News of diplomacy

Iran leader names another AMIA bombing suspect as official, angering Argentina

26-08-2021 23:37 Argentina expresses “strongest condemnation” of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s decision to appoint Mohsen Rezaei, wanted by Interpol for 1994 AMIA terror attack, to his government. News comes just two weeks after Ahmad Vahidi was named interior minister.

Secrets of Mr. Sullivan’s visit

11-08-2021 16:13 The White House’s top geopolitical advisor lunched at Olivos presidential residence last week, meeting ministers, businessmen and President Alberto Fernández. Vaccines, development and debt were among a broad range of conversation topics.

by Gustavo González

Mexican president proposes replacing OAS with new institution

25-07-2021 09:11 Andrés Manuel López Obrador proposes replacing the Washington-based Organization of American States with what he called a more independent institution.

Geopolitics and the ideological populism of Macri and Cristina

17-07-2021 11:23 Beginning to leave the Macri-Cristina grieta in the rearview mirror is a necessary condition for progress.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Venezuela deploys Cuban vaccines as WHO urges caution

02-07-2021 14:07 Venezuela is the first country outside of Cuba to include the Abdala vaccine in it’s national programme. It’s done so under heavy criticism from local medical associations and NGOs.

Argentina, Mexico recall envoys over Nicaragua crackdown

21-06-2021 16:11 Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors to Nicaragua for consultations in response to President Daniel Ortega's mounting crackdown on the opposition.

Biden promises to lay down 'red lines' to Putin

14-06-2021 18:03 "I'm not looking for conflict with Russia, but that we will respond if Russia continues its harmful activities," said the US President after his first NATO summit since being elected.

Countries mull WHO reform and how to rebuild post-Covid world

24-05-2021 11:02 Vaccine sharing, strengthening the WHO and adopting a pandemic treaty among proposals from world leaders addressing how to halt the Covid-19 pandemic and prevent future health catastrophes.

US announces export of up to 60 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines

26-04-2021 15:37 US will release up to 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, amid mounting criticism that the Biden administration was hoarding shots while other countries suffered.

Argentina quits Lima Group, saying its work has ‘led to nothing’

24-03-2021 15:29 Buenos Aires announces its withdrawal from the Lima Group, saying its efforts had "led to nothing" and failed to provide an exit from the crisis.