Latest news in Argentina? September 25th, 2026
25-09-2026
The main news headlines in Argentina around September 25, 2026 include:
Poverty Rate Rise: Official figures from INDEC showed Argentina’s poverty rate increased to 32.3% during the first half of 2026, marking a 4.1 percentage point increase compared to the latter half of 2025. Extreme poverty also edged up to 7.5%, primarily driven by wages failing to keep pace with the rising costs of the basic food and services basket.
Energy and US Financing: Argentina and state energy company YPF advanced a financing framework with the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank to back major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure and expand export capacity.
Provolo Institute Abuse Case: In Mendoza, former Catholic nun Kumiko Kosaka was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a retrial regarding her conviction for aggravated sexual abuse and cover-ups at the Antonio Provolo Institute.
National Football Team: Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed preparations for Lionel Messi’s scheduled farewell tribute match with the national team against Benin at El Monumental in October, while noting ongoing discussions regarding his own contract renewal ahead of its December expiration.