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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 SANCTION

US bans CFK, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption'

22-03-2025 14:06 US State Department, under orders of Marco Rubio, issues statement confirming entry ban for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former federal planning minister Julio de Vido and their immediate family members.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

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.

USAID CUTS

USAID cuts imperil free press, human-rights in autocracies

17-03-2025 15:27 Experts warn US President Donald Trump's slashing of USAID jeopardises independent press and research in autocratic governments, while leaders like El Salvador's Nayib Bukele praise an end to US intervention.

RUSSIAN-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE

Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan

13-03-2025 17:26 Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses support for Washington's plan for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but warns of "nuances" and "serious questions" he must discuss with US President Donald Trump.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe

06-03-2025 06:00 Record number of Russian population supports the United States as opposed to the European Union, due to new pro-Kremlin media and the government's claim that Europe is in the way of peace in Ukraine.

UKRAINE WAR

Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war

18-02-2025 15:17 US President Donald Trump breaks three-year isolation of Russia in an effort to end the Ukraine war while excluding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from negotiations.

GAZA CEASEFIRE

Hamas, Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap

17-02-2025 15:18 Argentine Yair Horn was released Saturday as part of the sixth hostage-prisoner swap under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, appearing in better condition than hostages released the week before.

TRADE WAR

US or China? Latin America under pressure to pick a side

14-02-2025 12:55 US President Donald Trump pressures key trading partners like Mexico to break away from China's influence, vowing to shut the 'backdoor' allowing China to import products tariff-free through Latin America.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

El Salvador offers to jail US citizens, Rubio says

04-02-2025 11:38 Marco Rubio says he is "profoundly grateful" to El Salvador for its unprecedented offer to jail US detainees in Latin America's largest prison.

PANAMA CANAL THREAT

Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal

03-02-2025 09:28 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes real on Donald Trump's threats and warns President José Raúl Mulino he must make immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the Panama canal.

Human Rights

'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison

29-01-2025 14:17 The largest prison in Latin America and emblem of the war against gangs in El Salvador celebrates two years since it was inaugurated under conditions that rights groups call inhumane. Along with Milei's support, Argentina Security Minister Patricia Bullrich considers President Nayib Bukele's approach as a model for state security.

ARGENTINA-US RELATIONS

Milei meets new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at black-tie gala

21-01-2025 10:53 President Javier Milei meets Marco Rubio at a black-tie gala following Donald Trump's inauguration.

GEOPOLITICS

US likely to increase focus on LatAm with Rubio as top diplomat

19-11-2024 12:27 Marco Rubio's appointment as the United States' top diplomat has raised expectations that Washington will place greater emphasis on Latin America moving forward.

UNITED STATES POLITICS

Musk named 'government efficiency' chief as Trump appoints incoming US officials

13-11-2024 13:04 Who's who in the new Trump administration? As Republican leader draws up his team after winning the 2024 presidential election, notable figures like Elon Musk, Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio, and more are being lined up for key roles.

AMIA

US senators call for clarification on Nisman case and AMIA bombing

27-07-2023 17:09 This is a resolution from both Democrats and Republicans, in which they expressed concern about delays and obstacles in the investigations of the cases.

News of marco rubio

US sanctions Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido for ‘corruption’

US bans CFK, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption'

United States bars Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from entry due to graft case

USAID cuts imperil free press, human-rights in autocracies

Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan

As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe

Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war

Hamas, Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap

US or China? Latin America under pressure to pick a side

El Salvador offers to jail US citizens, Rubio says

Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal

'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison

Milei meets new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at black-tie gala

US likely to increase focus on LatAm with Rubio as top diplomat

Musk named 'government efficiency' chief as Trump appoints incoming US officials

US senators call for clarification on Nisman case and AMIA bombing

Poverty in Argentina falls sharply as prices cool under Milei

Poverty dropped to 38.1% in second half of 2024, reveals INDEC

Caputo: Argentina wants a ‘high’ first disbursement from IMF

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner appeals corruption conviction to Argentina’s Supreme Court

Trump says 'not joking' about possible third term as US president

Primera encuesta tras el cierre de listas en CABA: cómo miden Leandro Santoro, Ramiro Marra y Caruso Lombardi

Agustín Salvia explicó por qué "no hay mucho que festejar" sobre la caída de la pobreza que celebra Milei

ANSES: Confirman incremento en la jubilación mínima y anuncian el nuevo monto de abril de 2025

Revés judicial para Camioneros: los trabajadores de Mercado Libre seguirán bajo el sindicato de Carga y Descarga

PAMI lanza su portal de autogestión: cómo realizar trámites de manera fácil y rápida