AROwnership & classification
Founded: 1870
Ownership
La Nación was founded in 1870 by former Argentine president Bartolomé Mitre. In 1909 the founder's heirs created the company S.A. La Nación, whose by-laws require that owners be descendants of the Mitre family, so the paper remains family-controlled to this day. The Mitre family runs it as the flagship of Grupo La Nación, a multimedia group that also owns the cable news channel LN+ and magazine titles; the family also co-owns the newsprint maker Papel Prensa together with Grupo Clarín and the state.
Funding
Commercially financed through advertising, print sales and a digital subscription/paywall, plus revenue from its broader media holdings (LN+, magazines). As a private company it receives no party or state subsidy beyond ordinary state advertising available to all outlets.
Affiliation & stance
Long associated with conservative, liberal-economic and agro-exporter ('landowning') sectors, La Nación is editorially right-leaning but is a privately owned, family-controlled commercial newspaper with no party or government control, which makes it INDEPENDENT. The site's INDEPENDENT/RIGHT classification is accurate.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Conservative
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 795
82/100
Factual
76/100
Objective
1322
Articles
1322
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
Trump approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of a massacre at a military base
The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, a U.S. Army psychiatrist convicted in 2013 for carrying out a mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas in 2009 that killed 13 people. This marks the first such execution by U.S. forces since 1961 and follows the lethal injection execution of Christa Pike. Hasan, a Muslim man of Palestinian origin, was sentenced to death by a military jury for the attack, which occurred during a medical installation at Fort Hood. During his trial, he chose to represent himself but did not call any witnesses or deny the charges. He claimed his actions were intended to prevent U.S. soldiers from killing Muslim civilians in Afghanistan and described himself as a soldier who had switched sides. The approval of Trump initiates procedural steps for the execution, though Hasan could potentially halt it through a habeas corpus appeal. Military death penalties are extremely rare, with four individuals currently on the military death row in Kansas.
Charito Germanó: orphaned in the war, brought to the country by nuns and at 14 broke impossible records
The article recounts the life of Charito Germanó, a pioneering female pilot in early 20th-century Argentine aviation. Born Marie Rosie Jeanfreu in Lyon, France, she lost both parents during World War II, her father was killed in action while fighting against Nazi forces, and her mother died shortly after returning to Paris. Orphaned at a young age, she was taken in by Franciscan nuns who helped her relocate to Argentina. There, she adopted the name Amparo 'Charito' Maneiro Germanó and continued her passion for flying, inspired by her late father. She became part of a group of trailblazing women pilots who flew under extreme conditions without enclosed cockpits, facing societal skepticism about women in aviation. The piece highlights her legacy as one of Argentina’s first female aviators and her contributions to the field.
Benin, Argentina's rival: 'the Gate of No Return' and the most feared warrior army in Africa
The article discusses Benin, focusing on its historical military legacy, particularly the elite female warrior force known as the 'Amazonas de Dahomey.' These women were renowned for their strength, bravery, and loyalty to their king during the pre-colonial era. They played a significant role in defending the kingdom’s sovereignty and inspired fictional characters like the Dora Milaje from *Black Panther*. The article highlights their training, discipline, and cultural significance, noting that they were feared by neighboring tribes and European colonizers alike. It also mentions the origins of the term 'Amazonas,' which was coined by European explorers, while the local names for these warriors included terms like 'Mino' and 'Agojie,' meaning 'our mothers' and 'wives of the king,' respectively.
MasterChef Celebrity: Wanda's take on her time in Paris: Like I erased that stage of my life
In a new episode of MasterChef Celebrity, the show was themed around Paris, and Wanda Nara shared her thoughts on her time there. She mentioned living in Paris for nearly four years but stated she didn’t learn any French and has since erased that period from her life, expressing a desire to create new positive memories of the city. The episode featured various celebrities preparing dishes using mystery boxes containing bicycle helmets, with the challenge involving cycling for three minutes to obtain a baguette. The participants included Alejandro Lerner, Campi, Mike Amigorena, Diego Ramos, Lizy Tagliani, Grego Rosello, Pablo Giralt, Karina Mazzocco, Julieta Nair Calvo, 'La Negra' Vernaci, and Sebastián Presta. During the cooking process, Wanda had a playful interaction with Grego Rosello, and several contestants presented their dishes, receiving feedback from judges such as Damián Betular, Germán Martitegui, and Maru Botana.
7 days without sun, wind gusts, rain and temperatures up to 23°C in the week: these are the affected areas
The article from La Nación reports on the weather forecast for the upcoming week in Argentina, focusing on the Río de la Plata region. It outlines expected conditions starting from Monday, which include cloudy skies, light winds, and temperatures reaching up to 23°C. The week continues with similar patterns, featuring partly sunny days but generally overcast conditions. On Wednesday, there is a possibility of isolated showers, while Thursday is predicted to have windy and unstable weather with gusts from the east and southeast. The article emphasizes the variability in temperature perception due to wind exposure.
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: optogenetics, the technique that started with a microalgae and eventually revolutionized the study of the brain
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three researchers who pioneered optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique that uses light to control neurons. The winners were German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, along with American scientist Karl Deisseroth. Their work began with studying how algae respond to light and led to the development of tools that allow scientists to activate or inhibit specific brain cells. This has revolutionized neuroscience research, particularly in understanding neurological and psychiatric disorders. The announcement was made by Thomas Perlmann, head of the Nobel Committee, during a press conference accessible online. The prize includes $1.2 million to be shared among the three laureates.
The family pasta business in the northern area that keeps growing
The article discusses the growth of the Gelay family's pasta business in northern Buenos Aires, Argentina. The enterprise began in 1972 when Carlos Gelay, then just 16 years old, opened his first pasta factory in Acassuso using $20,000 saved from working in New York. He later expanded the business alongside his wife Graciela and their children, particularly with the involvement of his son Federico, who took over operations in 1995. The family rebranded the business as 'Gelay Pastas' in 1999 and continued expanding with new locations across the region. The third generation, including Sol and Irina, has further driven the company's expansion. Graciela remains active in the business, contributing recipes and appearing on social media. The article highlights the evolution of customer preferences in pasta consumption over time.
Esteban Bullrich, former Minister of Education: We have to admit something uncomfortable: educational problems take a long time
Former Education Minister Esteban Bullrich discussed the results of the PISA 2025 tests, which showed further decline in Argentina’s educational performance across all subjects. He emphasized that educational problems have persisted for many years and cannot be solely attributed to any single government. Bullrich proposed three main areas for improvement: literacy, teacher training, and continuous evaluation of student learning. He called for a national 10-year education agreement between the federal government and provinces, transcending political divides. Additionally, he commented on Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Argentina and reflected on his personal experience living with ALS since 2021.
Meeting of the Cari: Before the British Ambassador, Foreign Minister Quirno lashed out at the occupation of the Falkland Islands
The Argentine Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, criticized the British government during a meeting with British Ambassador David Cairns, accusing it of unilaterally exploiting natural resources in the disputed Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and refusing to negotiate sovereignty issues. The event was organized by the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI) to celebrate its 48th anniversary and included diplomats, politicians, and business leaders. Quirno emphasized Argentina’s stance against any actions that could solidify British control over the islands and linked this to broader regional developments, including Brazil’s recent election results where far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round. Other foreign ambassadors attended, including those from the United States, Israel, and Spain.
A message off the radar
The article discusses the enduring relevance of messages from Argentina's past, particularly focusing on the writings of Argentino del Valle Larrabure during his captivity. It highlights themes of forgiveness, moral boundaries, and the need for reflection among leaders and citizens. The author emphasizes that despite differing political views and experiences, there is a shared understanding of essential principles such as reconciliation and looking toward the future. The piece critiques the tendency to judge individuals based on their historical positions rather than their current perspectives, questioning whether ongoing legal processes against older figures serve justice or vengeance. It calls for a broader societal reflection on how to move beyond historical conflicts and address contemporary issues like economic development versus social needs.
A fair limit against the workers' compensation excess
A labor court in Lomas de Zamara ruled against an excessively high severance payment of $46.6 million for the dismissal of a private security guard, reducing it to $23.3 million. The original claim, based on automatic indexing mechanisms, had grown dramatically due to inflation adjustments mandated by a new national labor law. The court applied legal principles allowing for reductions when such calculations lead to 'patrimonial collapse,' citing a precedent from the Supreme Court of Buenos Aires. The decision aims to prevent small and medium enterprises from being financially ruined while ensuring workers receive fair compensation without creating incentives for job destruction.
The Blessing of Natural Resources
The article discusses the 'resource curse' phenomenon, where countries rich in natural resources like oil, gas, or minerals often experience worse economic and social outcomes compared to those with fewer resources. This theory was formalized by economist Richard M. Auty in his 1993 book. The resource boom can lead to currency appreciation, reducing competitiveness in other sectors (known as the Dutch disease), increase macroeconomic volatility due to fluctuating commodity prices, and create political disputes over resource rents, fostering corruption and institutional weakness. The article references Daniel Yergin’s work and mentions Venezuela’s former petroleum minister Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo, who referred to fossil fuels as 'the devil’s dung.' It then shifts focus to Argentina’s Régimen de Inversión Guaraní (RIGI), which has approved 23 out of 47 proposed projects totaling around $208.7 billion. Energy dominates these investments at 64.6%, while mining accounts for 34.8%. Critics argue that the low approval rate and delayed implementation reflect political uncertainty and opposition concerns, though supporters highlight the potential economic benefits.
Portrait of Leo XIV, in the voice of one of his collaborators
The article is a personal account by a collaborator of Pope Francis, detailing their experience working with Cardinal Luis María Canciani, who was elected Pope Leo XIV. The piece highlights his calm demeanor, deep spiritual life, and commitment to peace, describing him as a man of God who prioritizes transparency and unity within the Church. It includes anecdotes such as his prayer during the illness of Pope Francis, his measured responses to criticism, and his inclusive approach to leadership, including consulting experts like a specialist in selecting corporate leaders. The author emphasizes his ability to listen, remain composed, and foster collaboration across diverse perspectives.