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US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul

Today 14:58 US$20-billion lifeline will keep Javier Milei from being engulfed by a currency crisis in the run-up to key mid-term elections. The outlook after the vote is less clear.

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

Yesterday 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”

The jaws of defeat

11-10-2025 06:00 The biggest unknown in these midterms is surely how many citizens are going to turn out to vote in the first place.

Espert for President!

11-10-2025 06:00 José Luis Espert’s fall from grace was dramatic, portentous. In just a few weeks, he went from one of the pillars of Javier Milei’s government to a political outcast.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

OpenAI, Sur Energy to build massive AI data centre in Patagonia

10-10-2025 16:07 US tech firm OpenAI and Argentine firm Sur Energy sign letter of intent for US$25-billion investment in artificial intelligence; Companies plan joint venture to develop Stargate Argentina, a massive AI infrastructure project that will include a data centre in Patagonia.

Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei

10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.

Trump lifeline does little to boost Milei with voters in Argentina

10-10-2025 09:47 Trump’s financial assistance for Argentina may be enough to shore up local markets, but it’s doing little to boost President Milei’s standing with voters.

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”

Xeneize fans gives late Boca coach Russo emotional stadium send-off

09-10-2025 16:35 Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats at La Bombonera.

La Niña forecast raises early alarm bells for Milei’s Argentina

09-10-2025 15:24 Alarm bells are ringing in Argentina, where La Niña can cause heat waves and droughts that affect the country's main soybean and corn crops.

Argentine rates exceed 80% as peso crisis sparks cash crunch

09-10-2025 13:06 Short-term interest rates soar as the Milei government steps up efforts to defend the peso.

Argentina and Colombia advance to Under-20 World Cup quarters

09-10-2025 12:28 Argentina and Colombia secure their spots in the U-20 quarter-finals with wins over Nigeria and South Africa, respectively.

Pressure on Gallardo builds amid River's poor form

08-10-2025 23:46 Marcelo Gallardo's job at River Plate is probably safe for as long as he wants it, but a failure to get the team going again would start to make his position uncomfortable for the first time.

by Dan Edwards

We'll miss you, Miguel

08-10-2025 23:43 Charismatic, easy-going and more often than not spotted on the touchline with a smile on his face, Miguel Ángel Russo was an old school symbol of Argentine football who was able to adapt enough to stay relevant almost three decades into the 21st century.

by Dan Edwards

McEwen sees copper investors resisting latest Argentina woes

08-10-2025 18:02 McEwen Copper releases feasibility study for Los Azules project in San Juan Province and is looking to go public early next year.

Milei’s dollar sales bolster the peso but stoke devaluation bets

08-10-2025 16:33 Investors are betting that President Javier Milei will devalue the peso after midterm elections this month.

Milei pulls out all stops in defence of fragile peso

08-10-2025 13:33 After burning through billions of dollars in reserves, Argentina’s government is getting creative and finding new alternatives to defend the peso.

Espert and Machado’s murky history

08-10-2025 12:27 How the government’s main candidate in Buenos Aires Province became tainted by campaign contributions of dubious origin.

by Rodis Recalt

Espert not the only LLA candidate with alleged narco links

07-10-2025 18:04 As well as the developing scandal starring José Luis Espert, there are other ruling party figures with chequered pasts – from deputy and senatorial candidate Lorena Villaverde to clients of minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and the omniscient presence of Claudio Cicarelli, a friend of the aforementioned Patagonian legislator.

by Pablo Varela

Machado breaks silence, admits to funding Espert’s campaign

07-10-2025 16:26 Federico ‘Fred’ Machado, who faces charges of money-laundering and drug-trafficking in the United States, admits he financially contributed to La Libertad Avanza national deputy José Luis Espert’s 2019 presidential campaign.

Israel observes October 7 anniversary amid Gaza peace talks

07-10-2025 13:47 Indirect talks continue in Egypt as Israel marks two years since the deadly October 7 attack.

World Bank trims Argentina’s growth forecast to 4.6%

07-10-2025 13:37 Argentina’s economy will grow by 4.6 percent in 2025, predicts World Bank economists – above domestic projections; World Bank slightly raises growth forecast for wider Latin America region.

Bessent hosts Caputo as Argentina-US rescue talks begin

06-10-2025 22:41 US Treasury official highlights “productive” talks as negotiations over fresh funds for Milei government continue; Argentina’s economy minister also meets IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

06-10-2025 19:05 Two leaders share "friendly" 30-minute call in first talks since trade war row in part spurred by conviction of ex-president Bolsonaro.

Milei to sing at election campaign show at Movistar Arena

06-10-2025 15:35 President will attempt to reignite stuttering midterms campaign with a book launch/gig/political rally at an arena in Buenos Aires. 

Milei defends peso while billions spent outside Argentina

05-10-2025 23:32 Argentines are going on cross-border shopping sprees, costing Milei's government billions as it tries to prop up the peso

Judge in Peru rules key suspect in Argentina triple murder be detained

04-10-2025 08:39 Judge in Peru rules alleged mastermind behind brutal triple killing in Buenos Aires linked to narco-trafficking must remain in prison during extradition proceedings.

Espert's dirty financing

04-10-2025 06:45 On José Luis Espert’s ties with a suspected drug dealer and the libertarian obsession with coin.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Democracies in choppy waters

04-10-2025 06:09 Needless to say, the United States is not the only country in which the recently dominant progressive elite is on the back foot.

by James Neilson

IMF chief offers Argentina show of support

03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.

Locals fuel Argentine bond swings as Bessent stokes chaos

03-10-2025 17:38 Volatility soared in the past few weeks as Argentina slipped back toward a currency crisis.

Espert’s assets grew after ‘Fred’ Machado’s campaign contributions

03-10-2025 17:19 The financing of Espert's 2019 campaign had a clear star behind the scenes: Federico 'Fred' Machado.

by Rodis Recalt

Espert confirms link to Machado but says US$200K payment wasn't 'criminal'

03-10-2025 11:09 La Libertad Avanza deputy confirms he received US$200,000 payment, but says it came from consultancy work for Guatemalan firm; Candidate says he had several meetings with Machado as Milei issues public backing, denounces “Kirchnerite operation.”

Milei unveils ‘zero tolerance’ Penal Code reform push at prison

02-10-2025 20:28 President Javier Milei and National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich say criminals “must face consequences” as they present criminal reform package at door of Ezeiza Prison.

Espert called to Casa Rosada as opposition demands resignation

02-10-2025 16:11 Calls ramp up for top name on the ruling La Libertad Avanza party’s list of candidates in the upcoming election to step side amid revelations over links to suspected narco-trafficker; Polling shows scandal may damage chances in midterms.

by James Grainger

Myriam Bregman: ‘We denounced Espert’s ties to drug-trafficking in 2021’

02-10-2025 14:31 Frente de Izquierda y de los Trabajadores candidate for national deputy discusses allegations against ruling party lawmaker José Luis Espert that link La Libertad Avanza figure to suspected drug-trafficker.

Kicillof meets Fernández de Kirchner in show of unity

02-10-2025 08:13 Governor visits ex-president at home in Constitución as opposition seeks to project unity; After four months without contact, duo meet under house arrest to discuss strategy.

Maduro awarded honorary military degree amid US naval stand-off

01-10-2025 19:20 Venezuelan leader accepts military university honour while vowing to defend sovereignty amid US naval deployment and drug-trafficking accusations.

Bullrich says Espert ‘must clarify’ drug-trafficker cash allegations

01-10-2025 16:00 Patricia Bullrich says José Luis Espert, must “immediately clarify” allegations that he took money from a suspected drug-trafficker.

Currency arbitrage costs Milei US$2 billion a month in Argentina

01-10-2025 12:59 A temporary surge in farm-export dollars has prompted Argentines to purchase cheap greenbacks.