EDITORIAL Apples falling far from the tree Yesterday 08:20 Many contemporary elections are won by intense minorities, with the accent more often on backlash than endorsement.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS From abyss to Olympus – and back down? Yesterday 06:49 For the time being, Javier Milei has been returned to the political Olympus, his reformist mandate restored, along with his energy. The question now is, where do we go from here? by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Mamdani, Milei, Trump and Perón Yesterday 06:44 The voracity for US dollars will sooner rather than later force Milei to seek another bailout, so he should wish that the Mamdani threat stays only at that and that Trump remains mighty for the foreseeable future. by Marcelo J. García
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: October 31 to November 7 07-11-2025 21:56 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Multinationals leaving – why Argentina is still not appealing for investors 07-11-2025 18:46 HSBC, Carrefour and an 'Argentinised' Vaca Muerta. To date under the Javier Milei administration to date, high-profile multinationals have decided to go or are looking for a way out. Structural reasons above a promise of investments, which have not yet arrived. by Eugenia Muzio
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei: ‘We’re going to make Argentina and America great again’ 06-11-2025 21:22 President shows his loyalty to Trump at business event in Miami; La Libertad Avanza leader compares New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Kircherism, tells investors to seize “moment of opportunity” in Argentina.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal 06-11-2025 19:00 European Union takes step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK JP Morgan's Dimon sees less need for US$20-billion loan to Argentina 06-11-2025 09:05 Jamie Dimon said US$20 billion in potential private-sector financing for Argentina “may not be necessary,” according to a Reuters interview with the JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer.
MONETARY POLICY Milei dials back grip on peso as outlook improves 05-11-2025 21:51 Investor sentiment has brightened in Argentina since Milei’s party more than doubled its representation in Congress in last month's midterms.
HEALTH & ECONOMY Garrahan hospital workers secure 61% pay rise after months of protests 05-11-2025 19:01 Staff say long-awaited increase marks victory following emergency law veto and congressional showdown; Sixty-one percent increase comes after months of conflict and declaration of paediatric emergency.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Two abysses 05-11-2025 10:29 Society voted no twice. No to the future being offered by Milei (September) and no to the past offered by Peronism (October). Dissatisfaction with everybody. In not opting for the alternatives to polarisation, the voters gave an extra life to the government and Peronism. A respite. by Jorge Fontevecchia
BUSINESS MercadoLibre calls for tighter rules on Asian e-commerce rivals 05-11-2025 09:12 Head of MercadoLibre calls for tougher regulations on fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platforms in Latin America, given growing presence of platforms like Temu and Shein in region.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Argentina hasn’t confirmed whether it will attend COP30 summit 04-11-2025 23:26 Argentina hasn’t registered to attend the COP30 climate summit, which begins later this week.
BLOOMBERG REPORT Milei, Caputo to meet investors in New York Friday 04-11-2025 23:19 Javier Milei and Luis Caputo will meet a select group of investors and company representatives in New York on Friday.
DIPLOMACY Milei meets with new US ambassador at Casa Rosada 04-11-2025 21:14 Ahead of his trip to Miami, Javier Milei welcomes Peter Lamelas at Casa Rosada; President also receives credentials from new ambassadors representing the European Union, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.
ENERGY & GAS YPF hails Milei agenda as Abu Dhabi joins Argentina’s LNG push 04-11-2025 15:02 State-run YPF SA said Argentina’s oil and gas industry would benefit from sweeping tax and labour reforms, ssys CEO Horacio Marín.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS What to do with a problem like Cristina? 04-11-2025 13:58 For a decade now, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and those aligned with her have been — fairly or unfairly — a negative symbol for a majority of society. Just as there is a hard core who respect or idolise her, there are broad sectors who would never again vote for any candidate backed by her. by Gustavo González
PROFILE: Manuel Adorni From pundit to centre of power: Manuel Adorni’s rapid rise 04-11-2025 10:37 A look at the political career of Argentina’s new Cabinet chief, a former journalist, economic talking head and one-time official in ex-president Mauricio Macri's government who has swiftly risen to the very heart of government.
DIPLOMACY New US ambassador Lamelas presents credentials, begins mission 03-11-2025 18:47 Cuban-born physician and businessman Peter Lamelas presents credentials to Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and President Javier Milei; Trump-appointed envoy highlights “period of maximum rapprochement” as he officially begins mission in Buenos Aires.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi 03-11-2025 14:57 President Javier Milei will make his 14th trip to the United States since taking office midweek; He will attend America Business Forum, where he will meet Trump, Messi and other global figures.
ECONOMY Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei 03-11-2025 13:46 Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys, has a warning for President Javier Milei.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Court to rule on winning Vicentin bidder, Clarín says 03-11-2025 12:34 Court set to decide on the winning bid for control of Vicentin SAIC after two bidders made competing claims of securing enough support from creditors of the bankrupt soy export giant.
Cabinet changes Milei names interior minister in bid to spur reforms 03-11-2025 12:03 Santilli, a member of former president Mauricio Macri’s PRO party, follows Milei’s appointment of Manuel Adorni as Cabinet chief.
Politics Milei appoints Santilli interior minister as reshuffle continues 02-11-2025 22:59 Row over “testimonial candidates” erupts as President Javier Milei names newly elected Buenos Aires Province lawmaker Diego Santilli as his new interior minister just a week after he was elected to Congress; Milei calls Cabinet meeting for Monday morning.
Cabinet changes Milei moves to ‘purify’ Cabinet, leaving PRO outside looking in 01-11-2025 12:08 Guillermo Francos departs with Manuel Adorni replacing him; Santiago Caputo set for key role; President Milei set to centralise and consolidate power in bid to forge a ‘pure’ libertarian Cabinet.
Editorial Nature abhors a vacuum 01-11-2025 07:00 These elections were so dominated by La Libertad Avanza and Fuerza Patria plus its allies that it is easy to lose sight of the fact that their combined votes fell well short of half the electorate.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Javier Milei superstar 01-11-2025 06:40 Winning the election saved the administration from making immediate and desperate corrections from a position of weakness, but it does not save them from making changes altogether. by Marcelo J. García
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Two-faced Milei: a second chance, but also a risk for Argentina 01-11-2025 06:10 Will Milei take advantage of the opportunity he has been granted in order to pursue a constructive political and economic agenda? Or will he use his newfound power to double down on his plan with no corrections? by Agustino Fontevecchia
Campaign comments The colour purple 01-11-2025 06:10 Despite governing the province for 34 of the last 42 years, the Peronists ran up a hat-trick of national midterm defeats there last Sunday – in 2017, in 2021 and in 2025. by Michael Soltys
Politics Milei names Adorni Cabinet chief as Francos resigns 31-10-2025 21:38 Guillermo Francos tenders resignation to President Javier Milei, with Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni named as replacement; Cabinet position for top advisor Santiago Caputo increasingly more likely. by James Grainger
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: October 24 to 31 31-10-2025 16:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
DIPLOMACY Peter Lamelas, new US ambassador, arrives in Argentina 31-10-2025 15:42 Embassy of the United States in Argentina announces that Ambassador Peter Lamelas has landed in Buenos Aires to formally take up his role.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei meets with governors to advance reform talks 31-10-2025 08:44 President Javier Milei heads meeting at Casa Rosada with governors and deputy governors from 20 of 23 provinces, plus City mayor; Talks over 2026 Budget bill and structural reforms: labour, tax reform and Penal Code alterations; Four Peronist leaders, including Kicillof, excluded.
POLITICS Bessent plans second visit to Argentina, calls for Milei market enthusiasm 30-10-2025 17:31 US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent praises President Javier Milei's “monumental midterm election victory" as head of state reveals second trip to Buenos Aires is being planned.
MONETARY POLICY Argentina looks to ease bank reserve rules to boost liquidity 30-10-2025 15:31 Adjustment would aim to give banks more flexibility in managing their liquidity, though shift will only be marginal.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Bessent tells investors it’s their turn to rescue Argentina now 30-10-2025 15:21 With Bessent’s mission accomplished and Milei notching a decisive, comeback win in midterm elections that had put markets on edge for weeks, the US rescue plan for Argentina appears to be on the back burner for now.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei aims to speed up reform drive after election victory 30-10-2025 13:59 President Javier Milei is preparing to forge ahead with a second wave of reforms, targeting the labour market, taxation system and pensions. But first, he will have to open dialogue with leaders in what he says will be the “most reformist Congress” in history.
POLITICS & CONGRESS President plans structural reform blitz after midterms triumph 30-10-2025 09:04 President promises new economic roadmap built on labour, tax and pension overhauls; Milei government says the reforms will restore fiscal balance and set the country on a path to long-term growth.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Argentina gets good signs in appeal of US$16-billion YPF award 30-10-2025 08:10 US appeals judges signal openness to overturning a US$16-billion court judgment against Argentina in YPF case.
POLITICS Milei delays Cabinet changes after electoral triumph 30-10-2025 00:27 President says that he may avoid further modifications until change of Congress on December 10.
FOOTBALL Argentina launches coin for World Cup celebrating Maradona’s goal against England 29-10-2025 17:42 New coin includes a sketch of legendary footballer's Diego Maradona’s famous second goal against England in the Mexico 1986 World Cup.
Currency & markets Peso to get boost from post-election debt sales rush 29-10-2025 17:10 Argentine provinces and companies are lining up to tap global markets in the next few weeks, opening a window of debt sales.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Buoyed by Trump, Argentina takes aim at US$16-billion YPF judgment 29-10-2025 11:27 After a string of political and market wins, Javier Milei faces a tougher test – a US$16-billion US judgment that could haunt Argentina’s economic revival.
POLITICS Post-election euphoria has Milei already eyeing 2027 re-election 28-10-2025 17:37 Results of midterm elections surprised even the ruling party – with fresh momentum behind him, President Javier Milei has put agreements with governors and Cabinet reshuffle on hold as he begins to eye re-election bid in 2027. by Alejandro Gomel
POLITICS & ECONOMY JP Morgan in power: Six of Milei’s top officials have history with bank 28-10-2025 16:43 President Javier Milei has placed six ex-JPMorgan employees in key positions, from the Economy Ministry to the Foreign Ministry. His government's alignment with Wall Street has given rise to criticism that he is giving too much focus to financial interests.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Details of Milei’s sweeping labour reform push emerge 28-10-2025 15:29 President Javier Milei will look to drive through sweeping changes to Argentina’s labour laws in wake of election victory; Move would allow working days to be extended, pay based on productivity, changes to holidays and severance pay and the introduction of tax incentives
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Tech companies push to stop Chile’s AI regulation plans 28-10-2025 12:50 Chile’s plan to regulate AI is facing pushback from tech giants during rapid industry growth and major investments.
MARKET REACTION As Argentina surges back, peso shows limit to Milei euphoria 28-10-2025 10:46 Argentina officials have repeatedly said they aren’t planning on enacting any changes to the current exchange-rate policy. As trading wore on Monday, the currency steadily pulled back from its early morning surge.
CURRENCY GAMBLE As peso rallies, US eyes a small gain on its rescue 27-10-2025 18:17 Washington hasn’t disclosed the precise details of its unusual currency market interventions this month, but it says it made money.
ELECTION REPERCUSSIONS Wall Street banks say Milei now has a chance to freely float peso 27-10-2025 17:57 Financial giants see a favourable scenario for Argentina to move towards a floating exchange rate for the peso and reignite a plan to rebuild reserves.
ELECTIONS 2025 Milei turns Argentina's electoral map purple: provincial breakdown of results 27-10-2025 17:28 La Libertad Avanza won in the provinces with the most electoral weight and secured a clear national victory.
POLITICS President says he will seek consensus for new reform push 27-10-2025 17:26 In first interview since his stunning win in Sunday’s midterm elections, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says he will look to achieve labour and tax reforms, followed by changes to the pension system.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Winners and losers from Argentina’s pivotal midterm election 27-10-2025 14:18 Sunday’s legislative elections left a group of clear winners and losers; Javier Milei, Karina Milei, Diego Santilli and Santiago Caputo were among those celebrating, but the Peronists will have to pick themselves up off the floor.
MARKET REACTION Merval surge, peso rebound against dollar – Markets cheer Milei's midterms triumph 27-10-2025 13:08 Stocks up over 20% on Milei midterm victory; Merval index up trading and peso appreciates 9.5% against the dollar in early trading in Buenos Aires; 10-year bond yields tumble.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Why Argentines backed Milei in the midterm elections 27-10-2025 12:40 Javier Milei pulled off a stunning win in Sunday's midterm elections, boosting his flagging reform agenda. After two years of economic hardship, why did voters back the La Libertad Avanza leader at the polls?
WASHINGTON DELIGHT Trump showers Milei with praise after clear midterms victory 27-10-2025 09:37 US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Javier Milei on his party's clear victory in midterm elections.
MIDTERM RESULTS: REACTION Trump hails Milei’s Argentina win, says US made ‘lot of money’ 27-10-2025 09:25 Donald Trump offfers congratulations to Argentina's Javier Milei, tell reporters that libertarian's "big win" is sign Washington backed the right candidate.
MARKET REACTION Argentina bonds surge after Milei midterm win 27-10-2025 09:19 Dollar bonds soar on Milei's strong showing in midterms; Peso was already posting gains in the crypto market Sunday as the results were announced.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Voters hand Milei belated birthday present, post-mortem for Peronism overdue 27-10-2025 00:21 Peronism’s renovation is well overdue. It seems Argentines would much rather carry on along Milei’s path of uncertainty and sacrifice than go back to reach the future. by James Grainger
MARKETS Argentina investors poised for rally after Milei election win 27-10-2025 00:00 Assets set for rally on Monday morning; Results should also help ease doubts on whether Argentina will continue to receive crucial support from the United States.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Electoral blank cheque – is the worst version of Milei yet to come? 26-10-2025 23:45 It was a victory that neither the polls nor the government itself predicted expected, but it carries a danger: with it. Will the President radicalise further after receiving this vote of confidence? by Franco Lindner
Election 2025: Reaction Milei thanks ‘10 million Argentines’ as he revels in election win 26-10-2025 22:50 President thanks his team and “10 million Argentines” who voted for La Libertad Avanza and its allies in the national legislative vote.
Election results Milei’s party wins Argentina midterm vote in major comeback 26-10-2025 21:59 Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41 percent of votes with 92 percent of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.
Election 2025 results President Javier Milei emerges strengthened from midterm election 26-10-2025 21:00 Partial results show Milei’s party performing strongly in Córdoba, Mendoza, Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires City; La Libertad Avanza posts improved numbers in Buenos Aires Province.
ELECTIONS 2025 Polling stations close in key midterm elections that will define Milei's future 26-10-2025 18:12 Polling stations close across country as waiting game for government – and markets – begins; Electoral authorities project lower than average turnout.
ELECTIONS 2025 Argentines cast ballots in make-or-break midterm for Milei 26-10-2025 15:14 Argentina is voting Sunday in a midterm election that will serve as a crucial referendum on President Javier Milei’s ambitious austerity policies.
ELECTIONS 2025: LIVE BLOG Election 2025 live blog: Milei celebrates strong performance in midterms 26-10-2025 08:00 Triumph for President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza in midterm elections; Share of national vote for deputies stands at more than 40% with 90% of ballots counted.
ELECTIONS 2025 Make or break for Milei as nation votes in key midterm election 26-10-2025 00:01 Argentines will vote to renew half the 257-member Chamber of Deputies and a third of 72 senators; Peronism has around half of its seats up for renewal, while the ruling party’s alliance with PRO risks around 30%.
US BAILOUT OF ARGENTINA Bessent’s intervention in Argentine peso soars past US$1 billion 25-10-2025 16:10 The US spent an amount well in excess of US$1 billion this month acquiring Argentine pesos, according to market estimates.
COST OF POWER Milei spent around US$7.4bn protecting dollar pre-election 25-10-2025 16:03 Sunday’s legislative elections come at a historic cost: President Milei’s government has used around US$7.4 billion – a figure that could rise to US$8.4 billion, including funds from US Treasury are included – to keep the peso-dollar exchange rate stable over the two months leading up to the vote. According to Banco Provincia, it is the fourth-largest foreign exchange intervention since 2003. by Carlos Burgueño
