Buenos Aires Times
June 2026
Argentina’s beef export boom to United States leaves locals paying more for steak
Argentina used to be an outlier when it came to beef prices and domestic consumption — there was an abyss between us and the rest of the world,
American beef tends to be slightly sweeter, while ours has a deeper, more intense flavour and there’s more collagen to the texture in cuts such as rib-eye, short ribs and skirt,
Gaining access to a high-income market like the US piles on pressure as local prices immediately start converging up toward export prices,
When the quota is limited, you reserve it for the highest-value products to maximise profitability,
All the decisions you take when you're talking about a big, important business are composed of various little positive signals,
Argentina's economy contracted in April as uneven growth persists
America's 250th anniversary celebrations get Trumped
US President Donald Trump has tried his best to ensure that America's 250th birthday celebrations revolve around one man: himself
I know that as a nation, we've taken some hits to our patriotic spirit for the last few decades, and I don't know that this semiquincentennial will be able to accomplish that, but that is the hope,
Trump likes the spotlight, and I think he's trying to take the spotlight,
I want to take credit for 250 years but that I'm not gonna get away with!"
I ended up getting the Olympics and getting FIFA — and we got 250 too,
La Albiceleste and its legion of non-Argentine supporters
Ahamed is from Bangladesh — one of many fans who support Argentina but come from another country
I'm very excited to see Messi,
We've loved Argentina for more than 30 years,
I don't think it will happen at the World Cup,
I'm a diehard fan of his,
In that case I'd definitely support Bangladesh,
Javier Milei taps lifetime politician Diego Santilli to lead his Cabinet after scandal
I continue trusting in Adorni’s innocence,
Milei confirms Santilli as new Cabinet chief after Adorni exit
I take on the greatest challenge of my life with the commitment to keep working so this government can continue making history. I believe in collective projects, not individual ones,
I will give everything to ensure this government continues advancing the structural reforms Argentina has needed for decades. Thank you to the President and the presidential chief-of-staff for your confidence,
Trips, wealth and property — The judicial cases closing in on Manuel Adorni
From trips to unexplained wealth — the scandals that led to Manuel Adorni's resignation
Everyone paid their share. He paid for his four tickets, US$3,600 in total, and I paid US$800 because that was my share,
Everything that has to be declared has been properly declared with every relevant authority,
Milei looks to Santilli to move beyond Adorni chapter
Adorni resigns, blames media and clears path for Santilli
Dear Manuel, thank you for your tireless work throughout this time and for defending the ideas of freedom with a passion and commitment that are rarely seen."
For the first time since December 10, 2023, I am going against your wishes,
Milei’s Cabinet chief resigns months after private jet scandal
I have been branded a criminal and corrupt, without a single act of corruption to my name,
Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
Argentina finished emphatically top of Group J with maximum points after also beating Algeria 3-0 and defeating Austria 2-0, all the goals coming from Messi
Argentina wary of 'very tough' Cape Verde in World Cup last 32
Lionel Scaloni's side finished the first stage with maximum points and looking formidable, albeit in one of the weaker groups also featuring Algeria and Austria
We are feeling good, now we have to rest, recharge our batteries to think about what is coming, which is going to be difficult.... Today
It was a perfect night,
I feel a great sense of excitement about the journey. Making my World Cup debut and scoring a goal — it really is very exciting,
It's a pity about the goal we conceded today, we would've liked to end with a clean sheet,
Manuel Adorni finally resigns as Cabinet chief after months of scandal
We know of the difficult — and undeserved — moment you and your family have been going through for months, and we respect your decision,
I have the best spokesman in the world,
Newborn baby rescued from rubble of Venezuela quake
IOM is scaling up rapidly: prepositioned relief items are already being deployed, and we are working with the Government and partners to deliver emergency shelter, essential supplies, and protection,
The first hours and days after a disaster are decisive. They shape everything that follows,
Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina clash
Having drawn all three group matches, the archipelago nation of just over 500,000 will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3 in another chapter to their remarkable story
Bubista can motivate the players, show them that they are here not just for themselves, but they play for all (of Cape Verde),
I'm living in a dream to be honest,
Ourselves and the people of Cape Verde have to be proud of what the team has done,
To us, nothing is impossible,
We had this in our minds and heads that we could get to this stage,
First of all we are proud to be able to play Argentina,
Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench
Leo will be a substitute tomorrow, to play later. We'll announce the team tomorrow,
He's at the very exact same level as in 2022, or even better, I would say,
The end of the beginning
The first is that no less than two-thirds of his record-breaking 18 World Cup goals were scored since turning 35, usually retirement age in the sport — in other words, Messi at the age of Papi Fútbol is deadlier than in the prime of youth
Venezuela earthquakes death toll nears 600 amid desperate rescue effort
It is a lot of rock and with bare hands it is impossible,
This isn't the time for looting, it's time to enforce the law,
Even before the earthquakes, millions of people across Venezuela were facing food insecurity, collapsing health services, protection risks, and limited access to basic services,
The authorities are useless; useless because the military should be here with all the heavy machinery they have,
It's a very, very complex emergency response,
With or without Messi? Argentina's big question against Jordan
Perhaps more importantly, Messi has always wanted to be on the pitch regardless of the opponent or circumstances, especially in what is likely to be his final appearance at football's most prestigious tournament
The coach will decide whether I play or not, or how much I play. He only asks me how I feel physically and I feel good,
I don't play thinking about my age. I play based on how I feel physically,
Corruption, our daily bread
Stories that caught our eye: June 19 to 26
But his week was also dogged by worries about the health of his father Jorge Messi, although he was checked out of a Rosario hospital last Tuesday, thus contributing to a happier birthday party the following day, while remaining unable to fly to the United States to watch his son’s glorious World Cup progress
Supreme Court orders Milei government to fund universities
It was a long and difficult road,
Adorni Senate session fails as ruling party protects embattled official
Neither La Libertad Avanza nor Kirchnerism provided quorum,
They should have guaranteed the numbers, but they didn't sit down,
When political expediency begins to outweigh ethical responsibility, leadership loses its deepest meaning,
Remaining in the party meant accepting silences and decisions with which I could no longer identify,
Death toll from double earthquake strike in Venezuela rises to 188
They're still alive... There's nothing more we can do,
Iran's readiness to provide any assistance required in relief and rescue operations.”
Some children provide their names, while others arrive with identification tape on their arms,