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Milei and his Doppelganger

There may be two Javier Mileis. One lives on Planet Earth and engages with people he said he loathed, and another fights fantasy battles in a parallel reality on social media. Which one will prevail?

‘Fat Dan’ and libertarian childishness

The childish attitudes of Milei 'troll army' come as the government has regained momentum in opinion polls.

Green going out of fashion

Javier Milei is far from being the only prominent person who thinks global-warming activists have rather more in mind than an understandable desire to prevent the entire planet from going up in flames.

G20 or 19+1?

Argentina was an odd man out in the G20 long before the shaggy libertarian embarked on his solitary crusade against Agenda 2030.

A little piece of heaven

The launch of libertarian shock troops Las Fuerzas de Cielo was but one of various seismic movements in this jacaranda month of November.

Argentina’s economy unexpectedly shrank amid austerity push

Economic activity fell 0.3% from August. From a year ago, activity fell 3.3%, according to government data.

Jaime Durán Barba: ‘If we don’t attract people’s attention, we lose it completely’

Political consultant behind the Cambiemos (2015-2019) administration gives his opinion on the modus operandi of Santiago Caputo and Manuel Adorni, while defining the “new political language” spoken by Donald Trump and Javier Milei.

Uruguay readies for polls with Frente Amplio hoping for comeback

Álvaro Delgado of outgoing president Luis Lacalle Pou's ruling coalition, and Yamandú Orsi, of the left-wing Frente Amplio coalition, go head-to-head in the Uruguay's presidential election run-off.

Stories that caught our eye: November 15 to 22

A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

#10

Almost 50 years on, French families still seek answers about relatives disappeared in Argentina

Almost 50 years on, families are still seeking answers about French citizens who disappeared in Argentina in the late 1970s, during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship’s reign of terror. Last week’s visit to Buenos Aires by French President Emmanuel Macron put the topic back on the agenda.

#11

Ukraine parliament cancels session over threat of Russian attack

The Kremlin on Friday said it was in "no doubt" that Washington had understood the warning from President Vladimir Putin following Russia's strike on Ukraine with a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

#12

Chau Evita? Milei officials eye demolition of iconic Buenos Aires building

Evita must be trembling in heaven – President Javier Milei’s government is evaluating the future of an iconic building on Avenida 9 de Julio. Will the site, once home to state ministries, face the libertarian chainsaw?

#13

Farmer sentenced for mass penguin slaughter in Argentina's south

Unprecedented trial sees farmer Ricardo La Regina given a three-year prison sentence for slaughter of Magellanic penguins eggs and chicks; He is unlikely to serve time behind bars, given Argentina’s penal code.

#14

Long live pragmatism, carajo!

President Javier Milei is adjusting his rhetoric to the challenges of power – from his frosty exchanges with Lula and his rapprochement with Xi Jinping, to his contradictions with Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni.

#15

Argentina ‘sure’ of new IMF deal, says it doesn’t depend on Trump

IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack says authorities in Argentina are “exploring the option of moving to a new arrangement” with the multilateral lender to replace its existing US$44-billion loan programme.

#16

Milei voices support for Israel – Argentina says ICC warrants 'ignore' right to self-defence

President Javier Milei’s government says International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister "ignores" the country's right to defend itself.

#17

Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes?

If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis.

#18

Trump, the elected autocrat

The countdown to Trump's return to the White House represents an inflection point that the United States has never seen before.

#19

World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

Global reaction as International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' top military chief.

#20

Ex-president Alberto Fernández called to testify in gender violence case

Federal judge Julián Ercolini summons former president Alberto Fernández for questioning in the gender violence case involving former first lady Fabiola Yañez.

#21

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-Israeli minister, Hamas leader

Hague court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.

#22

The International Criminal Court: Catching the world's most wanted

International Criminal Court's historic arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders highlight its ongoing struggle for enforcement and recognition, with limited convictions and reliance on cooperation from member states.

#23

Milei calls for ‘alliance of free nations’ as he hosts Meloni

Javier Milei voices his intention to create a new multilateral grouping of right-wing nations as he hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; President uses press conference to criticise the “woke virus” he claims is infecting the West.

#24

‘Closer to the caste’ – Javier Milei slams Victoria Villarruel, his own vice-president

President Javier Milei opens up on relationship with Vice-President Victoria Villarruel, declaring in an interview that she has “no influence on decision-making” in his government and doesn’t take part in Cabinet meetings.

#25

Argentina moves to deepen soy waterway to ship bigger cargoes

Argentina publishes terms of long-awaited tender for contractors to dredge waterway that ships billions of dollars of crops a year to global markets.

#26

G20 Rio chaos shows world untethered even before Trump’s return

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro highlighted growing fractures in global diplomacy, as disagreements over issues like Ukraine and the Middle East dominated the agenda, and tensions rose over the role of the West in international affairs.

#27

Italy joins US in recognising Venezuelan opposition candidate as 'president-elect'

From Buenos Aires, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni formally recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the president-elect of troubled nation, following in footsteps of the United States.

#28

Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil

Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.

#29

Late One Direction singer Liam Payne finally laid to rest at UK funeral

Late One Direction star’s bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson among mourners at service in Buckinghamshire.

#30

Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.

#31

Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Brazil to strengthen ties with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing trade relations, aligning development strategies, and marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.

#32

From ‘assassins’ to ally? Milei caps turnaround by meeting China's Xi

Half-hour discussion with Chinese premier takes place on sidelines of G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janiero.

#33

‘Forces of heaven’: Milei loyalists launch ‘armed' libertarian grouping

La Libertad Avanza supporters, headed by online troll ‘Gordo Dan,’ government deputies and national officials, stage rally in San Miguel to launch new “armed” wing and "praetorian guard" known as "the forces of heaven."

#34

G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game

As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.

#35

Costantini pays US$11.4 million for Leonora Carrington sculpture

Collector behind MALBA, Eduardo Costantini, pays more than US$11 million for ‘La Grande Dame,’ which now becomes artist Leonora Carrington’s second-most expensive work.

#36

French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal

Farmers protest against the free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Latin American countries of Mercosur, with Paris leading the resistance against ratification of the proposed deal.

#37

United States likely to increase focus on Latin America with Marco Rubio as top diplomat

Marco Rubio's appointment as the United States' top diplomat has raised expectations that Washington will place greater emphasis on Latin America moving forward.

#38

Brazil arrests four soldiers over alleged 2022 Lula assassination plot

Brazilian police arrest four soldiers and a police officer working at G20 summit, for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022 to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office.

#39

Putin 'will not stop on his own,' warns Ukraine's Zelenskyy on 1,000th day of war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges to intensify efforts against Russia and Vladimir Putin, asserting that no intervention will deter his opponent from persisting with war.

#40

Report: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons'

Ex-Mexico and Argentina manager Gerardo 'Tato' Martino set to resign as boss of Inter Miami due to personal reasons, leaving MLS side looking for a new coach for Lionel Messi and friends.

#41

Milei voices dissent as Argentina rejects parts of G20 draft final declaration

President Javier Milei issues a statement voicing harsh criticism of G20 and dissent with parts of G20 summit’s final communiqué.

#42

Milei is gleefully playing the role of spoiler at Lula’s G20

On the orders of President Javier Milei, Argentine diplomats have thrown a wrench into last-minute talks meant to reach consensus on the communiqué world leaders are set to sign at the G20 summit in Brazil.

#43

Brazil makes progress on plan to import Argentine natural gas

Brazil is moving forward with plans to import natural gas from Vaca Muerta formation in a sign that bilateral business deals can overcome a complicated political relationship.

#44

Where was Biden? The G20 photo shows him out of the picture

Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss ‘family photo’ at G20 summit; US said photo was taken early, organisers said Biden was late.

#45

‘Gesture of goodwill’ – Milei gives way to Lula on anti-hunger alliance

Argentina’s government finally signs up to Lula’s global anti-hunger initiative, launched at the G20 summit in Rio. Is Milei’s gesture of goodwill to his Brazilian counterpart a first step towards rebuilding relations?

#46

Javier Milei is giddy about Trump and his own accomplishments

Almost one year into office, Javier Milei is, to the shock of pundits, having a moment. Not only does he have an ally back in the White House but on the economic front, he’s been racking up the victories.

#47

Argentina snubs G20 summit launch of Brazil's global anti-hunger alliance

Argentina the only G20 country not to sign up to a global anti-hunger initiative set to be launched at the opening of leaders summit in Brazil.

#48

Macron defends French farmers during talks with Milei in Buenos Aires

French President Emmanuel Macron defends his nation's resistance to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal as he visits President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.

#49

Macron presses Milei on climate action, multilateralism during talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Argentina on Saturday for a bilateral visit with President Javier Milei that will focus on international consensus, EU-Mercosur trade deal and global issues, particularly climate change.

#50

Milei’s meeting with Xi signals he’s come full circle on China

President Javier Milei is preparing for his first sit-down with Xi Jinping, despite once scoffing that he’d never cut deals with communists.

#51

Pope Francis calls for Gaza 'genocide' investigation

Pope Francis for the first time tackles claims of Israel's ongoing "genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza in a forthcoming book.