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As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work

Throughout decades of political change in Argentina, the annual Aug. 7 pilgrimage to St. Cayetano Sanctuary has served as a potent, and grim, reminder that in Argentina, economic despair remains a constant

As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants

Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
News|World

At least 6 people are dead and 7 are missing after a fishing vessel sinks in the South Atlantic

British and Spanish maritime officials say a fishing boat carrying 27 people has sunk nearly 200 miles off the Falkland Islands, leaving at least six people dead and seven people missing

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges

Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are grappling with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a more assertive China in Asia and the rise of the far right in Europe

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion

30 years after attack on Argentina's Jewish center, Milei makes promises. But the anguish remains

On each passing anniversary of the deadly 1994 attack against Argentina’s largest Jewish community center, Diana Malamud said she endures a brutal “Groundhog’s Day.”

30 years after attack on Argentina's Jewish center, Milei makes promises. But the anguish remains
Sports

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises

Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup victory sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises
Economy|Political

Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking a months-long streak in a blow to President Milei

A closely watched measure of inflation in Argentina remained stronger than the libertarian government of President Javier Milei would have hoped

Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking a months-long streak in a blow to President Milei
News|Political|World

Argentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feud

Argentine President Javier Milei is in Brazil to headline a far-right convention after skipping a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy

Argentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feud
News|Political|World

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro

Venezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from home — in Argentina

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro
Entertainment|Lifestyle

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

A 60-year-old Argentine woman has watched her dreams to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
Economy|Political

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
Economy|Education|Opinion

Javier Milei, the hard rocker in Argentina's highest office, turns his book talk into wild show

A book presentation about neoclassical economic theory may not sound like a crowd-pleaser

Javier Milei, the hard rocker in Argentina's highest office, turns his book talk into wild show
Economy|News|Political

Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative 'triumph' on broad reforms

Wall Street has rallied as Argentina’s president traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit buoyed by his first legislative victory

Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative 'triumph' on broad reforms
News|Political|World

Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisis

Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime minister’s wife of corruption and described socialism as “cursed and carcinogenic.”

Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisis
News|Political|World

Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right

Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain and weighing in on corruption allegations against the prime minister’s wife

Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right
News|Economy

Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina

Commuters in Buenos Aires are being hit by an abrupt 360% increase in subway fares

Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina
Economy|News|World

Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home

Government data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year

Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
Economy|News|Political|World

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

The International Monetary Fund, Argentina’s biggest creditor, has agreed to release the next tranche of loans due under a bailout program

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies
News|Sports|World

A train in central Buenos Aires strikes a boxcar on the track, injuring dozens

Authorities in Argentina say at least 90 people were injured in Buenos Aires when a passenger train struck an empty box car on the tracks and derailed

A train in central Buenos Aires strikes a boxcar on the track, injuring dozens
News|Political|World

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina

A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protestors into the streets as libertarian President Javier Milei pushes ahead with radical austerity measures

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
Business|News|Political|Technology|World

Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is born

Tech executive Elon Musk and Argentine President Javier Milei have sealed their budding bromance at a Tesla electric car factory in Texas — their first meeting after months of mutual admiration on social media

Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is born
Business|News|Political|World

Milei, the president of cash-strapped Argentina, starts another US tour and plans to meet Elon Musk

President Javier Milei of Argentina has kicked off a visit to the United States, where he'll meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk, as the libertarian leader seeks an infusion of cash to overhaul Argentina’s embattled economy

Milei, the president of cash-strapped Argentina, starts another US tour and plans to meet Elon Musk
Business|News|Political|World

Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests

Argentina says that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending

Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests
News|Political|World

On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history

Argentina’s annual March 24 commemoration of the 1976 military coup that ushered in the country’s violent right-wing dictatorship is acquiring new urgency under the government of President Javier Milei

On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
News|Political|World

Palestinian viewers are captivated and moved by case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem have been captivated by the proceedings in a faraway courtroom where the first hearing in an unprecedented case against Israel was held

Palestinian viewers are captivated and moved by case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide

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