After pressure from local governors, President Milei signs a decree that declares Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén and La Pampa disaster zones
Politics
Two managers of state nuclear power plant company suspended over corruption allegations
Overpricing in contracts for software and cleaning services, ranging from 140% to 1,000%, and political infighting precipitated the decision
The administration announced it was sending more funds for firefighters. Over 45,000 hectares of woodland have been scorched
The country’s lawyers argue that they belong not to the government but to the Central Bank, an autonomous institution
Government adds bill to lower age of criminal responsibility to extraordinary sessions agenda
It revives the debate on a new Juvenile Criminal Code which will reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14
Scott Bessent called Javier Milei a ‘mature and brilliant politician’ and defended the currency swap in an interview
Milei says moon mission satellite shows efficient science spending. Researchers disagree
An Argentine small satellite will be part of the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972 — but scientists say that’s not the flex Milei thinks it is
Tax authorities have accused the Argentine football association of moving cash abroad without the proper paperwork. The sporting body clapped back by alleging abuse of authority
The heads of departments and state companies related to fuel gas, finance, and transportation announced their departure