News of diplomacy

Brazil to stop running Argentina's Embassy in Caracas as ties sink

12-01-2026 08:55 Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s Embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Lula and Milei governments deteriorate.

US FOREIGN POLICY

Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

11-01-2026 10:56 US president warns Communist leaders in Cuba that flow of Venezuelan oil and cash will stop; "I strongly suggest they make a deal, before it is too late," declares Trump on social media.

DIPLOMACY

US Congress revives special caucus for Argentina links

09-01-2026 10:24 US Congress revives bipartisan 'Argentina Caucus,' co-chaired by Republican Michael Rulli and Democrat Darren Soto, as part of move to strengthen ties between Buenos Aires and Washington.

Trump ousts Maduro

Argentina backs Trump’s plan to ‘run’ Venezuela, downplays call for elections

07-01-2026 17:31 Casa Rosada accepts that elements of Maduro regime will remain in place in Venezuela and do not view calls for free elections as viable; Milei, who has cooled on Machado’s potential leadership of nation, will back Trump’s intervention in upcoming Davos speech.

DIPLOMACY & MULTILATERALISM

Latin America split at UN over US military action in Venezuela

06-01-2026 17:59 Security Council meeting exposes sharp regional divisions after Maduro’s capture and transfer to New York; Some governments defend sovereignty while others back Washington’s move against Maduro.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina leads bloc to stop CELAC rebuke of US action in Venezuela

05-01-2026 13:19 Buenos Aires leads group of regional governments in preventing unanimous CELAC statement condemning Washington’s actions in Venezuela, highlighting political divisions across Latin America.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei eyes regional LatAm bloc to tackle ‘cancer of socialism’

02-01-2026 10:23 Argentina’s president says he is working with up to 10 regional right-wing leaders to form a bloc that will “embrace the ideas of freedom” and tackle “the cancer of socialism.”

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Report: Milei mulls right-wing summit as allies advance in Latin America

26-12-2025 10:15 President Milei studying potential summit of right-wing leaders in Argentina following recent election wins for allies.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Lula, Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit

20-12-2025 20:11 President Milei again calls for flexibility on Mercosur's trade rules in speech to regional summit; Argentina's leader clashes with Brazilian leader Lula over US President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

11-12-2025 12:34 President tells British newspaper he intends to visit the United Kingdom in April or May next year and claims talks are ongoing over lifting of weapons ban in place since Malvinas conflict; London denies any "specific talks" over relaxing of arms export controls.

US Venezuela Talks

Maduro confirms 'cordial' call with Trump amid rising US military pressure

04-12-2025 13:53 Trump and Maduro hold their first cordial call amid increasing US military presence in the Caribbean and escalating tensions.

DIPLOMACY

UAE marks national day with diplomatic celebration in Buenos Aires

01-12-2025 23:48 United Arab Emirates hosts celebration to mark its National Day, celebrating the December 1971 declaration that created the federation of emirates.

DIPLOMACY

Swiss delegation visits Buenos Aires to advance EFTA-MERCOSUR trade deal

01-12-2025 21:24 Representatives highlight “excellent relations” with Milei administration during visit to capital; Swiss delegation looking to move forward with sweeping trade deal that could create new market of some 285 million people, with June 2026 date targeted.

by James Grainger

POLISH DELEGATION IN ARGENTINA

Poland sees room for growth with ‘perfect match’ Argentina

28-11-2025 15:00 Officials at Argentina-Poland Economic Forum in Buenos Aires sign memorandum of understanding with Milei government to boost cooperation and trade ties.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer

25-11-2025 22:30 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirms during an event with his Israeli counterpart that President Javier Milei will travel to Israel next year to oversee the final transfer of Argentina’s Embassy to Jerusalem.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Argentina refuses to back G20 statement over ‘breakdown in consensus’

23-11-2025 11:44 President Javier Milei’s government rejects G20 Leaders Summit final communiqué, echoing criticism from Washington; Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno oversees rejection, which Buenos Aires says is grounded in the breach of the forum’s consensus rule and disagreements over “partial approach” to Middle East conflict.

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Argentina voices reservations over COP30 final decision

23-11-2025 10:33 Applause rang out as the gavel was brought down in Belém, but Argentina quickly voiced its discontent.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America

20-11-2025 00:39 Argentina’s government cheered last Sunday's election result in Chile and is already imagining a right-wing regional bloc led by President Javier Milei.

by Alejandro Gomel

Foreign policy & diplomacy

US warns South Africa not to issue G20 statement at summit

19-11-2025 16:47 Argentina, a close ally of the US, has pushed back on references to both climate finance and global climate accords, according to government sources.

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.

CHILE ELECTION 2025

‘America’s freedom advances’ – Argentina’s Milei and Chile’s Kast speak

18-11-2025 15:50 Pinochet admirer holds discussion with Argentina's libertarian leader after first round of Chilean election.

POLITICS & GEOPOLITICS

Milei to follow in Trump’s footsteps and skip G20 in South Africa

11-11-2025 15:32 Sources inside Argentina’s Presidential Office confirm Javier Milei does not intend to travel to South Africa for the next G20 Leaders Summit – just days after US President Donald Trump said he would not be sending a delegation.

by Walter Curia

NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA

President Milei to attend new Bolivia leader Paz’s inauguration

05-11-2025 09:07 Presidency confirms Javier Milei will attend the inauguration of Bolivia's new leader, Rodrigo Paz, on Saturday.

Action Over Chatter

Lula pushes for serious climate action ahead of COP30

05-11-2025 01:49 Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urges for global collaboration on climate change while preparing to host COP30 in the Amazon.

DIPLOMACY

Milei meets with new US ambassador at Casa Rosada

04-11-2025 21:14 Ahead of his trip to Miami, Javier Milei welcomes Peter Lamelas at Casa Rosada; President also receives credentials from new ambassadors representing the European Union, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.

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.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi

03-11-2025 14:57 President Javier Milei will make his 14th trip to the United States since taking office midweek; He will attend America Business Forum, where he will meet Trump, Messi and other global figures.

NEW FOREIGN MINISTER

From crisis to relaunch: Quirno’s in-tray at Foreign Ministry

25-10-2025 10:03 Beyond economic matters, Pablo Quirno’s Foreign Ministry will focus on promoting abroad the core elements of Milei’s “cultural battle,” a push launched the moment the head of state took office.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

DIPLOMATIC UNREST

US-Colombia tensions grow over fatal Caribbean boat strike

21-10-2025 20:03 US military attacks in the Caribbean have sparked accusations of unjust killings, worsening diplomatic relations with Colombia.

GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS

Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz

20-10-2025 17:46 President-elect Rodrigo Paz says Bolivia's relationship with the United States "will be resumed" nearly two decades years after Evo Morales kicked out Washington's ambassador.

MARKETS & FX

Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million

17-10-2025 19:05 US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro

17-10-2025 08:57 US President Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela and was considering attacks on land against alleged drug-cartels in the country.

WHITE HOUSE TALKS

'If he loses, we are not going to be generous' – Trump says support is conditional

14-10-2025 22:09 "The situation is very clear: if the country strays from the path of freedom and returns to populism, the United States will stop supporting our country," warns President Milei in social media post.

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

12-10-2025 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit

30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Milei slams 'overreach,' calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech

24-09-2025 13:33 Head of state calls for major UN reform and heaps praise on Donald Trump in speech to general assembly; President also reiterates claims to Malvinas Islands, demands release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

BRAZIL-USA RELATIONS

Between smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet

23-09-2025 16:44 Presidents differ on almost every political matter, yet find chemistry in person and set to meet the week after the UN General Assembly.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

23-09-2025 12:07 "Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.

DIPLOMACY

New UK ambassador in Argentina presents credentials, begins posting

15-09-2025 14:50 New UK Ambassador David Cairns meets with Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein; Cooperation on trade and investment issues is priority for UK’s top representative in Argentina.

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 relations & diplomacy

Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires

11-09-2025 08:43 First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.

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.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina will not put up candidate for UN rights council

03-09-2025 12:09 Government will not put up candidate for election to United Nations Human Rights Council; Decision follows announcement that Argentina will withdraw from World Health Organisation.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval

01-09-2025 13:40 Deal is backed by a wide majority of EU countries keen to diversify trade away from the United States, but France remains staunchly opposed.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Zelenskyy tells Milei during call that Ukraine needs fair deal to end war

14-08-2025 16:37 Call comes just one day before Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump meet in Alaska for a summit on "the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.”

FOREIGN POLICY

Modi and Milei vow to boost trade after Casa Rosada talks

06-07-2025 09:15 Indian PM Narendra Modi, leader of the world's fifth-largest economy, vows to expand and diversify trade Argentina before heading to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei reportedly ‘not interested’ in meeting Mercosur peers

03-07-2025 00:48 Government source tell reporters that Argentina’s president has little interest in meeting him Mercosur peers – though a bilateral with Paraguay’s Santiago Peña could take place.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU to present Mercosur trade deal 'in coming days'

30-06-2025 13:01 European Commission will present EU states with the final legal version of a trade deal with South American nations "in the coming days," says spokesperson.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Argentina condemns Iran's 'threats' against IAEA chief Grossi

29-06-2025 11:07 Argentina's Foreign Ministry expresses support for UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, stating it "categorically condemns the threats against him coming from Iran."

FOREIGN RELATIONS

France and Argentina sign agreement on critical minerals

28-06-2025 10:29 New agreement designed to accelerate investment and cooperation in Argentina’s mining sector, which could become a key player in the global energy transition for France.

News of diplomacy

Brazil to stop running Argentina's Embassy in Caracas as ties sink

Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

US Congress revives special caucus for Argentina links

Argentina backs Trump’s plan to ‘run’ Venezuela, downplays call for elections

Latin America split at UN over US military action in Venezuela

Argentina leads bloc to stop CELAC rebuke of US action in Venezuela

Milei eyes regional LatAm bloc to tackle ‘cancer of socialism’

Report: Milei mulls right-wing summit as allies advance in Latin America

Lula, Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

Maduro confirms 'cordial' call with Trump amid rising US military pressure

UAE marks national day with diplomatic celebration in Buenos Aires

​​Swiss delegation visits Buenos Aires to advance EFTA-MERCOSUR trade deal

Poland sees room for growth with ‘perfect match’ Argentina

Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer

Argentina refuses to back G20 statement over ‘breakdown in consensus’

Argentina voices reservations over COP30 final decision

Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America

US warns South Africa not to issue G20 statement at summit

British ambassador hosts first major event in Buenos Aires

‘America’s freedom advances’ – Argentina’s Milei and Chile’s Kast speak

Milei to follow in Trump’s footsteps and skip G20 in South Africa

President Milei to attend new Bolivia leader Paz’s inauguration

Lula pushes for serious climate action ahead of COP30

Milei meets with new US ambassador at Casa Rosada

New US ambassador Lamelas presents credentials, begins mission

Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi

From crisis to relaunch: Quirno’s in-tray at Foreign Ministry

US-Colombia tensions grow over fatal Caribbean boat strike

Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz

Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million

Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro

'If he loses, we are not going to be generous' – Trump says support is conditional

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit

Milei slams 'overreach,' calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech

Between smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet

Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

New UK ambassador in Argentina presents credentials, begins posting

Trump’s new ambassador prepares for imminent arrival in Argentina

Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires

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

Argentina will not put up candidate for UN rights council

EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval

Zelenskyy tells Milei during call that Ukraine needs fair deal to end war

Modi and Milei vow to boost trade after Casa Rosada talks

Milei reportedly ‘not interested’ in meeting Mercosur peers

EU to present Mercosur trade deal 'in coming days'

Argentina condemns Iran's 'threats' against IAEA chief Grossi

France and Argentina sign agreement on critical minerals

Patagonia’s wildfires become weapons of disinformation

The fall of the Bolivarian régime and its ruinous fallout for Argentina

31.5% – Argentina records lowest annual inflation since 2017, says INDEC

Argentina remembers the ‘Heist of the Century,’ 20 years on

JPMorgan, Citi in talks to finance US$1-billion Argentina pipeline

Claudio Morgado y su pareja quedaron a un paso del juicio oral en la causa por estafas reiteradas

Esmeralda Mitre denunció a directivos de La Nación: "Es parte de un plan de violencia institucional"

El jefe de la IGJ negó las acusaciones de la AFA: el fallido que marcó en el comunicado

Oceanógrafo sobre la ola gigante en Santa Clara del Mar: "Aparentemente ocurrió un meteotsunami"

The Police enfrentados: Summers y Copeland demandaron a Sting por el reparto de derechos de autor

Swiss delegation visits Buenos Aires to advance EFTA-MERCOSUR trade deal