AROwnership & classification
Founded: 1998
Ownership
Diario Perfil is published by Editorial Perfil, the company founded in 1976 by Jorge Fontevecchia and his father Antonio. Jorge Fontevecchia remains owner and CEO of the wider Grupo Perfil, which spans magazines (Noticias, Caras), radio, websites, TV and events. The Perfil daily newspaper itself launched in 1998 (after an aborted 1990s attempt) and is controlled by the Fontevecchia family through Editorial Perfil.
Funding
Commercially funded through advertising, newsstand and subscription sales across its magazines, newspaper and digital properties; privately held with no party or state ownership.
Affiliation & stance
Perfil is editorially centrist/independent and often critical of whichever government is in power. As a privately, family-owned commercial publisher with no party, union or state control, it is INDEPENDENT. The site's INDEPENDENT/CENTER classification is accurate.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Lean Progressivebased on 1288
82/100
Factual
69/100
Objective
1502
Articles
1502
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
Buenos Aires will host the first local edition of the World AI Film Festival
Buenos Aires will host the first local edition of the World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) on October 30, from 10 AM to 10 PM, at the Buenos Aires Convention Center as part of the TecWeek 2026 technology fair. The event will feature film screenings, masterclasses, discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at professionals in the audiovisual and technological sectors. It also includes a competition open to Argentine filmmakers residing in the country, encouraging experimentation with new storytelling methods and digital tools. Entries must either be entirely created using AI or combine traditional audiovisual content with at least three AI tools. Submissions are due by October 9, and selected works will be shown during the event, with five chosen pieces entering the international Road to Cannes circuit. The winner of the Grand Prize from Buenos Aires will gain entry into the Cannes finalists' screening in April 2027.
Subway stop: announced forceful measures on line A for this Tuesday
The Line A of the Buenos Aires subway will remain suspended from 7 PM until the end of the day on Tuesday due to a work stoppage organized by the Gremial Association of Subway and Premetro Workers (Metrodelegados). The union claims that the concessionaire Emova illegally deducted days from workers' salaries who completed their shifts throughout the month. The union demands immediate cessation of these deductions and payment of owed amounts. Earlier in the afternoon, service disruptions were reported, with Emova noting delays at 4:08 PM. The line passes through central Buenos Aires and serves 18 stations, carrying an average of 150,000 passengers daily during weekdays. The dispute centers around salary deductions and follows a previous protest on Line C, where similar measures were taken over asbestos concerns in train cars. Emova stated they have been working since 2018 to remove asbestos from the network.
Day in front of the Court in defence of sovereignty
The article reports on a public demonstration against a court ruling that maintains the validity of the repeal of the Land Law. The protest is framed as a defense of national sovereignty, indicating dissatisfaction with the legal decision that allows the repeal to stand.
"This Government is carrying out a systematic plan of delivery", denounced Ernesto Alonso, former combatant and member of CECIM, in QR!
Ernesto Alonso, former combatant and member of the CECIM organization, accused the current Argentine government of implementing a systematic plan to transfer resources. He stated that the government aims to leave Argentina’s approximately 40 million citizens 'with their backs against the glass,' watching as natural resources are taken away. The statement highlights concerns over resource extraction and national sovereignty, suggesting that the government is prioritizing external interests at the expense of domestic populations.
Moyano takes the trucks to the streets to defend a $ 200 million booty for "fictitious layoffs"
The Camioneros Union mobilized its members against the government of Jorge Macri, which plans to eliminate future payments for compensation in Buenos Aires' waste management concessions. The union is fighting to keep the well-known 'Moyano Law' alive, an unwritten regulation that extracts taxes from the city, and there has been a breakdown of trust with the union's grassroots members.
The Government accelerates the pact with the governors to suspend the PASO and gather votes in the Senate
The Argentine government is accelerating negotiations with five radical governors to suspend the PASO (Primary Elections), aiming to consolidate votes in the Senate. The discussions involve figures such as Santilli and the Menem family, who are working to secure support from both radical and peronist leaders, as well as those from the PRO party. This effort suggests a strategic move to unify different factions within the government to achieve a common goal in the legislative process.
The Government postpones the Political Table: Karina Milei and Santilli travel to Salta in the midst of the possible electoral split
The Argentine government postponed an official meeting due to activities planned in Salta. Karina Milei and Diego Santilli are traveling to Salta to inaugurate a lithium plant alongside Gustavo Sáenz. Reports suggest there may be discussions about a potential split in the electoral campaign. The article notes growing speculation around this possible division.
The other legacy Messi: the silent genius who today dictates the right words
The article discusses Lionel Messi's evolution as a public figure, highlighting his transition from a quiet personality to a more vocal individual. It emphasizes how Messi has learned to speak at appropriate times and in a measured manner, using his final social media post as an example of effective communication for public figures. The piece suggests that Messi's approach offers valuable lessons for others in the public eye.
They identified the neighbor from Nordelta who shot the carp and raided his house .
Sebastián Favre fue denunciado por maltrato animal después de que se lo grabara atacando a la fauna en el barrio Los Alisos. Las autoridades policiales incautaron el arma utilizada en el incidente, mientras que la empresa Nordelta S.A. expresó su rechazo al acto. El caso refleja una preocupación sobre la violencia contra animales en la zona y las medidas tomadas por instituciones locales para abordar este tipo de conductas.
Spain starts again
The article discusses Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's call for elections, emphasizing his focus on housing as a critical issue, economic achievements as support for his policies, and the threat posed by the far-right as an emotional rallying point. Sánchez aims to highlight the contrast between politicians who seek power for personal gain and statesmen whose victories lead to national improvement. The piece outlines his strategy to frame the election campaign around these themes.
The global far right celebrated the triumph of Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil
The article reports that global far-right leaders such as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu praised Flavio Bolsonaro's victory in Brazil's first round of voting. It mentions that Argentine President Javier Milei and Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella criticized leftist figures like Lula da Silva. The piece highlights the support shown by these leaders toward Bolsonaro, emphasizing their alignment with his policies and rhetoric.
LIVE: expectation for Messi's last practice in Ezeiza with the national team
The article covers Lionel Messi's final training session with the Argentine national team ahead of his farewell match against Benín. The session took place at the Ezeiza facility and included several key players such as Rodrigo De Paul, Cristian Romero, and others. Messi was seen smiling and engaging in light-hearted moments during the practice. The article also outlines the expected starting lineup for Argentina's match against Benín, which will take place at the Monumental stadium. Additionally, it highlights Messi's legacy with the national team over two decades, including numerous goals, assists, and major titles like the 2022 World Cup and multiple Copa América victories.
Ten policemen on trial in Chaco for assaults on a Qom family during the pandemic
Diez policías argentinos están siendo juzgados en Resistencia, provincia de Chaco, por supuestas agresiones contra una familia qom durante un operativo policial en mayo de 2020. Las acciones ocurrieron durante el aislamiento por la pandemia y incluyeron el ingreso sin orden judicial a la vivienda de Elsa Fernández y la detención de varios integrantes de la familia, incluyendo una adolescente. Las víctimas denunciaron golpes, patadas, amenazas y comentarios racistas durante el procedimiento y en la comisaría. El caso ha generado atención nacional, y el juicio incluye múltiples cargos como allanamiento ilegal, vejaciones agravadas y encubrimiento. Grabaciones y cámaras de seguridad han sido utilizadas como evidencia.