News of foreign policy

Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina

26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.

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.

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.

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.”

Argentina to beef up Milei’s security for overseas travel

27-06-2025 13:02 Government will tighten security measures for President Javier Milei abroad against possible Iranian threats given Argentine leader’s support for Israel.

Argentina raises security threat level amid Iran conflict

24-06-2025 10:14 Security was officially stepped up last Saturday following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Argentine embassies across the Middle East are now on ‘high’ alert.

by Walter Curia

Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict

17-06-2025 11:48 President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.

Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel

16-06-2025 14:50 Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”

EU-Mercosur deal, nuclear talks top agenda as Milei meets Macron

09-06-2025 16:55 President Javier Milei attends United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, as a gesture of goodwill towards his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit

08-06-2025 20:47 President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.

‘Eyes of world are on Milei,’ says Stan Polovets, chair of Genesis Prize

04-06-2025 12:18 Businessman and philanthropist Stan Polovets will be among those honouring President Javier Milei with the Genesis Prize for his support of Israel and the shift in Argentina’s foreign policy. “He is clearly on the side of the Jewish community,” he declares, praising Milei’s economic reforms and his connection to Judaism.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour

31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.

US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei at Casa Rosada

14-04-2025 17:29 US Treasury Scott Bessent visits Buenos Aires for talks with Javier Milei, his economic team and private-sector representatives; Official tells President he wants Washington to be Argentina's "partner of choice".

Four Latin Americans who could become the UN’s next leader

10-04-2025 15:57 Latin American and Caribbean nations will seek to unite behind a single candidate in the contest to lead the United Nations, a move that see the first-ever female secretary-general.

Milei: a tourist in Mar-a-Lago

05-04-2025 06:10 As Donald Trump rattles up the world with his tariffs, things are heating up domestically for President Javier Milei.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

President Milei postpones scheduled trip to Israel

19-03-2025 23:31 Tensions in Israel and Argentina lead to suspension of President Javier Milei’s trip; Decision made as conflict rages in Middle East and protests pick up at home.

Argentina shifts stance on Ukraine in United Nations vote

24-02-2025 18:21 Echoing US President Donald Trump's new position on conflict, President Javier Milei's government shifts its stance on Ukraine and Russia, refusing to condemn Moscow’s aggression in UN vote.

Trade war puts Milei’s Trump-first foreign policy to the test

14-02-2025 10:48 Javier Milei has spent his presidency cozying up to Donald Trump. But Argentina’s suddenly vulnerable position on tariffs demonstrates that not even friends are clear of Trump’s trade ire.

Milei pulls Argentina out of World Health Organization

05-02-2025 12:01 Argentina will pull out of the World Health Organization, Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni confirms, following in the footsteps of the United States.

President sets 2026 target for removal of currency controls

04-02-2025 15:47 La Libertad Avanza leader says his government will remove capital controls by start of 2026 – unless the IMF grants Argentina fresh funds beforehand.