Third time was the charm for Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo (19th ATP singles ranked), who beat Argentine-born Italian Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-2 to win the 2026 Argentina Open after losing twice in the finals before (2021 and 2025). The match remained a blow-for-blow affair until the end, where once again Cerúndolo needed more than one chance to wrap it up. After a row of three successive breaks, Cerúndolo emerged with a 2-1 lead and, most importantly, control of the match. A win a long time in the making“It’s a special win, of course,” Cerúndolo said at the press conference. Cerúndolo remains Argentina’s top-ranked star at 19, with Darderi — who plays under the Italian flag — climbing just a single spot, to 21.

During this weekend, salsa, bolero, reggaetón and pop rhythms caused a commotion in Buenos Aires with the arrival of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who played on Friday night the first of his three concert trek at 80,000 seat River Plate stadium. Tickets were sold-out in barely a few hours last May, a new record for the singer according to the shows’ promoters. The decision to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl on February 8 spurred controversy, with U.S. president Donald Trump calling the choice “absolutely ridiculous”. I’ve been coming to this beautiful land for many years, and I’ve received so much love from you. Thank you for believing in me, for accepting me as I am, for accepting my music and my culture.”Press photo by Mazza and Dragonetti

But extreme heat is putting their well-being at risk. Successive football tournaments in the Americas have drawn criticism for their approach to extreme heat. “We don’t really know the long-term impact of exposure to extreme heat on children,” says the researcher. But more broadly, “the region needs to develop early-warning systems for extreme heat,” says Francisco Chesini, a public health researcher at the University of Buenos Aires and part of the Global Heat Health Information Network. “It is not enough to issue general alerts in the media or on social networks in the event of extreme temperatures.

Argentina is amongst the most corrupt countries in the world, with the situation worsening in the past five years, according to NGO Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released on Tuesday. In 2025, Argentina got a score of 36 out of 100 points, one below the 37 points it got in 2024. Its worst score was in 2015, with 32. Corruption in the Americas“The Americas show no progress in the fight against corruption,” Transparency International said in its report. Argentina is among the 15 most corrupt countries in the 33 nations from the Americas included in the index.

The Argentina Open 2026 will have three Argentines in the semifinals, a treat for local fans that has only happened once before (2009). The Chilean’s bombardment eased in the second set, allowing Etcheverry to get a grip and start gaining confidence from the back. It was a similar story in the second set. “It was a tough match,” Cerúndolo said later. In the second set, Carabelli dropped his level considerably, especially physically.

The government filed a criminal report for terrorism charges against a group of people who protested against the labor reform while it was being debated in Congress on Wednesday. The security ministry released the names and photos of four men who took part in the incidents with security forces during the protest. At least 17 people have been identified so far, and it is unclear how many protesters the report includes. “Attacking the National Congress and security forces is a serious crime against constitutional order,” wrote presidential spokesman and Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni in an X post announcing the move. Monteoliva, however, said the injured civilians were few and did not sustain serious injuries, while seven members of the security forces were hit by protesters.

A technical staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded a one-week mission in Buenos Aires on Thursday, with the goal of auditing Argentina’s economic program. We will provide further information in due course,” an IMF source told the Herald. Now, in order to get an upcoming US$1.1 billion disbursement, Argentina must pass the second review of the new agreement. The “technical mission” was headed by the IMF’s mission chiefs for Argentina, Luis Cubeddu and Bikas Joshi, sources in the lender told the Herald. Private consultants estimate that net international reserves measured using the methodology included in the program with the Fund were around US$13 billion below the committed level.

Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso released a new single on Thursday evening featuring British star Sting, an international collaboration that previews their upcoming album Free Spirits. The video shows Sting and the duo in meditating positions. The stark whiteness of a wellness-center is the setting for the scene, shoeing the performers in matching cream athletic wear, practicing “mindful listening” exercises. The duo at the GrammysAt the last edition of the Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso won their first Grammy in the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album category, for Papota. The pair had also won a Latin Grammy for best alternative music album last year, when they picked up five awards, including best alternative music song (#Tetas) and best pop song (El Día del Amigo).

Day four at the 2026 Argentina Open saw Sebastián Báez (ATP singles ranked 34) cement his title-candidate credentials with a 6-4, 6-3 victory against Perú’s Ignacio Buse (96) in just under an hour and a half. “I think I improved as the game progressed today,” he told the Herald in the press conference. Báez said he’s been trying to “be more aggressive,” focusing on pushing rivals more often with his serves and groundstrokes. “I think feeling good again, feeling quick again, and feeling solid at the baseline gives you more confidence to keep improving and finding new tools,” he said. Martínez took the lead early on but couldn’t serve the match out at 5-3.

State-owned Argentine energy giant YPF signed a joint development agreement with Italian oil and gas corporation Eni and United Arab Emirates-based investment company XRG to advance Argentina LNG. YPF and Eni had already signed an investment commitment contract last year for what Argentine company’s CEO, Horacio Marín, said would be the two “largest LNG tankers in the world.”On Thursday, the Abu Dhabi-based investment company joined the project, according to communiqués by YPF and Eni. The projectArgentina LNG is a large-scale natural gas liquefaction project that seeks to massively develop the resources of Vaca Muerta, a shale oil and gas region in the Argentine Patagonia. It aims to produce 12 million metric tonnes a year of LNG through two floating liquefaction units. Last year, YPF ditched its original plans to build an onshore LNG plant in Río Negro province, opting instead to manufacture ships with liquefaction units.

The Argentine lower house passed a bill lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14. Thursday’s lower house session comes on the heels of a major legislative win for the government, as the senate passed President Javier Milei’s labor reform earlier the same day. Congress is currently in an extraordinary session period before the regular sessions begin on March 1. The bill to lower the age of criminal responsibilityDeputies reached the required commissions-approved version of the age of criminal responsibility bill on Wednesday, which allowed them to take it to the chamber’s floor. The bill includes implementing educational, recreational, and sport activities for teens who commit crimes, as well as providing them with addiction treatment if necessary.

If Valentine’s is your plan of choice, here are some of our favorite options. From music and mysticism at Palacio Barolo to vinyl, cocktails and dancing across the city, here’s a selection of ways to celebrate — or simply survive — Feb. 14. Jorge Newbery 3881Sifón Chacarita marks Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 from 7 p.m. with an evening built around music, vinyl culture and shareable fare, no reservations required. Organized alongside Jugando a los Discos, the event features DJ sets throughout the night and a live performance by Tomi Lago. Chorroarin 1040)The established Polenta party is having a Puerto Rico night, specially designed as a Bad Bunny after party.

The Santa Fe province police lifted their protest on Wednesday shortly after Governor Maximiliano Pullaro gave a press conference announcing better salaries and conditions for all personnel, including technical and administrative staff. “We have not seen economic growth, but we have made efforts [for salaries to] stay ahead of inflation,” Pullaro said. The conflictActive and retired police officers held protests this week, together with their families, in several cities across Santa Fe province. Police chief Luis Maldonado arrived at the protest on Wednesday morning, which was being held outside the police headquarters. The government also said it would expand free transportation for officers and provide free accommodation in Rosario and Santa Fe for those living in other cities.

The Argentine senate approved President Javier Milei’s labor reform early Thursday with 42 votes in favor and 30 against following a 12-hour debate. Outside Congress, a large security operation saw security forces crackdown on protestors showing their opposition to the bill. The reformThe labor reform modifies existing laws that regulate labor conditions and how unions operate. Labor negotiations: the law would allow companies to conduct labor and wage negotiations directly with their workers overriding general sector agreements. Salary haircuts for non-risky activities will be 25%; in the case of risky ones, the cut will climb to 50%.

Former Buenos Aires province Police medic Jorge Antonio Bergés, known as the “dictatorship obstetrician,” died at 83, human rights activists announced on Tuesday. As a medic, Bergés’ role during the dictatorship was to deliver the babies of women held in clandestine detention centers. Bergés signed a fake birth certificate and personally handed the baby to a family who raised her under a false identity. Murió el genocida Jorge Antonio Bergés, médico de la Policía. The organization questioned that he was serving his sentence in house arrest and died without giving information about the disappeared and their children.