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The IndependentArgentina Seizes Over 700 Marine Animals Shipped from Kenya
Argentine authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 700 marine animals at Ezeiza International Airport on April 26. The animals had been transported from Kenya for 120 hours and were intended for the ornamental pet trade.
winnipegfreepress.comArgentine Team Traps Rodents Near Ushuaia to Trace Cruise Hantavirus Source
Investigators from Argentina’s Malbrán Institute set rodent traps in forests around Ushuaia on Tuesday as part of efforts to identify the origin of a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship last month.
financialpost.comArgentina Offers 15 Vaca Muerta Oil Blocks for Bid
Argentina placed 15 shale oil blocks in the Vaca Muerta formation up for auction. State-controlled YPF simultaneously announced a $25 billion oil export project.
rediff.comFormer Prosecutor Indicted for Concealing Evidence in 2015 Death Investigation
A former prosecutor who led an inquiry into a 2015 death has been charged with aggravated concealment. The case involves handling of evidence related to an earlier investigation of a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires.
ibtimes.co.ukChina Halts Construction of Large Radio Telescope in Argentina
Construction of a large radio telescope in Argentina's Andes stopped meters from completion. The project was intended for astronomy and deep space observation.
BloombergArgentina Economy Grows More Than Expected in March
Argentina's economy expanded in March following a contraction in February. The rebound exceeded forecasts according to official data.
nypost.comWoman Run Over by Her Own Car in Argentina Survives Without Serious Injury
Security footage captured a woman being struck and driven over by her own vehicle while she worked on the battery. The incident occurred Tuesday in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. She was taken to a hospital but released without fractures or major injuries.
csmonitor.comArgentina Enacts Labor Law Changes to Simplify Hiring and Firing
Argentina has implemented new labor legislation that alters hiring rules, severance pay, and union powers. The changes follow a court decision that lifted a partial suspension of the law.
thehindu.comArgentina Beef Consumption Falls to 20-Year Low
Annual per capita beef consumption in Argentina dropped to 44.5 kilograms in April 2026. The decline follows higher beef prices and reduced household purchasing power after recent economic measures.
The War ZoneArgentina Retires Last A-4 Fightinghawk Jets as F-16s Enter Service
The Argentine Air Force has decommissioned its final A-4AR and OA-4AR Fightinghawk aircraft after six decades of service. The retirement coincides with the introduction of 24 F-16 fighters acquired from Denmark. The move was driven by maintenance costs and a shift toward more mod…
The Japan TimesChinese Squid Fishing Fleet Operating Off Argentina Grows Nearly 50% Over Past Decade
An Argentine coast guard vessel picked up garbled Mandarin radio traffic from Chinese squid jiggers on a January night, part of a flotilla that now numbers around 200 vessels operating just outside the country's exclusive economic zone. The Japan Times reported that Buenos Aires…
finance.yahoo.comU.S. Presses Argentina and Chile to Review Chinese Telescope Projects
The United States has urged Argentina and Chile to examine two Chinese telescope initiatives in the Andean deserts. One project in Argentina remains incomplete after authorities held key components at customs. Astronomers have expressed concern that the reviews could delay scient…
indiatoday.intoday.inHantavirus Cases in Argentina Prompt Review After Cruise Ship Deaths
Three passengers died from hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius after it left Argentina. The strain involved is the Andes variant, the only one known to spread between people. Argentine officials reported 101 cases and 32 deaths since July last year, within the country'…
gamereactor.euHantavirus: What Is Known
Timeline-driven explainer on the MV Hondius outbreak, what hantavirus is, how it spreads, treatment options, and current public-health response. Updated daily.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFalkland Islanders Respond to U.S. Review of Sovereignty Claim
Residents of the Falkland Islands expressed concern over a leaked U.S. memo suggesting support for Argentina's claim to the territory. The memo was linked to tensions over airbase access in the U.S.-Iran war. British officials reaffirmed sovereignty over the islands.
en.mercopress.comArgentina Restricts Journalists' Access to Presidential Palace
The administration of Argentine President Javier Milei has barred accredited journalists from entering the Casa Rosada following an incident involving alleged unauthorized filming. Officials stated the measure aims to ensure national security. The decision has drawn criticism fro…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMaradona's Daughter Testifies in Trial Over Medical Team's Role in His 2020 Death
Diego Maradona's daughter testified at the trial of the medical team accused of gross negligence in his 2020 death. She described the doctors' total manipulation of the late Argentine player's family in the lead-up to his passing. The testimony highlights accusations against the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJerusalem Post Features Message Honoring Argentinian President Ahead of Independence Day Ceremony
The Jerusalem Post published a special message honoring the Argentinian president during his visit to Israel. The message appeared ahead of tonight's Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. It was communicated by certain officials and an organization.
jta.orgArgentina's President Milei Signs Isaac Accords with Israel
Argentina's President Javier Milei signed the Isaac Accords with Israel on April 19, 2026. The agreement establishes a framework related to freedom and democracy. A photo shows Milei at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on the same date.