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Milei to attend Adorni showdown in Congress

Yesterday 10:52 President says he will be at National Legislature on Wednesday when Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni – under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment – presents annual report to Congress and faces questioning from lawmakers.

Peter Thiel’s dystopia, Milei’s utopia

Yesterday 06:07 There is ideological affinity between Milei and Thiel. Both of them fall under the category of anarcho-capitalist libertarians who see socialism and the decadence of Western society as major threats to humanity.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei’s party sees Senate as best chance of success for controversial bills

23-04-2026 13:55 Milei government is giving priority to the Senate thanks to La Libertad Avanza caucus chief Patricia Bullrich well-assembled majority; Controversial reforms include changes to disability benefits and mental health rules, private property, evictions and the scrapping of limits on foreign ownership of land in Argentina.

US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region

22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.

Milei’s auction of nation's railroads risks sidelining US-backed bidder

21-04-2026 10:37 The model Milei's administration has chosen for the auctioning off of Argentina’s decaying freight railways has drawn criticism from industry experts and risks sidelining one of the most prominent bidders.

Milei receives Israel’s highest civilian honour from president

20-04-2026 16:58 Israeli President Isaac Herzog awards Argentina’s President Javier Milei the ‘Presidential Medal of Honour’ – the country’s highest civilian distinction – in recognition of his commitment to the State of Israel.

Dollar shortage still looms after Argentina buys time at IMF

17-04-2026 17:27 Argentina has bought time, but the government still faces a hard-currency shortage that it'll have to tackle before elections next year.

Smelling a drop of blood in the water

17-04-2026 16:17 Losing control of the digital discourse for Milei is akin to losing the streets for a traditional Peronist politician of the 21st-century.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Karina takes Adorni south in show of support as scrutiny mounts

17-04-2026 01:44 Government insists it’s business-as-usual as drip-feed revelations over Manuel Adorni’s finances ramp up pressure on official; Presidential Chief-of-Staff takes Cabinet chief with her to Neuquén for Vaca Muerta visit.

Argentina now more resilient to external shocks, top officials say

16-04-2026 23:52 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili tell audience in Washington that Argentina's FX regime held firm, marking a break from past crises.

by Santiago del Carril

Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme

16-04-2026 10:18 “Outstanding measures” required before the deal is taken to the Board. Trump’s support and pressure contrasts with a technical team that has worsened Argentina's inflation outlook and is calling for greater exchange-rate flexibility.

by Eugenia Muzio

Luis Caputo says Argentina has cheaper funding options than bond sale

15-04-2026 22:56 Economy Minister Luis Caputo tells investors in Washington that President Javier Milei’s government won’t need to tap global capital markets this year thanks to cheaper financing options.

Milei hosts Czech President Petr Pavel at Casa Rosada

15-04-2026 16:32 Leaders discuss cooperation in areas such as defence, energy, science and technology, while highlighting shared positions on major international issues, including support for Ukraine.

Milei vows to stay course, tackles ‘bad’ inflation data head-on in AmCham speech

14-04-2026 19:37 President confronts negative inflation data head-on at AmCham Summit in Buenos Aires, defending austerity measures, insisting inflation “will plummet” and vowing to remain on his economic course.

by James Grainger

INDEC: Industry slumps for eighth month running

14-04-2026 10:32 INDEC data show manufacturing in prolonged contraction, with sharp falls in autos, machinery and textiles; Economists warn recovery hinges on consumption and investment rebound.

Argentina to reach IMF staff agreement as early as this week

14-04-2026 09:05 Argentina expected to reach IMF staff-level agreement on second review of US$20-billion programme as early as this week.

Russian psyops and the dance of the candidates

11-04-2026 07:34 The Milei administration is on the back foot, tired, hanging off the ropes, but is nowhere near knockout territory.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The iceman goeth

11-04-2026 06:04 Resources are the name of the game in today’s world and the amendments to the 2010 Glaciers Law should be seen within that context.

Pressure on Adorni builds as investigators probe assets, travel, bank details

09-04-2026 20:40 President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief is facing mounting questions over his finances after journalistic investigations uncovered inconsistencies, unexplained asset growth and transactions involving third parties; Judge requests banking secrecy rules to be lifted to aid probe.

Environmental NGOs seek ‘largest collective lawsuit in history’ to defend glaciers

09-04-2026 14:08 Environmental groups call on members of the public to join a massive collective lawsuit against President Javier Milei’s changes to Argentina’s Glacier Law, which were approved by the lower house in the early hours of Thursday morning.

by Felipe Leibovich