‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina

The first item Opus Dei gave 12-year-old Andrea Martínez was a pink dress. The second was a schedule that detailed every task for every minute of her day. Then, when she was 16, she was given a cilice – a spiked metal chain to wear around her thigh – and a …

Another IMF loan for Argentina? Its fallout could be ugly

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved yet another loan to Argentina, [worth $20 billion], with the nod of its executive board. But in disbursing the loan under current conditions, the IMF would violate its own lending rules, and doing so would …

Argentina's peso: where's the currency headed after FX regime overhaul?

By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The question on every trader's lips in Argentina: How much will the peso be worth on Monday morning? The long-suffering currency will start on a new exchange rate regime on Monday after the government dismantled …

Lionel Messi coach Javier Mascherano 'can't tell' whether Argentina star will play World Cup

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said he hopes Argentine legend Lionel Messi plays in the 2026 World Cup but said the decision ultimately will be up to Messi himself. Mascherano, who played in four World Cups and five Copa Américas for Argentina, was …

Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng to jointly develop the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes basins

Lithium Argentina has executed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Ganfeng Lithium to advance a plan to jointly develop the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes basins, which includes Ganfeng’s wholly-owned Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project, the jointly-owned Pastos Grandes …

Argentina 24-hour general strike to protest at President Javier Milei’s austerity policies

On Thursday, the General Confederation of Labour (CGT), Argentina’s largest trade union federation, held a 24-hour general strike to protest against right-wing President Javier Milei’s austerity policies. The strike, supported by the Argentine Workers’ …

Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng to jointly develop the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes basins

When will Messi return for Inter Miami: Mascherano's update on Argentina star

Inter Miami have ensured a strong start to the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The Herons remain undefeated after six league matches with four wins, two draws, and 14 points on the board. Javier Mascherano's side also bagged their first-ever …

Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Argentina has agreed to relax its strict currency controls as part of a $20bn loan from the IMF, as pressures mount on libertarian …

Argentina Scores $20 Billion Key IMF Credit Facility, Terminates Currency Controls