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9 stories from Argentina on One Turn, since October 15, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Argentina's government confirmed it will sell its shares in water company AySA to a consortium of Argentine and Brazilian companies, with the contract to be signed next month. The sale is part of President Javier Milei's privatization program.
Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 20, Oct 21 · The story so far
The US said it plans to mobilize up to $20 billion for strategic projects in Argentina through 2027, with the Vaca Muerta shale region a key destination. US Ambassador Peter Lamelas said continued support depends on Argentina's political direction, as Argentine dollar bonds sold off on election concerns.
Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 20 · Later: Oct 23 · The story so far
Scientists at Península Valdés in Argentina have recorded an unusual number of calf and adult southern right whale deaths since July, which could make this the worst year on record. They are investigating a bacterium and a toxic algal bloom.
Argentina posted a $2.98bn trade surplus in September as exports exceeded $10bn for the first time, driven by rising energy sales. President Milei told an oil and gas expo in Neuquén that record production from Vaca Muerta was an "underground revolution."
Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 17 · Later: Oct 21, Oct 23 · The story so far
The US called at the UN for ending the mandate of the Special Committee on Decolonisation, the body where Argentina annually presses its Falklands claim. Washington has also voiced concern that an Argentine sanctions bill on Falklands resource exploitation could hit US companies.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 18 · The story so far
MercoPress, Buenos Aires Times, MercoPress · See it on the globe
Thousands of students and lecturers marched against President Milei's higher education cuts, while state employees staged a 24-hour strike. After a peaceful march, dozens of hooded demonstrators clashed with police outside Congress.
Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 15, Oct 16 · The story so far
France 24, Buenos Aires Times, Buenos Aires Times · See it on the globe
Argentina has not issued a local dollar bond in two months, its longest pause since the programme began, as a wall of debt payments approaches. Economy minister Luis Caputo still predicts a strong fourth-quarter rebound, and President Milei is courting US investors.
Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 23 · The story so far
Buenos Aires Times, Buenos Aires Times, Buenos Aires Times · See it on the globe
Police arrested at least 25 people after clashes at a protest over university funding in Buenos Aires. Eight police officers were injured.
Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 15 · Later: Oct 17 · The story so far
Police in Buenos Aires arrested at least 25 people after clashes at a protest against university funding cuts. Eight police officers were injured.
Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 16, Oct 17 · The story so far
Figures: Argentina on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.