POLITICS & JUDICIARY Senate rejects Supreme Court justices imposed by President Milei Yesterday 21:40 Blow for Milei as upper house votes by clear margin to reject both nominations for nation’s highest court; Future of Manuel García-Mansilla and Ariel Lijo unclear.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei looks for IMF support, trade deal from Trump Yesterday 19:27 President in Florida to receive award; Milei seeking crucial backing from United States for new IMF programme, days after 10% tariffs are introduced.
In focus: Cryptocurrencies Political support leading to increasing fall-out for crypto Yesterday 00:42 Experts say recent support from Donald Trump and Javier Milei for memecoin cryptocurrencies has led to losses of several billion dollars for investors, weakening a sector still is seeking legitimacy.
MULTILATERAL FUNDING World Bank promises ‘significant support’ for Milei's Argentina 02-04-2025 17:33 "Significant support" promised by Ajay Banga, head of the World Bank, as he meets with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE Milei reiterates claim at Malvinas remembrance service 02-04-2025 17:32 President Javier Milei said Wednesday that he wants Argentina to become “a power" so that the inhabitants of the Malvinas "prefer to be Argentine."
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to 'surely' meet Trump on US trip, says Werthein 02-04-2025 09:03 The two leaders will receive awards for their "conservative values" during a ceremony at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
MILEI TO AMERICA Milei heads to Trump’s home base with IMF feal near finish line 02-04-2025 08:52 President Javier Milei will reportedly travel to Florida on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
POLLING & SURVEYS Latin Americans split on retaliation as Trump’s tariffs loom 01-04-2025 12:19 Half of Mexicans, Argentines and Brazilians want their governments to retaliate to Trump’s tariffs, with slightly smaller shares of Colombians and Chileans saying the same.
BLOOMBERG REPORT Milei charged executives US$20,000 for private dinners as he ran for president 01-04-2025 11:59 Executives bought access to Argentina’s rising political star; Milei likened the dinners to the consulting work he used to do.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Poverty falls sharply as prices cool under Milei 31-03-2025 17:02 About 38.1% of Argentines fell under the poverty line in the second half of last year, according to government data published Monday.
IMF PROGRAMME Caputo: Argentina wants a ‘high’ first disbursement from IMF 31-03-2025 14:04 Economy Minister revealed last week that Argentina is seeking around US$20 billion in fresh financing from the IMF, on top of its existing US$44-billion debt.
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP Italy limits citizenship eligibility for descendants, affecting tens of thousands of Argentines 29-03-2025 08:38 Italy will limit its citizenship law based on blood ties to two generations, a move that could affect tens of thousands of Argentines.
Editorial Into More Frenzy 29-03-2025 06:11 Perhaps today’s economic situation is best explained by saying: “It’s the elections, stupid.”
Analysing Argentina Will Elon Musk’s plumber pay for Milei’s trips abroad? 29-03-2025 06:11 There is reason behind the IMF’s decision to throw its weight behind President Milei, which means partnering with his political objectives too. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Tales of the blue (dollar) 29-03-2025 06:11 Milei and Caputo have promised to lift the 'cepo' currency controls. It won’t signal the end of the 'blue,' but it should reduce its importance and the wild fluctuations that voraciously mint millionaires and, at the same speed, erase their fortunes. by Agustino Fontevecchia
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Towards a smarter state 29-03-2025 06:11 The libertarian government seems intent on cutting back a bloated state to its right size without having any clear idea what that size might be. by Michael Soltys
IMF PROGRAMME Argentina seeks large portion of US$20-billion IMF deal up front 28-03-2025 12:00 The size of Argentina’s first disbursement has become the most important issue of negotiations at this stage, with President Milei's government seeking a large portion up front.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Who’s who: La Libertad Avanza’s electoral list for Buenos Aires City 28-03-2025 11:42 Manuel Adorni, Javier Milei’s presidential spokesperson, will be the “frontman” of the ruling party’s electoral slate for the Buenos Aires City legislature.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Prosecutor probes Milei assets in ‘$LIBRA’ Cryptogate case 27-03-2025 21:16 Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano gathering information regarding the assets of President Javier Milei, his sister Karina Milei and three businessmen.
MIDTERMS 2025 Midterms latest: Adorni set to run for La Libertad Avanza in City 27-03-2025 21:13 President Javier Milei’s top spokesperson will lay down his microphone to run for the ruling La Libertad Avanza party in Buenos Aires City.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina says its new IMF programme will total US$20 billion 27-03-2025 15:00 The economy minister added that funds combined from the IMF, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and regional bank CAF would put Argentina’s Central Bank reserves near US$50 billion.
NEW IMF DEAL Caputo says Argentina’s new IMF deal includes US$20 billion 27-03-2025 10:30 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says new IMF programme for Argentina will include US$20 billion in fresh funding. by James Grainger
ANALYSIS How many dollars does Luis Caputo need to reach the midterms? 27-03-2025 00:39 The market is spotlighting fresh funds. The blend could be a bargaining-chip for exchange rate intervention. Central Bank reserves back to levels of late 2023. by Eugenia Muzio
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Traders bet on weaker peso as Milei’s IMF deal looms 26-03-2025 21:39 Investors see Argentina’s peso on the verge of devaluation again, but for Javier Milei, such a step could prove costly – especially ahead of midterm elections in October.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Macron says Argentina ‘is a friend’ after call with Milei 25-03-2025 14:01 French President Emmanuel Macron declares in a post on social media that Argentina “is a friend” with which his government can "build the economy of the future."
MARKET VIEW Goldman says end of Argentina FX controls key to reviving IPOs 25-03-2025 12:20 President Milei needs to start getting rid of capital and currency controls to lure equity investors, according to Goldman Sachs.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Argentina to declassify files on Nazis who sought refuge post-World War II 25-03-2025 11:59 Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos confirms that President Javier Milei has ordered the declassification of all official records concerning Nazis who sought refuge in Argentina after World War II, following a request from US Republican Senator Steve Daines back in February.
MEMORY DAY MARCH 'Nunca más’ – Massive march in Argentina, 49 years after coup 24-03-2025 20:11 Tens of thousands take to streets to remember dictatorship’s crimes and challenge President Javier Milei’s government.
HUMAN RIGHTS Milei government pushes civil war narrative on coup anniversary 24-03-2025 17:03 Casa Rosada pushes out controversial video on 49th anniversary of coup that installed Videla; Declassification of files announced, call for “complete memory” of dictatorship era; Support for legal appeal over 1974 attack on Army captain and family.
WASHINGTON SANCTION US sanctions Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido for ‘corruption’ 22-03-2025 17:33 United States government bans former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and ex-federal planning minister Julio de Vido from entering its territory, sanctioning them for “significant corruption.”
WASHINGTON'S BAN ON CFK United States bars Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from entry due to graft case 22-03-2025 09:37 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision to ban Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her immediate family, as well as former public works minister Julio De Vido, “for significant corruption,” according to a statement.
POLITICS IN CHILE Chile presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei lauds Argentina budget cuts 22-03-2025 09:13 “In Argentina, they’ve cut spending with a speed and determination that’s incredible,” says Chile presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei.
As I see it The old order is fighting back 22-03-2025 07:45 Milei has managed to apply a much-needed corrective to a political order that, until he took over, seemed to have been programmed to destroy both itself and the country. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Autumn is coming for Javier Milei 22-03-2025 07:41 Last week, we discussed how an electoral agreement with the governor of Chaco signalled a possible pattern. This week, Chaco Governor Leandro Zdero received a 120-billion-peso transfer from the federal government. Just don’t tell the IMF. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Political hegemony turning to pathetic circus 22-03-2025 07:14 Market jitters have pushed the government into a defensive posture, in which Economy Minister Luis ‘Toto’ Caputo appears to have involuntarily flamed the fans of devaluation. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EMBASSY SCANDAL IN CARACAS The year-long stand-off between five prisoners in a mansion and Maduro's regime 21-03-2025 10:20 Members of Venezuela’s opposition are trapped in Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, living on rainwater and sardines, as government forces stand watch.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF deal will be agreed by mid-April, says Milei 20-03-2025 18:27 Lower house backs presidential decree authorising new deal with International Monetary Fund.
DEBT & MARKETS Argentina waiting on yields to fall below 10% before debt market return 20-03-2025 12:26 Argentina is waiting for yields on its sovereign bonds to edge below 10% before exploring return to international capital markets, says government official.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL Déjà vu? Another libertarian politician promotes ‘$LIBRA’ crypto token 20-03-2025 01:03 La Libertad Avanza lawmaker José Luis Espert says his account on the X social network was “hacked”; Post promoting ‘$LIBRA V2’ token made, just weeks after President Milei pushed same scam cryptocurrency.
Foreign relations & diplomacy President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel 19-03-2025 23:31 Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Milei wins lower house approval to agree new IMF loan 19-03-2025 17:52 Milei granted free hand in negotiations with International Monetary Fund over a new programme as lower house backs decree authorising talks.
Congress & Politics Congress upholds Milei’s decree to back new IMF-Argentina deal 19-03-2025 17:44 Lower house lawmakers vote in favour of President Javier Milei’s emergency executive decree backing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy extended expansion as new IMF accord nears 19-03-2025 17:27 Gross domestic product expanded 1.4% in the three months through December, compared with the previous quarter.
‘CRYPTOGATE’ SCANDAL Victims of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam file suit with NY court 19-03-2025 17:27 President Milei not named as defendant in class-action suit filed by law firm representing victims of cryptocurrency scandal.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei’s inflation miracle distorted by obsolete items in index 19-03-2025 17:12 Calls are getting louder for President Javier Milei’s government to redo the make-up of the consumer price index for the first time in two decades.
POLITICS Unions, movements ready to confront Milei government 19-03-2025 16:23 Brutal police crackdown at pension protest in Buenos Aires has united labour and social organisations, who are increasingly willing to show their discontent with the government.
PENSION PROTEST Milei government issues public transport threat to demonstators 19-03-2025 11:19 Hours before weekly pension protest, message broadcast at stations across Buenos Aires metropolitan area warns that police “will repress any attempt against the Republic.”
POLITICS Rodríguez Larreta confirms midterms run after PRO expulsion talk 18-03-2025 21:58 Former Buenos Aires City mayor confirms run in May 18 City midterms; He will likely do so under a new banner – a reaction to reported move by PRO members to expel him. by James Grainger
PENSION PROTEST Political football: In defence of Argentina's forgotten pensioners 18-03-2025 17:54 The football fans who marched Wednesday in Buenos Aires with pensioners were accused of being "destabilisers" by the Argentine government, but they have managed to unite social discontent into an unexpected opposition without leadership.
'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL A month on from ‘$LIBRA,’ Milei siblings at centre of judicial tug-of-war 18-03-2025 17:00 Investigation into alleged corruption, influence-trafficking and public ethics rules now the focus of a jurisdictional tussle. by Alfredo Izaguirre