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The Peronist faction in the Chamber of Deputies is seeking to expose inconsistencies in Manuel Adorni's financial records, although they are avoiding making corruption the sole focus of a future session. Instead, they insist on moving forward with a social and economic agenda that their legislators have been working on for weeks within the Chamber. This stance has caused friction with other opposition groups, who have requested a special session for next Thursday with the aim of discussing proposals intended to question the Chief of Staff of Javier Milei. One of these proposals, in fact, is signed by almost all members of the "Union por la Patria" (UP) coalition. None of the proposals have been approved by any committee, so the implicit goal is to force their consideration within the committees. However, there are conflicting accounts. The proponents of the session, led by the socialist Esteban Paulón, claim to have had conversations with authorities within the Peronist bloc. In contrast, within the Peronist Party (PJ), they maintain that the initiative was organized without their consultation. "IF EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER, HE SHOULD REPORT TO CONGRESS." Along with deputies from various blocs, we are requesting a SPECIAL SESSION for Thursday, May 14th, to address all the proposals for questioning the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni. Following the lies and... pic.twitter.com/s7HJ6RZfcx — Esteban Paulón (@EstebanPaulon) May 7, 2026 Furthermore, UP claims to be seeking to promote a broader agenda that includes issues such as...

The planes arriving in Tenerife were to fly out passengers from more than 20 countries. The evacuations are expected to last until Monday.

The British military parachuted medics and emergency supplies into Tristan da Cunha after a resident was suspected of contracting hantavirus.

The police in Santa Cruz province discovered the body of Aníbal Cepeda, a 71-year-old man who had been missing since April 20th, in an apartment complex in Río Gallegos. The property where the body was found had been seized from Daniel Muñoz, a former private secretary to the Kirchner family, as part of a money laundering investigation. It was under the custody of the Gendarmerie (a national gendarmerie force). In the search for Cepeda's whereabouts, and following information provided by a man who was arrested during the early hours of Sunday, the judicial investigation focused on one of the properties located on Gobernador Moyano and Federico Sphur streets, in the Costanera area of Río Gallegos, according to the local media outlet La Opinión Austral. After the discovery of the body of a man, who was later identified as possibly being the missing elderly man (although official confirmation from the autopsy is still pending), police personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (DDI), the Forensic Science Unit, and the Argentine National Gendarmerie were present at the scene. The Gendarmerie maintains permanent custody of the apartments. The properties are part of assets seized by court order and linked to Muñoz, who died in 2016. These properties are reportedly under the administration of the National Agency for the Administration of State Assets (AABE). Developing story.

In a positive Hantavirus update on Sunday, authorities said that passengers and crew disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship

Soldiers dropped oxygen supplies and medical aid to Britain’s most remote overseas territory • What is hantavirus? Paratroopers landed on a “golf course covered in rocks” to supply medical personnel and oxygen to Britain’s most remote overseas territory as it deals with a suspected hantavirus case, an army commander said. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed on Friday that a British national had disembarked from the cruise ship MV Hondius to the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, where they live, with a suspected case of hantavirus. Continue reading...

Health authorities in the southernmost province of Argentina state that there has never been a recorded case of hantavirus in the region. Tourism operators emphasize that there are no reported cases of illness, either before or after the cruise ship's departure.

MV Hondius passengers evacuated after 3 hantavirus deaths; Spain cleared them to return home under quarantine as WHO ruled out a Covid-like pandemic.

The national deputy and Secretary General of the PRO party, Fernando De Andreis, warned today that Patricia Bullrich's frequent shifts between political factions are causing persistent damage to Argentine politics. He stated that this behavior not only affects the senator's personal image, but also undermines the country's trust and institutional stability. In a conversation with the "Empezando el Día" program hosted by Mariana Contartessi on Radio La Red, De Andreis emphasized: "I believe it's important to find some stability and stay put for a while. I think the best thing Patricia could do for the country is to stop moving from one place to another, from one party to another." The leader stressed that this type of practice "seriously damages the trust" necessary for political and institutional development, as even seemingly minor details have an impact on international perception. "It destroys trust, it destroys the value of words, and something that seems very small can end up being very significant, because it is one of the main reasons why neither Argentines nor foreigners invest and create jobs in Argentina," De Andreis added. The PRO leader was also asked about the situation of Manuel Adorni and the effect that President Javier Milei's continued support for him has on the presidential administration. De Andreis was emphatic: "It greatly affects the government. Basically, because they've only been in power for a month and..." (The sentence is incomplete in the original text).

According to the UK defense ministry, six paratroopers and two medical clinicians arrived at the remote Tristan da Cunha island via a RAF transport plane.

Authorities: "The operation is under control, and there is no contact with the local population."

The British military took critical medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha, a tiny British archipelago where authorities have identified a suspected hantavirus case.

Passengers from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, have begun disembarking.

The international operation to evacuate passengers and crew from the cruise ship MV Hondius began this Sunday on the Spanish island of Tenerife, after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus associated with the vessel, which has so far resulted in three deaths and eight confirmed cases. Spanish authorities have implemented a comprehensive health protocol to ensure the disembarkation process takes place without contact with the local population, while various European countries and the United States are coordinating evacuation flights, epidemiological surveillance, and quarantines for the approximately 150 people on board. Disembarkation in Tenerife The ship, owned by the company Oceanwide Expeditions, arrived in waters near the Canary Islands after several days under international health monitoring. Spanish authorities emphasized that the disembarkation plan was designed to prevent any contact between the cruise ship passengers and the local population. The Director-General of Public Health in Spain, Pedro Gullón, explained that "the operation has been designed in such a way that it has no contact with the local population." "The people on the ship will go directly from the ship to buses and then directly to the plane," Gullón stated, adding that the areas were segregated and that the personnel involved are using full protective equipment during the procedure. What is known about the outbreak The WHO has confirmed eight cases linked to…

Transfers to the airport for repatriation flights.

Until 2019, Yéssica Velásquez's life seemed to be on a clear path. She was a lyric singer, living in Argentina, and working as a choir director and soprano soloist in a company. Everything indicated that she would continue to grow in that field. But then came the pandemic, and like so many others, her life came to a standstill. However, in her case, it wasn't just because of that. In 2021, she became pregnant, returned to Chile, and when her daughter Violeta, now four years old, was born, she received unexpected news: she was the first case in Chile diagnosed with spastic paraplegia type 3A (SPG3A), a neurodegenerative disease that requires constant care. Yéssica, whose family lives in the south and who no longer has a relationship with Violeta's father, had to leave everything behind to dedicate herself entirely to caring for her daughter. Last year, after a complex hip surgery at the Calvo Mackenna Hospital, someone first told her about Casa Luz. She didn't fully understand what it was, but she agreed. Maintaining that process on her own was becoming increasingly unsustainable. Casa Luz opened its doors in September 2022 and is part of the Fundación Casa Familia. Its executive director, Mónica Gana Arteaga, describes it as the first pediatric hospice in South America. In a bright house in Independencia, nine small apartments welcome families whose children live with diagnoses that threaten or limit their lives. There, specialized teams in pediatric palliative care support, teach, and provide comfort to the families…

Spanish passengers and crew from the quarantined ship have begun disembarking as an international evacuation effort unfolds in the Canary Islands. Authorities say strict health protocols are in place, while officials and experts stress the virus poses far less risk than COVID-19 despite growing public concern. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports.

Javier Milei is not letting go of the issue. Government officials were made very clear on Friday that, for the time being, the President does not intend to dismiss his Chief of Staff, despite the fact that the Justice system is investigating inconsistencies in his assets, and despite the internal pressures that are reportedly widespread, with Senator Patricia Bullrich being the only one to publicly address them. During a meeting, Milei told the ministers that he would defend Adorni even if it meant losing the 2027 election, and that he would not back down in the face of journalists (whom he accuses of trying to undermine him). He also reportedly clarified that this was not just his position, but that it should be the position of the entire government. When Bullrich interrupted him to reiterate that Adorni should submit a sworn statement to dispel doubts, the President – who had hugged her upon her arrival – immediately stopped her and told her that he was the one speaking. Then Milei left, leaving Adorni in charge of the rally. The senator then resumed her argument, but the Chief of Staff, according to reports, was already angry after receiving further support from Milei, this time in front of his subordinates. The government is going through a period of confusion and with new, open tensions, without any clear policy initiatives to focus on, and with the suspicion of corruption hanging over everything, like a poisonous stain that taints any attempt to act with integrity. Uncertainty reigns among the highest officials in the Casa Rosada regarding how things will be handled going forward with Adorni…

Spanish passengers began arriving on shore from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak which anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands early on Sunday morning, with groups of nationals from other ​countries to follow. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

Germany and the US are among the countries sending aircraft to fly their citizens home. The ship anchored at a port in Tenerife.

The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak arrived off Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, where the passengers and some of the crew will begin disembarking on Sunday, officials said. Nobody among more than 140 people on board the MV Hondius is showing symptoms of the virus, Spanish authorities, the World Health Organization and cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions said. Three people have died since the outbreak, and five passengers who left the ship are infected with hantavirus, which can cause life-threatening illness. The ship will not dock but remain anchored.

Passengers and some of the crew are to evacuate before the ship, where an outbreak of hantavirus led to the deaths of three people, continues on its way to the Netherlands.

The MV Hondius has reached Spain’s Canary Islands with no signs of infection among around 150 people set for quarantine.

The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.

Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person to person.

The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where passengers will be evacuated on repatriation flights.

The cruise ship suspected of having a cluster of cases of the Hantavirus arrived at the port of Tenerife, an island in the Canary Islands (a Spanish territory), around 2:30 PM Japan time on the 10th. Preparations for infection control measures are underway at the site, and the crew and passengers are scheduled to disembark shortly.

The cruise ship MV Hondius finally began to anchor in the port of Granadilla, in Tenerife, this Sunday, amidst a complex evacuation operation marked by a health emergency stemming from a hantavirus outbreak and a dispute between the Spanish central government and the regional government of the Canary Islands. The ship's arrival occurred after hours of political and health-related uncertainty, following warnings from the president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, who had previously stated that he would not authorize the ship to anchor unless there were guarantees that all passengers would leave the island on the same day. However, the General Directorate of Merchant Marine ultimately ordered the ship to be welcomed into the port of Granadilla, citing reasons of maritime safety and healthcare assistance. The resolution outlines a special plan to ensure the controlled disembarkation of passengers, either through direct docking or anchoring, and also anticipates the possible involvement of the Maritime Rescue Service. The evacuation began under strict measures. According to the coordinated plan between health authorities, emergency services, and the cruise operator, passengers began disembarking from 8:00 AM local time to be directly transported to various international flights. However, the management of the operation has opened up a new conflict between the Spanish government and the authorities of the Canary Islands, who continue to…

Former officials, including Cristina Kirchner, and businesspeople who benefited from public works projects, launched an offensive during the recent hearings of the "Notebooks of Bribes" trial, attempting to undermine the proceedings. They tried to use statements from journalists at LA NACION, who exposed the corruption, to denounce an alleged conspiracy, but the prosecution intervened and urged the court to end this attempt at a "trial within a trial." In a statement released during the last hearing, prosecutor Fabiana León angrily demanded that the court "curb the excesses" of the defense teams, which are trying to create a "trial within a trial" to cast doubt on the investigation led by Judge Claudio Bonadio and prosecutor Carlos Stornelli, and to challenge the relationship between the defendants and the journalists who revealed the case. Last week, the journalist Diego Cabot from LA NACION, who initiated the investigation that exposed the case, and the journalist Candela Ini, who collaborated in the investigations, testified. During the last two hearings, the lawyers for the defendants questioned them for over twenty hours, subjecting them to repetitive, leading, or even inappropriate questions in some cases, in an attempt to establish that there was an alleged conspiracy among the investigators or that the journalists engaged in inappropriate conduct. They attacked the witnesses as if they were criminals, when in reality they were...

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.

A cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands early on Sunday as Spanish authorities prepared a tightly controlled evacuation of hundreds of passengers, all deemed high-risk contacts after three people died and several others fell ill during the voyage.

In a field where he feels comfortable, the Governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, presented his book "From Smith to Keynes," published by Siglo XXI, in the late afternoon of this Saturday. The event took place at the Book Fair, in a room that was full, although of moderate size. Nevertheless, some people were unable to get in. In one hour, Kicillof, along with journalist Alejandro Bercovich and economist Diego Giacomini, reviewed concepts from the book and placed them in debate with the national government's economic policies. Moderated by economist Candelaria Botto, the result was as expected: a critical perspective on the government's economic management. In fact, Kicillof stated that businesses "do not invest" because the risk is associated with Milei. In his presentation, Kicillof emphasized that "economics is not an exact science," but rather a field where social interests and different schools of thought clash. He stressed that in present-day Argentina, low wages and unemployment cannot be solved through orthodoxy—that is, the traditional economic doctrine that prioritizes market mechanisms and minimal state intervention—but rather through open academic debate and an active role for the state. This Saturday's talk followed a tour that Kicillof had made through the province of Córdoba. Before delving into the economic analysis, he clarified that the talk was not intended to be confrontational or a political rally...

Beyond Javier and Karina Milei, a sense of complete discouragement pervades the government due to the official, unwavering defense of Manuel Adorni. While the presidential couple stubbornly supports their controversial friend and Chief of Staff, ministers and national advisors, impassive and silent, feel like mere witnesses to how the favorable public opinion that the President once enjoyed is slipping away. They see a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel only in the World Cup. So far, all the other issues that the government has brought to the forefront through various channels – economic, security, etc. – have failed to maintain their prominence on the agenda. And, secretly, without Milei knowing, his advisors admit that it's not just the media that is keeping the issue alive, but that the focus on Adorni is spontaneously strong in conversations at cafes, in lines at the cinema, and on social media. Every day, with each revelation about Adorni's assets, they become more convinced that the football championship is the only thing that could shift the focus of the conversation. Some cling to the distant possibility that Milei will use the World Cup euphoria to dismiss him. At Balcarce 50, allies of the former spokesperson laugh and say, directly, that it is impossible: "There is 100 percent support." The minister went from discouragement and concern to relief in a matter of minutes on Friday afternoon, when the Pre…

At this time, the individuals being monitored are well with no symptoms of illness, the UNMC said in a statement

Despite the emerging "consensus" – which is not yet fully solidified – to modify the law that protects the right to private property, the path of "goodwill" in the Senate has encountered obstacles in recent weeks. This is due to the presidential palace's refusal to endorse agreements between libertarian factions and the opposition. This puts several projects at risk and, amidst echoes of a "win-at-all-costs" mentality, creates a tense atmosphere ahead of a potential session planned for the upper house on Thursday, the 14th, although this has not been officially confirmed. The trigger for this occurred last Wednesday, when the leader of the PRO party in the Senate, Martín Goerling Lara (from the province of Misiones), announced via the social media platform X that various initiatives related to the "Clean Record" policy would be analyzed in the coming days. This is separate from the broader electoral reform that the executive branch proposed to disrupt the primary elections. Notably, "Kirchnerist" deputies were lobbying to push everything through in a single package. What was even more surprising was that these deputies realized too late that there is a deadline until the end of May to approve an agreement between the state and two holdout creditors. Priorities. Back in the upper house, it is true that, as of the end of this week, no committee meeting has been scheduled for the "Clean Record" policy. And Goerling's move highlights a fundamental question: whether those in power at Balcarce 50 truly want this to happen...

During Javier Milei's administration, the State has granted concessions for 12 properties, generating a combined monthly revenue of nearly $189 million. These properties range from land for logistics to spaces for restaurants, parking lots, a gas station, and advertising columns on public buildings. This information comes from a review conducted by Infobae on the "Concesiones Bienes Inmuebles" (Real Estate Concessions) website of the Agencia de Administración de Bienes del Estado (AABE, State Assets Administration Agency), which was mentioned in three responses to legislators regarding the matter. This information was included in a written report sent by the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, to the Chamber of Deputies on April 29th. The twelve concessions were granted by the AABE between January 2024 and the present (early 2026). Collectively, they generate a total revenue of $188,803,000 for the government, which is paid monthly by the concessionaires. These concessions were awarded following a public process that requires individuals to register as suppliers with the State on the official ComprAr portal, and then submit a bid in a public tender. The details and results of these tenders can be found on the ComprAr website and the AABE website. Last Sunday, Infobae revealed that, during the libertarian administration, 15 State-owned properties had already been sold for USD 279 million. This information was obtained by cross-referencing responses from the Chief of Staff's report with the AABE website and the ComprAr portal for public procurement. The AABE operates under the authority of the Chief of Staff, and…

The ruling party is seeking to demonstrate its activity in the Chamber of Deputies to counter the opposition's moves, which are currently trying to secure the votes needed to initiate a formal inquiry against the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni. While the opposition has already called a session for next Thursday, May 14th, this will only be a first step, as they must also summon the committees that oversee the libertarian parties to force them to consider the inquiry proposals. The ruling party plans to do the same on Wednesday, May 20th, with an agenda that will include the accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) – as part of the trade agreement with the United States – the so-called "Hojarasca" bill, and the reduction of subsidies in colder regions. For the past month, parliamentary activity has been almost paralyzed by the scandal surrounding Adorni. The Chief of Staff presented his report last Wednesday and stated that he can explain his assets and that he will provide all the necessary details to the Justice system. The libertarian parties had hoped that his presentation in the Chamber of Deputies would put an end to the discussion, but recent revelations from the Justice system, such as the $245,000 in renovations he allegedly made to his house in the Indio Cuá gated community, have provided the opposition with the necessary fuel to keep the issue at the center of the agenda. So far, only the "Hojarasca" bill has a majority opinion and…

"You're a thief," they shouted at Patricia Bullrich on Friday as she toured Villa Lugano, in the southern part of the capital. Two days earlier, the senator had publicly demanded that Manuel Adorni immediately present a sworn statement to clarify his increase in assets, going against the official strategy, after the contractor for the house of Indio Cuá, in Exaltación de la Cruz, testified in court that the Chief of Staff had spent USD 245,000 on renovations. The witness's statement was a bombshell. So was Bullrich's explosive reaction, which forced Javier Milei, that same Wednesday evening, to insist, once again, on keeping his minister in office – "he's not going anywhere," he assured – and to confirm, without providing specifics, that he would bring forward the presentation of his asset declaration. The President is delusional: he sees conspiracies everywhere. From Chile, before flying to Argentina, during a brief tour of that neighboring country, the former Minister of Security tried to explain to him over the phone why the Chief of Staff needed to provide public explanations. She did not convince him. According to internal sources, Milei also reportedly had a heated argument with a journalist in Olivos about this issue. On Friday, facing a cabinet exhausted by the case, Milei reaffirmed his support for the official: "I'm not going to sacrifice him to win an election." An hour earlier, at a press conference, he...

On Thursday night, the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, stated that he felt betrayed by "a person" who hosts a news program, because he witnessed their indignation regarding one of his trips, when they had originally planned to share that trip with him. Hours later, the journalist Cristina Pérez implied that she was the one being referred to. "Many people voted for you, and they also feel betrayed," she responded. "I spoke out, and the one who warns isn't a traitor." A few days earlier, the ruling party congresswoman Lilia Lemoine was angered by an editorial comment from Esteban Trebucq, also concerning Adorni's future. She then suggested that the journalist was a coup plotter. "What's next, Esteban? Javier, are you going to step down?" she wrote on the social media platform X. These two episodes help to explain some of the things that are happening to the government these days. Pérez and Trebucq are two colleagues who have often risked their reputations to defend official policies, something that is always difficult for any journalist. Their positions regarding the Adorni case reflect the extent to which the scandal has generated a nearly unanimous opinion. It's not just the opposition or the most critical journalists who are expressing this sentiment. Even those who have maintained a supportive stance towards the government during other difficult times, believe that the evidence is conclusive. In the case of Adorni, the government is isolated more than ever; that is the first point. The second element is the official reaction: it does not tolerate dissent or...

The interpretations and speculations surrounding what is happening within the government are varied, but it is sometimes important to consider what is chosen to be presented in the public sphere. Javier Milei reaffirmed Manuel Adorni in his position and stated that he will not "execute an honest person," even in the face of the ongoing investigations in Comodoro Py and the lack of public explanations provided by the official. Without a doubt, the President made a decision that will impact his narrative in the coming months, both for the general public and for the economic actors who view him as a policymaker. The message was also repeated this Friday during the cabinet meeting at Casa Rosada. Milei was only present for half an hour, and in his speech, he provided explanations for why he will continue to support the coordinating minister. The directive aimed to be forceful, a new display of authority in response to the public demand from Patricia Bullrich for Adorni to expedite his sworn statement. "He said that he will not throw anyone out the window and that he will not execute anyone to win an election," revealed one of the ministers present. The demand to replace the Chief of Staff is widespread, as ministers, secretaries, and leading libertarian figures are candid in off-the-record conversations, but the Milei administration does not intend to do so. This has created a climate of discontent that, paradoxically, has not translated into demands directed at the highest levels of the government. The...

BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford is reporting from the port of Tenerife, where the MV Hondius is scheduled to dock following a deadly outbreak of hantavirus.

The relationship between Patricia Bullrich and the Milei brothers has entered a phase of forced coexistence. The senator will continue to publicly and privately challenge the government, and the President will absorb these challenges to avoid further exacerbating a situation that is putting his administration under immense pressure. Weakened, the government is struggling to regain control of a lost agenda, reaching a critical point: not only are allies challenging it, but even those within the government are now emboldened to do so. Patricia Bullrich's scathing demand for explanations from Manuel Adorni was more than just a challenge to the Chief of Staff. Those in the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace) believe that the real target was Karina, the strategist behind the overwhelming support for her delegate. The consequences of this could begin to be seen this week, if, as sources close to that faction predict, "karinismo" (supporters of Karina) blocks the agreement that Bullrich reached with allies in the Senate to dismantle the electoral reform, going against the wishes of the Secretary General. Unnoticed, but on Wednesday afternoon, before the supposed "surprise," Bullrich agreed to treat "Ficha Limpia" (a measure related to political transparency) separately, as her former allies from the PRO party had advocated, from the rest of the project aimed at eliminating mandatory primaries and changing the electoral rules. Meanwhile, on the other side of the legislative building, in the Chamber of Deputies, tensions were running high. Supporters of Martín Menem were horrified by the negotiation, which left them without their only tool...

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has claimed three lives, including Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord and his wife.

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn on Sunday, where WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to help coordinate the ship’s evacuation. Three passengers from the ship – a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman – have died, while others have fallen sick with the...

There had never been a cabinet meeting as tense as the one last Friday. Generally, these meetings were for reviewing performance, always in a celebratory and lenient tone. Some were even preceded by a ritual of hugs and jumping with the President, whose images went viral on social media. This time, the context was different, and it was President Javier Milei himself who initiated the change in atmosphere. There were no photos taken. In the half-hour he spoke, after explaining why the economy would generate positive news in the coming months, he dedicated a significant portion to the issue of Manuel Adorni. He was very forceful in his defense of his Chief of Staff, arguing that he fully trusted his innocence, and said he would do the same for any of his ministers if they were in a similar situation. He also uttered insults that are impossible to reproduce, directed at the press, which, in his view, is entirely to blame for the scandal. After speaking, and in the face of an attempt by Patricia Bullrich to open a debate on the topic, he stood up, greeted everyone, and left. It wasn't a conversation; it was the communication of the official line to be followed. Adorni picked up the thread of the argument and uttered a phrase that many perceived as poorly disguised irony. "You've heard the President; he was very clear. Those who like it, great; those who don't, well, they already know what they can do," were his approximate words, according to the reconstruction of three officials present. Suddenly, the person who was supposedly…

This Saturday, the government added another point of contention with Patricia Bullrich, who had already distanced herself from the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, earlier this week when she asked him to expedite the explanation regarding his assets. This weekend, the leader of the ruling party's bloc in the Senate celebrated the extradition of an Ecuadorian official from Argentina, but the Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, publicly stated – without mentioning her – that the process was not yet complete. In the afternoon, Bullrich shared an article that presented the extradition of Hernán Luque Lecaro, former director of the Coordinating Company of Public Enterprises (EMCO) in that country, as a fait accompli. "Those who do wrong will pay," Bullrich emphasized, using the slogan she popularized when she was Minister of Security under Javier Milei, before he moved to the upper house. "Luque Lecaro, an Ecuadorian official involved in a scandalous case of corruption in public enterprises, fled to Argentina and the Kirchnerist government granted him asylum to protect him. A year ago, President Guillermo Lasso called me to request that we revoke that benefit. As Minister of National Security at the time, I did so. Today, his extradition has been authorized," Bullrich celebrated. Furthermore, the libertarian senator stated that "it is time" for Luque to return to Ecuador to answer to justice. "Argentina is not a haven for criminals who want to escape the laws of their countries," she asserted. "Those who do wrong, will..." (The sentence is incomplete in the original text).

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

The recent outbreak of hantavirus that occurred aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius tragically involved Dutch ornithologists Leo Schilperoord and Mirjam Schilperoord-Huisman, who were identified as the first patients in the health episode that affected passengers and crew members of various nationalities. Dutch media attribute the initial source of the infection to a birdwatching activity that took place in Argentina before boarding, although epidemiological investigations are still ongoing. According to information released by Dutch media outlets and reported by de Volkskrant, Leo Schilperoord, 69 years old and from Haulerwijk, began to exhibit symptoms consistent with hantavirus shortly after the ship departed from Ushuaia on April 1st. The ship, dedicated to scientific and tourist expeditions, was carrying 88 passengers and 59 crew members from 23 different nationalities, and was sailing through the Southern Atlantic towards remote locations. The first signs of discomfort in Schilperoord included fever, headache, and gastrointestinal problems, which are common symptoms in the early stages of the infection. The complications quickly worsened. According to reports from NRC Handelsblad, on April 11th, Schilperoord experienced severe respiratory problems and died that same day aboard the ship, although the diagnosis was not confirmed through laboratory tests. The body remained on the ship for nearly two weeks, until its…

A new dispute has arisen in Spain concerning the cruise ship MV Hondius, after the president of the Canary Islands government, Fernando Clavijo, announced that he will not authorize the ship to dock at the port of Granadilla de Abona unless there is a guarantee that all passengers will disembark from the island this Sunday. This decision comes amid a health emergency caused by an outbreak of hantavirus detected on board the cruise ship. This situation has kept approximately 150 people confined since early April, and has already resulted in three deaths, as well as several hospitalizations. In statements made to local media at the port, Clavijo accused the Spanish government of a "lack of dialogue" and questioned the failure to meet agreed-upon deadlines for the disembarkation and evacuation of passengers. The regional authority stated that it had also instructed the Port Authority to prevent the ship from entering. Criticism of the Spanish government The president of the Canary Islands accused the central government of not accepting requests made by his administration to expedite the departure of passengers from Tenerife. "#Canarias will not authorize the docking of the MV Hondius cruise ship tomorrow. Collaboration, yes. Solidarity, also. But not at any price. Not without reports, not with demands from the State, and not putting the health and safety of the people of the Canary Islands at risk." pic.twitter.com/zV7PvKISb4 — Fernando Clavijo (@FClavijoBatll…

WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak 'is not COVID'.

Enhanced security measures are in place for the arrival of the Hondius. The Director-General of the WHO stated: "This will not be another COVID."

The Justice system is currently reviewing digital financial transactions made by the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, which represents another aspect of the investigation into him for alleged illicit enrichment. As part of the investigation, prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita had requested information from various digital platforms, and investigators are analyzing the responses received at Comodoro Py. Some of these responses indicate transactions, the amounts of which would be "smaller" compared to the cash amounts that appeared in the case, according to a source familiar with the investigation. The source added that the information received could potentially be expanded with a "traceability" study. A month ago, at the prosecutor's request, Judge Ariel Lijo lifted the banking, financial, and tax secrecy for the official. The measure also extended to Bettina Angeletti, his partner, and the company AS Innovación Profesional, owned by both of them. With the lifting of the secrecy, Pollicita announced that he would proceed with new measures: he requested that the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic report – from January 1, 2022, to the present – all bank accounts, financial products, cards, savings accounts, safety deposit boxes, current accounts, fixed-term deposits, credits, loans, and other records existing or that have existed in the names of Adorni, Angeletti, and the company MasBe, Angeletti's coaching consultancy, with details of all transactions made...

This weekend, the cruise ship MV Hondius, which gained global recognition due to a hantavirus outbreak among its crew, will dock on the Spanish island of Tenerife. The passengers began their journey on April 1st in Ushuaia, Argentina, to explore the southern tip of South America. Eight cases of infection related to the hantavirus outbreak associated with this expedition have been linked, and to date, three people have died during the health emergency. Therefore, this Sunday, May 10th, the cruise ship belonging to the company Oceanwide Expeditions is expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM GMT. The Ministry of Health has stated that everything is prepared for the ship's arrival, which carries 147 passengers. "This is an unprecedented operation: 23 countries are involved in the evacuation of people from the ship, and we are coordinating with international health authorities to ensure the utmost safety and security for both the population and public health," said Mónica García, the Spanish Minister of Health. "An expert from the WHO is on board, and medical supplies are available. The Spanish authorities have prepared a careful and detailed plan: the passengers will be transported to the industrial port of Granadilla, away from residential areas, in sealed and guarded vehicles, through a completely cordoned-off corridor, and repatriated..."

Like hounds tracking a wounded prey, Peronism is stirring at the weakness of Javier Milei's government. Over the past two months, a feeling has begun to circulate among its leaders that they might be able to return to power. It was a hope they had buried during the summer, but it was rekindled by the wear and tear caused by the missteps of Manuel Adorni and the ups and downs of the economic recovery. Peronism is in the midst of birthing a new entity. The final outcome is still an enigma. But the contractions of labor have awakened its strategists. The central focus is on the province of Buenos Aires, the stronghold where it retains its largest base of support. The unique characteristic of this current Peronist transformation is that it is taking place with the party's president, Cristina Kirchner, under investigation for corruption and with her ability to act significantly limited. The former president's legal situation, coupled with the resentment towards the leaders of "La Cámpora," has convinced a group of regional leaders, including Julio Alak from La Plata, Gabriel Katopodis from San Martín, Fernando Espinoza from La Matanza, and Jorge Ferraresi from Avellaneda, to take on the final challenge against the group that was once the Kirchnerist youth movement. The battleground for this challenge will be the selection of the gubernatorial candidate for the province of Buenos Aires. This challenge is the clearest example of…

After blocking accredited journalists from entering the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace) for eleven days, citing the need for the government to investigate, the press room was reopened last week. However, the executive branch has implemented stricter controls on journalists who wish to take photos and move around inside the government headquarters. President Javier Milei had ordered the closure of the press room, claiming it was necessary to investigate a suspected espionage operation. Since last Monday, journalists who regularly visit the Casa Rosada to cover official activities have been dealing with a new set of procedures. There are increased security checks at the entrances, and a series of regulations have been put in place that severely restrict movement within the building. The press room was closed from April 23rd to May 3rd, a situation unprecedented in a democratic context. During that time, authorities installed cameras in various hallways and changed the entrance point for journalists. The government argues that the new restrictions are "justified" following a criminal complaint against two journalists from the TN news channel for alleged espionage, after footage taken with smart glasses in the hallways of the Casa Rosada was made public. This last point is particularly emphasized within the government and at Casa Militar, the mixed body responsible for the security of the Casa Rosada and the official residence of Olivos, which has…

Even though no one is waiting for me in Buenos Aires, I am heading to that city right now, on a nighttime flight, as if the success of its book fair depended on my presence, as if thousands of readers were eagerly awaiting my arrival, as if the talk I will give one Saturday afternoon, improvising and straining my memory, would change the lives of Argentinians. What brings me to Buenos Aires is a profound, curious misunderstanding: the certainty that my books are important and that I myself am important. This hilarious, self-serving, perhaps even healthy, delusion also excites me when I host a television program every night in the city where it is never winter, the city of eternal summer, Miami, where I chose to establish my residence more than three decades ago. When I look intensely at the cameras and speak as if I possess the truth, I imagine that millions of people are watching me in that country, in many other countries, live and direct, millions of people who wait for nine o'clock in the evening to tune into the channel that provides me with a platform and to listen to my opinions as a seasoned charlatan and amateur pontiff. When I speak, raise my voice, launch diatribes and invectives against my enemies, and imagine myself ruling the world with an iron fist, I imagine that countless people are moved by my words and are then captivated by my seductive qualities. However, that massive audience is only a mirage...

The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, responded this Saturday to comments made by the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, regarding the defense she offered of the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés during her recent visit to Mexico. "Hernán Cortés was a genocidal figure, comparable to (Benjamin) Netanyahu and even greater. The death tolls attributed to (Adolf) Hitler and Cortés are counted in millions of human beings," Petro stated on his social media accounts. The Colombian president, known for his progressive views, made these remarks in response to an article in the Spanish newspaper El País, which reported that Ayuso should have cancelled her trip to Mexico due to the controversy sparked by her defense of Cortés and the conquest of America. Ayuso, a prominent figure on the right wing in Latin America, accused the "left-wing" President of the Mexican government, Claudia Sheinbaum, of "expelling" her after she had disrupted the political climate with her defense of the conquest of America and the figure of Cortés, according to El País. The Spanish newspaper also reported that the Mayor of Madrid was involved in "several clashes, in which one congresswoman confronted her and urged her to learn about the 'abuses' committed by the conquistadors at an airport, and another left-wing councilor disrupted her speech in the city of Aguascalientes." What Ayuso did: The President of the Community of Madrid had...

The MV Hondius, carrying over 140 passengers and crew, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands and is expected to arrive at the island of Tenerife shortly.

A cruise ship suspected of having a cluster of cases of the Hantavirus arrived at Tenerife Island, in the Canary Islands (Spain), on the morning of the 10th, local time. It is expected that the crew and passengers will disembark, and preparations for infection control measures are underway in the area. Meanwhile, protests have also erupted among workers at the island's port. In a letter addressed to the residents of the island, WHO Director-General Tedros stated that the situation is "not like the COVID-19 pandemic" and urged that the public health risk is low.

A key figure in the Buenos Aires branch of the Peronist party, Juan Manuel Olmos emphasizes that this is the time to discuss ideas, not candidates. He insists that the internal debate must be the first step in transforming Peronism from an opposition force into a real alternative, a process that, he argues, should result in a competitive program and a candidate who are legitimized through primary elections (PASO). "We cannot repeat what happened in 2019, when, with the "Frente de Todos" (Everyone's Front), we created an electoral coalition 'anti-Macri,' but not a government coalition," Olmos warns. He is the president of the General Auditing Office (AGN) and one of the leading voices within the federal space that presented three proposals for the internal debate on May 1st at Parque Norte: macroeconomic stability with production and employment; social order; and institutional order, with the PASO primaries as a tool for resolving candidate selection. -What is the objective of this federal space that was convened at Parque Norte? Is it the launch of another internal faction within Peronism? -There was no launch, and it is far from being the positioning of candidates in view of next year's elections. When I opened the meeting, I paraphrased Perón, saying that in public debate, it is important to talk a lot about ideas, little about things, and nothing about people. For us, it is essential at this stage to open the debate to see how Peronism can be reorganized to become…

Representatives from the Judicial Branch, the Church, and social organizations met this Saturday at the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione in Claypole, a landmark institution dedicated to caring for people with severe disabilities and those in extreme vulnerability, and expressed their support for expanding access to "a more humane justice" and combating exclusion. The meeting took place at a time when programs for people with disabilities are facing a severe crisis, due to cuts and adjustments attributed to the government of Javier Milei. With the mission of highlighting the rights of the most vulnerable people, the event was led by the Bishop of San Justo and a leading figure in the Judicial Pastoral, Monsignor Eduardo García, and Father Aníbal Quevedo, director of the Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione, where people without family support or facing extreme social and health vulnerabilities reside and receive care. At this historic center, founded in 1935, the Church welcomed judges such as Agustina Díaz Cordero, Vice President of the National Council of the Judiciary; Alejandro Slokar, a member of the Federal Court of Cassation; Andrés Basso, of the Federal Criminal Court, and President of the Association of Magistrates and Officials of the National Judiciary, among many others. The judges and representatives of social organizations toured the homes and care facilities of the institution.

The outbreak of hantavirus detected on the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has put health authorities in various countries on alert, following the confirmation of at least three deaths and several infections associated with the voyage that traversed the southern tip of South America. The health emergency began after the trip undertaken by the ship belonging to the company Oceanwide Expeditions, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1st, heading to Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. How many cases are there? According to the most recent information released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and European authorities, eight cases have been identified so far, linked to the outbreak, of which six are confirmed and two remain as probable. To date, three deaths have been reported related to the disease. The first fatal case involved a 70-year-old Dutch passenger, who died on April 11th. Subsequently, his wife also died, and then a third death was confirmed, linked to the same outbreak. What type of hantavirus is it? Investigations suggest that the virus involved is the Andes virus, a variant of hantavirus primarily found in South America, and which, unlike other strains, can exhibit limited person-to-person transmission. This characteristic is precisely what generated international concern and led to the activation of special health protocols for the passengers and crew of the…

The Radical Civic Union (UCR) has reached an agreement in the province of Buenos Aires and will present a unified list for the renewal of leadership in June. The leadership has been entrusted to Emiliano Balbín, grandson of the historical figure Ricardo Balbín and a close associate of Senator Maximiliano Abad. He faces the challenge of strengthening the party after the recent setbacks in the Buenos Aires elections. The Radical party in Buenos Aires had been grappling with a significant internal division following the last election of leaders in 2024, which ultimately led to legal proceedings. Since then, the party has been managed under a dual leadership structure: on one hand, the former mayor of Trenque Lauquen, Miguel Fernández, in charge of the Contingency Committee, and on the other, Pablo Domenichini, head of the Contingency Convention. Now, both factions will come together under the leadership of Balbín. A united and legitimate party is a necessary condition for turning distant goals into real aspirations. We are taking the first step: leaving behind our differences and all getting on the same boat with a clear destination: to govern the Province of Buenos Aires. — Emiliano Balbín (@EmiBalbin) May 9, 2026 "A united and legitimate party is a necessary condition for turning distant goals into real aspirations. We are taking the first step: leaving behind our differences and all getting on the same boat with a clear destination: to govern the Province of Buenos Aires," stated the new leader...

A physical altercation at the Faculty of Psychology at the National University of La Plata has led to accusations and counter-accusations between left-wing groups and La Libertad Avanza (LLA), signaling what is expected to be a protracted political dispute within this prestigious institution. On Friday, members of La Libertad Avanza reported being harassed with insults and shoves by left-wing groups when they attempted to set up political booths in the former BIM 3 building. [Instagram post content] According to the local news outlet 0221, students affiliated with left-wing groups and Kirchnerism used insults, shouts, and even physical blows to force libertarian activists to remove the booths they were trying to set up in the hallways of the institution. "We will not tolerate denial, sexism, or institutionalized practices," warned the Peronist organizations in videos that were circulated. This type of controversy is common in the university environment, but in this case, it escalated into physical violence, according to students affiliated with the libertarian group Universitarios por la Libertad (UPL). "We are students who want to engage in political activity peacefully, we don't bother anyone, and we don't want anyone to bother us. This is fundamental to democracy," they stated in an interview with the aforementioned media outlet. The Response In response, the left-wing group Tesis XI distanced itself from the accusations and reported that it was the libertarians who initiated the aggression...

The deputy secretary of the Truck Drivers' Union, Pablo Moyano, rejected this Saturday the attempt to municipalize the waste collection and street cleaning service, warning that such a transfer of responsibilities would imply a "deterioration of working conditions for the employees." "This is a direct attack on the truck drivers," warned Pablo Moyano, after Hernán Doval, the head of the Federation of Municipalities, expressed his willingness to transfer the service to the municipalities of the province of Buenos Aires. According to the truck drivers' representative, Doval is "the spokesperson for the mayors and business owners who are seeking to lower wages and destroy collective bargaining agreements." "What difference is there between Luis Caputo, Federico Sturzenegger, Manuel Adorni, Jorge Macri, and this Mr. Doval? None. They all want the same thing: to make workers' lives more precarious, lower wages, and destroy labor rights," Moyano stated in a press release. He added that "while some are marching against the labor reform, others want to implement it on the waste collection workers. They want to reduce wages and push thousands of working families into poverty," he insisted. Pablo Moyano, who has been gaining prominence after a dispute with his father, Hugo, emphasized that the agreements achieved in this sector were the result of "years of struggle, sacrifice, and resistance by thousands of workers." In this way, the union leader...

The increase in fuel prices at the international level has led the Panamanian government to strengthen the subsidy aimed at transport companies, in an attempt to prevent increases in fares and contain inflationary pressures on the economy. This measure, implemented since April 2026, has become one of the main economic mitigation tools, in a context marked by energy volatility. The administrator of the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG), Adolfo Fábrega, highlighted that the system has registered nearly one million transactions in its first month of operation, which demonstrates the high level of adoption of the subsidy among transport companies. The program, which began on April 15, 2026, operates through a digital platform that allows access to preferential prices, provided that beneficiaries meet requirements such as registration, valid documentation, and data validation. Currently, there are approximately 60,000 registered transport companies, which confirms the rapid expansion of the subsidy in sectors such as freight transport, passenger transport, and productive activities. However, Fábrega warned that there are still approximately 600 transport companies that need to complete additional information, a necessary step to ensure the proper targeting of the benefit, especially in the transportation of food. According to him, in 98% of cases, the system operates normally, but…

From a small gathering of 28 families watching films to a prominent landmark in the capital city, Barrio Chino's rapid transformation reflects a deeper cultural journey. With the help of local resident Carlos Lin, take a walk through 42 years of history and learn a story of migration, identity, and cultural reinvention. Read more.

The deputy secretary of the Truckers' Union, Pablo Moyano, launched an offensive against Hernán Doval, head of the Federation of Municipal Unions of Buenos Aires Province (Fesimubo), following Doval's public request to move forward with the complete municipalization of waste collection and street sweeping services throughout the province of Buenos Aires. In a video circulated on social media, Moyano equated Doval with officials from the national government and accused him of promoting precarious working conditions for workers in the sector. "What difference is there between Minister Caputo, Sturzenegger, Adorni, Jorge Macri, and this Mr. Doval?" the union leader asked, drawing a direct line between Doval's position and the austerity policies he attributes to the ruling party. Moyano was emphatic: "This man acts as a press officer for his employers, who are the municipal mayors." The dispute has a concrete economic basis. Moyano warned that municipalization would imply a salary reduction of nearly 50% for waste collection workers, as municipal employees receive significantly lower incomes than those covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the Truckers' Union. "Many municipal employees do not even earn enough to cover their basic needs. And this man wants to drive us into poverty and misery," he stated. The tension between the Truckers' Union and the municipalities of Buenos Aires province is not new. At the end…

UK health authorities are gearing up to receive about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship, who will be isolated in a hospital once used for Covid-19 patients, NHS officials said Saturday. They are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home to their home countries after weeks at sea, in a carefully prepared repatriation effort. Among them are about 24 British...

Germany and the US are among countries sending aircraft to evacuate their citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit with the deadly outbreak of hantavirus. The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife this morning.

The PENSAR Foundation, the think tank affiliated with the PRO party, published a report in May that draws a distinction between the macroeconomic foundations of Javier Milei's government and its impact on the finances of Argentine families. In line with the party's political stance, the report defends the record fiscal and trade surpluses as cornerstones of the economic plan, although it warns that household disposable income has fallen by 5.4% since the beginning of the administration, and that only 1 in 10 Argentinians believe that the government is solving the country's economic problems. The document, titled "Surviving" and dated May 2026, was prepared by the foundation chaired by former congresswoman María Eugenia Vidal, using data from the consulting firm Poliarquía, the polling company Casa Tres, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC), and the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA). The diagnosis presented in the report differs from the official discourse: the government insists on talking about "historic" levels of growth in private consumption. The report acknowledges that aggregate private consumption grew by 7.9% in 2025 – the highest level since the INDEC began the series in 2004 – and that, even on a per capita basis, it ranks among the highest in recent history. However, it warns that this figure is misleading: the rebound is concentrated in durable goods and tourism, with increases of 60% in outbound tourism, 54% in property registrations in the province of Buenos Aires, and 44% in car sales. The report then...

The MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, is set to anchor off Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, on Sunday. About 80 passengers will be evacuated by Zodiac boats and immediately repatriated by plane. The operation is being overseen by the World Health Organization's director general.

Passengers with symptoms could be sent to isolation on the island, health officials warn

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Emiliano Yacobitti, refuted statements made by the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, regarding the funding of university hospitals. He accused the government of withholding funds that had already been approved in the 2026 budget, using this as a means of pressure to weaken the university's demands. The controversy comes just days before the National University March, scheduled for next Tuesday, May 12th, at 5:00 PM in the Plaza de Mayo. In an interview with Radio Mitre, Yacobitti rejected Adorni's arguments point by point. Adorni, during a press conference on Friday, had dismissed the UBA's claims of underfunding for its hospitals as "false." The Chief of Staff stated that the executive branch had been transferring the full amount of the budgetary allocations assigned in the 2026 budget for the health sector on a monthly basis, and that what the UBA was requesting was "an additional amount of 75.371 million pesos, equivalent to 94.5% of the total budget for university hospitals throughout the country." "A single university is trying to claim the budgetary allocation intended for the entire network of national university hospitals," the official stated. Yacobitti responded that this description deliberately conflates different budget items. The disputed amount—which the Ministry of Human Capital itself estimated to be around 80 billion pesos—is not an additional or extra request...

Just days before the fourth National University March, scheduled for next Tuesday, Emiliano Yacobitti, the vice-rector of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), responded to the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, who on Friday claimed that the universities' complaint about the lack of funding was "false." With accusations flying back and forth, the authorities of the UBA are accusing the national government of failing to allocate the funds allocated in this year's budget, while the libertarian administration claims that the money was sent, but that the university administration is demanding what is rightfully due to the other public universities. "We are not surprised by another lie or yet another lie from Adorni. The statement from the Ministry of Human Capital makes it clear that the $80 billion allocated for university hospitals is a sum that the government proposed in a budget that was voted on, and they acknowledge that they have not fulfilled their commitment. Not a single peso has been allocated to any university with hospitals," Yacobitti stated this Saturday. In a conversation with radio Mitre, he continued: "What Adorni is doing is confusing people in order to delegitimize a demand and to confuse the budget allocations. This allocation is specifically for the hospitals in Córdoba, the UBA, Cuyo, and La Rioja, and the government has not yet allocated a single peso." He also said that the administration of Javier Milei "cannot justify why we are in May and this allocation has not been released." And that's because the hospitals of the UBA...

The World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams. The increase in qualifying spots and the emergence of projects outside the traditional group of powerhouses have broadened the competitive landscape. Teams like Ecuador, Morocco, and Japan are now seen as capable of competing against established rivals. In the lead-up to the tournament, these three cases (all from different confederations) share common characteristics. They are long-term processes involving investment in training and an increasing number of players in Europe. Japan: A project spanning decades Japan has been developing a model for over 30 years. The starting point was 1993, when they professionalized their domestic league and began a plan to make soccer one of the country's most popular sports. Five years later, they qualified for their first World Cup, in France 1998. Since then, they have been present in every tournament. During that period, they have reached the second round four times: in 2002, 2010, 2018, and 2022. A key element has been the development of schools and training centers. In 2016, they launched the "DNA project," aimed at training Japanese coaches in Europe and strengthening the domestic league. The ultimate goal of the project is even more ambitious: to have Japan win the World Cup by 2050. The current generation embodies this work. Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), and Wataru Endo (Liverpool) represent a team that competes at a high intensity. Japan...

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Global public-health officials are racing to contain the spread of hantavirus as more than 100 passengers are set to return to their home countries.

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Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will launch a large-scale railway exhibition at Hung Hom Station on May 16, featuring four retired trains and a new immersive train driving simulator. The rail giant said on Saturday that the exhibition, titled “Station Rail Voyage: Explorer”, would feature an expanded layout with a refreshed look. “The exhibition retains four iconic retired trains on display while introducing a new immersive train driving simulator and a range of interactive experiences, offering the...

Some residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife are concerned that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius may pose a risk to their health.

The government remains hopeful that the key aspects of the political reform will be approved by the National Congress. Not all of the provisions that the presidential palace sent to the Senate will pass scrutiny, making negotiations with the governors crucial at this time. "We would prefer that there be no primary elections," said Patricia Bullrich, president of the ruling party's parliamentary group, during an interview on A24. However, she indicated that there are also alternative ways to overcome the challenges: "We are looking for a compromise," she confessed. The executive branch's proposal was initially introduced in the Senate. In this chamber, which represents the provinces and where there is equality among all, the governors hold significant influence. The process of provincial governors coming to a consensus regarding the initiative to permanently eliminate primary elections is slow. To date, there are two clearly defined groups: those who support Javier Milei's idea and those who do not. In between, there is a spectrum of opinions ranging from nuanced proposals to outright indecision. In a context of economic hardship, declining revenue, and fiscal austerity, the governors are seizing every opportunity to negotiate for resources and public works projects. Green light: those who support The list of those who have aligned themselves with the interests of the presidential palace is relatively short but diverse. Among them is the governor of San Juan, Marcelo Orrego. The governor of San Juan...

Peronism is active, in motion, advancing along different paths and at varying speeds. It has names, structures, and ongoing internal debates. It moves with a clear vision. It knows that the ultimate goal is to defeat Javier Milei in 2027, but the short-term goal is to develop a new political and economic program. Then there are the prominent figures, the candidacies, and the signals that convey messages. Within the entire Peronist universe, there are individuals who are actively working to build their pre-campaigns. The most well-known and steadfast is Axel Kicillof. The other is Sergio Uñac. They are the only confirmed candidates participating in the race for the main Peronist candidacy. They made this clear last week. The politician from San Juan has abandoned any ambiguity and stated his intention to be a candidate for president. He did so with a seemingly straightforward statement. "With Cristina Fernández de Kirchner disqualified, Peronism must hold internal primaries, and I want to be a candidate," he stated in an interview with Clarín. This decision to acknowledge the former president's limitations while recognizing her importance in the political context was well-received within the Kirchnerist movement, where they shared his perspective on the challenges facing Peronism. Uñac has the support of CFK and the backing of "Primero la Patria," the group formed last year with leaders from federal Peronism and a sector of Kirchnerism. It was a...

Concerns are growing within the libertarian factions regarding the actions of their parliamentary allies. The Secretary-General of the Presidency, a prominent figure in La Libertad Avanza, visited the Chamber of Deputies to meet with key members of the bloc and establish a strategy to contain allies who are slowly beginning to show signs of disagreement. LLA's concern is not solely related to the possibility of a formal inquiry into Manuel Adorni, but rather to the fate of the bills that Milei wants to pass, which are now encountering difficulties. This is compounded by recent actions by the PRO party, such as the silence displayed by the yellow bloc's deputies in the report on the Chief of Staff's performance. "They did nothing against it, but they also didn't support it. They didn't applaud anything that Manuel did," they explained. However, it wasn't just that – which some might interpret as a position of non-interference – but there were other actions that were not well-received. "It wasn't a good sign that the PRO distanced itself from the 'Clean Record' issue," a parliamentary source acknowledged. "In addition to this, there are the actions of Patricia Bullrich, which are also causing discomfort within the Milei camp," they added. These statements relate to the intention of Mauricio Macri's party to maintain the primary elections while eliminating the mandatory requirement to vote, and to address the "Clean Record" issue outside of the electoral reform. In both cases, the message conveyed by Karina Milei is that these matters should not be subject to negotiation.

Federal prosecutor Cecilia Incardona has requested that Judge Luis Armella expand the charges against Maximiliano Ariel Vallejo, a man close to Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, the head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), for the alleged crime of fraudulent management as an essential participant. This charge would be added to the existing charges of money laundering and criminal association already filed against the owner of the Sur Finanzas holding company, a company linked to the Argentine Football Association. The judge presiding over the Federal Criminal and Correctional Court No. 2 of Lomas de Zamora must decide whether to accept the prosecutor's request before May 26th, the date on which the businessman, along with his mother, Graciela Beatriz Vallejo, will be formally questioned. The case, which is being heard in that court, was initiated following a complaint regarding fraud and money laundering involving the company Auriga League S. A., which had granted a loan of two million euros to the Club Atlético Banfield, a loan that, according to the complaint, was never repaid. This incident led to an investigation by Incardona that uncovered a larger scheme, which, according to the prosecution, operated continuously between September 2020 and December 2025. The core of the investigation is the Sur Finanzas holding company, which allegedly created an illegal structure to collect funds from football clubs facing financial difficulties, granting them loans under usurious conditions, and then laundering the profits obtained through a network of companies. L…

Alongside the main approaches being developed in the emerging list-based electoral system, La Libertad Avanza (LLA) is monitoring the electoral movements of opposition parties, but also the emergence of new potential candidates. It is within this context that they are downplaying the electoral prospects of the evangelical speaker, Dante Gebel, and asserting that they are not concerned with the internal dynamics of the Justicialist Party, which is seeking to reorganize itself, nor with the alleged attempts by the leader of PRO, Mauricio Macri, to build a new center-right political space that could present itself as an alternative. "Gebel doesn't say anything. He's not disruptive in any way. When Milei was a candidate, he generated things that attracted attention. Besides, people don't want to change," explained a source within the party to Infobae, while the ruling party is beginning to establish connections with governors and allied political groups. Furthermore, leaders within the libertarian ecosystem argue that the role of the "outsider" is already being filled by President Javier Milei, which, in their view, leaves little room for the emergence of new figures with similar characteristics. "Why would you vote for another outsider if the one who best embodies that profile is Milei?" they summarized, referring to the figure promoted by the congressman Eugenio Casielles. "There's a group of opportunists behind him who encouraged him," added another voice from Balcarce 50, who dismissed the possibility that the communicator based in the United States could...

Perfect attendance from ministers at meetings, gatherings of the "political table," a prominent position at certain events, photos with the President. All of this seems repetitive in the staged display of support for Manuel Adorni, but it's no longer the same. And not just because of the fatigue of the message, expressed in various formats, including a video with music from "Rocky." Within the ruling party, the initial warnings were fueled by the negative reception of the case in polls, foreshadowing poor data in social media surveys. Subsequently, signs of internal discontent grew through leaks. Finally, Javier Milei sent a clear message to his inner circle: he seeks to discipline Adorni in order to maintain the strong support for the official. This is the latest symptom of a widespread problem. Milei ordered the week to end with a new cabinet meeting, intended to break the tense internal atmosphere. This followed a prior warning to avoid a cathartic meeting, with some more or less clear complaints directed at the Chief of Staff, according to reports in official media. The President completed the gesture with his presence. He then added a statement to reaffirm his position in the face of the discontent and calculations about costs, both in the political sphere and with some implications for the business world. "I will not dismiss him because of an election," Milei summarized. This phrase leaves no room for differentiation among officials when speaking to the media. It is now clear who...

"Milei is becoming increasingly isolated. And, of course, they are taking advantage of it: these three powerful women are moving quickly to defend their own interests. Ultimately, the metaphor wasn't so far off. Poor guy, isn't he?" One of the people who knows the President best, but who, out of institutional respect, continues to call him by his last name, analyzes one of the most talked-about aspects within the inner circles of the Casa Rosada: that, according to their perspective, the scandal involving Manuel Adorni revealed that the functioning of libertarian politics is far less vertical than the image that this same ecosystem tries to project. And that, they insist, can be clearly seen in the actions of three bold women who are playing a significant role. There's Karina Milei, focused on bringing order to the chaos with her powerful presence; Patricia Bullrich, who has become the voice of those who want to distance themselves before being dragged into the mud; and, finally, Victoria Villarruel, who has once again found an opportunity to emphasize, from her institutional position, each new misstep of an administration to which she no longer belongs. This is a trio of decisive and assertive leaders with three distinct strategies, all directed towards a head of state who had to come out and shout, "I am the president," as if he needed to remind everyone and emphasize it. After referring to the Secretary General, the national senator, and the Vice President of Argentina, the official who is narrating some of the compl...

Spain's homegrown payment app is making its biggest move yet, bringing account-to-account payments to the physical till and raising the stakes for US card giants.

Ravi Kant’s recent Asia Times essay argues that the next world order will not be built like the old ones. Pax Britannica rested on sea lanes and finance. Pax Americana rested on markets, media and military reach. But the next global order, Kant suggests, will be organized around networks: data networks, innovation networks, capital networks, […] The post Post-pax world needs a post-Cartesian mind appeared first on Asia Times.

The community of Ciénaga de Oro is mobilizing following the deaths of three people in a traffic accident and the subsequent release of the driver involved.

The Spanish Ministry of Health: "She was not identified as needing a change of seat on the airplane."

Karina Milei is the architect of libertarian peace. With no prior experience in the intricacies of power, she took charge of managing a government structure based on subservience, using rewards and punishments. She created a comfortable "bunker" for her brother, the President, so that he could focus on stabilizing the Argentine economy without being tainted by the squalor of politics. Something of this nature caused a stir this week. Patricia Bullrich voiced the anxiety that is felt by a significant portion of the ruling party due to the damage that Milei is causing with his unwavering defense of Manuel Adorni in the face of a series of revelations about Adorni's personal enrichment since becoming a public official. "He must immediately explain the expenses he incurred," she urged on television on Wednesday. Milei was in California, where he was seemingly oblivious to the crisis affecting his Chief of Staff. He had flown there to deliver a thirty-minute speech, a rehash of the call to save the West that he gave in Davos in January. The most notable meeting he publicized was with the singer Lionel Richie. Bullrich's challenge pulled him out of those nostalgic 1980s sentiments. "Adorni is not going anywhere!" he said in a televised interview, during which he appeared, at times, to be flustered. He tried to downplay the divergence with his former minister and now senator: "We had already discussed this. She revealed what Manuel is going to do." He did not elaborate on the details. They had indeed had a conversation. But the exchange did not...

Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have tested negative to the rare respiratory disease, according to Singapore’s Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). The two men aged 65 and 67 had been on the MV Hondius and also the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case from St Helena to Johannesburg on April 25, the CDA said a day earlier. The confirmed case did not travel to the city state and died in South Africa. The CDA’s National Public Health Laboratory...

Demian Reidel, former advisor to President Javier Milei and former director of the Argentine state-owned company Nucleoeléctrica, was charged this Friday with alleged irregularities in the management of public funds through corporate credit cards. The economist, who hails from across the Andes, allegedly used a Nucleoeléctrica credit card, the strategic company of the Argentine state responsible for generating electricity from nuclear sources, which he directed until February of this year, for personal expenses. These expenses reportedly included nightclubs in Madrid, beach services in Valencia, hairdressers, and women's clothing stores. The case was opened by federal prosecutor Ramiro González, who accused Reidel of fraudulent management to the detriment of the state and misappropriation of public funds, among other crimes. One of the reports presented to Congress includes dates, descriptions of transactions, and amounts corresponding to activities spanning nearly a year. According to the judicial ruling, the transactions "reveal expenditures that, at first glance, appear unrelated to the company's purpose and institutional objectives." Furthermore, the prosecutor emphasized that the documentation provided is not identified with the cardholder or the responsible user for each transaction, suggesting that more individuals with additional cards may be involved. The details of the credit card expenses became public knowledge a week ago through an appendix to a report...

The U. S. will send a charter flight to bring home the remaining 17 Americans who are onboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship once it docks off the coast of Spain this weekend.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deployed a team of epidemiologists and medical professionals to the Canary Islands, where the ship is…

Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

In an interview with Infobae, the governors of Río Negro and Catamarca downplayed the political impact of the Adorni scandal on the bilateral relationship with the national government, and described the challenges of management, investment, and development in their respective provinces. During the conversation, Alberto Weretilneck stated: "I don't feel that it is affecting our relationship with the national government, considering the particular way this government views the provinces." Raúl Jalil agreed: "It doesn't affect us that much. We have a strong relationship with the Minister of the Interior, Santilli, and also with Minister Luis Caputo, who is responsible for mining, energy, and public works." The provincial government's response to the Adorni scandal: When addressing the Adorni case, Weretilneck clarified: "Our relationship is essentially through the Ministry of the Interior, with Diego Santilli, and with the energy departments, which are the areas we work with the most. We have not channeled our relationship through the Chief of Staff's office." According to the governor of Río Negro, "this is a government that has practically not taken the provinces into account in its various areas of operation." For him, the provincial government's actions depend on "the priorities set by the national government." Jalil, for his part, emphasized the importance of the technical ministries: "We have a strong relationship with Santilli and with Caputo, who is in charge of mining, energy, and public works. So far, it has not affected..."