#1 Trump urges China to quadruple US soy buying, lifting prices Donald Trump says he hopes China will massively step up its purchases of US soybeans.
#2 Candidate debate: Decisive week for Argentina’s political forces Political parties are locked in last-minute negotiations to finalise their candidate lists before Sunday’s registration deadline; LLA-PRO alliance confirmed as PJ inks Fuerza Patria front in just over half of provinces.
#3 Bolivian right extends its polling lead in race for president Business magnate Samuel Doria Medina and ex-president Jorge Quiroga lead the polls heading into Sunday's election in Bolivia, which is likely to see the left ejected from power.
#4 Vontobel, Neuberger see opportunity in Argentina local bond rout Money managers are piling into Argentina’s local markets, seizing on the steep sell-off in the peso and domestic bonds.
#5 Milei vows ban on funding public spending with monetary issuance President puts emphasis on fiscal discipline measures in national broadcast, pairing a ban on monetary financing with plans to punish lawmakers for approving deficit budgets.
#6 The (wrong?) assumption that energy and mining will save Argentina President Javier Milei’s economic programme relies heavily on the prospects of Argentina massively increasing its exports in the coming years. But projections work better on paper than in reality.
#7 Milei seeks to retake initiative with vetoes after Congress pushback President threatens jail for budget offenders, accuses rivals of “genocide” and signals possible court fight over laws passed in a string of congressional defeats.
#8 Thinking outside the box For both government and opposition, the question is more or less spending on pensions with few stopping to consider how more can come out of less.
#9 Fearful Westerners turn their backs on Israel Could what is happening in the Middle East be just a prelude to a similar drama in Europe and other parts of the West?
#10 Civil war in the ‘iron triangle’ and the Scatturice ordeal A little less than three months out from the election, it is getting tense for the Milei administration and the country in general. The President is placing his political project on the line, knowing that he needs to deliver electorally if he wants to keep his re-election dreams alive.
#11 Deadlines or lifelines? We have confirmation of one important definition – the La Libertad Avanza far right and the PRO centre-right extending their Buenos Aires Province alliance to this city.
#12 Milei seeks US visit and fruits of Trump friendship Casa Rosada working towards the President’s long-awaited official meeting with Donald Trump in Washington.
#13 Bolivia right-wing presidential hopeful vows 'radical change' One of the front-runners in Bolivia's upcoming presidential election, right-winger Jorge Quiroga, is a declared supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei. He predicts the country was poised for "radical change" after two decades of socialist rule.
#14 Messi, Milei and Mickey Mouse are driving Argentina's tourists to United States Argentines are traveling in droves to the United States this year, bucking a sluggish overall trend of international tourism.
#15 Los Menem SA: How one of Argentina’s foremost political families invoices the state Business dealings with the state are part of the family’s income, with the Menem clan remaining close to power. A look at controversial contracts and the "series effect."
#16 Congress pushes back after Milei’s three-veto strike Responding to presidential vetoes, lawmakers pass law to increase funding for universities and declare state of emergency for paediatric healthcare in Argentina.
#17 PRO now pro-libertarian in City too Macri-led party gives up its dominance in the capital by agreeing alliance with President Milei’s La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires City.
#18 Stories that caught our eye: August 1 to 8 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
#19 RIP to Madres de Plaza de Mayo member whose powerful testimony grabbed world’s attention Enriqueta Rodríguez de Maroni, 98, the Madres de Plaza de Mayo mother whose testimony to Dutch television during the 1978 World Cup placed the crimes of the 1976-1983 military dictatorship on the world map, died last Tuesday.
#20 Milei blames banks and establishment for new run on currency Argentina's government attributes the third currency run of its administration to a supposed speculative manoeuvre by local banks, big business and the establishment. For Milei, it’s a political onslaught against his economic plan.
#21 For Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall short Rural producers maintain their support for the government but are growing impatient and demanding further reforms.
#22 Larry Summers says Trump policies are ‘scarily’ like Argentina’s Perón Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers compares US President Donald Trump’s policies risk to that of post-war Argentina.
#23 Boca’s horror story nightmare Things could not look bleaker for Boca Juniors at the moment but the malaise does seem to exceed Miguel Ángel Russo or any one coach.
#24 Report: Attacks on LGBT community on the rise in Milei's Argentina Hate crimes against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people in Argentina increased by 70% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to a new report.
#25 Cabinet wealth rankings: Werthein, Cúneo Libarona, Caputo on podium Government ministers Gerardo Werthein, Mariano Cúneo Libarona and Luis Caputo head the wealth and asset rankings of President Javier Milei’s Cabinet.
#26 'Dog ate my passport': All Black rookie in Argentina trip pickle Leroy Carter's dream call-up to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad almost became a nightmare as he needed an emergency passport for his trip to Argentina.
#27 Judges in new Diego Maradona death trial reject request to step aside The new court hearing the case into the death of Diego Maradona rejects defence request for two judges to be removed.
#28 Daniel Divinsky, 'Mafalda' editor and influential publisher, dies at 83 Driving-force behind Quino, Roberto Fontanarrosa, Rodolfo Walsh, Maitena and Liniers leaves a deep footprint on the country’s cultural landscape.
#29 Milei’s strong peso drives Argentina meatpackers to import beef Argentina is importing beef as President Milei’s currency and trade policies make it more affordable to source supplies abroad.
#30 Alleged serial killer in Jujuy caught with 'bones, blood' at home Matías Jurado, accused of the disappearance and murder of at least five homeless people, in Jujuy Province, has served time for theft, according to reports.
#31 Drilling to slow in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, YPF CEO says Oil-drilling activity in the Vaca Muerta shale patch is set to weaken in the near term as companies restrain spending.
#32 YPF said to be close to buying total’s Argentina shale assets State oil and gas producer YPF is close to an agreement to acquire shale oil assets from France’s TotalEnergies.
#33 Iberia probes 'Free Palestine' message on kosher meals Several other Jewish passengers on the flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid received meal trays marked with the initials “FP” for “Free Palestine”, according to DAIA.
#34 ‘Cruel and ridiculous’: City Hall plan for trash-searching poor slammed Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri has instructed the Security Ministry and City Police to introduce sanctions for citizens – mostly poor – who take rubbish out of bins.
