Argentina Hits Record Low Homicide Rate in 2025
Argentina just posted its safest year ever, with violent crime dropping nearly 19% since 2023. The achievement makes the country the least violent nation in Latin America.
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Crow-Sized Dinosaur Found in Argentina's Ancient Desert
Scientists discovered a near-complete fossil of one of the world's smallest dinosaurs in Argentina, challenging the myth that all dinosaurs were giants. The crow-sized predator roamed desert dunes 95 million years ago alongside some of Earth's largest creatures.
World Cup Winner Otamendi Returns Home to Fulfill Dream
World Cup champion Nicolás Otamendi is coming home to Argentina to play for the team he's supported his whole life. After nearly 20 years playing abroad and winning 26 trophies, "El General" is finally wearing the River Plate colors.
Messi Leads Argentina to 3rd World Cup Win in Qatar 2022
Lionel Messi finally answered the biggest question of his legendary career, leading Argentina to their third World Cup title in an unforgettable tournament. The 35-year-old superstar scored seven goals and inspired his team through dramatic penalty shootouts to claim football's ultimate prize.
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo Wins Longest French Open Match in Years
Argentine underdog Juan Manuel Cerúndolo battled for nearly six hours to win the longest French Open match since 2022, days after stunning world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The 24-year-old's historic run has launched him into the top 50 for the first time in his career.
Jaguars Return to Argentina After Near Extinction
For the first time in decades, jaguars are prowling Argentina's wetlands again thanks to a bold rewilding program. The apex predators are restoring balance to ecosystems while bringing economic hope to local communities.
21-Year-Old Lucky Loser Stuns French Open With Upset Wins
Argentina's Solana Sierra entered the French Open through the back door and is now two wins from tennis history. The 21-year-old lucky loser has knocked out a former U.S. Open champion and a recent finalist to reach the third round in Paris.
Argentine Director Federico Luis Wins Cannes Palme d'Or
Argentine filmmaker Federico Luis took home the prestigious Short Film Palme d'Or at Cannes for his boxing drama about a child learning life's toughest lessons. The unanimous win marks his second honor at the world's most celebrated film festival.
Nature's Feedback Loops Could Restore Our Planet's Balance
Scientists are rediscovering an ancient climate solution that costs less than technology and makes life better for everyone: letting nature heal itself. From Argentina's wetlands to India's farmlands, communities are proving that protecting biodiversity creates self-sustaining cycles of restoration.
Argentina's Oldest School Elects First Female Leader
After 339 years of male leadership, one of Argentina's most prestigious schools will welcome its first female director. Both candidates in the historic election are accomplished teachers breaking barriers at an institution that once barred women entirely.
Argentina Army Trades Quince Harvest for Truck Parts
When budget cuts left Argentina's military short on cash, they found a creative solution: bartering fruit for the parts they need. The Army is offering at least one tonne of quince in exchange for spare parts for a Chevrolet pickup truck.
NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Argentina From Space
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed Argentina's snow-capped Andes Mountains and turquoise Lake Argentino from 269 miles above Earth. The stunning image showcases both artistic beauty and the important role photography plays in space exploration.
Jaguars Return to Argentina After 70 Years of Absence
A wild jaguar was spotted in Argentina's Iberá Park for the first time in seven decades, marking a major conservation victory. The sighting proves that intensive rewilding efforts can bring apex predators back from the brink.
Argentina Revives Mission to Support Isolated Seafarers
A 168-year-old maritime welfare organization is reopening in Argentina to care for the nearly two million seafarers who keep global trade moving. The Mission to Seafarers will send chaplains to ships in Buenos Aires ports to offer emotional support to crew members who spend months or years away from home.
Belgrano Chases Historic First League Title for Córdoba
A beloved Argentine soccer club is one win away from making history as the first team from outside the traditional Buenos Aires powerhouse region to capture a league championship. Two hometown heroes who returned to finish what they started are leading the charge.
Argentina Inflation Falls for First Time in 11 Months
Argentina's inflation rate dropped to 2.6% in April, marking the first slowdown in nearly a year and bringing hope to millions struggling with rising prices. After two years of painful economic reforms, the country is seeing its lowest annual inflation in eight years.
Uruguay and Argentina Find Common Ground on $5B Green Plant
Two South American neighbors are choosing dialogue over dispute to resolve environmental concerns about a major green hydrogen facility. Their collaborative approach offers a blueprint for balancing clean energy investment with local environmental protection.
Strange 65-Foot Dinosaur Fills Gap in Jurassic History
Scientists in Argentina discovered a bizarre new dinosaur that combines features never seen together before, helping solve a 155-million-year-old mystery about how giants evolved in the Southern Hemisphere. The 65-foot Bicharracosaurus is rewriting what we know about Jurassic titans.
65-Foot Dinosaur Discovery Rewrites Jurassic History
A shepherd in Argentina stumbled upon a bizarre giant dinosaur that scientists say is filling crucial gaps in our understanding of how prehistoric titans evolved. The 155-million-year-old fossil is the first of its kind found in South America's Jurassic period.
Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium Hosts World Cup After 36 Years
After three decades of dreaming, the Kansas City Chiefs transformed their 53-year-old stadium to welcome the World Cup. Argentina kicks off eight historic matches next month at the revamped venue.
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