Polls and scandal blunt Javier Milei’s right-wing ‘chainsaw revolution’ in Argentina
Libertarian’s approval rating was high as he brought runaway inflation to heel, with the cost of a punishing recession
Argentina
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
A panic in Washington DC will have untold consequences throughout the global economy
Juan Perón turned Argentina into an economic basket case with the kind of meddling now embraced by the US president
Bolivia the latest South American country to lurch right as fed-up voters reject ruling socialists
Economic collapse and left-wing political infighting help Christian Democrat to surprise victory in presidential vote
Fiction in Translation: The prisons we inhabit
Good and Evil and Other Stories by Samanta Schweblin; Annah, Infinite by Khairani Barokka; Capitalists Must Starve by Park Seolyeon; Words that Walk through Walls by poets including Ilhan Sami Çomak
Two perfect wines for lazy evenings at the barbecue
Wines for the Weekend: Rosé is always good in fair weather, and this Argentinian red was made for charred red meats
As Europe sizzles, South America shivers under cold snap
Unexpected snowfall in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Argentina’s former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner jailed for corruption
One of country’s most polarising political figures also barred for life from public office
The inside story of how Terenure signed Carlos Spencer as a coach
The former All Black’s imminent arrival in Dublin 6w as coach is causing delight, not least among players and staff
Javier Milei tightens Argentina’s immigration rules in nod to Donald Trump
Libertarian administration overhauls policy with call to ‘make Argentina great again’
Pope Francis was a man of love who ultimately took the timid path
The myth machine applauds the synodal pontiff, the one who has given jobs to women, who does not judge homosexuals, who protects victims of clerical abuse. But these are illusions
Why the Pope never returned to Argentina
Francis feared a visit home would risk him being dragged into a minefield of increasingly toxic politics
English language schools call for pause on new rules on financial demands for international students
Increase will see students who do not need a visa requiring proof of €6,665 in funds, up from €4,680, to study in Ireland
Rambles in Éirinn: celebrating the journalist who cycled all over Ireland in the early 1900s
A journey in the wheel tracks of Irishman William Bulfin, who chronicled his bicycle tours of the country at the start of the 20th century
St Patrick: 13 facts you need to know about Ireland’s patron saint
What do we really know about our national apostle and what is merely myth?
John Wilson: Two modern classics that Irish consumers love
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Marlborough sauvignon from New Zealand and Argentinian malbec are part of Lidl’s deluxe range
Javier Milei wins Senate votes despite memecoin scandal
Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s president
Charges dropped against three suspects in Liam Payne death
One Direction singer (31) died after falling from balcony in hotel in Argentina last year
Latin America’s female new wave finds its voice
Political and social turmoil provide the backdrop to themes of violence and identity for this burgeoning generation of writers
Five men charged over death of Liam Payne in Buenos Aires hotel
Three manslaughter charges and two of selling drugs brought by Argentinian judge
Liam Payne death: Suspects to learn in new year if they will be prosecuted
Interviews of five people under investigation over Buenos Aires hotel tragedy to begin in coming days
‘Real opportunity’ to end Israel-Hizbullah conflict, says US, as Argentina withdraws peacekeepers
Israel obstructing aid shipments desperately needed by Palestinian civilians in Gaza, says US senators
Argentina orders its negotiators to withdraw from UN climate talks process
Withdrawal of 85-strong delegation from Baku climate summit has prompted concerns that other countries might do likewise
Liam Payne: Third party involvement ruled out as trio charged over former One Direction singer’s death
Singer died from a fall in Buenos Aires last month
Three charged in One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death
Liam Payne had traces of alcohol, cocaine and prescription drugs in his system when he died
Liam Payne death: Initial report ‘suggests cocaine’ in his system, says official
One Direction singer (31) died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday
Spain at loggerheads with former colonies going into Hispanic Day celebrations
Disputes mar Madrid’s relations with Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico
Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
Paul Howard on the Falkland Islands: ‘Coming here confirms the stupid wastefulness of it all’
This was number one on the writer’s bucket list, but a lifelong fascination culminates in a tour that leaves him ‘dark and depressed’
Woman killed in avalanche in Argentina
Initial reports from South America suggested deceased was Irish but diplomatic sources said this was not the case
Emi Martínez: ‘Show-off? I just want to win the game. I don’t cross a line, I never do’
Aston Villa’s Argentinian goalkeeper on his on-pitch persona, competing in the Champions League and facing former club Arsenal
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
Argentina’s austerity measures under Javier Milei put women at risk, say activists
Femicides in Argentina reached record level last year and have risen further since libertarian president took office
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