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Poll: Latin Americans view Pope Francis favorably. But the biggest drop is in his native Argentina.
Pope Francis is still widely popular in several Latin American countries.
Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission that's housing 6 Maduro opponents
Venezuela’s government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina’s diplomatic missions in the country.
French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on
Two French rugby players are heading back to France nearly two months after their arrest in the South American nation on charges of aggravated sexual assault.
Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues
Argentine prosecutors say they would let two French rugby players accused of violently raping a woman to fly home, even as the explosive case remained under investigation.
Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at Chicago
Lionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering from an ankle injury.
Colombian soccer official Ramón Jesurún has charges from Copa America arrest dropped
Ramón Jesurún had charges of battering a security guard at the Copa America final dropped more than a month after the Colombian soccer federation president and his son were arrested at the match where hundreds of fans forced their way into Hard Rock Stadium.
Chelsea coach Maresca defends decision to make Fernandez captain after racist chant
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to give midfielder Enzo Fernandez the captain’s armband for the team’s opening game of the season despite the Argentina international being filmed singing a racist chant this offseason.
Argentina's former President Fernández charged with committing violence against former first lady
A federal prosecutor in Argentina has formally charged former President Alberto Fernández with committing violence against former first lady Fabiola Yáñez.
As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work
Throughout decades of political change in Argentina, the annual Aug. 7 pilgrimage to St. Cayetano Sanctuary has served as a potent, and grim, reminder that in Argentina, economic despair remains a constant.
Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
The head of Argentina’s soccer federation says the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.”.
France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer
Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament.
Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament.
Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
Uzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer matches in Paris and Saint-Etienne.
Injured and locked-out fans file first lawsuits over Copa America stampede and melee
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer final at South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium.
French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina players
The French soccer federation has pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players in post-match chants about France’s team after their Copa America title win.
Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises
Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup victory sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration.
Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen
Lionel Messi’s night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night.
Copa America final in Miami: Lack of crowd control and trespassing prompt chaos, game delay
Lack of crowd control and trespassing issues prompted a delay of over an hour before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Copa America final in Miami: Karol G to sing Colombia’s national anthem at Hard Rock Stadium
Karol G arrived at The Hard Rock Stadium early on Sunday in Miami Gardens. The pop artist was preparing to sing Colombia’s national anthem.
Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with Shakira
In a clash of interests, between athleticism and entertainment, Colombia’s national head coach said he was worried that the 25-minute half-time-show with Shakira could hurt players during the Copa America final.
Copa America final in Miami: Temperatures to lower tonight for Argentina vs. Colombia match
Argentina and Colombia fans should expect lower temperatures and a 10% chance of rain during the historic Copa America final match on Thursday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Copa America final in Miami: Resale ticket selling, trading, giving away may be opportunity for criminals
There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teams
Soccer fans worldwide have their eyes on Miami ahead of the Copa América 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Still, the most loyal local fans were in Dania Beach and Coral Gables — despite the high 106-degree peak heat index.
Copa America final in Miami: Watch parties in Miami-Dade include outdoor theater, mall
There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: CONMEBOL hosts official watch party in Wynwood
The Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, or CONMEBOL is co-hosting the official Tamias Fan Zone watch party with SWARM and Wynwood Marketplace.
Copa America final in Miami: Fontainebleau’s watch party is by the pool
There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Bandshell to host watch party for hundreds
The Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization, announced planning a watch party for the Copa América final on Sunday night at the Miami Beach Bandshell if the weather permits.
South Florida soccer fans amped up for Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia
Soccer fans in South Florida are getting very excited for this weekend's Copa America Final between Argentina and Colombia.
Copa America final in Miami: Stadium low-level club tickets start at $5,620; upper-level tickets start at $1,624
There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.
Argentina charges 2 visiting French rugby players in a harrowing case of alleged sexual assault
Argentine prosecutors say they have charged two French rugby players with aggravated sexual assault, the latest development in the case of a woman who said she was repeatedly raped by the athletes after they took her back to their hotel room and prevented her from leaving.
Copa America final in Miami: Ticket prices range from $1,670 to nearly $97,900
There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, Colombia
Sunday will be extraordinary for the world’s billions of soccer fans who plan to watch four of the best teams compete in two finals. And it will be even more remarkable for the tens of thousands of fans who will witness the matches in person.
French rugby players suspected of assault in Argentina moved to western city for court appearance
Argentine authorities have transferred two French rugby players under police guard from Buenos Aires to the western city of Mendoza, where they are expected to appear in court on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault.
With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei.
Lionel Messi hopes leg injury sustained during Argentina's Copa America win over Chile not serious
Lionel Messi hopes a leg injury sustained during Argentina’s 1-0 Copa America win over Chile is “nothing serious”.
Fugitive arrested at Miami International Airport sentenced to over 8 years in prison
A 54-year-old Florida fugitive who was arrested last year at the Miami International Airport was in federal prison on Saturday where he will remain for over eight years before going on probation as a registered sex offender for two decades.
CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messages
CONCACAF says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canadian soccer player Moïse Bombito on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday.
Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists want to know why
Scientists are trying to determine why bird flu kills some animals quickly but leads to mild illnesses in others.
Di Maria scores, Messi returns in Argentina’s Copa America warmup victory over Ecuador
Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match.
Canapino takes IndyCar leave of absence after dispute over online abuse aimed at another driver
Agustín Canapino is taking a leave of absence from IndyCar racing after he disputed Theo Pourchaire's claim that Argentine fans had issued death threats to the rival driver this week.
French auction house postpones sale of Maradona's trophy amid ownership controversy, judicial probe
The auction of a trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona that was planned this week has been postponed amid a judicial investigation looking into the possible resale of stolen goods.
Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy
A French court has ruled the auction of a trophy that was awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs.
The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
A 60-year-old Argentine woman has watched her dreams to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant.
Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right
Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain and weighing in on corruption allegations against the prime minister’s wife.
Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina
Commuters in Buenos Aires are being hit by an abrupt 360% increase in subway fares.
Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
Government data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year.
AP exclusive: Maradona heirs say his Golden Ball trophy was stolen. They want to stop its auction
Diego Maradona’s heirs want to stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by Argentina.
Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies
The International Monetary Fund, Argentina’s biggest creditor, has agreed to release the next tranche of loans due under a bailout program.
A train in central Buenos Aires strikes a boxcar on the track, injuring dozens
Authorities in Argentina say at least 90 people were injured in Buenos Aires when a passenger train struck an empty box car on the tracks and derailed.
With inflation soaring, Argentina will start printing 10,000 peso notes
Prices in Argentina have surged so dramatically in recent months that the government has multiplied the size of its biggest bank note by five — to 10,000 pesos, worth about $10.
Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.
Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protests
A confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters outraged over President Javier Milei’s deep cuts to state spending has escalated, as protesters blocking the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants arrested.
Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests
Argentina says that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending.
In first, an Argentine court convicts ex-officers of crimes against trans women during dictatorship
Judges overseeing a high-profile human rights trial in Argentina have convicted 11 former officials of crimes against humanity.
On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
Argentina’s annual March 24 commemoration of the 1976 military coup that ushered in the country’s violent right-wing dictatorship is acquiring new urgency under the government of President Javier Milei.
Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's Day
Women across Latin America are bathing their city streets in purple in commemoration of International Women’s Day at a time when gender rights advocates in the region face both historic steps forward and setbacks.
Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings.
Trump exchanges a close hug with Argentine President Javier Milei at conservative summit
The fiery, right-wing populist president of Argentina has spoken at the Conservative Political Action Conference after giving Donald Trump an ecstatic hug.
Argentina's poverty levels hit 57% of population, a 20-year high in January, study finds
A study has found more than 57% of Argentina's people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.
Former Iranian-owned Boeing 747 cargo plane sanctioned, returned to US
The U.S. government says it has seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane that officials say was previously sold by a sanctioned Iranian airline to a state-owned Venezuelan firm in violation of American export control laws.
Mama Antula, the Jesuit who didn't want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina's first female saint
A Catholic laywoman who lived in 18th-century Argentina and joined the Jesuits in their evangelical mission throughout the South American country will become the first female saint from the home country of Pope Francis on Sunday.
Anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled
An Argentina soccer friendly in China next month has been canceled in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong.
Pope says he hopes to keep promise to visit native Argentina for first time since becoming pontiff
Pope Francis says if he can, he'll keep a promise to visit his native Argentina in the second half of this year.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Argentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
Argentines ask folk cowboy saint Gauchito Gil to help cope with galloping inflation
Thousands of faithful Argentines flock every year to the northern city of Mercedes to ask folk cowboy saint Gauchito Gil for protection and to thank him for past favors.
Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan
A court in Argentina has delivered a blow to labor rule changes announced by President Javier Milei as part of sweeping deregulation and austerity measures aimed at reviving the country’s struggling economy.
Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity
Thousands of union members and activists are taking to the streets of Argentina’s capital to protest President Javier Milei’s sweeping program of cutbacks, deregulation and austerity measures meant to reform the country’s struggling economy.
Luis Suárez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi
The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.
Indictment against high-ranking Hezbollah figure says he helped plan deadly 1994 Argentina bombing
A high-ranking member of Hezbollah’s Islamic Jihad Organization has been charged in a New York federal court with terrorism offenses, though he remains at large.
Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures
Argentina has announced a sharp devaluation of its currency and cuts to energy and transportation subsidies as part of shock adjustments new President Javier Milei says are needed to deal with an economic emergency.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in of Argentina's new president, Javier Milei.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says
Taylor Swift's incomparable year has reached another milestone — the concert trade publication Pollstar says Swift’s Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion.
Investment banks to put $10 billion into projects aimed at interconnecting South America
Four investment banks have announced during a meeting of leaders of trade bloc Mercosur they will put $10 billion for infrastructure works aiming to better connect South America.
2024 Copa América draw: Argentina, Brazil, US, Mexico to learn first-round opponents
Defending champion Argentina, Brazil, the United States and Mexico will learn their first-round opponents in next year’s Copa América when a draw is held.
Lionel Messi, Argentina set to play at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for Copa America match
Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium will be the site for the final of next summer’s Copa America and on Thursday, there was even bigger news for South Florida soccer fans.
Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer
Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Kissinger's unwavering support for brutal regimes still haunts Latin America
Leftists in Chile were tortured, tossed from helicopters and forced to watch relatives be raped during the military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet.
Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom
Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei met Tuesday with senior Biden administration officials at the White House.