- 14h ago
Argentine court orders return of Nazi-looted Ghislandi painting found in real estate listing
A federal court in Mar del Plata has approved a settlement to return an 18th-century painting looted by Nazis in 1940 to the heir of Dutch Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
- 2d ago
Madrid launches Madrid Beats campaign targeting 287 million impacts ahead of Formula 1 race
Madrid regional authorities, the City Council, and Ifema unveiled the Madrid Beats campaign across 13 countries to expand high-value tourism ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
- 4d ago
Argentina targets Falklands oil drilling with sanctions and plans Tierra del Fuego naval base
President Javier Milei announced decrees punishing companies and contractors involved in the Sea Lion oil field north of the Falkland Islands, alongside plans for a naval base in the south.
- 5d ago
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 207 caps and 125 goals
The 39-year-old Argentina captain announced his retirement from international soccer on 31 August 2026, closing a national team career spanning 207 appearances and a 2022 World Cup title.
- Aug 27
Eros Ramazzotti postpones American tour to 2027 after vocal cord surgery
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti has halted his world tour following vocal cord surgery, postponing 17 concerts in North and South America until autumn 2027 while cancelling two dates.
- Aug 23
Yomif Kejelcha sets half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires half marathon on Sunday, taking 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's previous mark.
- Aug 18
Bolivian Police Arrest Presidential Adviser Fernando Cerimedo After Shooting of Lawyer Nadia Beller
Police in Bolivia arrested political consultant Fernando Cerimedo at Viru Viru airport on Tuesday following the shooting of 33-year-old lawyer Nadia Beller outside a Santa Cruz hotel.
- Aug 12
Messi questions his football future after death of father Jorge, aged 68, in Rosario
Lionel Messi says he has 'quite a few doubts' about continuing his football career after the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, in Rosario, Argentina, on August 7 following a long illness.
- Aug 8
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father Jorge at private funeral near Rosario
Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father Jorge, 68, near Rosario on Sunday, after the former coach and agent died following a prolonged illness.
- Aug 5
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November in his first Latin American trip as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, in his first Latin American trip as pontiff, returning to Peru where he served as bishop of Chiclayo and marking the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly four decades.
- Aug 2
Rosalía apologizes to Argentine fans at Buenos Aires concert over World Cup repost: 'Tremenda cagada'
The Spanish singer addressed the backlash from sharing a video mocking Argentina's World Cup final loss, telling 15,000 fans at Movistar Arena it was a 'huge mistake' and that her love for the country remains intact.
- Jul 30
2025 deadliest year for antisemitic attacks outside Israel since 1994, report finds
Twenty people were murdered in attacks in Australia, the UK and the US, making 2025 the deadliest year for the Jewish diaspora since the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, according to a J7 task force report.
- Jul 27
Milei calls Lula 'thief' and 'prisoner' at Brazil rally, triggering worst diplomatic crisis in decades
Argentina's president insulted his Brazilian counterpart and a Supreme Court judge during a campaign event in São Paulo. Brazil recalled its ambassador and summoned Argentina's envoy in response.
- Jul 27
Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and judge 'bald trash' at Bolsonaro rally
Argentina's president called Lula a 'thief' and a Supreme Court judge 'bald trash' at a São Paulo event for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador and summon Argentina's envoy.
- Jul 26
Brazil downgrades Argentina ties and clashes with US over visas weeks before elections
Brazil cut diplomatic ties with Argentina to charge d'affaires level after Milei's repeated insults to Lula, while the US revoked the Brazilian ambassador's visa in a separate dispute over Trump's nominee for Brasilia.
- Jul 25
Nicolás Otamendi retires from Argentina duty at 38 after World Cup final defeat to Spain
The 38-year-old central defender, with 139 caps and a World Cup title, steps down four days after the 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in East Rutherford.
- Jul 23
Rosalía apologises to Argentine fans after reposting World Cup taunt, faces concert boycott and cancelled tribute
The Spanish singer reposted a clip by Mia Khalifa mocking Argentina's World Cup final loss, triggering calls to boycott her four Buenos Aires shows and the cancellation of a symphonic tribute in Córdoba.
- Jul 21
Five fans die across Argentina and Spain after dramatic World Cup final
Three people died in Argentina following the national team's loss to Spain, while two more fatalities marred celebrations in the victorious nation.
- Jul 21
Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss: 'The pain is huge, this wound needs time to heal'
The 39-year-old Argentina captain posted an emotional Instagram message nearly 24 hours after the 1-0 extra-time loss at East Rutherford, thanking fans and congratulating Spain.
- Jul 21
Breel Embolo ends his silence ten days after the World Cup quarterfinal red card that sank Switzerland against Argentina
The Swiss striker posted an emotional message on Instagram late on 20 July, admitting he still has 'no words' for the disappointment of his 72nd-minute sending-off.
