A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

A livestream of an undersea project has captivated Argentina as President Javier Milei wields a chain saw on the budget for science.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

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Boxes of Nazi Material Are Found After Decades in Basement of Argentina Court

Thousands of documents in the boxes could result in new information about Nazi activity in Argentina in the early years of World War II.

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Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina?

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.

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Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son

Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.

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Argentines mourn a ‘humble’ pope and a native son.

Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.

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Friday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Bargaining

Plus, Argentina’s capybara problem.

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Friday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Bargaining

Plus, Argentina’s capybara problem.

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New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat

Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

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One Town Says, Yes, You Can Have Too Many Capybaras

The world’s largest rodent is multiplying in — and dividing — one of Argentina’s most exclusive gated communities.

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