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Government calls extraordinary sessions – but no budget bill

05-12-2024 18:42 As confirmed by Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni, detailing that political and electoral reform and the anti-mafia law would be included, among other issues.

Argentina ‘sure’ of new IMF deal, says it doesn’t depend on Trump

21-11-2024 14:28 IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack says authorities in Argentina are “exploring the option of moving to a new arrangement” with the multilateral lender to replace its existing US$44-billion loan programme.

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.

Adorni says 40,000 contracted state workers will face 'suitability test'

10-10-2024 15:00 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says as many as 40,000 fixed-term state employees will face a suitability test before their contracts will be renewed.

Government responds to Aerolíneas union strikes with sell-off threat

19-09-2024 15:27 Milei administration warns striking aviation workers, says it has opened talks with private companies over the privatisation of state carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas.

No U-turn on new rules limiting access to public information, says Adorni

06-09-2024 14:06 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni brushes off criticism from NGOs and rights watchdogs and says government won’t go back on new rules limiting public access to information about state officials.

Argentina: No ‘formal’ talks with IMF over fresh funds

10-07-2024 18:18 Presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni says that “there are talks” ongoing but that no “formal negotiations” over a specific funding programme to help the nation remove currency controls are ongoing.

Government still intends to privatise Aerolíneas Argentinas, other state firms

13-06-2024 17:02 Following the approval of the 'Ley de Bases' bill in Senate and concessions on selling off of state firms, Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni insists that President Milei still intends to sell off flagship carrier and other public firms.

‘Gran Fiesta Patria’ – Milei heads to Córdoba without his ‘Pacto de Mayo’

21-05-2024 21:12 Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni and Córdoba provincial government confirms Governor Martín Llaryora has made “everything necessary” available for head of state – but Javier Milei will not be inking his proposed ‘Pacto de 25 de Mayo’ on Saturday.

by Juan Bernaus

Spokesperson says Milei will ‘sing’ in ‘musical show’ promoting new book

21-05-2024 12:51 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni reveals that Argentina’s “anarcho-capitalist” fancies himself as something of a singer – President Javier Milei will be the “relevant figure” of a “musical show” at Luna Park on Wednesday night promoting his new book.

The first ‘real world’ punch for Javier Milei

27-04-2024 05:00 The government’s response to the march in defence of the public university system was similar to their usual approach, but the impact wasn’t the same – the social agenda appears to have finally sided against Milei on a major issue.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei on education march: ‘Using a noble cause to defend caste interests’

24-04-2024 17:44 Milei used social media to unload on critics and dismisses universities march, accusing "the caste" of using a “noble cause” like education to “defend their caste interests.”

Venezuela closes airspace to Argentina as reprisal for plane seizure

12-03-2024 18:56 Venezuela announces it has closed its airspace to any aircraft coming from or going to Argentina as a reprisal for last month's handover of a seized cargo plane to US authorities.

Milei government opens up food imports in bid to curb price hikes

12-03-2024 12:38 Argentina’s government orders full opening of food imports in an attempt to curb an inflationary spike and introduce more “competitive” prices.

Milei caps minimum wage rise at 30% amid soaring inflation

21-02-2024 13:13 La Libertad Avanza leader backtracks on vow not to set minimum wage unilaterally; 30% hike over next two months for low-paid workers; Unions and employers fail to reach agreement.

Thousands swarm Buenos Aires' streets to protest Milei’s reforms

25-01-2024 00:39 Thousands flooded the streets and avenues surrounding Congress during a mass protest on Wednesday in Buenos Aires organised by the CGT, one of the nation’s oldest and most powerful union groups.

First judicial setbacks for Milei’s reform push

05-01-2024 00:58 Labour appeals court suspends key portions of mega-decree after legal challenges from top union groups, dealing president a setback.

Congress opens debate on Milei's bills to complement sweeping decree

26-12-2023 16:23 Congress opened special sessions on Tuesday as debate opened on a series of bills designed to complement Javier Milei’s sweeping economic deregulation mega-decree.

Government prepares economic package ‘to avoid hyperinflation’

12-12-2023 10:39 President Javier Milei heads Cabinet meeting for second consecutive day; Among those in attendance, ex-Central Bank chief Federico Sturzenegger.

Government to roll out first crisis measures in evening broadcast

12-12-2023 09:53 Economy Minister Luis Caputo will deliver a recorded speech at 5pm Tuesday, in which he will outline emergency measures from President Javier Milei’s new government.