Stories that caught our eye: October 2 to 9
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Lionel Messi had a memorable farewell to the Argentine national team this past Tuesday, as he scored a penalty in a 3-0 victory against Benin, marking his 126th goal in 208 matches. The match was marked by emotional displays, with Messi being granted the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by UBA University of Buenos Aires, and ex-legislator Roberto García Moritán proposing an official alteration of the Human Capital Ministry's wall to honor Messi.
The British government recently confirmed licensing regulations for offshore oil and gas exploration around the Malvinas, with 60+ companies already sanctioned for unauthorized activities. Meanwhile, Argentina's manufacturing industry saw a 1.9 percent growth in August, though it remains 3.2 percent behind August 2025 levels, with machine tools seeing the largest decline.
The federal government of Argentina welcomed new ambassadors from Belgium, Ireland, Finland, and Israel, and President Javier Milei expressed optimism regarding the Brazilian presidential elections.
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