News of davos forum

JP Spinetto: Milei’s unapologetic defence of capitalism missed a key point

20-01-2024 08:48 What masters of the universe in Davos most wanted and needed to hear were his concrete plans to take Argentina out of its chronic malaise. They were left wanting.

EDITORIAL

More holes than a Swiss cheese?

20-01-2024 06:57 No matter the distance from home, Argentine leaders always seem to be speaking to domestic galleries when addressing international audiences.

As I see it

Milei goes to the Magic Mountain

20-01-2024 06:53 What goes down splendidly with teenagers in La Matanza does not necessarily appeal to fabulously wealthy individuals who could be persuaded to invest in Milei’s ambitious project.

by James Neilson

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Malvinas, IMF on agenda as president meets UK foreign secretary

17-01-2024 19:59 Argentina’s libertarian leader meets with former UK prime minister David Cameron on the sidelines of the Davos summit – Malvinas and IMF support topped the agenda.

Milei @ Davos

Milei calls abortion 'a tragedy' at Davos, attacks feminist movement

17-01-2024 19:55 President Javier Milei referred to the pro-choice movement as “the bloody abortion agenda” in a controversial speech at the Davos summit as he attacked feminist and progressive movements.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

‘The West is in danger’ – Milei makes explosive debut on international scene

17-01-2024 11:59 Argentina’s president delivers speech straight from the campaign trail at Davos summit, criticising Western leaders for adopting “variants of collectivism” and turning their backs on the market; “The state is not the solution, the state is the problem," he declares.

DAVOS FORUM

Milei to outline plan during foreign debut in Davos

16-01-2024 15:36 Argentina's outrageous and outlandish president looks set to be one of the leading figures of this year’s World Economic Forum, which gathers over 100 government leaders, businesspeople and economists in the Swiss Alps.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

President to meet Georgieva in Davos after winning IMF support

16-01-2024 09:09 President Javier Milei will meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Davos guest-list confirmed with Milei, Blinken, Israeli president set to attend

09-01-2024 12:02 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Middle East leaders will also attend the event in Davos next week, as well as France

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Davos, Israel and maybe the Vatican – Milei draws up first foreign trips

14-12-2023 13:15 Local news outlets, citing La Libertad Avanza sources, report Argentina’s new President Javier Milei will attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Trips to Israel, Ukraine and potentially the Vatican to visit Pope Francis also being considered.