorities again blocked Machado’s return.

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Patagonia courts OpenAI-backed data centers as US sites face backlash — Sep 7, 2026Argentina’s Patagonia is becoming a hub for massive data-center projects as cool climate, abundant renewable energy, and nearby Vaca Muerta shale gas attract tech giants and investors. Projects from Pampa Energia, Sur Energy with OpenAI, and others aim for hundreds of megawatts, though developers face infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and regulatory hurdles before large-scale operations can materialize.

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Dana Whitfield Funny how these projects always chase places with weak regulation and cheap energy, then call it innovation.

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Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense — Sep 7, 2026Paris is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.

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Maya Lindstrom The far-right connection here is chilling — this wasn't just a bar fight gone wrong, it was ideology fueling violence.

Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement — Sep 6, 2026Lionel Messi returned to club action for Inter Miami, assisting both goals in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in his first game since retiring from international football, while continuing to shape the MLS title contenders’ attack. The weather-delayed match saw Luis Suárez net Miami’s other goal and Breel Embolo level late, underscoring Messi's ongoing impact ahead of his club career post-retirement.

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Nicole Hardy Embolo's late equalizer stung but honestly Miami should be thrilled with the chances Messi keeps generating for them.

Argentina's Milei claims jealousy over World Cup — Jul 24, 2026Argentine President Javier Milei has doubled down on messaging that critics are jealous of Argentina for ‘standing out’ and being ‘good at almost everything’ as he ties himself to the national team’s World Cup run and shares celebratory and defiant posts on social media. The remarks come amid ongoing World Cup controversy, allegations of biased refereeing, and Milei’s broader public push to align the government with Messi’s squad during the tournament, including posts and images that echo national pride.

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FMR Resources' Los Warbos District-Scale Copper-Gold ProjectBusiness — Jul 21, 2026FMR Resources is pursuing district-scale Los Warbos copper-gold projects, with an option to acquire 100% of the Chilean concession portfolio showing high-grade rock-chip results up to 10.77% copper, 4.01 g/t gold, and >100 g/t silver, and a broader strategy to expand its South American assets. The company is also advancing Argentina-focused acquisitions funded by share-based considerations, signaling a diversified growth plan across Chile and Argentina through multiple agreements and issuances.

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The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Milei Escalates Falklands Oil Dispute Amid Trump Review — Sep 2, 2026Argentina’s president Javier Milei is reviving the Falklands sovereignty dispute to capitalize on Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US may reconsider its stance, aiming to spur support as his approval rating slides ahead of next year’s election. Citing the issue as sacred to Argentines, Milei plans a televised address to outline diplomatic progress and reinforce the claim, while facing opposition from critics who accuse him of softening on the long-running dispute even as he maintains close ties with London.

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Milei Scores Major Election Win In Argentina On Heels Of Massive Trump Bailout — Oct 27, 2025Argentine President Javier Milei scored a major win in the nation’s elections Sunday, doubling his party’s share of congress on the heels of a multibillion-dollar economic bailout deal from the Trump administration…

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STEPHEN MOORE: How Trump Can Help Accelerate Argentina’s Economic Comeback — Dec 10, 2025Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei have a special relationship. They are both engaged in a crusade to make their economies great again. Trump was all in helping Milei win his elections earlier this year…

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‘President!’ – Argentine President Javier Milei and Trump Interaction Goes Viral at CPACReporting — Feb 27, 2024Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, was one of the notable international guest speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference held in Maryland over the weekend. Milei met former President Donald Trump…

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Argentina fans boo Beckham World Cup semifinalSports — Jul 15, 2026Beckham drew boos from Argentina fans who booed him on the stadium big screen ahead of the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a reception linked to his contentious 1998 red card against Diego Simeone and his long-standing rivalry with Argentina. He was also seen emotionally tearing up during the national anthem with his family in attendance, underscoring the high tensions and high-profile presence surrounding the match.

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FIFA sanctions Argentina; appeals planned — Aug 21, 2026FIFA imposed extensive sanctions on Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain, with Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven, while Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira each received one‑match suspensions and corresponding fines. Separately, Argentina’s football association faced a fine tied to the incident involving a Falklands banner displayed after the semi‑final, amounting to €250,000.

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Trump Admin Pushing Argentina To Sever China Ties For Billion-Dollar Bailout – Report — Oct 22, 2025The Trump administration is trying to leverage its planned bailout of Argentina to get the nation to sever its ties with China, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The U.S. is preparing a bailout for Argentina…

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Argentina’s Loan Apps Fuel Debt as Delinquencies Rise — Sep 4, 2026Argentina’s gig economy and broader households are increasingly turning to online and app-based loans at very high interest rates, fueling a rapid expansion of digital credit under President Milei’s austerity-driven reforms. With millions in debt, dozens of millions are delinquent on payments, as lenders—sometimes including the platforms workers use—provide rapid access to funds for basic needs amid rising living costs and slow wage growth.

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Argentina court orders return of Nazi-looted portrait found in real estate listing — Sep 4, 2026An 18th-century painting known as Portrait of a Lady, looted from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during the 1940 Nazi invasion, has been ordered returned to his heir, Marei von Saher, after the daughter of a Nazi official agreed to relinquish her claim in Argentina. The case highlights the ongoing, global effort to restitute Nazi-looted art, with court rulings, settlements, and donors tied to ensuring the work is eventually exhibited to raise awareness of Holocaust-era crimes.

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Derek Foss It's wild it took a real estate listing to surface this after 80 years. Makes you wonder how much stolen art is still hiding in plain sight.