FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Far-right surge in European elections may put EU-CELAC relations at risk 06-05-2024 16:13 A strengthening of the far right in upcoming European parliamentary elections could put the brakes on the EU's relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.
POLITICS President Fernández meets US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz 18-09-2023 15:43 While in New York, the president will also take part in the 78th UN General Assembly and will meet with CELAC and African Union authorities.
MALVINAS UK newspaper indicates 72% of Brits agree with use of Malvinas 25-07-2023 13:43 UK-based Daily Express newspaper shows, via online poll, that readers do not support Downing Street’s position, which holds that the European Union’s treaty with CELAC was “out of order."
MALVINAS Argentina hails Malvinas ‘triumph of democracy’ as EU acknowledges dispute 19-07-2023 12:44 The Argentine Foreign Ministry hailed it as “significant diplomatic progress” and said it is a new request by the international community for the United Kingdom to “resume negotiations”.
EU-CELAC SUMMIT Alberto Fernández in Brussels: 'Developing countries need cooperation' 18-07-2023 15:39 Argentine president addresses EU-CELAC summit in Belgium before meeting with Italian premier Giorgia Meloni.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Fernández seals deals with Brazil to finance exports for Argentina 27-06-2023 15:39 Argentina’s president enjoys support and bilateral backing from his friend in Brasília, President Inácio Lula da Silva. Advancing the financing of exports to Argentina could start imminently. by Eleonora Gosman
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY EU seeks to boost 'neglected' ties with Latin America 07-06-2023 12:42 European Union launches new strategy to "recalibrate and renew" relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, just over a month before first EU-CELAC summit for eight years.
EDITORIAL Summits do not always reach a peak 28-01-2023 14:51 The CELAC summit came and went without leaving anything in the way of a footprint.
Bilateral relations Lula and Fernández hail ‘new history’ as Argentina and Brazil reunite 27-01-2023 14:20 Brazil leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underlined the significance of his visit to Argentina on Monday, declaring it marked “the beginning of a new history” between the two nations.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero: ‘Argentina needs a dynamic Brazil’ 27-01-2023 14:04 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero on Lula’s visit to Argentina, the revival of bilateral relations following Bolsonaro’s departure from office and the president’s re-election hopes. by Jorge Fontevecchia
MADURO SKIPS CELAC ‘Democracy has won!’ – Opposition celebrates as Maduro’s skips summit 27-01-2023 13:28 Venezuelan leader pulls out of CELAC summit in Buenos Aires, blaming “the US Embassy with the rats of Macrismo, Patricia Bullrich and the judicial party” for his absence; PRO party figures link absence to drug-trafficking probe.
CELAC SUMMIT 2023 Lacalle Pou voices discontent at CELAC summit 24-01-2023 21:35 Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou delivers forceful remarks at “ideological” CELAC summit, declaring that “there are countries here that do not respect democracy or human rights.”
CELAC SUMMIT 2023 Brazil 'is back' hails Lula at Latin American leaders summit 24-01-2023 16:43 "Brazil is back in the region," declares Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Latin American and Caribbean leaders meet in Buenos Aires for CELAC summit.
CELAC SUMMIT 2023 President slams 'fascist right wing' in CELAC summit speech 24-01-2023 15:42 President Alberto Fernandez slams region's "recalcitrant and fascist right wing" as he formally opened the seventh CELAC summit in Buenos Aires.
CELAC SUMMIT 2023 Latin American leaders host CELAC summit with Brazil back in the fold 24-01-2023 09:23 Latin American heads of state and government meet Tuesday in Buenos Aires for a regional summit welcoming back Brazil into the fold.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Maduro pulls out of Argentina-CELAC trip, citing 'aggression' 24-01-2023 00:11 Venezuelan leader cancels planned trip to Buenos Aires for CELAC summit, blaming "plan drawn up within the neo-fascist right wing" that he alleges would have carried out "aggressive actions" against his delegation.
Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Venezuelans in Buenos Aires protest against planned Maduro visit 23-01-2023 11:24 Nicolás Maduro due to visit Argentina on Tuesday for CELAC summit, arousing anger amongst the local Venezuelan community and provoking opposition leaders to insist he be arrested for crimes against humanity.
BRAZIL LEADER IN ARGENTINA Lula lands in Buenos Aires seeking rebuild bridges in Latin America 23-01-2023 09:56 Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira says Lula's visit to Buenos Aires and attendance at CELAC summit is part of a foreign policy that will seek to "rebuild bridges" with the international community.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Opposition demands Maduro’s arrest as he confirms CELAC attendance 19-01-2023 14:54 Key figures in Juntos por el Cambio call for Venezuelan “dictator” to be arrested if he sets foot in Argentina for upcoming CELAC summit; US President Joe Biden to skip event in Buenos Aires.
FOREIGN POLICY Brazil rejoins CELAC as Lula confirms presence at summit 13-01-2023 13:13 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has confirmed Brazil will rejoin the CELAC bloc, has confirmed that he will travel to Buenos Aires later this month.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Lula, CELAC and Scholz head president’s packed international agenda 09-01-2023 23:17 President Alberto Fernández will receive German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Brazil’s re-elected leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva before the month is out, with more than 30 heads of state also expected to attend the upcoming CELAC summit in Buenos Aires. Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have also been invited, though their attendance is not confirmed.