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Bessent’s plan runs short on time to line up Argentina financing

21-10-2025 21:33 US Treasury has been floating a US$20-billion financing deal involving banks, but key details such as the debt’s terms, structure and collateral remain unaddressed.

US-Colombia tensions grow over fatal Caribbean boat strike

21-10-2025 20:03 US military attacks in the Caribbean have sparked accusations of unjust killings, worsening diplomatic relations with Colombia.

US backing won’t save Argentina without policy shift, economists warn

20-10-2025 22:58 Financial support from the United States government won’t be sufficient alone for Argentina, warn experts; Milei administration must change monetary policy if it is to stabilise finances long-term, they believe.

by Santiago del Carril

Bonds rebound as government announces debt buyback

20-10-2025 21:57 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno says government plans to buy back sovereign bonds to reduce financing costs.

Washington does not believe in tears

18-10-2025 06:39 If the next crop of deputies and senators is to be chosen according to the slogan “libertad o kirchnerismo,” this will guarantee a further impoverishment of debate.

Yankees come home

18-10-2025 06:26 Exactly 20 years ago next month, Washington silently retreated from the region. Now it’s coming back, in full swing.

by Marcelo J. García

Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro

17-10-2025 08:57 US President Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela and was considering attacks on land against alleged drug-cartels in the country.

Citi sells pesos to Fed as part of US Treasury’s rescue

16-10-2025 23:32 Citigroup sold pesos to the US Federal Reserve on Thursday as part of Scott Bessent’s wide-ranging effort to buoy the currency and Javier Milei’s administration.

US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms, says Bausili

16-10-2025 01:31 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili say landmark currency swap deal with Trump administration could be sealed before the October 26 midterms

by Santiago del Carril

Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid

15-10-2025 22:19 Markets react to news that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is working on an additional US$20-billion facility from the private sector that would complement a currency swap line of similar size.

Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market

14-10-2025 22:17 Donald Trump suggests US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could be contingent on Javier Milei’s success in midterm elections, sending fresh jitters through currency market.

Trump says he’d be ‘very upset’ by Chinese military in Argentina

14-10-2025 21:58 Trump’s comments about Chinese activity in Argentina come as President Javier Milei visits the White House.

Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting

13-10-2025 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

13-10-2025 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.

Investment or political marketing? Analysing OpenAI’s Argentina announcement

11-10-2025 09:36 Announcement by President Javier Mileil’s government of plans to create a mega AI data centre in Patagonia raises questions about its feasibility and geopolitical aims.

Lo Celso scores only goal as Argentina defeat Venezuela in Miami

11-10-2025 07:48 Giovani scores only goal of the game in Albiceleste's 1-0 win against Venezuela; No appearance from skipper Lionel Messi.

Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off

10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.

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.

Argentina to extradite alleged drug-trafficker Machado to US

07-10-2025 22:01 Milei government confirms that it will heed Supreme Court ruling and implement extradition as part of its commitment to international cooperation against organised crime.

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.