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Wamani: Martín Varsavsky's Mendoza refuge for a hypothetical war

Yesterday 16:33 Businessman Martín Varsavsky, a member of the Silicon Valley elite, caused a stir this week in the 'Financial Times' by declaring that "we're already in World War III." Working from that premise, the entrepreneur says that "it makes sense to have a refuge" and reveals details of Wamani, his retreat in the Mendoza foothills. But the site’s corporate paperwork conceals a geopolitical paradox.

by Nicolás González

REGOINAL TENSIONS

Milei's spokesperson plays down diplomatic spat with Brazil

29-07-2026 10:54 Argentina's government admits to "ideological and political differences" with neighbouring Brazil but says they won't affect bilateral trade.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei attacks Lula, judge

27-07-2026 03:34 Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira summons Argentina’s ambassador to express Brazil’s “revulsion” over Milei’s actions in São Paulo.

DIPLOMACY

Ambassador Lamelas: ‘US stands shoulder to shoulder with Argentina’

02-07-2026 13:42 US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas proclaims support for President Javier Milei and explains his own "America Dream" in a speech marking 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

Interview

Ambassador hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations

22-05-2026 05:00 Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of the war in the Middle East head-on and addresses the controversy surrounding the involvement of Israeli oil company Navitas in oil exploration near the Malvinas.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Argentina backs Bolivia, rebukes UK ambassador in La Paz in diplomatic clash

04-04-2026 08:52 Milei government sparks diplomatic clash by criticising UK Ambassador in Laz Richard Porter, who had previously described Bolivia’s support for Argentina’s Malvinas sovereignty claim as unacceptable.

CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST

Ambassador to Israel says 200 tourists stranded in Israel as Iran conflict sparks

03-03-2026 12:30 Argentina’s Ambassador to Israel Axel Wahnish said that the “priority is to support and provide security”; Envoy says 200 tourists are stuck due to Iran missile threat, with 100,000 residents in danger.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

New Japanese ambassador presents credentials to Argentina's foreign minister

22-01-2026 18:13 Ambassador Yoskitaka Hoshino replaces outgoing envoy Hiroshi Yamauchi as Tokyo's highest representative in Argentina.

COMMUNITY

British ambassador hosts first major event in Buenos Aires

19-11-2025 10:14 David Cairns, UK’s envoy to Argentina, marks King Charles III’s birthday with 800-guest celebration and toast to bicentennial of bilateral relations.

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.

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.

Cabinet changes

Milei names finance secretary Pablo Quirno as Argentina’s new foreign minister

23-10-2025 14:49 President Milei’s reshuffle gets underway early; Finance secretary and former JP Morgan executive Pablo Quirno, a close ally of Economy Minister Luis Caputo, named Argentina’s top diplomat following resignation of Gerardo Werthein.

JERUSALEM POST RANKING

Former US ambassador to Argentina named one of world's most influential Jews

29-09-2025 16:43 Marc Stanley, Washington's former envoy in Buenos Aires, recognised as one of the most influential Jewish people in the world.

DIPLOMACY

Trump’s new ambassador prepares for imminent arrival in Argentina

12-09-2025 15:25 Peter Lamelas set to arrive in Buenos Aires in coming weeks to take up post as United States ambassador in Argentina. His mission: to support the government of Javier Milei, confront Kirchnerism and strengthen the strategic relationship with Trumpism.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Organisers of far-right rally in Madrid says Milei will attend

08-09-2025 13:38 Organisers of Europa Viva 2025 event say President Javier Milei will attend the far-right rally in Madrid this weekend.

GUEST COLUMN

Argentina: A country that I call home

16-08-2025 07:05 "Argentina is a land of breath-taking diversity, geographically, culturally and gastronomically. As I bid farewell, I leave with immense gratitude," writes Nur Azman Rahim, Malaysia’s outgoing ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay.

Interview

Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’

12-08-2025 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet.

by Pablo Varela

DIPLOMACY

British ambassador hails bicentennial with Argentina in farewell bow

28-06-2025 09:51 Ambassador Kirsty Hayes looks to the past, present and future in her last event as London’s envoy in Buenos Aires, delivering a farewell speech that recognises 200 years of bilateral relations between UK and Argentina.

by James Grainger

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States

18-06-2025 14:24 Tech businessman presents credentials to US President Donald Trump; Foreign Ministry reshuffle continues with appointment of key economic envoy.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

GUEST COLUMN

Malaysia’s capital control (cepo) success – a journey beginning in Buenos Aires

19-04-2025 06:03 Malaysia’s success highlights the importance of policy credibility, clarity of purpose and exit strategy in the use of capital controls.

Interview

Brazilian ambassador: Lula-Milei differences have 'minimal effect on bilateral relations’

05-04-2025 06:34 Brazil’s Ambassador to Argentina on managing bilateral relations, despite the enmity between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Julio Bitelli on Jair Bolsonaro’s trial, the Malvinas issue, the flirtation between Argentina and the United States, the trade imbalance and the importance of Vaca Muerta.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

INTERVIEW / IRISH AMBASSADOR

Irish eyes are on the future, says Dublin’s man in Buenos Aires

15-03-2025 07:16 Ireland’s Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Gerard McCoy, marks St. Patrick’s Day with a review of diplomatic relations, Argentina’s Irish community and bilateral trade.

by Michael Soltys

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei appoints Argentina’s ambassador to US via decree

26-02-2025 12:31 President Javier Milei confirms Alejandro Oxenford as Argentina’s new ambassador to the United States by decree; Nomination was announced last December, but Senate has not dealt with paperwork, which arrived only a fortnight ago.

DIPLOMACY

Trump names Peter Lamelas as next US ambassador to Argentina

13-12-2024 14:13 Cuba-born doctor and Republican donor, who recently met President Javier Milei at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, says appointment is “incredible honour.”

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei names Alejandro Oxenford as Argentina's new US ambassador

12-11-2024 11:06 Tech entrepreneur 'Alec' Oxenford will represent Argentina in Washington; New ambassador to the United States, a keen art collector and co-founder of two unicorn start-ups, will play crucial role in relationship with incoming Trump administration.

POLITICS & DIPLOMACY

Wanted: Republican-friendly name for post in Washington

07-11-2024 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.

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.

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."

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.