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Mamdani, Milei, Trump and Perón

The voracity for US dollars will sooner rather than later force Milei to seek another bailout, so he should wish that the Mamdani threat stays only at that and that Trump remains mighty for the foreseeable future.

From abyss to Olympus – and back down?

For the time being, Javier Milei has been returned to the political Olympus, his reformist mandate restored, along with his energy. The question now is, where do we go from here?

Israel identifies latest returned body as Israeli-Argentine hostage

Lior Rudaeff was killed in the Nir Yitzhak kibbutz while trying to protect his community with four other residents on October 7, 2023,

Karina Milei in power

President Javier Milei’s sister and chief-of-staff believes she is the architect of her brother’s triumph. Now, not even he will be able to restrain her.

The Big Apple sends a message to the world

Though few people outside New York think Soviet-style communism is about to stage a comeback, resentment among the many who suspect they are surplus to requirements is clearly intensifying.

Karina rules OK

Karina Milei’s claim to the electoral laurels seems a slam dunk, but a different conclusion emerges once we look beyond the big picture to the provincial results.

Chart-topping star Milo J uses fame to focus youth on folklore

In 1996, a 16-year-old Soledad Pastorutti burst onto the Cosquín Festival stage and overnight got the nation’s teenagers and youths to include Argentine folklore on their turntables. Nearly 30 years on, Milo J is achieving something similar with his album ‘La vida era más corta,’ featuring the legendary Silvio Rodríguez and samples of the voice of Mercedes Sosa.

Apples falling far from the tree

Many contemporary elections are won by intense minorities, with the accent more often on backlash than endorsement.

Multinationals leaving – why Argentina is still not appealing for investors

HSBC, Carrefour and an 'Argentinised' Vaca Muerta. To date under the Javier Milei administration to date, high-profile multinationals have decided to go or are looking for a way out. Structural reasons above a promise of investments, which have not yet arrived.

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Stories that caught our eye: October 31 to November 7

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

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Argentina's Franco Colapinto confirmed as Alpine driver for 2026

Franco Colapinto will continue in Formula 1 next season: Alpine has confirmed his renewal for 2026.

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Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money

Alpine re-signed Franco Colapinto for his talent and not the sponsorship package that supports him, says team chief Steve Nielson.

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‘Cuadernos’: Argentina’s biggest-ever corruption case gets underway

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner among accused in Argentina’s 'biggest ever' corruption case; In total, 87 defendants in dock for trial into alleged bribery and kickbacks; Ex-president says “show” is designed to attract attention away from economic crisis.

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Milei: ‘We’re going to make Argentina and America great again’

President shows his loyalty to Trump at business event in Miami; La Libertad Avanza leader compares New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Kircherism, tells investors to seize “moment of opportunity” in Argentina.

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JP Morgan's Dimon sees less need for US$20-billion loan to Argentina – Reuters

Jamie Dimon said US$20 billion in potential private-sector financing for Argentina “may not be necessary,” according to a Reuters interview with the JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer.

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EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal

European Union takes step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations.

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Gallardo’s ceaseless woes make River-Boca Superclásico a must-watch

All is not well ahead at River Plate. Despite his new contract, defeat at La Bombonera would leave Marcelo Gallardo in an unprecedented position of weakness.

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Presidential hopeful Kaiser vows to withdraw Chile from IACHR human rights court

Chilean libertarian Johannes Kaiser is promising to withdraw Chile from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, in his latest bid for presidency.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on 'Cuadernos' trial: ‘A new court show at Comodoro Py’

Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner says the accusations against her in a massive corruption trial are a "judicial operetta" designed to deflect attention away from Argentina's troubles.

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Independiente Rivadavia win first-ever Copa Argentina title in dramatic final

Mendoza side overcome two red cards and a last-minute equaliser from Argentinos Juniors to see off rivals 5-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw in normal time; First-ever Copa Argentina for Independiente Rivadavia, who will compete in next year’s Copa Libertadores.

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Rise of Barracas Central, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia's club, sparks debate in Argentina

Barracas Central’s climb into Argentina’s top flight has triggered debate over alleged refereeing favouritism, sparking controversy among opposition fans.

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Milei dials back grip on peso as Argentina outlook improves

Investor sentiment has brightened in Argentina since Milei’s party more than doubled its representation in Congress in last month's midterms.

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Argentina's Javier Milei to attend new Bolivia president Rodigo Paz’s inauguration

Presidency confirms Javier Milei will attend the inauguration of Bolivia's new leader, Rodrigo Paz, on Saturday.

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MercadoLibre calls for tighter rules on Asian e-commerce rivals

Head of MercadoLibre calls for tougher regulations on fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platforms in Latin America, given growing presence of platforms like Temu and Shein in region.

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Garrahan Children's Hospital workers secure 61% pay rise after months of protests

Staff say long-awaited increase marks victory following emergency law veto and congressional showdown; Sixty-one percent increase comes after months of conflict and declaration of paediatric emergency.

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Two abysses

Society voted no twice. No to the future being offered by Milei (September) and no to the past offered by Peronism (October). Dissatisfaction with everybody. In not opting for the alternatives to polarisation, the voters gave an extra life to the government and Peronism. A respite.

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Brazil's Lula pushes for serious climate action ahead of COP30

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urges for global collaboration on climate change while preparing to host COP30 in the Amazon.

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New trial over Maradona death will begin March 2026, says court

Seven medical staff to be retried for alleged negligence over football legend’s death in 2020; Previous trial was annulled in May following scandal over documentary involving one of case’s judges.

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Milei halts decade-long Chinese radio-telescope project in Argentina’s west

US-leaning administration of President Javier Milei ends a decade-long scientific cooperation project; Cancellation of the China-Argentina Radio Telescope in San Juan seen as part of foreign policy shift.

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Alleged drug-trafficker Federico ‘Fred’ Machado set for extradition to United States

Businessman accused of drug-trafficking by US courts whose links to La Libertad Avanza legislative hopeful José Luis Espert forced the politician to step down his candidacy is due to be deported on Wednesday, according to reports.

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What to do with a problem like Cristina Fernández de Kirchner?

For a decade now, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and those aligned with her have been — fairly or unfairly — a negative symbol for a majority of society. Just as there is a hard core who respect or idolise her, there are broad sectors who would never again vote for any candidate backed by her.

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Milei meets with new US ambassador at Casa Rosada

Ahead of his trip to Miami, Javier Milei welcomes Peter Lamelas at Casa Rosada; President also receives credentials from new ambassadors representing the European Union, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.

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Santiago Caputo left empty-handed in Milei Cabinet reshuffle

For now, Javier Milei's star advisor remains a 'montributista' at the Casa Rosada.

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YPF hails Milei agenda as Abu Dhabi joins Argentina’s LNG push

State-run YPF SA said Argentina’s oil and gas industry would benefit from sweeping tax and labour reforms, ssys CEO Horacio Marín.

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Argentina’s Milei, Caputo to meet investors in New York Friday

Javier Milei and Luis Caputo will meet a select group of investors and company representatives in New York on Friday.

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Pining for Pinochet: how crime fanned nostalgia for Chile's dictator

As crime rates increase in Chile, public anxiety grows and demands for stronger security measures continue.

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Argentina hasn’t confirmed whether it will attend COP30 summit

Argentina hasn’t registered to attend the COP30 climate summit, which begins later this week.

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From pundit to centre of power: Manuel Adorni’s rapid rise to become Argentina's Cabinet chief

A look at the political career of Argentina’s new Cabinet chief, a former journalist, economic talking head and one-time official in ex-president Mauricio Macri's government who has swiftly risen to the very heart of government.

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Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei

Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys, has a warning for President Javier Milei.

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Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi

President Javier Milei will make his 14th trip to the United States since taking office midweek; He will attend America Business Forum, where he will meet Trump, Messi and other global figures.

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‘Longest court investigation in Argentine history’ finally sees trial

‘Cuadernos’ graft trial against Fernández de Kirchner, 86 others, set to begin Thursday; Prosecutor calls it the “longest corruption investigation in Argentine history.”

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Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike

President Nicolás Maduro’s calls for Latin American solidarity have largely fallen on deaf ears; New poll shows significant number of people in region see US military intervention as best shot at restoring Venezuelan democracy.

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New US ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas presents credentials, assumes post

Cuban-born physician and businessman Peter Lamelas presents credentials to Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and President Javier Milei; Trump-appointed envoy highlights “period of maximum rapprochement” as he officially begins mission in Buenos Aires.

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Argentine court to rule on winning Vicentin bidder, Clarín says

Court set to decide on the winning bid for control of Vicentin SAIC after two bidders made competing claims of securing enough support from creditors of the bankrupt soy export giant.

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Argentina’s Milei names interior minister in bid to spur reforms

Santilli, a member of former president Mauricio Macri’s PRO party, follows Milei’s appointment of Manuel Adorni as Cabinet chief.

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Milei’s Cabinet chief choice is a mistake, Macri says

Javier Milei should not have chosen Manuel Adorni as Cabinet chief, former president Mauricio Macri declares.