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Argentina's Milei suffers landslide defeat in key province election

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Rocks thrown at Argentina’s President Milei during Buenos Aires rally

Protesters hurled rocks at Argentina’s President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally.

Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina, Brazil police say

Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned on Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons, Eduardo Bolsonaro, of obstruction of justice.

Climate

Argentina’s once stable Perito Moreno Glacier is now melting fast

New data shows Perito Moreno Glacier’s rapid retreat, revealing climate change’s delayed impact on this iconic mass of ice.

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Protesters urge reform as Argentina considers welfare emergency bill

Activists from across Argentina gathered outside Congress on Wednesday, calling for urgent reforms to the country’s social welfare system amid growing concern.

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Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions

Medical staff and administrative workers at Garrahan Hospital, a leading paediatric centre in Buenos Aires, staged a protest to demand urgent salary increases from President Javier Milei’s government.

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Scientists in Argentina march against Milei’s research budget cuts

Dressed as characters from Netflix’s The Eternaut, hundreds of scientists marched through Buenos Aires on Wednesday to denounce drastic cuts to Argentina’s science budget.

Argentina

Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

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Barking up the family tree in Argentina as birth rates fall

In Buenos Aires, dogs are increasingly treated as full-fledged family members, sometimes even replacing children.

Argentina

Javier Milei's party wins big in Buenos Aires election upset

In a boost for the party ahead of October's midterms, the Argentinian president's spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, secured 30.1% of the vote.

Chile

Chile issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

The epicentre of the quake was several hundred kilometres off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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San Lorenzo fans honour Pope Francis with memorial mass

Fans of Argentine football club San Lorenzo gathered at a chapel in Buenos Aires to honour the memory of Pope Francis, a lifelong supporter of the team.

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Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires

Mourners gathered in Pope Francis' hometown to pay tribute to the Argentine-born pontiff, who was known for his dedication to the poor.

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Argentina mourns the death of Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, generated reactions around the world.

World News

Pope Francis: Services held across Latin America in mourning

Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.

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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

Argentina

Argentina's Senate rejects Milei’s nominees to Supreme Court

The resounding congressional defeat could complicate the implementation of President Javier Milei's radical state overhaul of Argentina.

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Argentina marks 49 years since military coup amid political tensions

On the 49th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to honour victims and demand justice.

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DIY aircraft take flight at Argentina’s experimental aviation show

Over 15,000 visitors flocked to Buenos Aires for South America's largest DIY aircraft event, showcasing more than 100 one-of-a-kind planes built by passionate aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

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Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

Argentina

Argentina's Milei appoints Supreme Court judges directly, sparking row

Critics see the move as an overreach of executive power and an attempt to fill the judiciary with loyalists.