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Lali Espósito, often likened to Argentina's Taylor Swift, has sparked conversation once again with her latest release, “Fanático,” a pop-rock anthem packed with pointed references. Similar to Swift’s public disagreements with Donald Trump, Espósito channels her ongoing feud with...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and early OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla have once again locked horns in a public disagreement on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. What Happened: Venture capitalist Khosla last week shared a news article discussing Argentina’s high poverty rate under President...

In a significant policy victory, Argentina President Javier Milei has managed to prevent an attempt to increase pension spending as the opposition’s efforts to override his veto fell short of the necessary votes. What Happened: The lower house of the Argentina Congress voted 153-87 in favor...

La Rioja, an Argentine province, has introduced its own quasi-currency, the Debt Cancellation Bond (BOCADE), or “chachos.” This move is a reaction to the economic crisis sparked by President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. What Happened: La Rioja’s “chachos”...

Argentina’s Senate has given the green light to an increase in pension spending, potentially derailing President Javier Milei’s budget-balancing efforts. What Happened: As per a Financial Times report Thursday, the Senate cast a 61-8 vote in favor of a new formula for pension...

Online Latin America commerce and payments company Mercado Libre (NASDAQ:MELI) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Mercado Libre reported net revenue of $5.07 billion in the second quarter, up 42% year-over-year. The revenue...

In a recent address to the farming community, Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated his commitment to abolishing export taxes. However, the farming sector, a key pillar of the Argentine economy, is growing increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of change under Milei’s leadership....

Argentina clinched its third consecutive major title with a hard-fought extra-time victory over Colombia in the Copa América final at the Hard Rock Stadium. The 1-0 win, courtesy of a late goal by Lautaro Martinez, ended Colombia’s impressive 28-match unbeaten streak and handed Argentina its...

Canadian rapper Drake is backing his home country with a large bet in the 2024 Copa America tournament. The bet comes with Drake's Team Canada a heavy underdog against Lionel Messi and Argentina. What Happened: No stranger to betting on sports, Drake has placed a $300,000 wager in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...

Argentinian President Javier Milei recently reaffirmed his support for Bitcoin and other digital currencies, advocating for a free market approach. In a recent X post, Milei responded positively to cryptocurrency analyst Gabor Gurbacs’ comment, “There will be a free competition of...

The 2024 Copa América tournament kicks off June 20 with 16 countries from North America and South America competing to win a key international trophy in what could be the last major international competition for soccer superstar Lionel Messi. How to Watch 2024 Copa América: Fox Corp (NASDAQ:FOX)(...

Argentinian President Javier Milei recently expressed his support for the free competition of currencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), in an X post Wednesday. What Happened: Milei, known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, was responding to a pleasantry by Gabor Gurbacs–a cryptocurrency analyst...

Argentina’s Senate narrowly passed pro-Bitcoin President Javier Milei‘s sweeping economic reform bill on Wednesday. What Happened: The bill passed with a 37 to 36 vote, with Vice President Victoria Villarruel casting the deciding vote, CNBC reported. The reform bill, a key part of Milei...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo Botanicanns SA, an Argentinian cannabis company, has become the first in the country to receive Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) certification for medicinal plants under the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the EMEA...

Argentina is making significant strides in the global cannabis market, setting its sights on Europe as it ramps up exports and secures pivotal deals. Two major developments highlight the country's ambitions: the inaugural medicinal cannabis export from Argentina province Corrientes to...