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Lionel Messi to buy second Spanish second division side Eldense
https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/messi-to-buy-second-spanish-lower-league-club.phtml
Published: September 10, 2026 12:47
Messi is set to become the “majority shareholder” of Spanish second-division football club Eldense. Leer más
Argentina’s struggling industry fuels debate over Milei’s economic model
Published: September 10, 2026 03:01
Argentina’s manufacturers are shedding jobs and closing plants, fuelling debate over the economic costs of government’s reforms. Leer más
Perfil honours nation's greatest achievers in 50th anniversary prize-giving
Published: September 9, 2026 23:21
Winners were selected out of a shortlisted trio by a jury of 10 consisting of AgustĂn Salvia, Daniel Grinbank, Carlos Melconian, Isela Constantini, Juliana Cassataro, JosĂ© Natanson, Mauricio Kartun, Angela Lerena, Dolores Reyes and Gustavo Beliz. Leer más
AFA hopes Benin and Burkina Faso can tempt Messi to one last dance in Argentina
Published: September 9, 2026 20:34
Lionel Messi has retired from international football – but Argentina’s football authorities still have a couple more games in mind… Leer más
Bolivia scandal shines light on Fernando Cerimedo’s far-right connections
Published: September 9, 2026 20:18
A look at the Fernando Cerimedo attempted murder scandal in Bolivia and its repercussions for the Latin American right. Leer más
Survey: 58% of Argentines say economic situation is worsening
Published: September 9, 2026 19:42
Six in 10 say they are feeling the deterioration personally, while almost two-thirds see no improvement in the economy under President Javier Milei. Leer más
Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
https://batimes.com.ar/news/culture/meta-tests-fact-check-replacement-in-latin-america.phtml
Published: September 9, 2026 19:35
Crowdsourced notes system, modelled on the one used by Elon Musk's X, is designed to supplant checks carried out by accredited newsrooms and fact-checking agencies. Leer más
Milei steps up pressure on oil companies over Malvinas
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-steps-up-pressure-on-oil-companies-over-malvinas.phtml
Published: September 9, 2026 18:32
Milei administration launches legal action against firms linked to the Sea Lion project as the government widens its sanctions drive; Sixty companies and individuals linked to hydrocarbon activity around disputed islands targeted. Leer más
Oil and crop prices save Milei from surging demand for dollars
Published: September 9, 2026 17:56
Purchases of US banknotes jump, but remarkably, the peso has emerged largely untouced – an usual feat for the historically volatile currency. Leer más
Messi closes in on takeover of Spanish second-division club
https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/messi-closes-in-on-takeover-of-spanish-second-division-club.phtml
Published: September 9, 2026 11:15
Argentine superstar reaches preliminary agreement to acquire Eldense on the eastern Mediterranean, expanding his growing portfolio of football and business investments. Leer más
Lionel Messi nears deal to buy another football team
https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/lionel-messi-nears-deal-to-buy-another-football-team.phtml
Published: September 9, 2026 11:07
Star plans to buy a majority stake in Spanish second-division football team Eldense, pending due diligence, according to reports. Leer más
Inflation in Buenos Aires City slowed to 1.7% in August
https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/inflation-in-buenos-aires-city-slowed-to-17-in-august.phtml
Published: September 8, 2026 19:40
Price hikes in the capital slowed for the first time in two months; Deceleration offers potential early read ahead of Thursday's national data from INDEC. Leer más
Argentina's PISA scores fall, Milei government blames predecessors
Published: September 8, 2026 17:56
PISA education test scores fall compared to 2022, prompting blame game; Results for 15-year-olds declined in maths, reading and science, renewing debate over the state of education. Leer más
Six in 10 people in Argentina’s poorest areas borrow to eat
https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/six-in-10-people-in-argentinas-poorest-areas-borrow-to-eat.phtml
Published: September 8, 2026 17:29
Borrowing has ceased to be the exception and become the norm, says report by Instituto Periferias. Leer más
Argentina files lawsuit against oil firms operating off Malvinas
Published: September 8, 2026 17:11
Argentina’s government announces lawsuit against Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, IHI Associates Inc, and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Leer más
Milei-allied real-estate mogul defends his Malvinas investment
Published: September 7, 2026 20:55
Eduardo Elsztain, one of Argentina’s most influential business executives, breaks ground to defend his investment strategy in the Malvinas Islands Leer más
Far-right activists on trial in Paris over killing of rugby star AramburĂş
Published: September 7, 2026 18:49
Two far-right activists stand trial in Paris over the 2022 killing of rugby star Federico MartĂn AramburĂş. Leer más
Milei appointee vows to rid Paris student residence of 'woke ideology'
Published: September 7, 2026 16:24
Casa Argentina director Santiago Muzio speaks out after allegations of expulsions, restrictions and far-right meetings; Paris City Hall has called for an investigation into Milei appointee's management of the Argentina-run student residence. Leer más
Fear and far-right meetings at Casa Argentina student residence in Paris
https://batimes.com.ar/news/culture/controversy-grows-at-argentinas-paris-student-residence.phtml
Published: September 7, 2026 15:55
Residents allege a climate of fear and restrictions on their freedoms at the student residence run by Buenos Aires; Concerns ramp up ahead of President Javier Milei's visit to France. Leer más
Milei quiets ruling-party rifts, reclaims agenda via Malvinas
Published: September 6, 2026 12:17
President Javier Milei’s nationwide broadcast brings sense of calm to ruling party; Adviser Santiago Caputo was involved in drafting of speech, a bid to reclaim centre stage and set the conversation. Leer más
Supreme Court feud threatens to upend Brazil’s presidential race
Published: September 6, 2026 11:47
Dispute between two powerful Supreme Court justices threatens to reshape Brazil's looming presidential election. Leer más
Argentina's government targets 45 entities over Malvinas oil projects
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentina-targets-45-entities-over-malvinas-oil-projects.phtml
Published: September 5, 2026 18:50
President Javier Milei's government launches sanction proceedings targeting hydrocarbon activities around the disputed archipelago, including shareholders and firms providing related services. Leer más
Milei vs Kicillof and the third wheel
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/milei-vs-kicillof-and-the-third-wheel.phtml
Published: September 5, 2026 04:50
Milei has the advantage of being the incumbent and having the resources of the state. Kicillof has a similar, albeit much more limited, platform. Both of them promise to be genuine, meaning their rejection rates will be one of the election’s defining…
Worthy of their higher?
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/worthy-of-their-higher.phtml
Published: September 5, 2026 03:40
Milei’s government seems so grateful that unemployment has not risen dramatically, despite drastic austerity, that they’ve apparently settled for the falling productivity and job quality accompanying the relatively stable employment levels. Leer más
The Bad, the Worse and the Peronists
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/the-bad-the-worse-and-the-peronists.phtml
Published: September 5, 2026 03:29
If the Peronists cannot deprioritise their differences, even as a weakened Milei creates an opening for victory, the prospects of sound political management if they eventually reach office are next to zero. Leer más
Milena Plebs: Honouring tango’s past, dancing towards its future
Published: September 5, 2026 03:19
For four decades, Milena Plebs has moved between tradition and reinvention, exploring how tango can evolve without losing sight of its roots. As she continues to look to the future, the celebrated danger and choreographer is still asking what tango can…
Time to batten down the hatches
https://batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/neilson-time-to-batten-down-the-hatches.phtml
Published: September 5, 2026 03:09
Economists and financiers are not the only people who suspect that bad times are in the offing. The “rules-based order” underpinned by the US is falling apart. Leer más
Stories that caught our eye: August 28 to September 4
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/stories-that-caught-our-eye-august-28-to-september-4.phtml
Published: September 4, 2026 21:00
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector's heir
Published: September 4, 2026 16:07
Eighteenth-century painting stolen by Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector to the rightful owner's heir, a judge ruled Friday. Leer más
Street to be renamed in tribute to slain photographer José Luis Cabezas
Published: September 4, 2026 15:50
Initiative was approved by 47 of the 56 legislators present with the La Libertad Avanza caucus deciding to abstain Leer más
Milei's Malvinas measures: What the President announced in his speech
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/mileis-malvinas-measures-what-the-president-announced.phtml
Published: September 4, 2026 14:52
From a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego to a National Security Council, President Javier Milei announced a six-point package in Thursday night's national broadcast. Leer más
UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's Malvinas speech
Published: September 4, 2026 13:42
"The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting. Leer más
UK rebuffs Milei on Malvinas, vows to keep British control
https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/uk-rebuffs-milei-on-malvinas-vows-to-keep-british-control.phtml
Published: September 4, 2026 11:19
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband reaffirmed British control over the Malvinas Islands, pushing back against renewed efforts by President Javier Milei to press Argentina's longstanding claim. Leer más
Argentina’s Milei revives bitter Malvinas dispute with United Kingdom
Published: September 4, 2026 04:08
“Today our national cause faces a clear and urgent danger,” Milei said in a televised address Thursday evening. “And demands a proportional response.” Leer más
Messi's epic journey with Argentina comes to an end – and what a ride it was
Published: September 4, 2026 03:35
It’s testament to everything Messi achieved with Argentina that even after two decades of dominance, he still leaves us wanting more. Leer más
Milei to seek tough sanctions for firms operating in Malvinas, announces new naval base
Published: September 4, 2026 01:35
President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty. Leer más
Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago speech
Published: September 3, 2026 21:08
Argentina’s president calls for left-wing ideas to be “banished” as he addresses right-wing summit in Santiago. Leer más
Tango stars dazzle as Buenos Aires crowns world champions
https://batimes.com.ar/news/culture/tango-stars-dazzle-as-buenos-aires-crowns-its-champions.phtml
Published: September 3, 2026 14:19
Nair Schinca and Nicolás Schell win Tango Escenario title with a performance celebrating romance and tenderness, 13 years after finishing as runners-up. Leer más
AFA orders tribute to Messi, with applause in the 10th minute of matches
Published: September 3, 2026 13:55
One-minute pause at matches across all levels is "recognition of Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina National Team," declares AFA. Leer más
Milei set to unveil Malvinas sanctions bill for firms
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-moves-to-sanction-firms-over-malvinas-activities.phtml
Published: September 3, 2026 04:00
President expected to announce government will send bill to Congress seeking sanctions for firms that assist or conduct activities in waters near the Malvinas Islands without Argentine authorisation. Leer más
Milei says not re-electing him would be 'social suicide'
https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-says-not-re-electing-him-would-be-social-suicide.phtml
Published: September 3, 2026 03:27
President closes out right-wing Vientos de Cambio forum in Buenos Aires by ruling out any softening of his austerity drive ahead of next year's vote; While defending his economic programme and sharp attacks on the opposition, he declares: "If we don't win,…
Industry leaders urge Milei to boost production, call for assistance
Published: September 2, 2026 20:13
Industrialists call for tax cuts, cheaper energy and greater access to credit; Manufacturing output on decline with jobs lost across sector. Leer más