#1 Argentina's government formalises US$20-billion currency swap deal with United States Milei requires a good election result to justify a second swap.
#2 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon heads to Argentina before key test for Milei JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer travels to Buenos Aires ahead of key electoral test for President Javier Milei.
#3 Trump Argentina beef plan risks rancher ire, little price relief Donald Trump vowed to boost beef imports from Argentina, but this may bring little relief to consumers – and risk angering US ranchers.
#4 US, Argentina sign US$20-billion swap deal amid deep peso rout The deal, announced by the Central Bank in Buenos Aires, is a key pillar of a sweeping rescue package US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put together in a whatever-it-takes approach to stabilise Argentina's economy.
#5 Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz 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.
#6 Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right Pro-business Senator Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential run-off with 55% of vote, defeating rival Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga; Two decades of socialist rule, propelled by Evo Morales, comes to an end.
#7 Argentina CEOs strive to surf Milei volatility at annual retreat Upcoming national election and volatility in financial markets dominates conversation at annual gathering in Mar del Plata.
#8 New US aid for Argentina delivers boost to Milei, but Trump threat sparks anger Argentina's president is heading into the home straight of the campaign with his sails boosted by strong winds from Washington – now all he has to do is win the election.
#9 Yankees come home Exactly 20 years ago next month, Washington silently retreated from the region. Now it’s coming back, in full swing.
#10 Diego Santilli: ‘President Milei has to win, even if by one vote’ National deputy, who won the 2021 midterms against a united Peronism front, tops the slate of the new La Libertad Avanza alliance that is aligned with PRO. In an interview, he gives his view of the José Luis Espert case, vindicates President Javier Milei and pleads with citizens in Buenos Aires Province “to turn out to vote.”
#11 Fervour for Milei cools in rural town as midterms near In the farm town of San Andrés de Giles, Milei mania is fizzling out. Some residents are not quite so convinced about the head of state as they once were.
#12 Milei and the master of the universe 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.
#13 On raucous outsiders and statesmen 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.
#14 Trump card or joker in the pack? Milei’s government is confident of success in only seven of Argentina's 24 districts but this fails to point out that fears of defeat are also only limited to seven provinces, with the other 10 up in the air.
#15 Washington does not believe in tears 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.
#16 FX traders in Argentina estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.
#17 Argentina peso slumps as US fails to dispel devaluation fear US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces that the United States bought the currency Thursday on the parallel exchange rate known among investors as the “blue chip swap.”
#18 Argentina's peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing 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.
#19 Top Milei candidate in midterms says Peronist voters have ‘a mental illness’ Ex-model and TV presenter Karen Reichardt, one of La Libertad Avanza’s top candidates for deputy, sparks outrage as she suggests voting for Kirchnerismo in Buenos Aires Province amounts to having a “mental illness.”
#20 Argentina need real tests ahead of World Cup defence There’s no doubt that this is still a very good Argentina team, but why on earth are Venezuela and Puerto Rico lined up for friendlies ahead of the World Cup?
#21 Peace in the Middle East: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is not enough The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is not the last step, but the first step on a long road.
#22 Stories that caught our eye: October 10 to 17 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
#23 Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro 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.
#24 Argentine director Pablo Trapero unveils ‘&Sons,’ his first film in English Director Pablo Trapero unveils new film '&Sons' – his first in English.
#25 Mariana Enríquez: Algorithms and AI are good breeding ground for literature Argentine author and journalist argues that artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape literature by expressing social inequalities and hidden fears.
#26 Argentines dump the peso, betting US rescue is doomed to fail 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.
#27 Argentine officials say US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms 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
#28 ‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal 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.”
#29 One of world's oldest dinosaurs discovered in Argentina Remains of one of the world's oldest dinosaur species on the planet found in La Rioja at 3,000-metre altitude; Fossils thought to be at least 225 million years old.
#30 Milei’s inner circle draws up plans for post-election Cabinet reshuffle President Javier Milei will reshuffle his Cabinet after the October 26 national elections, with a number of key figures set to take on legislative posts. Potential PRO additions and the balance of power are under review.
#31 Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."
#32 Citi sells Argentine pesos to Fed as part of US Treasury’s rescue 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.
#33 ‘It was all for justice’ – Suspect’s chilling remark after murdering ex-partner, two others Pablo Rodríguez Laurta detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-partner, Luna Giardina, her mother Mariel Zamudio, Uber driver Martín Palacio and kidnapping of his six-year-old son Pedro. A co-founder of the ‘Varones Unidos’ website, 39-year-old Uruguayan presented himself on social media as a businessman and academic with a marked anti-feminist discourse.
#34 OpenAI inks 'intent' but holds back cash for Sur Energy's AI data centre plan in Patagonia Milei’s government announces joint venture with OpenAI and Sur Energy for US$25-billion investment in artificial intelligence, though OpenAI doesn’t plan to spend a single peso.
#35 One dead, over 100 injured as Peru's interim leader struggles to quell unrest Massive demonstrations erupt across Peru, demanding action against rising crime and political corruption; Interim President José Jeri struggles to contain unrest as crisis rages on.
#36 Joy as last remaining Israel-Argentine hostages released by Hamas Twenty living hostages, including three Argentine-Israelis, were released by Hamas on Monday after more than two years in captivity in Gaza, but some victims and family members are still voicing their anger.
#37 Eleven femicides already in Argentina this month, says NGO Feminist organisation MuMaLá has recorded195 femicides so far this year – one every 35 hours.
#38 Fans in Buenos Aires remember late singer Liam Payne, one year on from his death Fans of late One Direction singer, who passed away one year ago, descend on the hotel in Palermo where he lost his life.
#39 Prison population in Argentina’s federal jails rises 3% in two months Number of inmates held in federal prisons rose 3.2 percent in September from December 2024, according to new data from the Attorney General’s Office.
#40 Argentina’s peso could tumble post-election, warns Morgan Stanley US investment bank outlined three scenarios depending on the outcome of the legislative vote – and predicts where the exchange rate will go.
#41 United States revokes Argentine national’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder 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.
#42 Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector 'facility' for Argentina 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.
#43 After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing presidential run-off Ex-president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga and Senator Rodrigo Paz will go head-to-head in Bolivia's presidential run-off Sunday, with either hopeful likely to shift the nation's politics significantly to the right.
#44 Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid 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.
#45 Peru's new president names ex-general to oversee 'war' on gangs President José Jerí assumed the Presidency last week after Congress voted to impeach unpopular leader Dina Boluarte amid a surge in gang-related violence.
#46 Lawrence Summers ‘nervous’ about Bessent’s novel rescue for Argentina Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers is "withholding judgment" on Donald Trump administration’s rescue plan for Argentina.
#47 Diego Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion Santilli, a lifetime politician who also once ran on a Peronist ticket, blames “political dinosaurs” for not letting the party put his face on a new ballot.
#48 Mac Allister and Martínez braces power Albiceleste win over Puerto Rico Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez each scored two goals as Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 on Tuesday.
#49 Trump says he’d be ‘very upset’ by Chinese military in Argentina Trump’s comments about Chinese activity in Argentina come as President Javier Milei visits the White House.
#50 Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market 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.
#51 Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterm elections Argentina's president makes long-desired visit to White House, but US President Trump says Washington's help is dependent on who wins elections.
#52 Inflation uptick continues in Argentina, prices increased 2.2% in September Prices rose by more than 2% last month, with inflation now reaching 22% in the first nine months of the year; Hikes over the past year total 31.8%.
#53 IMF downgrades Argentina 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% International Monetary Fund worsens outlook for Argentina, projecting lower growth and higher inflation; GDP to grow 4.5% this year, says multilateral lender, with inflation reaching 41.3%.
#54 'If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina' – Trump warns support is conditional "The situation is very clear: if the country strays from the path of freedom and returns to populism, the United States will stop supporting our country," warns President Milei in social media post.
#55 Trump says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends Argentina lifeline US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.
#56 Trump bets on Argentina again after first-term bailout blew up Analysts say that while another US lifeline may not turn around Milei’s fortunes, it could at least help stop the erosion of his support among voters who are weary of austerity and still waiting for a bounce-back in jobs, wages and growth.
#57 Argentina approves major copper mining project in San Juan McEwen Copper to invest US$2.67 billion in Los Azules project in the Andes through RIGI large investor incentive scheme.
#58 Suspected femicide: Body of missing young woman found in a pit at home in small Chaco town Thirty-three-year-old male arrested on suspicion of murder; Remains of Gabriela Arací Barrios, who had been missing since last Sunday, discovered buried in cement-topped cesspit in a back yard of house.
#59 Milei team sends mixed FX policy signals ahead of Trump meeting Since April, Argentina has let the peso float within a range as part of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund. However, authorities have intervened multiple times within the range.
#60 Argentina says US Treasury will continue to support peso 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.
#61 YPF chief projects US$300 billion in exports from LNG deal with Italy’s Eni CEO Horacio Marín talks up recent agreement with Italian energy company, saying it could create 50,000 jobs; Deal to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Vaca Muerta will represent “biggest investment in Argentine history," claims President Milei.
#62 Study: Milei issuing emergency decrees at faster rate than last four governments “From the exception to the rule” – report assesses administrations of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández and Javier Milei.
#63 Fossils of one of oldest dinosaurs on planet found in La Rioja Discovery published by CONICET scientists in prestigious 'Nature' scientific journal. Fossils are some 230 million years old.
#64 Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.
#65 Hamas frees living Israeli hostages from Gaza, Argentines among them Twenty living hostages, including three Argentine-Israelis, released on Monday after more than two years in captivity in Gaza.
#66 Doubts remain over who financed Milei’s ‘rock show’ at Movistar Arena Questions remain unanswered over who exactly funded Javier Milei’s recent “show” at the Movistar Arena. His presidential spokesperson says it was “a private rally, paid for by the publishers” of his new book, but how did a small publishing house afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars hiring a 15,000-capacity venue?
