ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Argentina’s recession ‘is over,’ Milei tells business leaders Today 14:49 “The recession is over. We are emerging from the desert," President Milei tells business leaders at event in Buenos Aires.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to travel to US next week for meeting with Trump Today 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.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY Wanted: Republican-friendly name for post in Washington Yesterday 14:11 Reacting to Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s US election, President Javier Milei’s government is on the search for Gerardo Werthein's successor as ambassador to the United States. Top of the wishlist? An individual with good ties to the Republican party.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Trump and Argentina – Business leaders hope political affinity will pay off Yesterday 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
LOCAL REACTION Argentina’s right celebrates Trump’s victory in US election 06-11-2024 15:39 Figures from Mauricio Macri’s PRO party celebrate Republican leader’s win in US presidential election as Milei government officials revel in news.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina to withdraw military officers from UN’s South Lebanon mission 06-11-2024 13:40 Decision, which became known during departure of ex-foreign minister Diana Mondino, underlines President Javier Milei’s alignment with the Israeli government.
LOCAL REACTION Macri, Scioli send congratulations to victorious Trump 06-11-2024 12:47 Former president Mauricio Macri and ex-Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli send good wishes to US president-elect Donald Trump.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei congratulates Trump for 'formidable election victory' over Harris 06-11-2024 08:15 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump after the Republican leader's stunning US election victory over rival Kamala Harris.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Foreign Ministry set to meet chainsaw after Mondino's failure to cut costs 05-11-2024 10:32 The now former foreign minister not only displeased President Milei, she also failed to cut costs. Mondino’s lack of budget-slashing means La Libertad Avanza’s chainsaw will now descend on the Palacio San Martín. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY Milei vows purge of ‘traitors’ after vote backing Cuba at UN 04-11-2024 22:16 President Milei lets rip at diplomats, promising to purge Argentina's foreign service of “ traitors to the country.”
POLITICS New Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein takes office, orders staff changes 04-11-2024 22:12 Gerardo Werthein, Argentina’s former ambassador to the United States, is sworn-in as nation’s top diplomat; New foreign minister replaces Diana Mondino, who was ousted last week.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei considering US visit in event of Trump victory 04-11-2024 16:39 President Javier Milei is betting on a Republican victory in tomorrow’s US election – and may consider a January trip to the inauguration should Donald Trump emerge victorious over Kamala Harris.
PROFILE: GERARDO WERTHEIN New foreign minister has links, resources and Milei’s trust 04-11-2024 13:51 Businessman Gerardo Werthein has President Javier Milei’s confidence and provided resources for the La Libertad Avanza leader’s campaign, meetings to key figures and advice on foreign policy. by Pablo Varela
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei's affinity with Trump – what a Republican win would mean for Argentina 04-11-2024 07:48 President Milei does little to hide his support for the Republican candidate. Negotiations with the IMF and how protectionism would affect Argentina, among other key issues. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
HUMAN RIGHTS Marchers at Pride criticise Milei's 'discriminatory' laws and policies 02-11-2024 18:25 Revellers voice criticism of President Javier Milei's government as they take to the streets of the capital for the the 33rd LGBT Pride March.
Analysing Argentina Milei’s magical thinking about a Trump victory 02-11-2024 07:38 Argentina — or Latin America, for that matter — will not be an immediate priority for any incoming US administration, though Milei may leverage his ideological rapport with a potential President Trump. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Zurdos de mierda 02-11-2024 06:52 Language is viral, particularly in hyper-connected urban societies, and is particularly sticky among the youth. Indeed, it is probably the first frontier in trying to permeate the consciousness of a population, and therefore the frontline of the culture war. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Another one bites the dust 02-11-2024 06:50 The fiscal and macro-economic stability so obsessively sought by President Milei finds its antithesis in extreme administrative volatility, when political fragmentation could be permitting calmer waters.
COURTS Court overturns dismissal of lawsuit over Milei journalist insults 31-10-2024 19:43 Ruling which cleared President Javier Milei of charges after he slandered Perfil co-founder Jorge Fontevecchia and accused him of being “on the take”; Judge also removes previous magistrate from case.
PROFILE: Gerardo Werthein Werthein faces Olympian challenge grading foreign service 31-10-2024 15:13 Argentina's ambassador to the United States moves to the Palacio San Martín after President Milei ousts Diana Mondino.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei to 'audit' Argentina's Foreign Ministry after Cuba embargo vote 31-10-2024 14:12 Day after sacking of Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says "President Milei's position is clear" and that all staff unhappy with Argentina's new direction are free to "withdraw from the government."
OPINION & ANALYSIS Intrigue and secrecy in Mondino’s pre-trailed dismissal 31-10-2024 10:25 President Javier Milei sacks his foreign minister after Argentina’s vote at the UN against the United States’ six-decade embargo imposed against Cuba. Issuing a presidential communiqué aimed at sowing terror in the diplomatic corps, Milei is embarking on a cultural battle to shift the foreign service. by Walter Curia
POLLING Milei is Argentina’s most popular leader but disapproval grows 31-10-2024 09:05 About 41% have a positive image of President Javier Milei, according to a new poll, but approval has been decline as austerity measures bite.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Milei sacks foreign minister after Cuba embargo vote 30-10-2024 18:11 President Javier Milei sacks Foreign Minister Diana Mondino for backing a UN vote condemning the United States' six-decade trade embargo of Cuba.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Milei’s revamp offers CEOs a glimmer of optimism about Argentina 29-10-2024 11:17 Business leaders say they're feeling encouraged about Argentina for the first time in years.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Spain names new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from Sánchez-Milei spat 29-10-2024 09:24 Spanish government appoints new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from a diplomatic crisis sparked by a war of words between Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and President Javier Milei.
MARKETS Argentine debt rises out of distress territory on Milei reforms 28-10-2024 11:36 Prices for some of Argentina’s sovereign notes have soared to their highest levels since they were issued in a 2020 restructuring.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Macri and Milei’s ‘special kind of psychology’ 26-10-2024 06:01 Macri knows he’s in a position of weakness. Milei and his libertarian horde swept his electorate and forced the fracture of his Juntos por el Cambio coalition. But despite lending his votes, the former president and his team have been excluded. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSING ARGENTINA The Caputos spread their tentacles over the Mileis 26-10-2024 05:37 Not so long ago, two Caputos in Milei's inner circle seemed one too many. But now, Santiago and Luis Caputo are working closely in tandem. by Marcelo J. García
Editorial A totalitarian all or a nihilistic nothing 26-10-2024 05:27 While verbally aspiring to ending Kirchnerism, Milei is doing much to revive it with his modus operandi.
STATE SELL OFF Government to auction off more than 400 state properties 25-10-2024 22:14 Argentina’s government will put 400 properties up for auction in a bid to raise some US$800 million. Properties are either not being used, in bad condition or have large maintenance costs for the state.
IMF PROGRAMME IMF confirms Argentina ‘exploring’ new financing programme 25-10-2024 17:26 Argentina’s government is “exploring options” for a new financing programme with the International Monetary Fund, confirms top official.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina’s quest for more IMF money stalls on currency controls 25-10-2024 16:36 Argentina wants a fresh injection of money to lift controls without worrying about a currency sell-off. But the IMF doesn’t want its resources used to artificially prop up a currency, like Argentina has done so many times before.
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 18 to 25 25-10-2024 09:24 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT Argentina dodges FATF money-laundering ‘grey list’ 24-10-2024 18:44 Financial Action Task Force money-laundering watchdog approves report on Argentina and Milei government avoids possible sanctions which might have placed investments at risk.
STATE SELL OFF Milei’s privatisation blitz begins with state cargo rail firm 24-10-2024 07:19 This is the first privatisation in the railway sector in the Milei era. It announced the privatisation of Belgrano Cargas y Logística SA. This was announced by presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni, in statements to the press.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE Government seeks culprit after paper referencing 'Falklands' slights out 23-10-2024 23:28 Malvinas mishap as Defence Ministry refers to the Malvinas Islands as "Falklands" in a statement, sparking criticism from within and outside the government and a promise to fire culprit allegedly "guided by left-wing ideology."
POLITICS & ECONOMY Argentina seeks US$2.7-billion line to cover debt maturities 23-10-2024 20:39 Argentina’s government is in talks with several banks to obtain a loan agreement of around US$2.7 billion for about three years in order to meet its principal debt obligations next January.
IMF CREDIT LINE Caputo says Argentina in talks with IMF over new deal, fresh funds 23-10-2024 13:58 After being hailed as “finance minister of the year” by a magazine in Washington, Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo Caputo said talks with the International Monetary Fund over a new agreement that includes fresh funds are underway.
'Shock Therapy' Clamour for pesos leads banks to tap repo market 23-10-2024 12:47 A surge in demand for local currency in recent months has left Argentina's commercial banks needing access to pesos.
FINANCE & BUSINESS Nubank is taking new look at Argentina under Milei, CEO says 23-10-2024 12:13 Nubank “will watch” Argentina over the next 12 months, and is “taking a new look” at the country under President Javier Milei, says Chief Executive Officer David Vélez.
Economic Recovery Top private bank Galicia expects lending business to surge 23-10-2024 11:36 Galicia, Argentina’s largest private bank, is expecting loaning business to surge in the portfolio, a sign of what some say is economic recovery in Argentina.
GUEST COLUMN Special organic laws and presidential vetoes 23-10-2024 11:20 The total or partial veto of a law should never be used as a tool for conflict, it should only to be understood as an exceptional instrument permitting evidently unconstitutional situations in approved laws to be corrected. by Andrés Gil Domínguez
REFUGEES Argentina changes refugee status rules for indicted, convicted 23-10-2024 07:50 President Milei changes existing law so that Argentina will not give refuge status to people accused or convicted of crimes in other countries.
INTERVIEW Rosendo Fraga: ‘Karina Milei has more power than the Cabinet Chief’ 23-10-2024 07:04 Journalist, political analyst and historian Rosendo Fraga, recently interviewed by postgraduate students in investigative journalism at the Universidad del Sur de Buenos Aires (USBA), discusses President Javier Milei’s world view, Argentina’s new diplomatic line and the relationship with the International Monetary Fund.
G20 SUMMIT Milei infuriates G20 by rejecting call for gender equality 22-10-2024 20:59 On Javier Milei’s instruction, Argentine negotiators refuse to sign a statement on female empowerment that had the support of all other G20 nations.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Unease among foreign service over Milei's ‘threatening’ letter 22-10-2024 17:16 President Javier Milei warns Argentina’s foreign service that anyone not committed to his anti-progressive agenda should “step aside.”
STATE SELL-OFF? Fifty-nine state firms targeted for privatisation by Milei 22-10-2024 10:17 President Javier Milei has ordered officials to accelerate his government’s push to privatise almost 60 state firms; Team of around 30 staff members tasked with assessing the future of public companies.
POLITICS & ECONOMY AFIP to ARCA: Milei government announces ‘dissolution’ of tax bureau 21-10-2024 17:15 Argentina’s government says it will shutter AFIP tax collection agency and replace it with ‘Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA); Move will see 34% reduction in staffing levels.