BUSINESS Enel suspends sale of Edesur amid Milei optimism Today 22:45 Enel becomes the first major multinational to pivot its strategy in Argentina based principally on Milei’s shock therapy economic plan.
Democrat or dictator? Kremlin hails 'exceptional' Putin win in vote blasted by West Today 12:05 In power since the last day of 1999, Vladimir Putin is now on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than two centuries.
UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Biden and Trump gird for marathon White House race 15-03-2024 16:11 US presidential campaign begins in earnest as both candidates win enough backing to secure nominations – but the election is still eight months away.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: March 8 to 15 15-03-2024 12:50 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
argentine pontiff Girls, rivalries, football in Pope Francis's first memoir 15-03-2024 12:46 Pope Francis' new autobiography, which will be released next week, sees the 87-year-old is storytelling mode, joking around about his past. But he also addresses serious aspects, like his role during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship.
US COURT CASE Argentina sued in United States over unpaid fuel for presidential plane 14-03-2024 18:29 Associated Energy Group files lawsuit against Argentina for failing to make payments to cover fuel costs from the presidential plane during trips by former president Alberto Fernández and current head of state Javier Milei.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY US green fuel push threatens Argentina’s main export market 14-03-2024 15:56 Biden administration’s landmark decarbonisation plan has the potential to cause tectonic shifts in global agricultural markets – and deal a damaging blow to Argentina’s troubled economy.
US ELECTIONS 2024 Trump, Biden clinch enough delegates for US presidential nomination 13-03-2024 11:58 Results in four statewide elections, the latest in the months-long march to determine Democratic and Republican candidates, ensure that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have enough delegates to clinch their party nominations and set up a rematch later this year.
BILATERAL ROW 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.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Harry Potter fans bring magic to British Embassy's gardens 11-03-2024 19:59 Alluring patrons with a rideable Quidditch broomstick, a sorting hat, costume contest and live performances from The Suburban Players and more, this year’s “Harry Potter at the British Embassy” event welcomed over 600 guests. by Ashton Goren
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: March 1 to March 8 08-03-2024 13:40 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Mercosur tensions: Uruguay rage overshadows hope for EU deal 08-03-2024 11:43 Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou slams Argentina, Brazil governments for blocking his free-trade deal with China; Lula and Spanish PM Sánchez optimistic about long-trailed EU despite impasse.
#8M: OPINION & ANALYSIS Georgina Sticco: What do we mean when we talk about the gender gap? 08-03-2024 06:10 Women would have to work 91 days more than men to earn the same as them. Time dedicated to caregiving, lower quality jobs and remuneration in the unregistered sector are some of the things that produce this difference.
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Cecilia Palmeiro: ‘Feminism is a space of resistance and social transformation’ 08-03-2024 06:10 Professor, activist and founding member of Ni Una Menos movement reflects on challenges facing women in Argentina and her hopes for the future.
Women's Rights Organised backlash unravels progress in women's rights 08-03-2024 06:10 Conservative counter-campaigns are unravelling global advances in women's rights, the latest "backlash" in a series dating to the 1980s, activists and experts warned ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
#8M: Women's Rights Corporate shortfall: Women far from reaching 50% of corporate leadership positions 08-03-2024 06:10 Despite the increased presence of women on boards of directors, the corporate world is still largely run by men.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nobel laureates warn budget cuts are 'cancelling' research 06-03-2024 22:31 Sixty-eight Nobel laureates urge President Javier Milei to restore budgets for science and technology that have been cut under his drive to slash public spending.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Israel's Shiri Bibas: unwitting face of hostages 06-03-2024 14:31 Poignant images of an anguished Shiri Bibas clutching her two red-headed boys as she was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 have turned her into the face of the Israeli hostages seized that day.
Milei and Judaism Milei's rabbi reveals how Argentina's president fell in love with Judaism 06-03-2024 14:27 Milei's visit to the Western Wall was one of the first things he did when he arrived in the Holy Land, bringing the leader to tears, reveals
US POLITICS Trump hails Super Tuesday wins, Nikki Haley to drop out of race 06-03-2024 10:15 Donald Trump marches towards a White House rematch with US President Joe Biden; Nikki Haley reportedly set to drop out Wednesday after a heavy defeat in 'Super Tuesday' primaries.
HISTORIC MEMORABILIA Messi's promised Barça contract, on a napkin, up for auction 05-03-2024 21:26 The serviette that served Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona is going up for auction – it is expected to raise more than US$600,000.
WORLD US citizens march nationwide, calling for ceasefire in Gaza 05-03-2024 13:49 As global and domestic pressure on Joe Biden's administration grows over United States’ role in Gaza conflict, protests take place across nation calling for cessation of hostilities in Middle East. by Montserrat Pagan
Abortion rights Abortion protection in French Constitution is 'message of hope' for other nations 05-03-2024 12:41 France's new "guaranteed freedom" to have an abortion may transcend borders and "give a boost to the recognition of this fundamental right" in the world, experts and activists argue.
Abortion rights France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in world first 04-03-2024 16:39 Lawmakers in Versailles vote to anchor the right to abortion in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to enshrine explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in basic law.
Human rights UN rights chief warns Gaza 'powder keg' could spark wider war 04-03-2024 13:17 Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Türk characterises the Gaza war as a "powder keg" and condemns "great replacement" theories
War in Middle East Mediators seek Gaza truce as United States calls for 'immediate ceasefire' 04-03-2024 13:04 Mediators in Cairo push towards a Gaza truce after the US, Israel's top ally, stepped up pressure for a halt in fighting and more aid to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.
FEATURE INTERVIEW Ian Bremmer: ‘No matter who wins, many Americans will not accept the legitimacy of the election’ 02-03-2024 06:53 Influential political analyst and founder of the Eurasia Group traces a panorama of the elections which will be dogged by the spectre of the assault on Capitol Hill and the possible conviction of Donald Trump. In a feature-length interview, he debates the new world order – and offers a few remarks on Javier Milei. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Bloomberg US Treasury Secretary Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally 01-03-2024 16:42 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday lavished praise on Chile during a visit focused on critical minerals.
WAR ON DRUGS Petro: US anti-drug policies caused Latin American 'genocide' 01-03-2024 15:47 "We have lived through a genocide of a million Latin Americans in the last half-century," declares Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who points the finger at the United States.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope launches fresh attack against 'dangerous' gender ideology 01-03-2024 12:57 Argentine pontiff and leader of Catholic Church declares "worst danger" today is "gender ideology."
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: February 22 to 29 01-03-2024 12:34 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Business Billionaire Claure forges new empire after WeWork collapse 01-03-2024 07:22 Marcelo Claure is shaping his own investment empire after the pandemic dealt the final blow to the company WeWork, as the company kept losing billions
POLITICS US Treasury boss, IMF chief offer praise for Caputo, Milei 29-02-2024 16:40 President Javier Milei’s government has taken “important steps” since taking office, declares US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during meeting in São Paulo
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Brazil urges 'new globalisation' at G20 meet overshadowed by Ukraine 29-02-2024 11:20 Brazil called for a "new globalisation" to address poverty and climate change as finance ministers from the world's top economies met Wednesday, but the Ukraine and Gaza wars risked overshadowing the plea.
PONTIFICAL MESSAGE Pope Francis says state must guarantee ‘social justice’ 28-02-2024 22:49 Two weeks after meeting President Milei at Vatican, pontiff contradicts head of state’s views on markets, the state and social justice in a pointed message to a Catholic NGO in Buenos Aires.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Price of plane tickets has soared in Argentina over last five years, report shows 28-02-2024 18:13 Cost of some domestic plane tickets in Argentina has jumped 17,500 percent in nominal terms over last five years, with international flights up more than 4,000 percent.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY G20 finance ministers meet on world economy hit by crises, conflicts 28-02-2024 12:55 G20 finance ministers will meet Wednesday in Brazil, seeking ways to shore up a global economy whose nascent recovery is threatened by a raft of conflicts and crises, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Environmental Policy Trump's green-bashing and Europe's right put climate goals at risk 27-02-2024 11:58 Politicians are vowing to roll back green policies and downplaying climate change ahead of key elections on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on whether countries can maintain momentum in the transition away from fossil fuels.
ARA SAN JUAN CASE Netflix concerns for relatives of ARA San Juan submarine dead 26-02-2024 17:30 Relatives express concern over new Netflix series investigating 2017 submarine tragedy and complain they haven't been able to view series prior to its public premiere.
ECONOMIC CRISIS IMF says Milei's austerity measures should not hurt the poor 25-02-2024 13:42 IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath says in an interview that Argentina's austerity measures must be calibrated to ensure "the burden does not fall entirely on the poorest groups."
Milei in America Milei embraces Trump on Washington trip, lectures on economics 25-02-2024 09:15 President Javier Milei meets Donald Trump during a US conservative conference and said he hopes the Republican leader returns to the White House.
Milei in America Milei meets with Trump at CPAC, adapts his slogan for Argentina 24-02-2024 19:42 “We will not give up on making Argentina great again,” declares President Javier Milei before delivering a 40-minute speech to Republican voters at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken says Argentina 'can count' on US support to stabilise economy 23-02-2024 16:29 President Javier Milei and Foreign Minister Diana Mondino received the head of US diplomacy, Antony Blinken, at the Casa Rosada, in a new gesture of rapprochement between Joe Biden's administration and Argentina's new government.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken highlights Argentina opportunities, but warns Milei over rights 23-02-2024 14:10 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington wants to help Argentina “feed and fuel” the world, but leaves Buenos Aires with a pointed message to President Javier Milei about importance of human rights. by James Grainger
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: February 16 to 23 23-02-2024 11:33 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken arrives in Argentina for meeting with President Milei 23-02-2024 10:33 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Buenos Aires ahead of a meeting with President Javier Milei.
RUSH FOR TICKETS Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000 22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
EU trade agreement EU study admits that trade agreements would boost competition 22-02-2024 16:33 A study by the European Commission, the executive branch of the EU, has admitted that trade agreements recently entered into or still being negotiated would result in “greater competition” for certain agricultural sectors.
G20 SUMMIT Brazil condemns 'paralysis' on Gaza, Ukraine at tense G20 meeting 22-02-2024 14:40 Outlook bleak for progress on the thorny agenda of conflicts and crises gripping the planet as foreign ministers from the world's biggest economies gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Group of 20's first high-level meeting of the year.
STRATEGIC SHIFT Mondino ratifies Malvinas sovereignty claim to UK's Cameron 21-02-2024 22:08 Argentina’s government had mostly stayed mum following British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s trip to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, but that changed Wednesday.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF number two in BA for talks as social unrest grows 21-02-2024 18:21 Deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Gita Gopinath, begins two-day visit by meeting for four hours with key government officials.
G20 Summit Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet 21-02-2024 11:37 G20 foreign ministers begin meeting in Brazil on Wednesday, with bleak outlook as focus remains Gaza and Ukraine wars
G20 SUMMIT Government sends top officials to G20 in Brazil to appease Lula 20-02-2024 14:37 The context behind a trip to a forum with a different approach from the one sought by President Javier Milei.
Blinken in Brazil Blinken heads to Brazil after Lula's Israel denunciation 20-02-2024 13:33 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro for the Group of 20 summit; trip seen as an opportunity to build ties with two key leaders
Russian opposition leader Navalny's widow vows to take up the fight for Russia's 'freedom' 20-02-2024 13:24 Yulia Navalnaya on Monday vowed to continue her husband Alexei Navalny's fight after his death in a Russian prison last week, for which she blamed the Kremlin.
FOOTBALL Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show 20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Argentina criticises EU as Mercosur trade talks bog down again 20-02-2024 09:29 President Javier Milei’s top diplomat, Diana Mondino, offers grim assessment of Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal, revealing that treaty may be broken up into parts.
SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE ‘Provocation’ – Governors slam British foreign secretary's Malvinas visit 19-02-2024 22:33 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says London will never prioritise relations with Argentina over islanders' wishes in visit to Malvinas; Tierra del Fuego Province Governor Gustavo Melella condemns "provocation," but Javier Milei's government remains silent.
DIPLOMACY Brazil-Israel row escalates as Lula declared 'persona non grata' 19-02-2024 21:14 Brazil recalls its ambassador from Israel, which declares Lula "persona non grata" after controversial remarks.
Malvinas Sovereignty Dispute Former British PM David Cameron visits Malvinas 19-02-2024 13:29 British Foreign Minister David Cameron landed at Mount Pleasant air base on Monday as part of a two-day visit to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.
FOOTBALL Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS 19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron to visit Malvinas Islands 18-02-2024 09:22 British government says foreign secretary will become first top official to top visit disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands; Date not provided for trip, which comes after President Milei re-affirmed sovereignty claim during election.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Silvia Labayrú: ‘I was the first, I believe, to give birth at ESMA’ 17-02-2024 06:43 Silvia Labayrú is a survivor of one of Argentina’s darkest places during the 1976-1983 era of state terrorism. Held at the ex-ESMA Navy Mechanics School, which served as a clandestine detention centre during the dictatorship’s rein of terror, she was kidnapped, tortured and raped several times during her captivity. In a feature interview, she recalls her experience and reveals the horrors she suffered during those black days. by Jorge Fontevecchia
JAVIER HEADS TO WASHINGTON Milei heading to pro-Trump event on heels of Blinken meeting 16-02-2024 17:29 President Milei will travel to Washington to deliver a speech at the pro-Trump Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington later this month.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: February 9 to 16 16-02-2024 14:37 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Death of Russian Activist Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison 16-02-2024 14:09 Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent critic, died on Friday in an Arctic prison; Protests begin as Western officials blame Putin for death of opposition leader.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Blinken to make first trips to Brazil, Argentina as Lula leads G20 16-02-2024 13:03 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make first official visits to Brazil and Argentina while in region for G20 meeting of foreign ministers.
Environment Studying the otherworldly sounds in Antarctic waters 16-02-2024 10:48 A Colombian scientific expedition to the Southern Ocean is researching underwater hums, pitches and echoes to better understand life in the deep.
Detained Plane Row Maduro slams Milei after US seizes Venezuelan plane 16-02-2024 10:39 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro slams Javier Milei, branding him a "bandit" who allowed the United States to seize an Emtrasur plane.