A forensic autopsy has confirmed that Camila Vecchiarello, a 26-year-old gendarmerie candidate from Rosario, was pregnant when she was murdered. Her ex-partner, Carlos Gonzalo Riveros, confessed to the crime in a letter. Investigators believe neither Camila nor her husband, Carlos Gonzalo Rivero, were aware of the pregnancy when she was attacked with two bladed weapons.
An appeals court in Buenos Aires Province has upheld the conviction of Claudio Contardi for repeated and aggravated sexual abuse against his former partner, model Julieta Prandi, while reducing his prison sentence from 19 years to 18 years and six months. The court rejected most defense arguments, including claims of ineffective counsel and insufficient evidence, and found that Prandi's account was coherent and corroborated by testimony from family, friends, colleagues and health professionals.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faces Cruz Azul on Wednesday at 9 p.m. at Nu Stadium in the Campeones Cup, a one-off final between the reigning MLS and Liga MX champions. Inter Miami qualified by winning MLS in 2025, while Cruz Azul arrive with the Clausura 2026 and Campeón de Campeones titles. The match marks the debut of coach Kily González, and Messi has seven goals and five assists in eight games since the World Cup.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague sentenced former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 Kosovo conflict, including arbitrary detention, cruel treatment, torture and murder. Three other former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders were also convicted: Kadri Veseli received 18 years, Rexhep Selimi 13, and Jakup Krasniqi 25. All had denied the charges. The court, backed by the European Union, delivered the verdict on Wednesday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, raising the idea during her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the session. The proposal, if pursued, would create a new category of relationship between the bloc and a non-European country.
The US State Department has notified Congress that it will redirect $52 million in Foreign Military Financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's tour of three of the recipient countries and aims to combat narcoterrorism, strengthen security around the Panama Canal, and reduce Latin American defense dependence on US adversaries.
The British government published a guide for companies and individuals linked to the Falkland Islands, backing economic activity there and rejecting Argentina's right to apply its laws. The document responds to measures by Javier Milei's government against firms tied to resource exploitation. London says islanders may regulate their economy and develop hydrocarbons, and offers legal and diplomatic backing if companies face pressure in third countries.
A 15-year-old student brought a firearm into the Instituto Jesús María Plaza in Villa Dorrego, La Matanza, on Tuesday and a shot went off when he dropped his backpack in the classroom. No one was hurt. Police seized a .32-caliber revolver with five live rounds and one spent casing. The boy faces a charge of illegal carrying of a civilian weapon and will be questioned by prosecutor Marcelo Germinario on Wednesday.
An appeals chamber in Lomas de Zamora revoked the precautionary measure that had suspended for 60 days the application of national Law 27.801 in Buenos Aires province. The ruling reverses Judge Marta Pascual's order, issued in a preventive and collective habeas corpus filed by the civil association No Seas Pavote. The judges held that laws passed by constitutional means enjoy a presumption of legitimacy and can only be set aside through a declaration of unconstitutionality in a specific case.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that Argentina's 2027 budget will feature a fourth consecutive fiscal surplus, a first in the nation's history outside of default. Speaking at an Export Day event, he highlighted record export volumes and defended the government's economic plan, while recent data show weakness in industry and construction and markets await an IMF mission for the third program review.
Argentina's government has promulgated Law 27.819, ratifying the Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force with the publication of Decree 1010/2026. Signed on December 7, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, the treaty creates a free trade area for goods and services, the bloc's first such pact with a Southeast Asian nation. Tariff cuts range from immediate elimination to 15-year schedules, and officials highlight Singapore's roughly USD 100 billion investment fund as a source of capital for minerals and energy.
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, according to government data released ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. The total rose by 7,914 from a year earlier to 107,677, the 56th consecutive annual increase. Women account for about 88% of centenarians, with 94,298 women versus 13,379 men. The oldest woman is 114-year-old Fuyo Kishimoto of Kyoto, and the oldest man is 112-year-old Hikaru Kato of Kumamoto.
Eduardo and Martín Eurnekian's Corporación América wants Argentina's government to extend Aeropuertos Argentina 2000's concession over 35 terminals until 2066, well beyond the current 2038 expiry. Officials reportedly drafted an act that would formalize the extension without a new tender, needing only signatures from Legal and Technical and President Javier Milei, who worked for the group from 2008 to 2021.
Buenos Aires provincial police carried out three raids in General Rodríguez in a case of alleged aggravated threats with firearms involving singer Elián Valenzuela, known as L-Gante, and members of his family circle. The searches, ordered by a local guarantee court, targeted two properties inside the Terravista country club and a private home. The investigation began with a complaint from a woman who rented a house on 25 de Octubre street and said she was intimidated into leaving.
Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri met US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington on Monday to discuss security, economic growth and investment, and Argentina's strategic role in the region. Macri said the talks covered the need to sustain Argentina's change of direction, provide certainty and attract investment, and he highlighted law and order as essential for freedom.
US President Donald Trump travels to Ireland this Friday to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course. During his visit, he will meet Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday morning, hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House, and speak to US diplomatic staff and business leaders at Deerfield, the US ambassador's residence. Connolly, in office since November 2025, has been critical of Trump's foreign policy, particularly regarding NATO.
A powerful storm struck rural San Pedro, Misiones, on Friday afternoon, killing a 42-year-old farmer and destroying at least five homes. The phenomenon, possibly a tornado, swept a 300-meter strip from Cruce Caballero to Piñalito Sur. Police are surveying the area for more victims. Power, internet, phone and cable services were down for hours, and crews are working to restore them.
Argentina's country risk fell seven points to 484 on Friday, its lowest level in a month, according to JP Morgan's indicator. The improvement came as Argentine dollar bonds rose up to 0.6% abroad, while Argentine stocks on Wall Street mostly fell. The S&P Merval lost 2% in pesos and 1.8% in dollars. The official dollar dropped five pesos to 1,530 for sale at Banco Nación. US inflation accelerated to 0.4% in August, and oil again surpassed $100 per barrel.
Federal prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita has launched an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment by Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia in his role as a public official and president of CEAMSE. The probe, assigned to federal judge Ariel Lijo, seeks 20 evidence measures including bank and tax records, property details, and information from CONMEBOL. The complaint, filed by businessman Guillermo Tofoni, claims Tapia's wealth grew by around 1,000% in eight years.
The disciplinary trial of suspended federal judge Gastón Salmain will start on October 6 before the Magistrates' Jury of the Council of the Judiciary, which must decide whether to remove him for misconduct. Salmain is charged in a criminal case with taking a $200,000 bribe to manipulate a ruling that moved $10 million abroad for a trust linked to financier Fernando Whpei. He also allegedly hid a 2002 expulsion from the judiciary when applying for his post.
Autopsy Reveals Camila Vecchiarello Was Pregnant When Killed
A forensic autopsy has confirmed that Camila Vecchiarello, a 26-year-old gendarmerie candidate from Rosario, was pregnant when she was murdered. Her ex-partner, Carlos Gonzalo Riveros, confessed to the crime in a letter. Investigators believe neither Camila nor her husband, Carlos Gonzalo Rivero, were aware of the pregnancy when she was attacked with two bladed weapons.
Court Upholds Contardi's Conviction for Abusing Julieta Prandi
An appeals court in Buenos Aires Province has upheld the conviction of Claudio Contardi for repeated and aggravated sexual abuse against his former partner, model Julieta Prandi, while reducing his prison sentence from 19 years to 18 years and six months. The court rejected most defense arguments, including claims of ineffective counsel and insufficient evidence, and found that Prandi's account was coherent and corroborated by testimony from family, friends, colleagues and health professionals.
Messi and Inter Miami chase the Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faces Cruz Azul on Wednesday at 9 p.m. at Nu Stadium in the Campeones Cup, a one-off final between the reigning MLS and Liga MX champions. Inter Miami qualified by winning MLS in 2025, while Cruz Azul arrive with the Clausura 2026 and Campeón de Campeones titles. The match marks the debut of coach Kily González, and Messi has seven goals and five assists in eight games since the World Cup.
Kosovo ex-president Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague sentenced former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 Kosovo conflict, including arbitrary detention, cruel treatment, torture and murder. Three other former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders were also convicted: Kadri Veseli received 18 years, Rexhep Selimi 13, and Jakup Krasniqi 25. All had denied the charges. The court, backed by the European Union, delivered the verdict on Wednesday.
Von der Leyen proposes Canada as EU's first associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, raising the idea during her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the session. The proposal, if pursued, would create a new category of relationship between the bloc and a non-European country.
US Redirects $52 Million in Military Aid to Latin America
The US State Department has notified Congress that it will redirect $52 million in Foreign Military Financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio's tour of three of the recipient countries and aims to combat narcoterrorism, strengthen security around the Panama Canal, and reduce Latin American defense dependence on US adversaries.
UK guide backs firms operating in the Falklands
The British government published a guide for companies and individuals linked to the Falkland Islands, backing economic activity there and rejecting Argentina's right to apply its laws. The document responds to measures by Javier Milei's government against firms tied to resource exploitation. London says islanders may regulate their economy and develop hydrocarbons, and offers legal and diplomatic backing if companies face pressure in third countries.
Teen brings gun to La Matanza school, shot fired in classroom
A 15-year-old student brought a firearm into the Instituto Jesús María Plaza in Villa Dorrego, La Matanza, on Tuesday and a shot went off when he dropped his backpack in the classroom. No one was hurt. Police seized a .32-caliber revolver with five live rounds and one spent casing. The boy faces a charge of illegal carrying of a civilian weapon and will be questioned by prosecutor Marcelo Germinario on Wednesday.
Court Reinstates Juvenile Penal Code in Buenos Aires Province
An appeals chamber in Lomas de Zamora revoked the precautionary measure that had suspended for 60 days the application of national Law 27.801 in Buenos Aires province. The ruling reverses Judge Marta Pascual's order, issued in a preventive and collective habeas corpus filed by the civil association No Seas Pavote. The judges held that laws passed by constitutional means enjoy a presumption of legitimacy and can only be set aside through a declaration of unconstitutionality in a specific case.
Caputo Announces Fourth Consecutive Fiscal Surplus in 2027 Budget
Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that Argentina's 2027 budget will feature a fourth consecutive fiscal surplus, a first in the nation's history outside of default. Speaking at an Export Day event, he highlighted record export volumes and defended the government's economic plan, while recent data show weakness in industry and construction and markets await an IMF mission for the third program review.
Mercosur-Singapore free trade treaty takes effect in Argentina
Argentina's government has promulgated Law 27.819, ratifying the Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force with the publication of Decree 1010/2026. Signed on December 7, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, the treaty creates a free trade area for goods and services, the bloc's first such pact with a Southeast Asian nation. Tariff cuts range from immediate elimination to 15-year schedules, and officials highlight Singapore's roughly USD 100 billion investment fund as a source of capital for minerals and energy.
Japan's Centenarians Surpass 100,000 for First Time
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, according to government data released ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. The total rose by 7,914 from a year earlier to 107,677, the 56th consecutive annual increase. Women account for about 88% of centenarians, with 94,298 women versus 13,379 men. The oldest woman is 114-year-old Fuyo Kishimoto of Kyoto, and the oldest man is 112-year-old Hikaru Kato of Kumamoto.
Eurnekian seeks airport concession extension to 2066
Eduardo and Martín Eurnekian's Corporación América wants Argentina's government to extend Aeropuertos Argentina 2000's concession over 35 terminals until 2066, well beyond the current 2038 expiry. Officials reportedly drafted an act that would formalize the extension without a new tender, needing only signatures from Legal and Technical and President Javier Milei, who worked for the group from 2008 to 2021.
Raids on L-Gante-Linked Properties Over Armed Threats
Buenos Aires provincial police carried out three raids in General Rodríguez in a case of alleged aggravated threats with firearms involving singer Elián Valenzuela, known as L-Gante, and members of his family circle. The searches, ordered by a local guarantee court, targeted two properties inside the Terravista country club and a private home. The investigation began with a complaint from a woman who rented a house on 25 de Octubre street and said she was intimidated into leaving.
Jorge Macri Meets Christopher Landau in Washington
Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri met US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington on Monday to discuss security, economic growth and investment, and Argentina's strategic role in the region. Macri said the talks covered the need to sustain Argentina's change of direction, provide certainty and attract investment, and he highlighted law and order as essential for freedom.
Trump heads to Ireland for golf tournament and official meetings
US President Donald Trump travels to Ireland this Friday to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course. During his visit, he will meet Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday morning, hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House, and speak to US diplomatic staff and business leaders at Deerfield, the US ambassador's residence. Connolly, in office since November 2025, has been critical of Trump's foreign policy, particularly regarding NATO.
Storm in Misiones: one dead and severe damage in the north
A powerful storm struck rural San Pedro, Misiones, on Friday afternoon, killing a 42-year-old farmer and destroying at least five homes. The phenomenon, possibly a tornado, swept a 300-meter strip from Cruce Caballero to Piñalito Sur. Police are surveying the area for more victims. Power, internet, phone and cable services were down for hours, and crews are working to restore them.
Argentina's Country Risk Falls to 484 Points, Lowest in a Month
Argentina's country risk fell seven points to 484 on Friday, its lowest level in a month, according to JP Morgan's indicator. The improvement came as Argentine dollar bonds rose up to 0.6% abroad, while Argentine stocks on Wall Street mostly fell. The S&P Merval lost 2% in pesos and 1.8% in dollars. The official dollar dropped five pesos to 1,530 for sale at Banco Nación. US inflation accelerated to 0.4% in August, and oil again surpassed $100 per barrel.
Argentine Prosecutor Opens Illicit Enrichment Probe into 'Chiqui' Tapia
Federal prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita has launched an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment by Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia in his role as a public official and president of CEAMSE. The probe, assigned to federal judge Ariel Lijo, seeks 20 evidence measures including bank and tax records, property details, and information from CONMEBOL. The complaint, filed by businessman Guillermo Tofoni, claims Tapia's wealth grew by around 1,000% in eight years.
Jury trial of Judge Gastón Salmain to begin October 6
The disciplinary trial of suspended federal judge Gastón Salmain will start on October 6 before the Magistrates' Jury of the Council of the Judiciary, which must decide whether to remove him for misconduct. Salmain is charged in a criminal case with taking a $200,000 bribe to manipulate a ruling that moved $10 million abroad for a trust linked to financier Fernando Whpei. He also allegedly hid a 2002 expulsion from the judiciary when applying for his post.
