News of diplomacy

Criticism as Italy fast-tracks citizenship for President, Karina Milei

14-12-2024 08:24 President Javier Milei, in Italy on an overseas visit, and his sister Karina Milei have been granted fast-tracked citizenship by the Italian government, sparking anger among government critics.

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.”

Anger in Caracas as G7 backs Venezuelan opposition candidate

27-11-2024 22:04 Edmundo González Urrutia announces that he intends to travel to Caracas on January 10 to take office as president of Venezuela.

President Milei to attend first Mercosur Summit in Montevideo

26-11-2024 10:41 After his absence in Asunción, President Javier Milei is set to attend his first Mercosur summit in Montevideo next week; talks will focus on the long-stalled EU free trade deal, though Argentina's leader is expected to criticise the bloc's functioning.

Almost 50 years on, French families still seeking answers about disappeared relatives

22-11-2024 11:14 Almost 50 years on, families are still seeking answers about French citizens who disappeared in Argentina in the late 1970s, during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship’s reign of terror. Last week’s visit to Buenos Aires by French President Emmanuel Macron put the topic back on the agenda.

Long live pragmatism, carajo!

21-11-2024 18:04 President Javier Milei is adjusting his rhetoric to the challenges of power – from his frosty exchanges with Lula and his rapprochement with Xi Jinping, to his contradictions with Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni.

by Javier Calvo

Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties

20-11-2024 10:52 Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Brazil to strengthen ties with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing trade relations, aligning development strategies, and marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.

by Ramon Sahmkow, AFP

US likely to increase focus on LatAm with Rubio as top diplomat

19-11-2024 12:27 Marco Rubio's appointment as the United States' top diplomat has raised expectations that Washington will place greater emphasis on Latin America moving forward.

‘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?

Macron defends French farmers during talks with Milei

18-11-2024 10:30 French President Emmanuel Macron defends his nation's resistance to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal as he visits President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.

The G20: Tackling economic issues in a turbulent world

15-11-2024 14:14 The G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation – areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.

Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit

15-11-2024 14:07 World leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine – and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the United States.

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.

Argentina refuses to back UN draft resolution on indigenous rights

12-11-2024 10:45 Argentina the only country out of 169 to vote against a United Nations draft resolution on rights of indigenous peoples.

Harris gives defiant concession speech after stunning Trump win

06-11-2024 20:20 Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of upheaval for the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Democrat Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech, while promising to help his transition.

Trump return sows new uncertainty for stunned global leaders

06-11-2024 17:16 The world digested the return of Donald Trump to the White House with a sense of shock and trepidation. In Argentina, an ecstatic Milei sent congratulatory text messages to billionaire Elon Musk.

World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win

06-11-2024 07:34 World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.

US election 2024: Trump claims 'magnificent' victory over Harris

06-11-2024 07:19 Donald Trump hails a "magnificent" victory over Kamala Harris in the fight for the presidency; Results put him on the verge of one of the most stunning comebacks in US political history.

Milei considering US visit in event of Trump victory

04-11-2024 16:39 President Javier Milei is betting on a Republican victory in tomorrow’s US election – and may consider a January trip to the inauguration should Donald Trump emerge victorious over Kamala Harris.

Milei's affinity with Trump – what a Republican win would mean for Argentina

04-11-2024 07:48 President Milei does little to hide his support for the Republican candidate. Negotiations with the IMF and how protectionism would affect Argentina, among other key issues.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti