Argentina

Thursday, August 13th 2026 - 06:55 UTC
The main land crossing between Argentina and Chile passes its winter closure record

The Cristo Redentor international crossing, which links the Argentine province of Mendoza with Chile's Valparaíso Region through the Andes, has now been closed for close to a month because of a snow and wind storm, surpassing the winter closure record set in 2023. Authorities on both sides estimate it could reopen next week, depending on weather conditions.
Wednesday, August 12th 2026 - 06:28 UTC
YPF divests its stake in gas distribution for 780 million dollars

Argentine oil company YPF, 51% state-controlled, has accepted Edenor's offer to buy its stake in Metrogas and Metroenergía for 780 million dollars, according to a filing submitted on Monday to the securities regulator. The deal takes the company out of the natural gas distribution business.
Wednesday, August 12th 2026 - 06:13 UTC
Argentina to mark every July 15 with the World Cup win that revived the Falklands dispute

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has established July 15 as National Football Teams Day, in tribute to the 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, the same match after which several players displayed a banner asserting a sovereignty claim over the Falklands that prompted a FIFA disciplinary case.
Saturday, August 8th 2026 - 07:38 UTC
Celtic roots of both the Falklands and Malvinas names?

The Irish Times has published a very interesting piece from Tomaí Ó Conghaile following on the fallout from the World Cup, who argues that both the English and Spanish versions of the Falkland-Malvinas Islands names have their roots in Celtic languages.
Friday, August 7th 2026 - 10:58 UTC
Argentine Senate passes property bill after dropping two key chapters

Argentina's Senate approved in the early hours of Friday, by 37 votes to 33, the Inviolability of Private Property bill promoted by Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, after the governing bloc withdrew the two chapters that drew the most resistance. The text now goes to the Chamber of Deputies.
Friday, August 7th 2026 - 10:43 UTC
Milei promotes a summit of right-wing presidents outside existing regional bodies

Argentine President Javier Milei is working to convene a summit of right-wing leaders from across the Americas outside existing multilateral organizations, though no date has been set. The initiative comes amid a series of trips that took him this week to Ecuador and Colombia.
Friday, August 7th 2026 - 10:06 UTC
Police disperse march against property bill with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon

Twelve people were detained on Thursday during clashes outside Argentina's Congress, at a demonstration called against the Inviolability of Private Property bill being debated in the Senate.
Thursday, August 6th 2026 - 22:08 UTC
Two months from the vote, Lula turns diplomatic crises into a sovereignty message

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enters the final stretch toward the October 4 elections with three open diplomatic fronts and a message centered on defending national sovereignty.
Thursday, August 6th 2026 - 09:37 UTC
Uruguay to open Pope Leo XIV's first South American tour

Uruguay will be the first stop on Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to South America between November 6 and 17, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, confirmed on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 5th 2026 - 23:10 UTC
Argentine government pulls chapter on land sales to foreigners from Senate debate

Argentina's governing bloc withdrew on Wednesday the rural land chapter of the Inviolability of Private Property bill from the Senate agenda, lacking the votes to pass it and hours before the session scheduled for Thursday.