Human rights
Dictatorship obstetrician Jorge Antonio Bergés dies at 83
Former Buenos Aires province Police medic Jorge Antonio Bergés, known as the “dictatorship obstetrician,” died at 83, human rights activists announced on Tuesday....
Martina JaureguyFebruary 11, 20260
We choose to die: new trial set to investigate infamous dictatorship massacre
“You don’t kill us. We choose to die.” María Victoria Walsh, daughter of famed author and journalist Rodolfo Walsh, famously uttered these words...
Martina JaureguyFebruary 7, 20260
Is Argentina creating its own version of the US immigration agency ICE?
When María left her house on the morning of January 22, she thought something serious had happened. Two blocks away from her home,...
Veronica SminkFebruary 1, 20260
Government adds bill to lower age of criminal responsibility to extraordinary sessions agenda
The Milei government has added a bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility to the agenda for the extraordinary sessions that will...
Buenos Aires HeraldJanuary 27, 20260
Who are the 4 Argentine nationals still held in Venezuelan prisons?
As the Venezuelan government, currently led by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, continues to release political prisoners, hundreds are still being held in jails...
Martina JaureguyJanuary 22, 20260
Rights groups warn SIDE arrest powers risk persecution and intimidation
A group of 23 Argentine human rights organizations published a joint statement condemning a January decree issued by President Javier Milei granting the...
Facundo IglesiaJanuary 19, 20260
Venezuela releases Argentine-Israeli Yaacob Harary, imprisoned since 2024
Venezuela is moving forward with the process of releasing hundreds of political prisoners held in jails by the Chavista government. On Monday, the...
Buenos Aires HeraldJanuary 13, 20260
Wagner Moura becomes first Brazilian to win Golden Globe for Best Actor
Actor Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian to win the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama on Sunday for his role...
Buenos Aires HeraldJanuary 12, 20260
Venezuela announces release of significant number of local and foreign prisoners
By Martina Jaureguy and Facundo Iglesia. Cover image: Venezuelans in Buenos Aires hold a sign saying “Venezuela I want you to be free”...
Buenos Aires HeraldJanuary 8, 20260
2026 promises to be a busy year in Argentina. Heres a list of outstanding events to follow
We’ve barely managed to catch our breath after a 2025 full of memorable moments, from the death of Pope Francis, Argentina’s most prominent...
Buenos Aires HeraldJanuary 1, 20260
