Wildfires in Patagonia reignite: 13,000 hectares have been lost in Chubut
13,600 hectares have been lost to the blaze there, according to information from the Provincial Fire Management Service. Over 20 houses, a ranch and two hotels have been burned down since the wildfires began on January 5. The cause of the firesTorres addressed theories regarding how the fires in Puerto Patriada and Epuyén began. The RAM has been accused in the past by the national and provincial governments in Patagonia of being behind attacks and illegal land occupation. Speaking with the Herald’s sister TV network C5N, the woman, who identified herself as Rocío Brizuela, outright rejected the accusations.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 14, 2026 15:08 UTC
From BTS to Rosalía and AC/DC: the top concerts to expect this year in Argentina
Part of her “Ma Vie World Tour”, in which she presents her fifth studio album, “View,” her show will take place on February 8th at the Movistar Arena. Lollapalooza will take place at the San Isidro Horsetrack in the northern area of the Buenos Aires province, so if you’re staying in Buenos Aires City, plan your transportation ahead. Later that month, hard-rock titans AC/DC will return to Buenos Aires for three shows on March 23, 27 and 31 at River Plate Stadium. Looking ahead to November, Primavera Sound Buenos Aires is expected to unveil a lineup with top-tier artists. Lately, only a few of the headliners from the original Barcelona-based festival make it down to the Buenos Aires version.
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January 14, 2026 13:33 UTC
Venezuela releases Argentine-Israeli Yaacob Harary, imprisoned since 2024
Venezuela is moving forward with the process of releasing hundreds of political prisoners held in jails by the Chavista government. On Monday, the release of Argentine-Israeli Yaacob Harary, imprisoned since 2024, was confirmed. The 72-year-old man had been arrested on September 4, 2024, when he crossed the border from Colombia. After more than a year in El Rodeo I prison, the human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed that Harary was among those recently released. On Monday the Venezuelan government released a list of 116 people freed from prison.
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January 13, 2026 22:36 UTC
Argentina’s inflation in 2025 fell to 31.5%, the lowest in 8 years
Prices in Argentina increased 31.5% in 2025, the lowest inflation rate since 2017, according to a report by the INDEC statistics bureau. Monthly inflation in December was 2.8%. That month alone, prices increased by 8.3%. With December’s data, monthly inflation has now remained flat or risen for the past eight months. She said that the new, inflation-indexed scheme was an “admission” that inflation will increase in the coming months.
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January 13, 2026 22:36 UTC
Virgen de la Tosquera: desire will tear you apart
The 2001 economic and social meltdown in Argentina has been extensively depicted in local cinema. Like an atmospheric, dark version of John Carpenter’s Carrie set in the Buenos Aires suburbs, Casabé’s film, which premiered in the Sundance film festival last year, refracts adolescent desire through the lens of Argentina’s broken-down society. The script by Benjamin Naishtat (Rojo, Puán) quickly interweaves Natalia’s dark teenage drama with a violent episode that happens right in front of her home. And in Enriquez’s world that includes, of course, summoning dark, otherworldly powers. In the crossroads of Casabé’s and Enriquez’s universes, it is ultimately that unseen malevolent power — and not love — that can tear you apart.
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January 13, 2026 22:36 UTC
Flybondi airline cancels 125 flights at start of high season in Argentina
Low-cost airline Flybondi has canceled 125 flights between last Thursday and Monday at the start of the summer high season in Argentina. The cancellations affected 22,000 passengers on domestic and regional flights, and represented 25% of the airline’s scheduled flights for that period. According to the company, the high number of cancellations were due to “operational reasons” and low availability of planes to comply with the scheduled flights. In a statement sent to the Herald, Flybondi confirmed they had to cancel 125 flights in the past five days, but said they correctly operated over 520 domestic and international flights. Flybondi said that four A320 planes arrived in Argentina on Saturday to strengthen the company’s fleet until March, when the summer tourism season ends.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 13, 2026 15:26 UTC
Tourism statistics show Argentines flocking to Brazil, belying state’s narrative
Argentines are abandoning traditional local holiday resorts in favor of the beaches of Brazil, recent data indicates. Recent figures from the Brazilian tourist authorities showed that 72% more Argentines (3.4 million) visited Brazil in 2025 than the previous year. In both years, Argentines were the largest group of tourists in Brazil. Tourist numbers in disputeIn November, Argentina received 3% fewer visitors while 15% more Argentines went abroad compared with the previous year, according to the latest figures from the INDEC statistical bureau. With the old method, the country would have a US$10 billion negative tourism balance, and with the new one, the negative balance is US$7 billion, the Tourism Secretary posted on X.
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January 13, 2026 01:14 UTC
Milei launches English social media accounts with bizarre superhero animation
President Javier Milei launched his social media accounts in English with a bizarre video of a character called “General Ancap,” an invented superhero he has dressed up as in the past. “I invite you to follow my official social media accounts in English. “I’m here to guide you on the official English account of our real life hero, Javier Milei.”See more WELCOME TO JAVIER MILEI’S OFFICIAL ENGLISH ACCOUNTVIVA LA LIBERTAD, CARAJO…!!! CC: @JMilei pic.twitter.com/7t3Sphia4a — Milei in English – Official Account (@jmilei_english) January 12, 2026The character clearly resembles Milei and a costume he wore for an anime and manga convention in 2019, before getting formally involved in politics. X prohibits accounts from deceptively impersonating individuals, brands, or organizations, which could’ve been the issue if the account creators didn’t alert the social network beforehand.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 13, 2026 00:56 UTC
Patagonia wildfires: rain helps control the flames and brings relief to firefighters
After several days marked by wildfires, strong winds, and the relentless advance of the flames, rain arrived this Sunday in the mountainous region of Chubut, bringing much-needed relief to residents, volunteers, and firefighters. While the rain does not signify the end of the emergency, it did improve the operational situation and reduce accumulated tensions. Rain fell near Epuyén, El Hoyo and other nearby rural areas. For this reason, the ground and air operation remains active and under constant monitoring. The Epuyén community remains hopeful that the rainfall will continue and help bring greater peace of mind in the coming hours.
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January 12, 2026 16:43 UTC
Wagner Moura becomes first Brazilian to win Golden Globe for Best Actor
Actor Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian to win the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama on Sunday for his role in the Brazilian thriller O Agente Secreto (The Secret Agent). “The secret agent is a film about memory, or the lack of memory, and generational trauma,” Moura said in his acceptance speech. It also won “Best Motion Picture –Non-English Language,” and was nominated for “Best Motion Picture – Drama” at the international film and television awards. The role had already earned Moura the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival, making him also the first Brazilian actor to win that award. “The dictatorship remains an open wound in our lives,” Moura told the press after the win.
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January 12, 2026 15:31 UTC
Trump warns Cuba to ‘make a deal before it is too late’
In return, Cuba provided ‘Security Services’ for the last two Venezuelan dictators,” he said, in reference to Maduro and late president Hugo Chávez. The U.S. leader did not give details of what will happen to Cuba if they don’t reach a deal with his country. Cuba repliesHowever, Cuba seems to be preparing for a military operation similar to the one carried out in Caracas on January 3. On Saturday, the Cuban military carried out training exercises especially focused on territorial defense as part of activities for the National Defense Day. Trump reposted on his Truth Social profile several replies from his followers regarding his Cuba post.
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January 12, 2026 14:53 UTC
Why masons in Argentina are shedding centuries of secrecy
In November, the Argentina Great Lodge confirmed decades-long rumors: they had evidence that Juan Domingo Perón and Raúl Alfonsín, two of Argentina’s most important presidents, were freemasons. Groups of lodges form Great Lodges. Back side of the main temple in the Great Lodge of Argentina. The Great Lodge of Great Britain, for instance, is much more philanthropic in its pursuits. Cover photo: Session in the main temple of the Great Lodge of Argentina of the Free and Accepted Masons (Credit: Great Lodge of Argentina of the Free and Accepted Masons).
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January 11, 2026 21:17 UTC
Up-and-coming Argentines to keep an eye on in 2026
Nicolás VarroneWith Franco Colapinto confirmed as one of the main Alpine drivers for 2026, Argentines are now dreaming of having a second countryman in Formula One. Nicolás Varrone, a 25-year-old racing driver and childhood friend of Colapinto’s, is set to compete in Formula 2, the feeder series to F1. With Cadillac having its inaugural season as an F1 team in 2026, a big Varrone performance could land him in the top category, potentially placing two Argentines in the series for the first time since 1981. As the kickoff date for the 2026 World Cup draws near, the question remains: Will he play? Cover photo: Dante Gebel, Camila Plaate, and Nicolás Varrone (credits: Dante Gebel X account, Iñaki Luis/SSIFF, and Nicolás Varrone IG account).
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January 10, 2026 16:19 UTC
How the US strike on Venezuela could affect Argentina’s oil industry
The rationale was that, with that extra cash, YPF could finance its production even with reduced oil prices. Oil production in VenezuelaWhile Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves (306 billion barrels as of 2026), its impact on global prices could be limited, some analysts posit. First, decades of mismanagement and U.S. sanctions have deteriorated Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. “Upside risks to Venezuela’s oil production will weigh on oil prices in the long term, but in the near term, prices will be little affected by a temporary loss or gain in production levels,” said BMI. “Stabilizing Venezuela is a major challenge, just as complicated as recovering its oil production after five years of decline and deterioration of infrastructure,” PxQ said.
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January 10, 2026 14:51 UTC
What benefits and challenges does the Mercosur-EU deal bring for Argentina?
The trade accord will allow Argentina and the other Mercosur members — Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — to expand their export markets, especially for the crucial agricultural sector. Despite being critical of Mercosur’s efficiency, current Argentine President Javier Milei has backed the deal. “It will open up more markets and allow an ‘invasion’ of products from Argentina and the Mercosur in European markets, which could create more exports and more foreign currency income,” Sosa said. Ricardo Carciofi, lead researcher on economic development at CIPPEC think tank, expected the deal to have the opposite effect on consumer prices. Argentina has traditionally been a country with a strong agricultural sector and, despite past attempts at developing a manufacturing industry, it has never blossomed.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
January 10, 2026 02:28 UTC