ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule Yesterday 05:07 President Milei seems to be inverting Ronald Reagan’s equation – as in, disagree 20 percent of the time with me, and you are 80 percent my enemy. by Marcelo J. García
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Milei expects to attend Trump’s inauguration as US president 16-12-2024 08:00 President Javier Milei is expected to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC on January 20.
DIPLOMACY Trump names Peter Lamelas as next US ambassador to Argentina 13-12-2024 14:13 Cuba-born doctor and Republican donor, who recently met President Javier Milei at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, says appointment is “incredible honour.”
Education Students are turning on Milei after helping him win power 11-12-2024 14:18 President Milei derides universities as bastions of wokeness and elitism. But publicly funded higher education is a point of civic pride. Now, graduates are turning on Milei after helping him win power.
Soybean Trade War Trump trade war to hurt US farmers more as China turns to Brazil 11-12-2024 14:10 Donald Trump’s initial trade war with China devastated American soybean farmers, slashing exports by nearly 80%. As tensions mount for a possible reprise, the stakes are higher: China has diversified its agricultural imports, turning to Brazil, Argentina, and Australia for staples like soy, corn, and cotton.
As I see it The return of the great disruptor 07-12-2024 06:07 Caught off-balance, progressives in the United States and movers and shakers in Latin America, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and Africa are asking themselves what the return of the great disruptor could mean. by James Neilson
ANALYSIS Why Donald Trump and Javier Milei are worlds apart on austerity 04-12-2024 12:25 Donald Trump and Javier Milei have a shared favour of theatrics, but it does not reflect their economic strategies in vastly different contexts – the Argentine enforcing radical austerity and Trump preferring tax cuts and tariffs.
CAPITAL CONTROLS Trump adviser Laffer tells Argentina ‘get it done now’ on capital controls 03-12-2024 15:19 Arthur Laffer has a word of advice for Argentina: Scrap capital controls now.
Hunter Biden Pardon Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency 02-12-2024 12:11 Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES The protectionist racket 30-11-2024 05:37 While Donald Trump and Javier Milei might be a mutual admiration society, they are moving in opposite directions on protectionism. by Michael Soltys
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Maduro purges Venezuelan rivals with wave of repression 26-11-2024 19:52 Venezuela's opposition movement has been gravely weakened following Nicolás Maduro's controversial re-election on July 28, leading to the flight of around 100 leaders and activists. Key figures, such as Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, face threats and repression from security forces targeting dissent.
As I see it Green going out of fashion 23-11-2024 06:00 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. by James Neilson
POLITICS – ANALYSIS ‘Fat Dan’ and libertarian childishness 23-11-2024 06:00 The childish attitudes of Milei 'troll army' come as the government has regained momentum in opinion polls. by Agustino Fontevecchia
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Trump, the elected autocrat 21-11-2024 09:51 The countdown to Trump's return to the White House represents an inflection point that the United States has never seen before. by David Smith
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Italy recognises Venezuelan opposition candidate as 'president-elect' 20-11-2024 20:42 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.
SINO-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties 20-11-2024 10:52 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. by Ramon Sahmkow, AFP
WORLD G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game 19-11-2024 20:56 As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
GEOPOLITICS US likely to increase focus on LatAm with Rubio as top diplomat 19-11-2024 12:27 Marco Rubio's appointment as the United States' top diplomat has raised expectations that Washington will place greater emphasis on Latin America moving forward.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Juan Donaldo moving from Pink to White House? 16-11-2024 05:59 Javier Milei might be The Donald’s “favourite president” yet Trump’s campaign rhetoric would seem to be on a collision course with the Argentine’s track record after almost a year in office. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL A not so decisive decision 16-11-2024 05:52 This week’s court ruling seems to have done nothing to derail the widespread expectation of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner running in next year’s midterms as the focal opposition leader.
As I see it Milei books a seat on the Trump express 16-11-2024 05:52 Though Milei expects Trump to lend him a helping hand on the financial front, he must be worried by his determination to surround the US with sky-high protectionist walls. by James Neilson
Analysing Argentina Milei, in the best of all possible worlds 16-11-2024 05:00 Everywhere he looks, Javier Milei sees good news, which he takes as confirmation that he has chosen the right path. by Marcelo J. García
ENVIRONMENT Is Milei on the verge of withdrawing Argentina from the Paris Agreement? 15-11-2024 21:40 President Javier Milei's decision to withdraw his negotiators from the climate change conference in Baku breaks with the climate foreign policy maintained by his predecessors.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:07 World leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine – and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the United States.
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei hails Trump win as 'greatest political comeback in history' 15-11-2024 10:56 President Milei hails Trump's victory in US election as the "greatest political comeback in history," as he looks to align himself further with incoming administration.
ENVIRONMENT Argentina considering Paris climate pact exit, reports NYT 15-11-2024 10:07 Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein says Argentina is “re-evaluating our strategy on all matters related to climate change."
MILEI IN AMERICA President Milei praises Trump at Mar-a-Lago event 15-11-2024 09:52 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump for his electoral victory, a win he says shows the world that "the winds of freedom are blowing much stronger."
WORLD Sombre swan song for Biden in South America 14-11-2024 20:41 President Joe Biden embarked on a sombre farewell tour of South America Thursday, a trip overshadowed by Donald Trump's US election win.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump: Milei’s friend in the North? 14-11-2024 15:57 Javier Milei wants to establish a close link with the US president-elect. A look at the relationship between Donald Trump, Argentina's president and the envoys working to strengthen ties. by Juan Luis González
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei visits Trump’s home turf eyeing free-trade deal with US 14-11-2024 15:36 President travels to Florida to attend CPAC forum at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort; Milei seeks US-Argentina free-trade deal, cooperation on intelligence, introduction of “League of Conservative Nations.”
ENVIRONMENT COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil 14-11-2024 13:18 Host Azerbaijan tries to lower tensions after top French minister cancels trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdraws delegation.
UNITED STATES POLITICS 'First Buddy': Musk takes unusual star role with Trump 13-11-2024 23:09 Elon Musk became a key ally to Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, reportedly spending over US$100 million to help the Republican win.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands at White House 13-11-2024 16:57 US President Joe Biden hosts his soon-to-be successor (and predecessor) Donald Trump at the White House as duo promise a smooth transition of power.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Musk named 'government efficiency' chief as Trump appoints incoming US officials 13-11-2024 13:04 Who's who in the new Trump administration? As Republican leader draws up his team after winning the 2024 presidential election, notable figures like Elon Musk, Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio, and more are being lined up for key roles.
BILATERAL TIES Milei talks with Trump, says US is ‘copying' Argentina's 'model’ 12-11-2024 18:31 Javier Milei speaks with US president-elect Donald Trump, who reportedly describes Argentine leader as “his favourite president”; La Libertad Avanza leader will travel to Republican’s Florida resort on Thursday to attend CPAC forum.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei names Alejandro Oxenford as Argentina's new US ambassador 12-11-2024 11:06 Tech entrepreneur 'Alec' Oxenford will represent Argentina in Washington; New ambassador to the United States, a keen art collector and co-founder of two unicorn start-ups, will play crucial role in relationship with incoming Trump administration.
International relations Biden to travel to South America for APEC, G20 summits 11-11-2024 15:35 US President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, and will meet with various leaders regarding environmental issues, economic growth, and more.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Trump, Macron, G20, Meloni – Milei's coming international commitments 11-11-2024 14:44 Foreign policy and international diplomacy are set to dominate the next two weeks of Javier Milei’s agenda; President will travel to United States for CPAC event, meet Macron and Meloni in Buenos Aires and attend the G20 Summit in Rio.
As I see it Post-electoral Democrat blues 09-11-2024 07:36 If Democrats were wise, they would understand that it was due to their incompetence, combined with highhandedness, that Trump came roaring back. by James Neilson
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Move over Javi, the Big Boss is back 09-11-2024 06:24 The return of Donald Trump, the undisputed 'top dog' of the new right, will consolidate a global movement that, up until now, appeared to be somewhat disjointed. by Agustino Fontevecchia
US ELECTION 2024 – ANALYSIS MAGAlomaniac – no Camelot for Kamala 09-11-2024 06:13 Milei does not seem to care a hoot about Trump being politically incorrect but he should worry more about his being fiscally incorrect. by Michael Soltys
Editorial Trump card, or joker? 09-11-2024 06:06 Milei is entitled to celebrate the convincing Republican win as a supreme booster for a global trend towards the far right but would be rather less accurate if he hailed it as an advance of his libertarian crusade against the deep state.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Welcome to the New Political Order 09-11-2024 06:01 Trump’s victory and the Brexit referendum in 2016 marked the first significant political manifestations of a change of order. Trump’s impressive comeback this week appears to solidify it further. The next question is where President Javier Milei fits into this puzzle. by Marcelo J. García
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to travel to US next week for meeting with Trump 08-11-2024 09:14 Argentina’s President set for seventh visit to United States in a year; Milei will take part in CPAC forum, which will be hosted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
ANALYSIS Trump rides global wave of anti-incumbency 08-11-2024 00:24 Anti-incumbency fervour has swept not just the United States but other major democracies, battering both the left and the right.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Biden's legacy in ruins after Trump’s triumph over Harris 07-11-2024 20:32 Joe Biden hoped Kamala Harris would salvage his legacy as the man who saved America from Donald Trump. Instead, it lies in tatters.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Trump wins US election in extraordinary comeback 07-11-2024 20:18 In less than four years, Trump managed an astounding political recovery that seemed unlikely when he left office on January 20, 2021, skipping Biden’s inauguration and under a cloud over the attack on the Capitol.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Trump and Argentina – Business leaders hope political affinity will pay off 07-11-2024 00:25 Despite uncertainty about the overhaul of the United States economy and its impact on domestic business, business leaders hope election of Republican leader will lead to commercial resurgence. by Ariel Maciel
ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS Dollars, IMF, cepo – Economy Ministry’s expectations after Trump triumph 06-11-2024 23:59 The government is betting on ideological overlap between Milei and Trump helping Argentina to obtain the financing required to face the need for dollars. by Ezequiel Orlando
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 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.