CURRENCY WOES Peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing Today 18:42 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.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro Today 08:57 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.
GUEST COLUMN Peace in the Middle East: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is not enough Today 08:36 The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is not the last step, but the first step on a long road. by Marwan Gill
OPPOSITION REACTION Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump Yesterday 17:50 Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."
BILATERAL TRADE TALKS ‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal Yesterday 15:12 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.”
POLITICS & ECONOMY US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms, says Bausili Yesterday 01:31 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 by Santiago del Carril
MARKETS Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid 15-10-2025 22:19 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.
US BAILOUT OF ARGENTINA Summers ‘nervous’ about Bessent’s novel rescue for Argentina 15-10-2025 22:08 Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers is "withholding judgment" on Donald Trump administration’s rescue plan for Argentina.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector 'facility' for Argentina 15-10-2025 14:48 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.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH? United States revokes Argentine’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder 15-10-2025 14:17 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.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market 14-10-2025 22:17 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.
WHITE HOUSE TALKS 'If he loses, we are not going to be generous' – Trump says support is conditional 14-10-2025 22:09 "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.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Trump says he’d be ‘very upset’ by Chinese military in Argentina 14-10-2025 21:58 Trump’s comments about Chinese activity in Argentina come as President Javier Milei visits the White House.
MILEI AT WHITE HOUSE US President says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline 14-10-2025 16:04 US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterms 14-10-2025 15:21 Argentina's president makes long-desired visit to White House, but US President Trump says Washington's help is dependent on who wins elections.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting 13-10-2025 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline 13-10-2025 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos 13-10-2025 15:07 United States “is willing to continue buying pesos and bonds, and all options are on the table,” says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
POLITICS & ECONOMY US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul 13-10-2025 14:58 US$20-billion lifeline will keep Javier Milei from being engulfed by a currency crisis in the run-up to key mid-term elections. The outlook after the vote is less clear.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei 10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.
US REACTION Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role 10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.
NOBEL PRIZE Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 10-10-2025 13:36 Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize for her "tireless work promoting democratic rights" and "struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy."
ANALYSIS Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off 10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.
POLLING & SURVEYS Trump lifeline does little to boost Milei with voters in Argentina 10-10-2025 09:47 Trump’s financial assistance for Argentina may be enough to shore up local markets, but it’s doing little to boost President Milei’s standing with voters.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei 09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Bessent hosts Caputo as Argentina-US rescue talks begin 06-10-2025 22:41 US Treasury official highlights “productive” talks as negotiations over fresh funds for Milei government continue; Argentina’s economy minister also meets IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.
TRUMP’S TRADE WAR Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call 06-10-2025 19:05 Two leaders share "friendly" 30-minute call in first talks since trade war row in part spurred by conviction of ex-president Bolsonaro.
POLITICS New US ambassador: Firms on brink of 'unprecedented’ investment in Argentina 06-10-2025 17:44 Peter Lamelas, incoming US ambassador to Argentina, claims US companies and “Western world” are on the verge of investing an unprecedented amount of capital.”
International Monetary Fund IMF chief offers Argentina show of support 03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.
Geopolitics & finance Bessent’s Argentina rescue pledge put to test by traders attacking peso 03-10-2025 16:58 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina.
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap 02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.
FOREIGN POLICY US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina 02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
MADURO’S PREPARATIONS Maduro awarded honorary military degree amid US naval stand-off 01-10-2025 19:20 Venezuelan leader accepts military university honour while vowing to defend sovereignty amid US naval deployment and drug-trafficking accusations.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY After months of talks, Trump grants Milei his White House visit 30-09-2025 18:31 Argentina’s President will get his long-awaited official photo with his US counterpart at the White House; Milei will be the first South American leader to be rewarded with a formal bilateral meeting at the Oval Office with Trump. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Foreign policy & diplomacy Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit 30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.
Casa Rosada to Casa Blanca Argentina: Trump will host Milei at White House on October 14 30-09-2025 13:53 US President Donald Trump to host President Javier Milei at the White House on October 14 – less than two weeks before Argentina’s head of state faces key nationwide elections.
As I see it Milei gets a second chance 27-09-2025 06:50 Like dei ex machina, two of the world’s most powerful men decided to step in and save Argentina from the unhappy fate it was plunging towards. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA How many more rabbits can Milei pull out? 27-09-2025 06:38 Markets don’t vote, at least not on election day. The fate of the Milei programme will be determined by what the government does from now on. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: From rockstar to beggar 27-09-2025 06:05 Milei has gone from international political rockstar to beggar in less than two years, following a similar trajectory to Mauricio Macri – only that the latter got bailed out after winning the midterm elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina 26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop 26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.
WASHINGTON CALLING Bessent halts Argentina crisis as US lifeline upends short bets 25-09-2025 09:12 Speculators seeking to profit from the sell-offs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: the US government.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS US Treasury Secretary lauds Milei at midtown gala 25-09-2025 09:03 US Treasury secretary heaps praise on President, claiming he has “laid the foundation for a new golden age in Argentina.”
ECONOMIC LIFELIFE US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina 24-09-2025 10:50 Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina 24-09-2025 10:25 Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases 24-09-2025 10:09 Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.
BRAZIL-USA RELATIONS Between smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet 23-09-2025 16:44 Presidents differ on almost every political matter, yet find chemistry in person and set to meet the week after the UN General Assembly.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump backs Milei, downplays need for 'bailout' in Argentina 23-09-2025 15:10 White House official says a financial announcement on Argentina will be coming later Tuesday.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump says Argentina does not 'need' bailout at Milei meeting 23-09-2025 14:09 US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he doesn't think Argentina needs a bailout as he met with President Javier Milei in New York.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Trump slams UN, Europe, immigration in General Assembly speech 23-09-2025 12:13 Trump slams 'con job' climate change and mocks United Nations in blistering speech to General Assembly; Shying away from criticism of Washington's traditional enemies, he instead trains ire on UN bosses and tells European nations immigration is ruining their nations.