Recent news in Argentina

Splinter · January 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Here are some recent stories coming out of Argentina:

Two Argentines are still being held prisoner in Venezuela, but hopes are high that they will be released imminently, especially since around 20 foreigners have now been set free.

Mauricio Macri and Juilana Awada have confirmed their separation after 15 years of marriage.

In Uruguay an Argentine woman didn't like someone beeping their horn at her, so she got out of the car and threatened the other driver with a baseball bat. Turn out that she has around AR$10m of outstanding motoring offences to pay in Arg.

The Golden Globes took place last night and nobody cared.

UK Man · January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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In Uruguay an Argentine woman didn't like someone beeping their horn at her, so she got out of the car and threatened the other driver with a baseball bat. Turn out that she has around AR$10m of outstanding motoring offences to pay in Arg.

My missus had several parking fines to pay. She went to the office to apologise and explain why she hadn't paid. The chap said ''don't worry about it I've cancelled them all''.

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The Golden Globes took place last night and nobody cared.

I knew they existed but haven't a clue what they're for.

Rice · January 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Thanks for the concise news update, Splinter. Could this become a regular feature on the forum?

aficionado · January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM

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The Golden Globes took place last night and nobody cared.

The globes is always a decent preview and prediction to the Academy Awards. I would never waste time watching award shows, but I do quickly read the winners and the nominees. If not I would never know what to plan to watch. e.g. I never heard of if I had legs I’d kick you until today, and now it is on my list. 2) even more reason to watch Marty Supreme which has been on the list, but since Argentina does not get real movies in the theater during of Xmas NYE holidays, we are all still waiting. 3) confirms that watching One battle after another was a good choice.

Splinter · January 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM

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Thanks for the concise news update, Splinter. Could this become a regular feature on the forum?

Obvio!

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The globes is always a decent preview and prediction to the Academy Awards. I would never waste time watching award shows, but I do quickly read the winners and the nominees. If not I would never know what to plan to watch. e.g. I never heard of if I had legs I’d kick you until today, and now it is on my list. 2) even more reason to watch Marty Supreme which has been on the list, but since Argentina does not get real movies in the theater during of Xmas NYE holidays, we are all still waiting. 3) confirms that watching One battle after another was a good choice.

It's the nauseating speeches that I can't stand or as Ricky Gervais said at one event "Collect you little prize and fuck off!"

Splinter · January 15, 2026 at 10:48 AM

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Obvio!
It's the nauseating speeches that I can't stand or as Ricky Gervais said at one event "Collect you little prize and fuck off!"

He nails it.

Splinter · January 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM

Fascinating article about Madonna when Evita, directed by Alan Parker, was shot here in Buenos Aires. She wasn't popular by all accounts.

Madonna en la Argentina: juego de seducción con Menem y un permiso especial para usar el balcón de la Rosada

Hace 30 años, la reina del pop llegó al país para filmar una versión de la comedia musical basada en la vida de Eva Perón. Hubo disturbios, grafitis, amenazas…

tn.com.ar

Rice · January 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Strange and intriguing story about her private dinner with Menem.

Splinter · January 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM

Here's the front page of La Nacion from September 2022, a year before Milei was elected president. How things have changed, but many things have stayed the same.

GlasgowJohn · January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Thats when I had to go to Uruguay to change my tyres as it was totally impossible to get my tyre here.

UK Man · January 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM

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Thats when I had to go to Uruguay to change my tyres as it was totally impossible to get my tyre here.

Not surprised.

aficionado · January 28, 2026 at 10:43 AM

USGS database entry: bee cute furry face, m, argentina, side

Unknown Hairyeye Bee, collected in Argentina. What an attractive bee, unfortunately, that is about all we can say about this species other than it is found in the western temperate regions of South America.

https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/bee-cute-furry-face-m-argentina-side

Rice · January 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM

It really IS pretty darned cute. Kind of a Teddy Bear with a stinger.

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