It’s a tough economic environment out there, and if it’s not hyperinflation, Milei’s shock therapy will do it for you. Yet one continues to make the headlines: Palermo’s Parrilla Don Julio not only cracked the top 10 of World’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, it also topped the rankings of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, and in December ranked third in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. While 50 Best watchers thought that wine director Martín Bruno would take home the best sommelier prize, it was awarded to another Argentine, Maximiliano Pérez, keeping the accolade national. After being shunned for a second year by Michelin, Gran Dabbang also fell out of the 50 Best list for the first time in several years. In the drinks world, Tres Monos continues to hold the title of South America’s best bar, when it ranked 10 in World’s 50 Best Bars at a ceremony held in Hong Kong last October.

The delinquency rate for Argentine household loans with banks reached 7.8% in October, the highest value since the Central Bank began keeping such records in 2010. The figure represents a 5.5-year-on-year jump compared to 2024, when irregularity in loan repayments to families barely exceeded 2%. The data was published in a Central Bank report released on Friday that follows the evolution of default levels on loans granted to the private sector. “The result: indebted households that can no longer pay.”In a separate report, the Central Bank revealed that personal loans increased 25% in July (the latest available month) compared to January 2025. The figures come on the heels of a Friday report that showed informal employment has also been rising.

Former two-time President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is receiving treatment in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery over the weekend for appendicitis. The leader of the Peronist party was rushed to the Otamendi Clinic on Saturday after suffering from extreme abdominal pain. Although the clinic did not state when Kirchner will be discharged, it indicated she will not be returning home immediately. Previous health scaresKirchner, who suffers from low blood pressure, has had a series of health issues in recent decades. In later years, in November 2021, she underwent a total hysterectomy at the Otamendi Clinic to treat a suspicious uterine polyp.

President Javier Milei denied rumors that he will veto the 2026 budget bill his government filed in Congress, after the Lower House approved it but without a key chapter that axed social spending. The government considers the chapter vital to secure a zero deficit, Milei’s main goal. Milei’s first budgetIf green-lighted by senators, this would be Argentina’s first approved budget bill since Milei took office in December 2023. Debt repaymentIn the interview, the president also spoke about the upcoming debt maturities, and how Argentina will face them. “Argentina salutes the pressure applied by the United States and Donald Trump to free the Venezuelan people,” Milei said.

Three key legislative proposals that have dominated the public debate in the last few weeks signal this notable shift in attitudes. On Monday, President Javier Milei filed a bill that modifies a law that protects glaciers, with the goal of loosening barriers on mining. More protests are expected in Buenos Aires when the glaciers bill is debated in Congress over the summer. Milei and climate changeEven before being elected president, Milei has stated he does not believe climate change is real. Argentina has also taken a U-turn in its stance on environmental and climate change issues in international forums.

The fall of Jair Bolsonaro’s movement, which until recently dominated the Brazilian right, could determine the fate of six of the country’s citizens arrested in Argentina. Brazilian Bolsonaro supporters who were convicted in Brazil for participating in the January 2023 storming of government buildings and fled to Argentina are facing extradition. In 2024, 181 Brazilians applied for political asylum in Argentina through the National Refugee Commission (CONARE). His wife, wearing a T-shirt that read “Freedom to the Brazilian political prisoners,” was present with their children. De Moraes not only convicted Bolsonaro — he was the acting judge overseeing the Bolsonaristas who fled to Argentina.

Ruling party La Libertad Avanza (LLA) managed to get a commission-approved version of the 2026 budget bill in the Senate on Friday, after a sensitive chapter axing social spending was rejected in the Lower House. The 2026 budget bill was approved in Chamber of Deputies, but Lower House lawmakers rejected the crucial eleventh chapter. This included repealing the Disability Emergency and University Financing laws, as well as several other social spending cuts. Other initiatives in that section of the budget bill included cuts to heating subsidies for people in cold areas and abolishing the system that updates child benefits according to inflation. During Friday’s meeting, Treasury Secretary Carlos Guberman noted that the presentation of the budget represents “an important step” and recalled that last year, no budget bill had been discussed.

Football fans got some good news on Thursday as the date and venue for the 2026 Finalissima were confirmed on Thursday. The national football teams from Argentina and Spain are set to face off at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on March 27 at 3 p.m. Argentina time. The news was confirmed on Thursday by Alejandro Domínguez and Aleksander Ceferin, presidents of the South American and European football confederations CONMEBOL and UEFA, respectively. A less than perfect dateThe organization of the match proved troublesome, as both teams found it hard to agree on a set date. When the date was initially rumored earlier in the year, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni showed his displeasure with it.

See more We have reached out to our Mercosur partners and agreed to postpone slightly the signature. pic.twitter.com/vjHCQPR23n — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 19, 2025Although France’s opposition to the deal was well known, it was Italy’s last-minute change of heart that solidified opposition to the deal. After news broke that Italy was joining France in its opposition to the deal, Lula said that the agreement would be nixed if it wasn’t signed this weekend. If this is not done now, it won’t happen while I’m president,” Lula told a cabinet meeting. “[She] told me that if we are patient for a week, ten days, or a month, Italy will be on board with the agreement,” Lula said.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AIxCrypto Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC, “AIxC” or “the Company”) today announced the appointment of Andrew Grossman as Head of Legal. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. All information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of the press release issuance and is subject to change without notice. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aixc-appoints-andrew-grossman-as-head-of-legal-where-he-will-direct-the-companys-legal-compliance-and-governance-strategy-302644347.htmlSOURCE AIxCrypto Inc.Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AIxCrypto Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC, “AIxC” or “the Company”) today announced the appointment of Andrew Grossman as Head of Legal. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. All information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of the press release issuance and is subject to change without notice. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aixc-appoints-andrew-grossman-as-head-of-legal-where-he-will-direct-the-companys-legal-compliance-and-governance-strategy-302644347.htmlSOURCE AIxCrypto Inc.Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AIxCrypto Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC, “AIxC” or “the Company”) today announced the appointment of Andrew Grossman as Head of Legal. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. All information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of the press release issuance and is subject to change without notice. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aixc-appoints-andrew-grossman-as-head-of-legal-where-he-will-direct-the-companys-legal-compliance-and-governance-strategy-302644347.htmlSOURCE AIxCrypto Inc.Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire.

SMITHFIELD, R.I., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acclaro Medical today announced the launch of its first-ever National 3DMIRACL® Day, a celebration of one of the fastest-growing aesthetic fiber laser treatments in the U.S. “From early intervention aesthetics to a more substantial skin reset, 3DMIRACL has been a game-changer in our practice. National 3DMIRACL Day reinforces Acclaro Medical’s commitment to expanding access to high-performance, minimal-downtime skin rejuvenation options for diverse patients and lifestyles. About Acclaro MedicalFounded in 2018, Acclaro Medical is a leading innovator in energy-based aesthetic technologies. Its flagship UltraClear® fiber laser with proprietary 3DMIRACL® and Laser-Coring™ skin rejuvenation treatments, plus its new AuraLux™ fiber laser, are valued for offering unrivaled aesthetic results and skin health complemented by high patient comfort, rapid healing and utmost safety across all skin types.

Bigger Profits, Better Service: CheckMax Tackles Top Restaurant ChallengesORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frontline Performance Group (FPG), the global leader in driving incremental revenue, has launched CheckMax, performance enhancement software with AI-powered insights, to maximize check averages, potentially doubling restaurant profits. We’re bringing that same expertise to restaurants—addressing a major gap in structured sales and service training. By investing minutes daily, managers can empower servers to boost revenue, guest satisfaction and performance within one quarter. About FPGFPG enables hospitality businesses to maximize incremental revenue, enhance customer service and increase employee engagement through IN-Gauge, its performance enhancement software. By combining advanced technology with service-first training, FPG empowers frontline employees to drive revenue growth.

“Receiving FDA clearance to proceed with our Phase IIb study is a significant catalyst for Cereno,” said Sten R. Sörensen, CEO at Cereno Scientific. About Cereno Scientific ABCereno Scientific is pioneering treatments to enhance and extend life. CS014, a new chemical entity with disease-modifying potential, showed favorable safety and tolerability profile in a Phase I trial. The Company is headquartered in GoCo Health Innovation City, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has a US subsidiary; Cereno Scientific Inc. based in Kendall Square, Boston, Massachusetts, US. Cereno Scientific is listed on the Nasdaq First North (CRNO B).