Why polls keep getting it wrong on Brazil's right
Buenos Aires Timesby Facundo Fernández Barrio, AFP·2d ago
Once again, Brazilian pollsters missed the mark in a first-round election on Sunday, joining many around the world who have struggled to gauge support for the right from voters who can be cagey...
Records upon records: Messi's numbers with Argentina
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·2d ago
Lionel Messi will bring his Argentina career to a close tonight after 207 appearances and scoring 125 goals for the senior national team, making him the country's most-capped player and all-time...
Economy to grow 2.1% this year, predicts World Bank
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·2d ago
The World Bank on Tuesday reduced its growth forecast slightly for Latin America and the Caribbean, while predicting Argentina’s GDP will increase 2.1 percent this year.
Argentina announce South American bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·2d ago
Argentina have officially announced a bid to host the men's 2035 Rugby World Cup in South America, alongside Uruguay, Chile and Brazil.
Catholic faithful make pilgrimage to Luján ahead of Pope Leo's visit
Buenos Aires Timesby Tomás Viola, AFP·3d ago
Exhausted but exhilarated, supported by fellow pilgrims or leaning on walking sticks, thousands of Argentines arrived at the shrine of the Virgin of Luján on Sunday after a 60-kilometre pilgrimage...
Milei slams ‘communist lefty’ Lula, revels in Brazil election result
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·3d ago
Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Monday hailed Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round lead in Brazil's presidential election as a win for the Latin American right as he again branded incumbent Luiz...
Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into election run-off
Buenos Aires Timesby Facundo Fernández Barrio & Lucía Lacurcia, AFP·3d ago
Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro heads to an October 25 run-off election from a position of strength, riding a conservative wave that has left President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing a tough...
Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil run-off
Buenos Aires Timesby Daniel Carvalho, Beatriz Reis & Simone Iglesias, Bloomberg·3d ago
Flávio Bolsonaro surged to a surprise lead over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, making him the overwhelming favourite to win the run-off and take...
Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·3d ago
The Bolsonaro clan claimed victory in every race they contested in Brazil on Sunday, as Flávio Bolsonaro surpassed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a first-round vote and several other family...
Scaloni explains why Argentina don't play top opponents in friendlies
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·4d ago
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was satisfied with his team’s performance in Saturday’s 7-0 thrashing of a weak Burkina Faso side, but admitted he would prefer to face more demanding...
Argentina thrash delayed Burkina Faso 7-0 ahead of Messi farewell
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·4d ago
Argentina thrashed a problem-striken Burkina Faso 7-0 at a friendly at the Monumental stadium on Saturday night, coasting to an easy win ahead of Lionel Messi’s farewell to the national team.
‘Cuti’ Romero handed unenviable task of following Messi as Argentina's captain
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·4d ago
As Argentina prepare to give skipper Lionel Messi a spectacular farewell on Tuesday, Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero faces the biggest challenge of his career: taking over the captaincy of the Albiceleste.
Milei sticks to his guns even if he looks crazy
Buenos Aires Timesby Agustino Fontevecchia·5d ago
President Javier Milei has once again captured the spotlight and is using it to set the agenda to his tune.
The boys from Brazil
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·5d ago
The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease.
Drowning by numbers
Buenos Aires Timesby Michael Soltys·5d ago
While the phrase “lies, damned lies and statistics,” attributed to the Victorian era politician Benjamin Disraeli, dates back to the 19th century, The Goon Show comedian Michael Bentine was already...
Europe awaits its Milei moment
Buenos Aires Timesby James Neilson·5d ago
Almost three years ago, Javier Milei kick-started his term in office by telling a distraught country that the national treasure chest was empty so hard times lay ahead, especially for individuals...
The best Argentina needs a better Milei
Buenos Aires Timesby Marcelo J. García·5d ago
President Javier Milei’s administration is enjoying the most favourable terms of trade in the country’s history.
What we learned this week: September 26 to October 2
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·5d ago
MILEI IN PARIS Arriving in Paris for Argentina Week on Wednesday with a large delegation including 13 provincial governors, five ministers and numerous businessmen, President Javier Milei delivered...
Pope will find a 'wounded' Argentina on visit, says archbishop
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·6d ago
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires said on Friday that Pope Leo XIV will find a country wounded, divided and in crisis during his visit to Argentina next month.
Argentina offers golden passports to foreigners for US$350,000
Buenos Aires Timesby Patrick Gillespie & Jim Wyss, Bloomberg·6d ago
Argentina's government unveiled a citizenship-by-investment programme – or “golden passport” – Friday in Paris, the latest attempt by President Javier Milei to attract foreign investment.
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