Latest news in Argentina? September 13th, 2026

Integrated Naval Base in Ushuaia The Argentine government announced an allocation of over 300 billion pesos (approximately $200 million) to construct an Integrated Naval Base in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Led by Defense Minister Carlos Presti and Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, the administration confirmed the strategic base will be funded strictly from domestic state cofferswithout foreign debtto reinforce surveillance, telecommunications, and logistical reach into the South Atlantic and Antarctica. UA.NEWS+ 1Legal Push Over Cristina Kirchner’s Candidacy Ban Supporters of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner launched an international legal effort to challenge the lifetime ban preventing her from running for public office. Organized through the “Cristina Libre” committee, representatives are escalating appeals to the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, aiming to have the restrictions lifted ahead of the 2027 presidential race. UA.NEWSPressure Campaign on Offshore Malvinas Drilling The Milei administration intensified legal measures targeting approximately 60 corporate entities and individuals connected to oil exploration off the Malvinas (Falkland Islands), specifically the Sea Lion hydrocarbon project. The legal campaign forms part of a broader push to penalize unauthorized resource extraction in disputed waters. batimes.com.arDomestic Economy and Cost of Living Public debate remains focused on the real-world impact of government fiscal austerity. While recent data showed monthly inflation in Buenos Aires moderating to under 2%, consumer surveys indicate persistent pressure on lower-income households, where reliance on informal borrowing and daily credit for essential goods remains widespread. batimes.com.ar