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Donald Trump and his doppelgänger

Yesterday 05:12 Did Trump make a historic blunder when he chose to join Israel in what began as an attempt to overthrow the Iranian dictatorship?

by James Neilson

World Cup 2026

Maverick Marcelo Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup

28-05-2026 10:19 Marcelo Bielsa's unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.

HEALTH & DIPLOMACY

World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter

23-05-2026 09:49 World Health Organization’s member states acknowledge Argentina’s notification of withdrawal from UN agency, say will welcome continued cooperation from Buenos Aires.

EDITORIAL

Political waters

23-05-2026 05:47 The gratuitous political contamination of what should be a purely technical issue may bring needless complications.

Trump eyeing Havana?

US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as pressure builds

20-05-2026 17:45 US Justice Department charges influential former president Raúl Castro over deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes; Move reignites speculation that Trump will move for regime change in Cuba.

defence & military

Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance

20-05-2026 17:07 Letter of intent signed this month aims at developing local capacities to patrol and control maritime spaces with a focus on illegal fishing.

Dredging bid row

KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction

19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.

POLITICS

Milei attacks press, defends Espert after Machado plea deal

18-05-2026 10:42 President Javier Milei launches another assault on the press, denouncing a “media operation” by “trash” journalists against former lawmaker José Luis Espert; Attack comes after ‘Fred’ Machado pleads guilty to money-laundering and fraud in bid to avoid drug-trafficking charges

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Malvinas veteran proposes US-backed joint sovereignty of islands

16-05-2026 06:10 Malvinas veteran Alejandro Diego proposes making the islands a self-governing body with the White House as a mediator; “All-or-nothing” approach means we have obtained nothing for 193 years, argues former Navy officer.

INVESTMENT

Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties

14-05-2026 17:22 Milei’s government clears joint venture led by China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group to invest US$1.24 billion in an expansion of its mine in the province of Jujuy along with partners Lithium Argentina AG, which has US-listed shares, and state-owned JEMSE.

AMERICAS

Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state

13-05-2026 11:01 Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez says Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi in as Scaloni names 55-man longlist for World Cup squad

11-05-2026 13:06 Argentina skipper leads a preliminary 55-man shortlist as Argentina prepare to defend their title at World Cup 2026.

PRESIDENT IN UNITED STATES

Milei to investors: ‘American dream is being reborn in US and Argentina’

07-05-2026 00:45 President tells Milken Institute conference the "American dream" is being reborn under his government and to "bet on Argentina."

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Trump gives Milei another boost, ups Argentina’s IP rating

06-05-2026 22:53 United States government improves Argentina’s ratings for the protection of and respect for intellectual property rights for first time in three decades.

AS I SEE IT

When political rhetoric boils over

02-05-2026 00:35 The US may not be heading towards a full-blown civil war, but unless its leaders, especially Trump, tone down their rhetoric, it could soon see a repeat of the 1960s

by James Neilson

INTERNATIONAL CRIME RING CLAMPDOWN

Child sex abuse crackdown in 16 countries, including Argentina, leads to 84 arrests

29-04-2026 11:10 Major international operation against sexual exploitation of children and teenagers; 84 arrests across 17 provinces, including the Buenos Aires City;

MILITARY & DEFENCE

Argentina’s Navy conducts military exercises with US aircraft carrier

28-04-2026 20:59 Argentina’s Navy has begun a series of military manoeuvres in the South Atlantic alongside forces from the United States.

AS I SEE IT

The President and the Pope

25-04-2026 06:31 Trump was paying the pontiff a compliment by taking him seriously. Instead of treating Leo’s remarks as the maunderings of an unworldly holy man who should be praised for his idealism and then ignored, as so many regularly do, he thought the Pope’s allusions were worth responding to.

by James Neilson

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

US confirms its neutrality on Malvinas after reported Pentagon memo

24-04-2026 22:39 Washington’s “position on islands remains one of neutrality,” says US State Department; UK Foreign Secretary reiterates “Falkland Islands are British.”

TRADE & COMMERCE

Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says

23-04-2026 11:36 Mercosur is set to discuss Venezuela’s possible return to the South American trade bloc as countries warm to Caracas following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

COURTS

YPF investors say they’ll arbitrate $16-billion Argentina case

22-04-2026 23:58 Former YPF investors who saw US$16.1-billion US judgment against Argentina thrown out on appeal last month tell trial judge that they intend to pursue international treaty arbitration and further appeals.

DIPLOMATIC ROW

US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region

22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.

WORLD CUP 2026

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

22-04-2026 12:24 Coach Lionel Scaloni has the majority of his squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico decided – a look at the problematic positions and how many spots are up for grabs.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Amnesty warns of ‘predatory’ world order as leaders fuel crisis

21-04-2026 11:39 Human rights group says global protection system built over last 80 years faces potential collapse as governments fail to act against abuses; Amnesty's chief warns Trump, Putin and Netanyahu are "predators" and must not be appeased.

PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL

Milei says US-Israel war against Iran is 'right thing to do'

20-04-2026 09:16 President praises United States and Israel for “war on terrorism” against Iran and its proxies; Milei and Netanyahu launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to unite nations with “Judeo-Christian values.”

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei heads to Israel as Middle East ceasefire clock ticks down

17-04-2026 15:40 Visit to the Western Wall, meetings, ceremonies and the nation’s highest honour – Milei’s schedule in Israel; Presidential delegation departs this Saturday at 11am.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Is right right or a write-off?

17-04-2026 15:24 With Orban losing power and Trump upbraiding Meloni for sticking up for Pope Leo against his insults, President Javier Milei finds himself in a shrinking club.

by Michael Soltys

Geopolitics & business

Milei’s auction favours group with past China ties, US dredger warns

13-04-2026 15:06 US dredging company calls out bid terms of President Javier Milei’s signature concession in Argentina, claiming they’re tilted in favour of a consortium with past ties to China.

AS I SEE IT

Did the ayatollahs get one over on Trump?

11-04-2026 06:49 Even though Trump is desperately looking for an excuse to call it quits, he could change his mind yet again when it dawns on him that the remnants of the Iranian regime are making him look like a loser.

by James Neilson

WAR IN MIDDLE EAST

Israel vows to fight on as Trump grants Iran ceasefire

09-04-2026 11:59 United States and Iran agree a ceasefire and are due to launch talks in Pakistan aimed at reaching a longer-term deal, but crucial sticking points remain.

WAR IN MIDDLE EAST

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

07-04-2026 10:26 Trump warns US military will bomb Iran's bridges, power plants and other civilian infrastructure into the "stone age."

SPACE TRAVEL

New frontier: Artemis astronauts break space distance record

06-04-2026 16:53 Four astronauts embarking on NASA's lunar flyby become Monday the humans to travel furthest from our planet.

SPORT & LEISURE

'Sport of the future'? Padel's Miami boom augurs US expansion

04-04-2026 09:19 Padel originated in the late 1960s in Mexico and was exported to Argentina and Spain. As its popularity explodes in Miami, its fans say it will conquer the rest of the United States – and the world.

Editorial

Yelling Personal Feats

04-04-2026 06:22 Milei and Kicillof might fight for the credit for a historic ruling but is not the real hero of Argentina’s growing energy surplus quite simply Vaca Muerta shale?

US SENATOR IN ARGENTINA

(Ayn?) Rand Paul’s libertarian fest

01-04-2026 11:21 US Senator Rand Paul – Capitol Hill’s leading libertarian – pays a visit to Argentina, meeting with President Javier Milei, among other activities.

by Michael Soltys

STATE ENERGY FIRM

YPF shares soar to 15-year high on Wall Street after court ruling

01-04-2026 10:47 State energy firm’s share price surpasses US$48, returning to pre-nationalisation levels, against a backdrop of a sharp rise in crude oil prices; Surge driven by a combination of global factors and positive local developments following New York court ruling that has reduced uncertainty surrounding the firm.

GEOPOLITICS – ANALYSIS

The war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age

30-03-2026 11:29 From the North Atlantic to the West Pacific, governments are debating more publicly than before whether they, too, must get the nuclear bomb.

GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET

Oil surge elicits tough love from Trump’s Latin American allies

29-03-2026 10:23 The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rippling beyond Asia. Though Latin America is far from the key oil and gas artery that’s been mostly choked off by Iran, it’s still heavily exposed to oil price volatility.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei hails court win, slams opposition in YPF national broadcast

27-03-2026 22:57 President celebrates YPF court ruling in Argentina’s favour and picks out Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kicillof for criticism, declaring: “Expropriation is wrong because stealing is wrong”

POLITICS

Milei targets Kicillof after Argentina secures YPF court victory

27-03-2026 16:00 Milei slams opposition in wake of favourable YPF ruling in US courts; Government blames Kicillof for decade-long litigation while Peronists say ruling defends “sovereign decision.”

YPF NATIONALISATION CASE

Win for Argentina as US court overturns US$16bn judgment over YPF seizure

27-03-2026 12:54 Milei hails decision as US appeals court rules in Argentina’s favour; Government could avoid US$16-billion judgement to Burford Capital.

YPF NATIONALISATION CASE

YPF: Argentina gets US$16-billion US judgement tossed on appeal

27-03-2026 12:23 US appeals court ruling marks a significant victory for President Javier Milei and helps clear the government’s path to a return to international markets.

WAR IN MIDDLE EAST

Trump takes a breath, pushes back Iran energy strikes deadline

26-03-2026 18:46 US president extends energy-attack ceasefire, citing Iran request; Trump says talks with the country are going “very well,” though doubts over extent of negotiations remain.

VENEZUELAN LEADER IN COURT

Maduro appears in US court as legal team fights narco-terrorism case

26-03-2026 15:48 Ousted Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty, declares himself a "prisoner of war," as legal team calls for dismissal of case.

FOREIGN POLICY & SECURITY

Argentina designates Mexico's CJNG cartel a ‘terrorist organisation’

26-03-2026 15:23 Milei government adds Jalisco New Generation Cartel to registry of terrorist organisations, following in footsteps of Washington, and reaffirms “commitment to fight against organised crime.”

YPF NATIONALISATION CASE

Argentina wins discovery stay in US$16-billion YPF US court case

18-03-2026 22:17 Government wins order blocking holders of a US$16.1-billion US judgment against it in YPF nationalisation case.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

Argentina enters race to host men’s Rugby World Cup in 2035

18-03-2026 13:07 News of the hosting bid comes ahead of a visit by Alan Gilpin, the chief executive of the World Rugby international federation, to Argentina.

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Iran says US, Israel struck giant gas field as war escalates

18-03-2026 10:08 Israel and the United States maintain bombardment of Iran; Tehran launched fresh waves of missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after confirming the assassination of its security chief, Ali Larijani.

TEHRAN CALLING

Iran media outlet warns Milei has crossed ‘red line’ over hostile remarks

17-03-2026 11:18 Tehran-linked English-language outlet, widely seen as reflecting regime thinking, accuses Argentina’s President of aligning with US and Israel.