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Messi, Mastantuono in Argentina qualifying team
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi in his preliminary list for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador on Sept. 4 and 9, respectively. The 31-man squad for the matches includes young talents like Real...

All Blacks v Argentina Q&A: Elliott Smith answers your questions following the opening round of the Rugby Championship
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Argentina's economy expected to grow 6.4% y/y in June
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina’s economic activity likely grew 6.4% year-on-year in June according to median forecasts of analysts polled by Reuters, who, however, warned that restrictive monetary policy and risks over the upcoming legislative...

Dangers of Economic Data Manipulation: Lessons from Greece and Argentina
The Perils of Economic Deception In an era where data drives decisions from boardrooms to central banks, the integrity of national economic statistics stands as a cornerstone of global finance. Recent events in the U.S. have sparked intense debate...

Lionel Messi Called Up to Argentina Squad Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
No surprise here. Lionel Messi will be back in action for Argentina for two matches in September. Led by 38-year-old captain Messi, the team also includes young talents like Real Madrid’s recent signing Franco Mastantuono and Manchester City’s...

Messi leads Argentina squad for qualifiers
Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup. Alongside captain Messi, the squad features several young Argentine...

Glencore seeks incentives for US$13-billion Argentina copper mining projects
Glencore Plc filed applications to have two copper projects with combined capital expenditure estimated at more than US$13 billion included into Argentina’s investment incentive programme. The Switzerland-based commodities firm is seeking the tax,...

Messi to lead revamped Argentina team for Venezuela and Ecuador qualifiers
Buenos Aires — Argentina’s national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup. Alongside captain Messi, the squad features several...
How manipulating the inflation rate played out in Argentina
After President Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Planet Money looks at the case of Argentina, where the government interfered with the country’s top statistical agency to manipulate the inflation rate. Economists went...

Argentina pushes pipeline exports through protected Patagonian waters
In Argentina, the construction of an oil port and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ships threatens one of the most biodiverse areas in the southwestern Atlantic. The law that protected the area from these types of projects was amended...

El INTA Avanza en la Industrialización de la Quinua Argentina
La quinua se considera un grano altamente nutritivo, rico en proteínas, fibra, carbohidratos, vitaminas y minerales. Para apoyar su producción, procesamiento y consumo, el INTA San Juan opera la única planta de quinua con valor agregado en la...

López, artillero del Palmeiras, la novedad en Argentina para cierre de eliminatorias sudamericanas
BUENOS AIRES — La primera convocatoria para José Manuel López, el artillero de Palmeiras, resalta en el plantel del campeón del mundo Argentina que enfrentará a Venezuela y Ecuador en el cierre de las eliminatorias sudamericanas. Liderada por el...

Messi leads Argentina's revamped squad for Venezuela and Ecuador qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES :Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup. Alongside captain Messi, the squad features several...

Messi called up to join Argentina for two matches: Here's the details
Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul have been called up by the Argentine national team for their final two World Cup qualifying matches in early September. Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already...

The cost of food in Argentina continues to rise
The cost of food skyrocketed in July, and higher increases are expected in August, representing more than half of the total Basic Basket accepted by the government, an indicator that marks the poverty line, according to an analysis released today...

Risks of US Economic Data Manipulation: Lessons from Greece and Argentina
Imagine that America starts falsifying its economic data. This threatens not only financial markets but also people’s trust in the institutions that shape economic policy and set the rules of the global economy. After President Donald Trump fired...

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers
IMAGE: Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Rodrigo Valle/Reuters Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and...

Tuipulotu in doubt for Buenos Aires Test
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is a major injury concern ahead of the second Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires. MORE: All Blacks repel Pumas’ fightback to go No 1 Tuipulotu was taken to hospital for check-ups after the...

Argentina records nearly 100 deaths from contaminated clinical fentanyl as Milei pressures the judge in the case
With nearly 100 confirmed deaths, the scandal over the use of contaminated clinical fentanyl in Argentine hospitals is growing daily and is on track to become one of the largest health disasters in the country’s history. The ongoing judicial...

All Blacks v Argentina: Wallabies upset sees All Blacks surge to world No 1 spot
By Benjamin Plummer Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald· 18 Aug, 2025 05:42 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article...