Buenos Aires news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Buenos Aires on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Student protests escalate; police deploy tear gas. Also: Police used tear gas Friday as thousands marched in Buenos Aires protesting President Milei's university funding law; China Eastern Airlines increases weekly flights on Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route from two to four. Weather: Mostly cloudy Saturday with temperatures between 9–13°C and winds up to 28 km/h.

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Headlines

Police used tear gas Friday as thousands marched in Buenos Aires protesting President Milei's university funding law.NewsCord · Oct 16, 6:29 PM

News & local government

Government filed criminal complaint against protesters from university march on Friday.Buenos Aires Herald · Oct 16, 2:04 PM

Food & drink

CupHouse, a new café, opened in the Ecological Reserve.Time Out Worldwide · Oct 16, 3:00 AM

Business & new openings

China Eastern Airlines increases weekly flights on Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route from two to four.TRAICY Global · Oct 17, 1:38 AM

Sports

Boca Juniors and Estudiantes compete for continental glory in Copa Libertadores in Brazil.Buenos Aires Herald · Oct 16, 3:12 PM

Culture & arts

Buenos Aires hosts Basque pelota competition, bringing the sport to a world stage with Argentine flair.LatinAmerican Post · Oct 16, 8:57 PM

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