Libertarian economist Javier Milei was elected to become Argentina’s next president on Sunday. With 86.59% of the votes counted, Milei won with nearly 56%, while his rival in the runoff, Economy Minister Sergio Massa, received 44%. Before the official results were announced, Massa conceded defeat in a speech. “The results are not …
Read More »Argentina wins World Cup
Lionel Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory on a night of high drama as his team overcame defending champions France on penalties after a thrilling game ended 3-3 at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Argentina roared out of the blocks to take a two-goal lead in the first half thanks …
Read More »Argentina VP targeted in apparent assassination attempt
Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Kirchner was threatened by an armed person near her home in Buenos Aires, with a gunman seen pointing a firearm at the VP’s face before she was whisked away to safety. No shots were fired and the official was not injured. The apparent attempt on Kirchner’s …
Read More »Remembering the Falklands conflict: How Argentina’s ‘little victorious war’ instead became a huge success for Margaret Thatcher
World history has recorded a lot of rulers who have attempted to use a small war to gain a popularity boost but overestimated the strength of their forces and reaped disaster instead of triumph. One of the clearest examples of this was the late 20th century conflict in the Falkland …
Read More »China backs Argentina over Falklands, angering Britain
In a statement on Sunday, China said it would support Argentina in its claims over the Falklands Islands – also known as Islas Malvinas – a self-governing British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic. The remote archipelago is a subject of an almost 200-year sovereignty dispute. Beijing said that it …
Read More »Brazil and Argentina point the finger at each another, but there’s plenty of blame to go around after their global embarrassment
Europe may snatch its best talent for their clubs, who take advantage of the poor finances and organization of its counterparts across the Atlantic, and the desire youngsters in the favelas and barrios have to play in the Champions League while establishing financial security for generations to come through astronomical salaries …
Read More »‘FARCE’: Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier ABANDONED after authorities storm pitch ‘to deport players who didn’t quarantine’
Argentine stars Emiliano Buendia, Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero apparently breached quarantine rules after arriving into Brazil for the fixture having been in England in the past two weeks. Three of the quartet were named in the Argentine starting XI which took to the pitch in Sao …
Read More »Finally! Messi mobbed by Argentina teammates as they beat Brazil to end long wait for Copa America title (VIDEO)
After losing four Copa America finals since their last triumph in South America’s showpiece tournament – including three finals involving Messi – Argentina were finally crowned continental champions as Angel Di Maria’s wonderful first-half lob was enough to give them a 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana. Argentina captain …
Read More »WATCH: Messi scores SENSATIONAL free-kick in all-star performance to fire Argentina into Copa America semi-finals (VIDEO)
Looking to at least match their performance at the last edition of the competition by advancing to the last four, Lionel Scaloni’s men depended on a world-class performance from their captain and talisman. The number 10 didn’t disappoint, although it took almost the full first half to break the deadlock. …
Read More »Argentina’s oil workers threaten STRIKE if government doesn’t greenlight private Covid-19 vaccine purchase
The Rio Negro, Neuquen and La Pampa Private Oil and Gas Union – which has 24,000 members, many of whom are employed at the Vaca Muerta shale oil formation – insisted that it would only wait until the end of next week for permission from the government in Buenos Aires. …
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