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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.

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.

Former US ambassador to Argentina named one of world's most influential Jews

29-09-2025 16:43 Marc Stanley, Washington's former envoy in Buenos Aires, recognised as one of the most influential Jewish people in the world.

Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina

26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.

Loan to Trump-friendly Argentina went against IMF board concerns

25-04-2025 11:23 Argentina's new loan with the International Monetary Fund was granted despite raising red flags for many of the lender's top decision-markers.

US Treasury secretary makes flying visit – with no extra dollars

16-04-2025 14:52 Behind the scenes of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visit to Argentina. Lunch with business leaders, Caputo and Milei meets, celebrations at the Economy Ministry and trade talks.

by Eugenia Muzio

Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan

13-03-2025 17:26 Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses support for Washington's plan for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but warns of "nuances" and "serious questions" he must discuss with US President Donald Trump.

Milei appoints Argentina’s ambassador to US via decree

26-02-2025 12:31 President Javier Milei confirms Alejandro Oxenford as Argentina’s new ambassador to the United States by decree; Nomination was announced last December, but Senate has not dealt with paperwork, which arrived only a fortnight ago.

US or China? Latin America under pressure to pick a side

14-02-2025 12:55 US President Donald Trump pressures key trading partners like Mexico to break away from China's influence, vowing to shut the 'backdoor' allowing China to import products tariff-free through Latin America.

'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal

06-02-2025 13:35 War-displaced Palestinians say they would never agree to give up the territory.

IMF to send team to Argentina after ‘excellent’ Milei meeting

20-01-2025 09:21 IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington and highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. An IMF team will travel to Buenos Aires next week to accelerate talks over a new programme.

Milei to join far-right leaders, tech moguls at Trump's inauguration

16-01-2025 19:23 Along with the president's usual travelling crew, one unexpected Argentine will also be in attendance: San Juan Province Governor Marcelo Orrego.

Wanted: Republican-friendly name for post in Washington

07-11-2024 14:11 Reacting to Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s US election, President Javier Milei’s government is on the search for Gerardo Werthein's successor as ambassador to the United States. Top of the wishlist? An individual with good ties to the Republican party.

Harris gives defiant concession speech after stunning Trump win

06-11-2024 20:20 Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of upheaval for the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Democrat Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech, while promising to help his transition.

Donald Trump: Political Houdini does it again

06-11-2024 07:43 In defeating Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has once more shown he can defy all political and legal gravity.

World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win

06-11-2024 07:34 World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.

Milei considering US visit in event of Trump victory

04-11-2024 16:39 President Javier Milei is betting on a Republican victory in tomorrow’s US election – and may consider a January trip to the inauguration should Donald Trump emerge victorious over Kamala Harris.

Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks

25-09-2024 09:10 Government may condense negotiations with IMF staff on its US$44-billion programme before opening talks on a new agreement that could include new money, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told investors Tuesday in New York.

Milei heading to pro-Trump event on heels of Blinken meeting

16-02-2024 17:29 President Milei will travel to Washington to deliver a speech at the pro-Trump Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington later this month.

Ron DeSantis, from rising star to failed White House hopeful

22-01-2024 13:46 His decision to drop out of the race came less than two days before the New Hampshire primary, where polls showed him far behind Trump and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.