International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi 27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification 25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.
EMBASSY SCANDAL IN CARACAS The year-long stand-off between five prisoners in a mansion and Maduro's regime 21-03-2025 10:20 Members of Venezuela’s opposition are trapped in Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, living on rainwater and sardines, as government forces stand watch.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina records highest monthly trade deficit with Brazil in seven years 13-02-2025 00:17 Bilateral trade between the two Mercosur partners was US$2.098 billion last month, up 34.1% from the previous January, but imports surge takes Argentina into negative territory.
AGRICULTURE Milei’s plan to boost farm exports: stop ships from running aground 12-02-2025 11:41 Argentina’s government is moving to give the neglected Paraná waterway its first major upgrade in nearly two decades. But time is running out for the fixes to be made.
FOREIGN POLICY & SECURITY Argentina may send Armed Forces to beef up Triple Frontier security 30-01-2025 00:35 Border clampdown takes Brazil by surprise, with officials learning of move via media; Security, Defence Ministries fine-tuning details to determine number of troops and where they will be deployed.
TOURISM & TRAVEL Argentina’s rich neighbours cut back on visits due to strong peso 28-01-2025 09:38 Tourists visiting from Uruguay and Chile fell at least 30% in December from a year ago, according to INDEC.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur free-trade deal 'not concluded,' says Macron 06-01-2025 16:38 French President Emmanuel Macron declares that the controversial free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is "not concluded."
Maduro clampdown in Venezuela Colombia offers to safeguard Maduro foes as stand-off deepens 19-12-2024 08:33 Colombia offers to take custody of Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas, where six of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s aides have been sheltering since March.
CRIME & SECURITY Interpol arrests 26 on triple border for deforestation, trafficking of native trees 17-12-2024 08:32 Paraguayan police arrest 26 people in Interpol-led operation for illegal deforestation and trafficking of native quebracho wood trees on the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina demands Maduro grant safe passsage to asylum seekers 09-12-2024 12:24 Argentina calls on Venezuelan government to release six opposition leaders who are sheltering from authorities at its Embassy in Caracas.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Mercosur and EU announce agreement on free-trade deal 06-12-2024 13:02 Almost 25 years on from the first opening of negotiations, the the EU and Mercosur reach agreement for free-trade deal that will create a market exceeding 700 million people.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU reaches long-sought Mercosur deal despite French objections 06-12-2024 12:47 European Union and Mercosur bloc clinch trade deal despite objections of France, which will try to block process; Signing and ratification process could take as long as 18 months.
future of mercosur Milei: Mercosur has ‘ended up becoming a prison’ for members 06-12-2024 12:28 Argentina’s President slams Mercosur protectionism at summit and calls for "new formula" for regional bloc, stating it has been a “stumbling block to the progress of Argentines.”
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU nears deal with Mercosur as Von Der Leyen heads to summit 05-12-2024 09:02 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen due in Uruguay to attend Mercosur summit.
Lula sparks market rout Lula ignores aides and sparks market rout that threatens economy 02-12-2024 12:32 Brazil's president Lula da Silva ignored his economic aides warning to not ignite any economic plans that will spark a selloff, and markets plunged immediately. The plan calls for limiting hikes to the minimum wage, earnings for the highest-paid civil servants and salary bonuses to low-income workers.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Lula: Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal 27-11-2024 23:29 Blockbuster deal between the 27-country European Union and Mercosur countries – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – will not be decided only by France, declares Lula.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Venezuela denies ‘besieging’ Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas 25-11-2024 20:43 Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denies government is besieging Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES G20 or 19+1? 23-11-2024 06:00 Argentina was an odd man out in the G20 long before the shaggy libertarian embarked on his solitary crusade against Agenda 2030. by Michael Soltys
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei and his Doppelganger 23-11-2024 06:00 There may be two Javier Mileis. One lives on Planet Earth and engages with people he said he loathed, and another fights fantasy battles in a parallel reality on social media. Which one will prevail? by Marcelo J. García
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Rio chaos shows world untethered even before Trump’s return 20-11-2024 16:08 The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro highlighted growing fractures in global diplomacy, as disagreements over issues like Ukraine and the Middle East dominated the agenda, and tensions rose over the role of the West in international affairs.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil 20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei voices dissent as Argentina rejects parts of G20 draft final declaration 18-11-2024 18:35 President Javier Milei issues a statement voicing harsh criticism of G20 and dissent with parts of G20 summit’s final communiqué.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL ‘Gesture of goodwill’ – Milei gives way to Lula on anti-hunger alliance 18-11-2024 17:36 Argentina’s government finally signs up to Lula’s global anti-hunger initiative, launched at the G20 summit in Rio. Is Milei’s gesture of goodwill to his Brazilian counterpart a first step towards rebuilding relations?
ENERGY & GAS Brazil makes progress on plan to import Argentine natural gas 18-11-2024 16:55 Brazil is moving forward with plans to import natural gas from Vaca Muerta formation in a sign that bilateral business deals can overcome a complicated political relationship.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei is gleefully playing the role of spoiler at Lula’s G20 18-11-2024 10:11 On the orders of President Javier Milei, Argentine diplomats have thrown a wrench into last-minute talks meant to reach consensus on the communiqué world leaders are set to sign at the G20 summit in Brazil.
Latin America Argentine justice system orders arrest of 61 Brazilians for 2023 coup 15-11-2024 21:28 Argentina's justice system has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilians in the country who are facing prison sentences at home related to last year's coup attempt in Brasília.
COURTS Police in Argentina arrest man over Brazil coup attempt 15-11-2024 10:00 Police in La Plata arrest man wanted over attempted coup in Brazil last year.
International relations Biden to travel to South America for APEC, G20 summits 11-11-2024 15:35 US President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, and will meet with various leaders regarding environmental issues, economic growth, and more.
International relations Argentina refuses to sign G20 statement on AI regulation 11-11-2024 13:04 Argentina the only G20 nation not to sign up to statement calling for "transparent" and "ethical" regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Delayed, stalled... but is EU-Mercosur free-trade deal imminent? 30-10-2024 19:58 Rumours are growing that the long-stalled, much-awaited free-trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur could be announced before the end of the year, perhaps even at next month's G20 summit in Brazil.
FINANCE & BUSINESS Nubank is taking new look at Argentina under Milei, CEO says 23-10-2024 12:13 Nubank “will watch” Argentina over the next 12 months, and is “taking a new look” at the country under President Javier Milei, says Chief Executive Officer David Vélez.
REFUGEES Argentina changes refugee status rules for indicted, convicted 23-10-2024 07:50 President Milei changes existing law so that Argentina will not give refuge status to people accused or convicted of crimes in other countries.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Leftist leaders are failing their promises across Latin America 21-10-2024 14:20 The changing political landscape in Latin America, highlights the decline of leftist governments due to economic challenges, crime, and social reform failures, and the rise of more business-friendly, right-leaning administrations.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Milei confirms G20 attendance – and encounter with Lula 15-10-2024 10:06 Argentina’s President Javier Milei confirms he will attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, ensuring a first meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is nigh.
OPINION & ANALYSIS How economic and strategic alliances are changing in a multipolar world 12-10-2024 06:23 A guide to the new fault lines of geopolitics — from BRICS versus the G7 to Lula and Milei’s ideological rivalry in Latin America.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Germany's Scholz urges swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur trade deal 02-10-2024 12:11 "The Mercosur agreement is groundbreaking for diversifying and strengthening the resilience of our economy," states German chancellor as he appeals for a swift conclusion to long-stalled trade deal.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina fears for its Embassy as Venezuela takes diplomatic jab at Brazil 09-09-2024 14:49 Argentina has warned Venezuela to respect diplomatic norms amid fears that Nicolás Maduro’s government may attempt to take over its Embassy in Caracas.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says 06-09-2024 11:59 Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, says Paraguay.
Mercosur trade bloc Uruguay applauds Argentina’s shift of stance on Mercosur 05-09-2024 13:15 Argentina indicates it is willing to shift its stance on Mercosur trade bloc negotiations, drawing praise from Uruguay.
ENERGY & GAS Petrobras eyes Argentina deals to boost energy imports 26-08-2024 14:42 Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras is hunting for shale gas deals in Argentina.
MPOX VIRUS FEARS Health authorities in Argentina order quarantine ship over mpox virus fears 21-08-2024 12:20 Crew-member of vessel flying Liberian flag reported to have symptoms compatible with the mpox disease; In accordance with protocol, ship has been quarantined at Santa Fe Province port of San Lorenzo.
MERCOSUR Brazil halts chicken exports to EU and Argentina on virus 19-07-2024 15:22 Brazil is halting chicken exports to the European Union and Argentina after a virulent poultry disease was found on a commercial farm, disrupting shipments from the world’s largest exporter.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Lula calls Brazil’s ambassador in Argentina home for ‘review’ of bilateral ties 16-07-2024 10:24 Brazil's government stresses that its envoy in Buenos Aires has not been "recalled" but instead called to Brasília for consultation obver how to improve the relationship with Argentina's President Javier Milei.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Mercosur leaders slam Milei's absence from summit 09-07-2024 09:44 Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, Luis Lacalle Pou and Santiago Peña criticise Argentine leaders decision not to attend a Mercosur presidential summit.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Lacalle Pou criticises Milei’s decision to skip Mercosur summit 08-07-2024 16:15 "The message is not the only important thing, the messenger is very important," declares Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou in response to Javier Milei's Mercosur summit.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Mondino tells Mercosur peers that bloc needs ‘adrenaline shock’ 08-07-2024 13:03 Argentina’s Foreign Minister tells her Mercosur counterparts that trade bloc needs an “adrenaline shock” to realise its “untapped potential” – yet President Javier Milei still won’t attend presidential summit.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Milei walks fine line as he slams 'judicial persecution' of Bolsonaro 08-07-2024 11:47 President Javier Milei oversteps normal diplomatic conventions by denouncing "judicial persecution" of Jair Bolsonaro, his ideological ally in Brazil.
PRESIDENT IN BRAZIL Milei backs Bolsonaro without attacking Lula in Brazil visit 08-07-2024 11:17 Javier Milei headlines conservative rally in southern Brazil alongside right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro, the biggest gamble yet on his unorthodox foreign policy approach.