Buenos Aires, Argentina – It felt like she had run out of doors to knock on. It was 1977, and Argentinian teacher Taty Almeida had grown desperate. No one seemed able or willing to help her find her missing son, Alejandro, a 20-year-old medical student and political activist. He was last seen on a street … Read more
Mehdi Hasan debates ex-FM Diana Mondino on Milei’s fitness to lead and his radical ‘chainsaw’ economics. In 2024, Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei launched an economic overhaul that slashed public spending, gutted state institutions and triggered massive protests. The government dubbed it “chainsaw economics”. Critics say it’s deepening poverty and pushing the country into chaos, … Read more
Coastal areas of Chile and Argentina were evacuated after Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off the country’s southern coast. Thousands of people made their way to higher ground after the earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn, on the southern tip of South America, and Antarctica on … Read more
Dorival was only appointed 14 months ago, but a 4-1 defeat against rivals Argentina proved to be his last game. Brazil coach Dorival Junior has been fired after 14 months in charge amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Hiss sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues came three days after … Read more
The dropping of charges against Hugo Aurad and Oscar Jego draws a line under a dark period for France’s rugby community. An Argentinian court dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after a match in the country, the players’ lawyers said. “As we expected, the French players have … Read more
Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m years ago. The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20m years. Imprinted in a slab of sandstone are parts of the tadpole’s skull and backbone, along with impressions of its eyes and nerves. … Read more
Economy Minister Sergio Massa and far-right libertarian Javier Milei to face-off amid voter discontent over economy. Argentina is headed for a run-off vote between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the far-right libertarian Javier Milei after a better-than-expected performance by the ruling Peronist coalition’s candidate in the country’s presidential election. Massa led Milei by 36.6 percent … Read more