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Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'

He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished.

A growing number of LGBTQ+ Russians seek refuge from war, discrimination in Argentina

Anastasia Domini and wife Anna are part of an increasing number of Russians from the LGBTQ+ community who have decided to leave their homeland to escape discrimination and settle in Argentina, where same-sex marriage has been legal for more than a decade.

Maradona's medical team on trial in former great's death

An Argentine court says eight health care professionals will stand trial in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona in 2020.

Food or medicine? Inflation squeezing retirees in Argentina

Argentina's government has announced that monthly inflation was 7.7% in March, up from 6.5% in the same month in 2022.

Buenos Aires airport turns into unofficial homeless shelter

The Jorge Newbery International Airport in Argentina's capital has practically become a homeless shelter at night.

High inflation pushes poverty rate even higher in Argentina

One of the world’s highest inflation rates is making it more difficult to make ends meet in Argentina.

Fernández, Biden hold talks amid Argentina's economic strain

President Alberto Fernández of Argentina has used a White House meeting to spotlight the economic strain his country faces as he looks for President Joe Biden to back Argentina’s effort to renegotiate with the International Monetary Fund on terms of $44 billion debt.

Many millions die without clean water or sanitation, UN says

A lack of drinking water and healthy sanitation infrastructure around the world is dire and getting worse, United Nations experts warned in a report issued Thursday.

Farmers struggle in Argentina as drought withers their crops

The ground crackles as Guillermo Cuitino walks through dry farmland in Argentina that should be green and lush this time of year.

Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council on Tuesday, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Andy Murray pulls out another 3-set victory at Indian Wells

Andy Murray grabbed the last three games to come back and beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4 across more than three hours in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open.

After World Cup win, Argentina has eyes set on an Oscar too

Less than three months after Argentina won its third soccer World Cup trophy in Qatar, there is growing excitement about the possibility that the country could take home another major prize – an Academy Award.

Gunmen threaten Messi, shoot up family-owned supermarket

Police say gunmen have left a threatening message for Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi and opened fire at a supermarket owned by his in-laws in Argentina’s third-largest city.

USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup.

Study: Don't blame climate change for South American drought

Scientists say climate change isn't to blame for the nasty three-year drought still devastating Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia.

Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

World Cup winner Lionel Messi says in a radio interview aired on Monday that he regrets his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar.

Proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency is met with doubts

Market analysts are reacting with deep skepticism to a proposal floated by the leaders of Brazil and Argentina to launch a common currency.

2022 year in review: Best in the world of sports

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

Sunday's World Cup final most-watched soccer match in U.S.

Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.

More than 25 million watched World Cup final in U.S.

Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory over France is the second most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.

Messi finally wins World Cup; what's next for Argentina?

Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in history.

Argentines celebrate World Cup win on Miami Beach

Thousands of people pack the streets of Miami Beach to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win.

Messi plans to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup winner’s medal.

Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final

Argentines let loose and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals

The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament.

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina.

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT

Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time after finally winning the World Cup.

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer.

Couple’s love wins during emotional FIFA World Cup final

On FIFA World Cup final day in Qatar, there is a wedding with a conflict in South Florida. The bride is from Argentina and the groom is from France.

Live updates | Argentina wins World Cup final against France

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to its third World Cup title by beating defending champion France in a penalty shootout.

Messi, Mbappé lead selections for AP's team of the World Cup

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé head the selections for the team of the tournament as chosen by writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press.

Argentines wake up dreaming of World Cup glory in Qatar

Argentines woke up ready to watch the national team play for its third World Cup title amid a national feeling of unity and joy that is rare for a country that has been engulfed in an economic crisis for years and has one of the worst inflation rates in the world.

How Argentina can beat France in the World Cup final

Lionel Messi stands of the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina faces defending champions France in the final.

EXPLAINER: Why are Argentines such ardent World Cup fans?

Argentina arguably has the World Cup’s most fervent fans.

South Florida couple moves wedding time to watch World Cup Final

While millions of people around the world watching on Sunday as Argentina and France face off in the World Cup Final, one couple from France and Argentina will be celebrating another occasion.

Premier League, European clubs prepare for World Cup fallout

FIFA has described this World Cup as the best ever.

Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

Excitement for Sunday’s World Cup final in Argentina is rising fast and anxiety is running particularly high in Messi’s hometown as many are hoping he will finally win the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career.

Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final

The World Cup final between Argentina and France is rich in storylines as the 22nd edition of the tournament ends with a match fit for the occasion.

Argentina airline adds 2 more flights for World Cup final

Argentina’s national carrier has scheduled two extra flights from Buenos Aires to Qatar to take soccer fans to the World Cup final.

France celebrates World Cup victory, fans cheer Morocco team

Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final.

Messi evokes Maradona comparisons on road to World Cup final

Lionel Messi has gone into full-on Diego Maradona mode at the World Cup.

Argentina erupts in joy after team reaches World Cup final

The streets of Argentina have turned into a party as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup final.

Modric shares World Cup stage with Lionel Messi in loss

Luka Modric pulled his shirt up over his face as he trudged over to the sideline.

Álvarez surges, scores, carries Argentina to World Cup final

Julián Álvarez carried Argentina into another World Cup final with his surging runs and a striker’s instinct.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time.

Soccer craze, pride grip Croatia before Argentina semifinal

Christmas is close but the World Cup semifinal between Croatia and Argentina is closer.

Dutch eliminated from World Cup in Louis van Gaal's finale

The Netherlands remains without a World Cup title, losing to Argentina 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 2-2 draw in the quarterfinals.

Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup

Lionel Messi’s quest to win the World Cup moves into the semifinals after Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout.

Fan runs on field during Argentina-Netherlands at World Cup

A fan ran onto the field in the 75th minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.

Which new stars can replace Messi, Ronaldo after World Cup?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not ready to say goodbye to the World Cup just yet.

Messi's sidekick Julián Álvarez flourishing at the World Cup

This season has been quite an education for Julián Álvarez.

Australia defender Souttar takes on the greats at World Cup

Australia defender Harry Souttar overcame a World Cup-threatening knee injury and ended up marking Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at soccer's biggest tournament.

Messi scores again, Argentina into World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead into the quarterfinals with a Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia.

US passenger killed, 4 injured when big wave hits Antarctic cruise ship

A U.S. woman was killed and four other passengers injured when a massive wave struck the Viking Polaris cruise ship while it was sailing toward the port of Ushuaia in southern Argentina on an Antarctic cruise, authorities said.

Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup

Argentina is finding a legion of passionate superfans from India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries at the World Cup in Qatar.

Messi gets in trouble with Mexican boxer Canelo at World Cup

It's Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez in one corner and Lionel Messi in the other.

Argentina-Mexico World Cup Spanish TV gets 8.9M US viewers

Argentina’s 2-0 win over Mexico was the most-watched Spanish-language World Cup group stage broadcast in U.S. history, draw 8.9 million viewers on Telemundo television and the streaming services of Telemundo and Peacock.

Argentina breathes collective sigh of relief after victory

Argentines have breathed a collective sigh of relief as the country obtained a 2-0 victory over Mexico dissipating doubts that had emerged about Lionel Messi’s team after the shock loss against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Messi steals the magic that Ochoa, Mexico had in 1st game

Guillermo Ochoa’s World Cup magic didn’t work against Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico at World Cup

Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico that ignited the team’s World Cup chances.

South Korea holds Uruguay to 0-0 draw at World Cup

South Korea and Uruguay started their World Cup campaigns with a 0-0 draw.

Big upset puts global spotlight on Saudi Arabia's players

Saudi Arabia’s shocking upset of Lionel Messi and Argentina suddenly put the Green Falcons in the international spotlight.

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina

Lionel Messi returns to the World Cup for a fifth attempt at finally winning soccer’s biggest prize.

Mothers of LGBTQ children join forces in Latin America

LGBTQ people fight for their rights across the world.

Pope honors family roots in northern Italy with rare outing

Pope Francis is honoring his northern Italian roots by celebrating a special Mass in his father’s hometown.

Maradona 'Hand of God' World Cup ball sold for $2.4M

The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4 million by the referee who missed soccer’s most famous handball.

Viewer's guide for the World Cup in Qatar

The World Cup starts in Qatar on Sunday.

South American nations gather for joint 2030 World Cup bid

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Messi to sit out PSG game against Lorient as a precaution

Lionel Messi has some inflammation on his Achilles tendon and is being rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Lorient on Sunday as a precautionary measure.

World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar

Millions are at stake in retail sales for this year’s World Cup in Qatar and soccer fans have been playing rate the shirt.

Argentina: President takes on 'Big Brother' contestant

President Alberto Fernández of Argentina is objecting to allegations by a contestant in the local version of the reality show “Big Brother” that linked the head of state with corruption.

Police, fans clash outside Argentine soccer match; 1 dead

Police clashed with soccer fans trying to push into an Argentine league match, and the referee stopped the game as clouds of tear gas spread inside the stadium.

Lionel Messi says World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Lionel Messi has confirmed that the World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of his career.

Argentine judge launches probe into Nicaragua abuse claims

A judge in Argentina has launched a criminal investigation into Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario María Murillo to determine whether they are responsible for crimes against humanity.

Miami Spice 2022: Explore Argentinean cuisine

Chef Marcus Samuelsson took Chef Tristen Epps under his wing to develop an ode to the African and Caribbean influences that contribute to the Black history of Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.

Assassination attempt on country’s VP stuns Argentines living in South Florida

Thursday’s assassination attempt on Argentina’s politically powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández stunned members of South Florida’s large Argentine community.

Man arrested in Miami Springs over Miami Beach attempted murder

Police officers arrested a man on Thursday who is accused of shooting a 25-year-old aspiring architect from Argentina during an armed robbery in Miami Beach.

Bartering increases in Argentina as inflation keeps soaring

With a monthly inflation rate of 7.4% in July, the highest number in two decades, Argentina is cementing its position among the countries with the world's highest inflation rates.

Viewer's guide for this year's World Cup in Qatar

The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 20-Dec. 18.

US seeks possession of Venezuelan 747 grounded in Argentina

The U.S. Justice Department says it is seeking possession of a Venezuelan cargo jet that has been grounded in Argentina since early June because it was previously owned by an Iranian airline that allegedly has ties to terror groups.

Feds: MIA-bound American Airlines passenger stole more than $10K from 2 passengers

An American Airlines passenger was arrested after he allegedly stole more than $10,000 and two credit cards from two separate passengers aboard a flight from Buenos Aires to Miami Tuesday.

Higher fuel prices spark social unrest in South America

Dozens of trucks were blocked from entering Buenos Aires as part of growing demonstrations against diesel shortages in the latest example of growing fuel protests in South America amid higher international prices as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Israel praises Argentina grounding plane with Iranian crew

Israel is praising Argentina for holding a Venezuelan plane that included Iranian crew, saying the flight shows Tehran is trying to expand its influence in South America.

Ecuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint

Ecuador has kept its place at the World Cup.

Report: Philanthropy can help protect against climate change

Philanthropists could help ease the damage from climate change by donating more money to address global warming and the communities most at risk from it, according to a report from the research organization Candid.

Vaccines bring optimism as COVID cases soar in South America

After a reprieve of months, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are surging in the southern tip of South America.

Goal! Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sets auction record

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup has sold for 7.1 million pounds ($9.3 million).

As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access

As women in the United States find themselves on the verge of possibly losing the constitutional right to access abortion services, courts in other parts of the world, including in many historically conservative societies, have moved in the opposite direction.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt for sale with $5.2 M estimate

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup is for sale for the first time.

Argentines mourn Falklands fallen on war's anniversary

President Alberto Fernández has reiterated Argentina’s claim to the Falklands Islands while commemorating the troops who fell in the failed attempt to reclaim them.

Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers in no rush to pivot

Farmers worldwide are weighing whether to change their planting patterns and grow more wheat this spring as Russia's war in Ukraine has choked off or thrown into question grain supplies from a region known as “the breadbasket of the world.”.

4 tigers rescued from Argentina get new home in South Africa

Four Bengal tigers rescued from years of captivity in a train carriage in Argentina have been released into open-air enclosures in South Africa.

Light rain brings hope for fire-ravaged Argentina province

Wildfires that have been ravaging northern Argentina for several weeks continue to advance relentlessly, though there are hopes the light rains that began over the weekend will help authorities curb the blazes.

ICC denies Bolivia request to investigate ex-leader Morales

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he will not launch a full investigation into allegations that former Bolivian President Evo Morales and his supporters committed crimes against humanity.

Argentina's Puerta 8: the barrio and the deadly cocaine

A dozen children stare as if hypnotized at the fire heating a pot of stew.

Adulterated cocaine kills 20, sickens 74 in Argentina

Apparently adulterated cocaine has killed 20 people and seriously sickened 74 others in Buenos Aires, sending Argentine authorities on a frantic search for the remainder of the deadly batch before it is consumed.

Argentina reaches agreement with IMF to refinance debt

Argentina says it has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to refinance more than $40 billion in debt.

Latin America, Asia, latest to get hit with omicron surge

In Costa Rica, election officials are encouraging those infected with the coronavirus to skip voting in upcoming national elections.

Omicron slamming S. American hospitals as workers fall ill

The coronavirus’ omicron variant is barreling across South America and pressuring hospitals whose employees are getting infected and taking sick leave, leaving facilities understaffed to cope with COVID-19′s third wave.

UN forecasts lower global economic growth for 2022 and 2023

The United Nations is forecasting lower global economic growth for 2022 and 2023.

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