Drug-trafficking US strikes fail to stop Colombia’s drug trade – an explainer Today 13:38 Despite aggressive US military strikes, experts say that Columbia’s drug trade continues unaffected amid changing logistics and international tensions.
US POLITICS Bessent brands Warren a ‘Peronist’ after Argentina criticism Yesterday 23:51 Tussle between Donald Trump administration and Democratic opposition unfolds during partial shutdown of US government.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Peso breaks losing streak amid FX intervention Yesterday 13:11 Argentina's peso strengthened, snapping a five-day losing streak amid continued market intervention by both the local and US governments.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT 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.
DIPLOMATIC UNREST 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.
CURRENCY WOES US Treasury sells dollars to keep peso within Argentina FX band 21-10-2025 16:41 US Treasury’s efforts to shore up Argentina’s currency are part of a broader effort to stabilise the economy before President Javier Milei’s party faces midterm elections.
POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY Viceroy Bennett and US intervention in Argentina 21-10-2025 15:58 Lobbyist hired by the SIDE intelligence services became executor of Trump’s will in Argentina. Secret meetings, legal troubles and his partnership with businessman Leonardo Scatturice. by Rodis Recalt
Foreign policy & diplomacy US and Latin American nations back Bolivia’s new president-elect 21-10-2025 13:50 Washington and eight governments from the region – including Argentina – hail Rodrigo Paz’s victory as a break from two decades of “economic mismanagement.”
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS 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
DEBT & BONDS 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.
GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz 20-10-2025 17:46 President-elect Rodrigo Paz says Bolivia's relationship with the United States "will be resumed" nearly two decades years after Evo Morales kicked out Washington's ambassador.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Trump Argentina beef plan risks rancher ire, little price relief 20-10-2025 17:29 Donald Trump vowed to boost beef imports from Argentina, but this may bring little relief to consumers – and risk angering US ranchers.
ANALYSIS On raucous outsiders and statesmen 18-10-2025 06:47 The Milei administration has shown time and time again they lack the capacity to build sustainable political alliances and that stubbornness on the economic front has led to the repetition of mistakes from the recent past. The President has shown that when political momentum is on his side, he abuses good fortune to castigate political opponents and preach cultural war. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Editorial 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.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA 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
As I see it Milei and the master of the universe 18-10-2025 06:18 Trump is different: he wants everyone on planet Earth to know that his or her personal fate depends on him. By behaving the way he does, he has put Argentines in a bind. by James Neilson
MARKETS & FX Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million 17-10-2025 19:05 US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.
CURRENCY WOES Peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing 17-10-2025 18:42 Argentina's peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of next week's midterm elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of locals who fear an imminent devaluation.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA 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.
CURRENCY INTERVENTION 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.
ANALYSIS Argentines dump the peso, betting US rescue is doomed to fail 16-10-2025 19:05 Argentines are convinced that even a flood of cash from the United States won’t be able to stop another painful devaluation of the peso.
OPPOSITION REACTION Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump 16-10-2025 17:50 Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."
BILATERAL TRADE TALKS ‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal 16-10-2025 15:12 Alec Oxenford confirms trade agreement between Argentina and the United States; Milei’s envoy says “significant” accord is “culmination of months of intense diplomatic effort” and could be announced “very soon.”
POLITICS & ECONOMY 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
MARKETS 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.
US BAILOUT OF ARGENTINA Summers ‘nervous’ about Bessent’s novel rescue for Argentina 15-10-2025 22:08 Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers is "withholding judgment" on Donald Trump administration’s rescue plan for Argentina.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector 'facility' for Argentina 15-10-2025 14:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is working with private sector on another US$20-billion "facility" to support Argentina, bringing Washington's total promised assistance to US$40 billion.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH? United States revokes Argentine’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder 15-10-2025 14:17 Washington clamps down on free speech, revoking visas of six foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk; Among them, Argentine national Serena Luciano.
POLITICS & ECONOMY 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.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY 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.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US Treasury will continue to support peso 14-10-2025 21:54 US Treasury is still finalising details of the swap line, but a decision to make it available to Argentina has already been made, Caputo told reporters in Washington.
MILEI AT WHITE HOUSE US President says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline 14-10-2025 16:04 US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterms 14-10-2025 15:21 Argentina's president makes long-desired visit to White House, but US President Trump says Washington's help is dependent on who wins elections.
POLITICS & ECONOMY 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.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 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.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos 13-10-2025 15:07 United States “is willing to continue buying pesos and bonds, and all options are on the table,” says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
POLITICS & ECONOMY US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul 13-10-2025 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.
GEOPOLITICAL ROW China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments 12-10-2025 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.”
Analysis 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.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 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.
TECH & INVESTMENT 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.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT 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.
US REACTION Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role 10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.
ANALYSIS 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.
POLLING & SURVEYS 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.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE 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.”
ESPERT-MACHADO SCANDAL US report on Machado funds poses uncomfortable questions for Bullrich 09-10-2025 01:05 US government report by Homeland Security indicates that Machado had already been linked to drug-trafficking and money-laundering in 2021.
TRUMP IMPACTS SELECCIÓN Argentina match moved from Chicago amid Trump immigration stand-off 08-10-2025 22:54 Football match between Argentina and Puerto Rico is being relocated to Florida from Chicago, a day after the Texas National Guard arrived in the third-largest US city.
POLITICS & COURTS 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.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 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.