Aug 14 Argentina currency plunges after presidential candidate who admires Trump comes first in primary vote By Daniel Politi, Associated Press He has characterized sex education as a ploy to destroy the family, has said that he believes the sale of human organs should be legal, and it should be easier for Argentines to own handguns. Continue reading
Jul 28 IMF agrees to release $7.5 billion to Argentina as its economy reels from drought By Associated Press The International Monetary Fund says it reached an agreement with Argentina that would open the door for the cash-strapped South American country to receive $7.5 billion over the next few months. Continue reading
Dec 20 Thousands welcome Messi, Argentina team after World Cup victory By Daniel Politi, Associated Press Members of the team, led by captain Lionel Messi, were all smiles as they descended from the plane in Ezeiza, right outside Argentina’s capital, shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday onto a red carpet that had been rolled out for the… Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 2:22 News Wrap: Russian shelling continues in Ukrainian city of Kherson In our news wrap Sunday, a rocket strike killed at least one person in Russia’s Belgorod region while Russian shelling in Kherson killed at least three civilians, North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles capable of striking Japan, the mayor of… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch 6:28 Highlights and takeaways from the 2022 World Cup After 36 years, Argentina is back on top of the soccer world after defeating France to clinch the 2022 World Cup title. In all, it was a tournament to remember — with major upsets, ascending talent, controversies and a thrilling… Continue watching
Dec 18 Argentina wins World Cup, beating France 4-2 on penalties By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion. Continue reading
Dec 06 Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández found guilty for fraud By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press A panel of judges in Argentina has found Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner guilty of corruption. Her sentence is 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from public office, although she's certain to appeal. Continue reading
Dec 03 Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi delivered again for his country, marking the 1,000th game of his era-defining career with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. Continue reading
Nov 26 Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico at World Cup By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Lionel Messi was almost in tears as he grabbed and shook his jersey in front of Argentina’s celebrating fans, then blew a kiss and looked to the sky. Continue reading
Nov 22 Saudi Arabia beats Argentina in huge World Cup upset By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Continue reading