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Messi Ends Argentina Career With Farewell Win — 1dThe University of Buenos Aires awarded Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate, recognizing his career, leadership and contributions to Argentina. The honor came ahead of what was described as his farewell international match against Benin.

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Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class1 source — 20h

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Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — 3dLionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, closing a two-decade international career highlighted by major titles, including the 2022 World Cup. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, while Benin’s delegation has reportedly raised concerns about travel and accommodation arrangements.

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Chinese Carmakers Reach 10% of Argentina Market — 5dChinese brands rose to 10% of Argentina car and light commercial vehicle sales in August 2026 from about 2% late last year under a tariff-free EV policy.

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Elena Vasquez From 2 to 10 percent so quickly shows the EV tariff policy is working to open up options for buyers in Argentina.

Scientists investigate rising whale calf deaths in Argentina — 5dAn unusually high number of southern right whale calves have died along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, prompting an investigation by researchers who say the event is unprecedented in 23 years of monitoring. The leading hypothesis is that kelp gull wounds expose calves to marine bacteria, but scientists are testing samples and have not confirmed the cause.

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Nicole Hardy The gulls attacking the calves sounds plausible but they need to rule out changes in the food supply or water quality first.

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US Export-Import Bank eyes financing for Argentina energy and minerals — Sep 23, 2026The United States and Argentina formalized a multi‑billion‑dollar push to modernize infrastructure and energy/mining links, notably launching the Andes-Atlantic Corridor backed by up to $7 billion and focusing on Vaca Muerta and related export routes. Separately, Washington’s EXIM Bank plans up to another $7 billion in financing for Argentina’s critical minerals and energy projects, including LNG and lithium/copper developments, as part of a growing strategic partnership under Milei and current President Trump.

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Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — Sep 15, 2026Lionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and possibly feature him in an Oct. 6 farewell on home soil.

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Derek Foss I hope they let him start and score in that October match instead of just a quick sub appearance.

Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — Sep 23, 2026Lionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

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Argentina Corn Exports Surge as Ukraine FaltersBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Argentina’s corn exports to North Africa surged in early 2026 as buyers shift away from war-disrupted Ukraine, with Morocco, Egypt and Algeria driving a sharp rise that could push total exports toward a record 10 million tonnes in August–September amid a bumper harvest. The larger crop and weaker competition from Brazil bolster Argentina’s position as a top global exporter while ongoing Black Sea disruption keeps North Africa as a key export outlet.

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Argentina Court Suspends Sea Lion Oil Project Near Falklands — Sep 16, 2026Judge Mariel Borruto barred Rockhopper and Navitas from any material actions on Sea Lion, 220 km north of the Falklands, until an Argentine environmental review.

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Marcus Bell Argentina's court is right to pause this until a full environmental review is done.

2024 Trump Shooting Victim DiesBusiness — Sep 22, 2026A man wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump has died, while reports on Argentina say shopping-center sales rose in July despite a steep year-to-date decline and wholesale sales fell year over year. In Venezuela, Rodríguez thanked Trump as the opposition said authorities again blocked Machado’s return.

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Pope Leo Plans 10-City South America Tour — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV will undertake a demanding 11–12 day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru this November, logging about 31,000 kilometers across 10 cities and delivering around 36 speeches, including a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. The itinerary features major Masses, a prison visit, a Lima address on Peru’s future, and reflects the pope’s active travel schedule, Peruvian citizenship, and ongoing emphasis on unity and faith while marking the first papal visit to South America since 2018.

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Maya Lindstrom Pope's packed schedule shows real commitment to the region, especially visiting a prison and addressing Peru's future.

Young Argentines’ Debt Crisis Tests Milei Support — Sep 9, 2026A surge in household debt, led by Argentina’s young, is straining families as high costs and weak job prospects push borrowing to cover basics, with delinquency among under-25s at about 37.6% and roughly half of the population in debt. Lawmakers, unions, and debtors are pressuring President Javier Milei’s government to consider relief measures such as interest-rate caps and refinancing, signaling a political test ahead of next year’s election.

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Jared Kim Milei's economic reforms are clearly struggling when young workers need loans just to afford food and rent.

Trump Admin Pushing Argentina To Sever China Ties For Billion-Dollar Bailout – Report — Oct 22, 2025The Trump administration is trying to leverage its planned bailout of Argentina to get the nation to sever its ties with China, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The U.S. is preparing a bailout for Argentina…

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Argentina fans boo Beckham World Cup semifinalSports — Jul 15, 2026Beckham drew boos from Argentina fans who booed him on the stadium big screen ahead of the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a reception linked to his contentious 1998 red card against Diego Simeone and his long-standing rivalry with Argentina. He was also seen emotionally tearing up during the national anthem with his family in attendance, underscoring the high tensions and high-profile presence surrounding the match.

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DOJ Charges Alleged Hezbollah Member Over 1994 Argentina BombingReporting — Dec 20, 2023The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against an alleged member of Hezbollah who helped plan and orchestrate a 1994 bombing in Argentina. A federal court in Manhattan unsealed an indictment regarding…

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FIFA sanctions Argentina; appeals planned — Aug 21, 2026FIFA imposed extensive sanctions on Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain, with Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven, while Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira each received one‑match suspensions and corresponding fines. Separately, Argentina’s football association faced a fine tied to the incident involving a Falklands banner displayed after the semi‑final, amounting to €250,000.

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Argentina Economy Grows 2.7% in June — Aug 20, 2026Argentina’s economy expanded 2.7% year-on-year in June 2026, with 12 of 15 sectors growing and fishing and mining leading the gains, while public administration, defense, and education lagged. The rise topped analysts’ forecasts after May’s 0.4% increase.

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Trump Admin Reaches Trade Frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala — Nov 14, 2025The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled preliminary trade agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala, promising to ease tariffs and open new markets for U.S. industrial and agricultural goods…

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Wallabies beat Argentina to extend win streak under Kiss — Aug 29, 2026The Wallabies extended their unbeaten run under Les Kiss to four straight wins with a 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, highlighted by dominant forward pressure and late turnovers that sealed the result. The win lifts Australia in the World Rugby rankings and continues a strong start to Kiss’s tenure.

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‘Experts’ Warned Free Markets Would Ruin Argentina — Looks Like They Were Dead Wrong — Jul 8, 2025The current state of Argentina’s economy is a far cry from what “experts” predicted when they warned that President Javier Milei’s pro-free market leadership would devastate the country. The chainsaw-wielding…

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Messi retires from Argentina after 2026 World Cup final — Aug 30, 2026Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, ending a 21-year international career that included a 2022 World Cup title and a 2026 runner-up finish. He said he had nothing more to give, thanked teammates and supporters in emotional Instagram posts, and will continue playing club football with Inter Miami.

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Messi Speaks Out After Argentina Falls Short in World Cup Final — Jul 21, 2026Lionel Messi has spoken publicly about Argentina’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. According to the New York Post , the 39-year-old soccer star shared an emotional…

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‘Javier Milei Our Government’: Megyn Kelly Compares Elon and Vivek To Argentina’s President — Nov 14, 2024SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly said Thursday on her podcast that she would like to see billionaire Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy adopt Argentina President Javier Milei’s governing style. President-elect Donald…

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