News of foreign relations

Opposition criticism as President Fernández meets with Maduro

30-05-2023 21:15 Argentina’s president calls for sanctions against Venezuela to be set aside, arguing that the search for a “political solution” cannot be subject to “external pressures or conditions.”

MADURO IN BRASÍLIA

Lula, Maduro hail 'new era' in Brazil-Venezuela ties

30-05-2023 16:11 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticises “narrative” of “anti-democracy and authoritarianism” imposed against Venezuela as he announces full restoration of diplomatic and trade ties.

Foreign relations

Lula says he’s started talks with BRICS bank to help Argentina

03-05-2023 08:16 Lula offers strong support for Alberto Fernández after four-hour meeting in Brasília, confirming talks on financing for Brazilian exports and declaring that International Monetary Fund needs to "remove its knife from Argentina's neck."

Bilateral relations

Biden's envoy arrives with messages of support for Argentina

15-04-2023 13:48 IMF support, macroeconomic support and planes – US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman’s visit to Argentina came with clear messages. "There is a programme between Argentina and the IMF and what they are negotiating is something that the United States supports," she told reporters.

Bilateral relations

Biden, Fernández call for 'economic integration' in White House meet

29-03-2023 23:26 US President Joe Biden hails an "enormous opportunity" to increase "economic integration" with Argentina as he hosts President Alberto Fernández at White House.

BILATERAL MEET

‘Satisfied’ Fernández flies home with Biden's vow of support

29-03-2023 23:23 A long-awaited meeting between Argentina’s Peronist leader and US President Joe Biden finally took place this week, with both sides emerging subsequently to talk up bilateral relations and opportunities in the coming years.

ALBERTO IN WASHINGTON

Inside the bilateral: What did Alberto and Joe say to each other?

29-03-2023 21:54 President Alberto Fernández’s delegation spent more than an hour and a half in the White House; Seeking support in its discussions with the IMF, US President Joe Biden remarked on the heavy economic inheritance both leaders received upon taking office.

by Rosario Ayerdi, from Washington

BILATERAL MEETING

Fernández asks Biden for IMF support in White House meeting

29-03-2023 17:28 Argentina's president hosted by United States leader at the West Wing in Washington; Alberto Fernández asks for US support with the International Monetary Fund and condemns war in Ukraine.

by Rosario Ayerdi, from Washington

BILATERAL MEET

Alberto Fernández lands in New York ahead of Biden bilateral

27-03-2023 10:59 President Alberto Fernández lands in New York ahead of bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden; Economy Minister Sergio Massa travelling to Washington on Tuesday to join delegation.

by Rosario Ayerdi, from New York

BILATERAL MEET

Biden to meet with Alberto Fernández during democracy summit

26-03-2023 13:09 US President Joe Biden will host President Alberto Fernández in Washington next week after a planned meeting was postponed last year, White House confirms.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Jorge Argüello: ‘Our top investor is the US, our leading trade partner is China’

25-03-2023 07:00 Argentina’s ambassador to the United States talks superpowers and geopolitics, emerging economies, the US ‘grieta’ and bilateral relations with Washington.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ST PATRICK'S DAY INTERVIEW

When Irish eyes are eyeing

17-03-2023 05:01 Ireland’s new Ambassador to Argentina Gerard McCoy is placing his bet on a trio of areas – business, education and tourism.

by Michael Soltys

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Biden and Lula put on pro-democracy show under Bolsonaro’s shadow

10-02-2023 11:09 Joe Biden hosts his counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House Friday in a show of support for Brazilian democracy, shaken last month by a right-wing insurrection akin to the invasion of the US Capitol in 2021. The elephant in the room: former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who's been vacationing in Florida since December 30.

FOREIGN RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY

Argentina set to reopen Embassy in Bangladesh after World Cup furore

09-02-2023 17:55 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero will travel to Dhaka on February 27 to inaugurate Argentina's new Embassy in Bangladesh and deepen trade and cultural ties.

FOREIGN POLICY

Peru political crisis threatens to widen Latin America rifts

15-12-2022 16:40 President Dina Boluarte's administration says it has received the backing of governments in Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay and Costa Rica, underlining split over Peru's political crisis in the region.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Look north or east? Argentina’s tilt in a bipolar world remains unclear

10-12-2022 04:07 Beijing’s massive economic promise continues to stymie Washington’s attempts at democratic coalition in the Americas.

by Sam Forster

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Fernández seeking more than words at bilateral with Xi Jingping

14-11-2022 14:37 During his upcoming bilateral meeting with the Chinese premier, Argentina’s president will seek better conditions in the use of currency swaps and be accompanied by Sergio Massa, who wants the relationship to stop being so unequal.

by Rosario Ayerdi

FOREIGN POLICY

Colombia leader in rift-healing visit to Venezuela after nine-year pause

02-11-2022 13:13 Meeting in Caracas between Colombia's Gustavo Petro and Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro marks a watershed warming between the once-estranged neighbours.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro

21-09-2022 09:09 Political analysts say the international influence of Latin American giant Brazil has shrunk under President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right incumbent fighting an uphill battle to win re-election next month.

Grounded plane mystery

Don’t shed light on the dark

02-07-2022 07:00 Straight news, half-truths, omissions and fake news – the case of the grounded Venezuelan plane with the Iranian crew grounded at an airport in Argentina is a very interesting case study for analysis.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Felipe Solá: ‘Cristina is dogmatic in her words but pragmatic in her actions’

27-05-2022 09:16 Former governor of Buenos Aires Province addresses his ouster as foreign minister, Peronist unity and his relationships with Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Proposal to ‘re-establish ties’ with Maduro draws fire from critics

19-04-2022 20:38 Opposition hardliners, human rights groups and US lawmaker Marco Rubio strongly criticises President Alberto Fernández after he announces that he wants Argentina to re-establish diplomatic relations with Venezuela.

Bilateral relations

Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso to visit Argentina next week

15-04-2022 11:34 With the objective of expanding trade links with the region, Lasso will begin an official visit to Argentina Sunday and meet with President Alberto Fernández the following morning.

Bilateral relations

Boric calls for Latin American unity and 'deepening' of ties with Argentina

04-04-2022 17:43 Speaking during his visit to Buenos Aires, Chilean President Gabriel Boric calls for greater Latin American unity as he highlights the “deep brotherhood" that unites his country with Argentina.

Bilateral relations

Chile's Boric visits Argentina in first foreign trip as president

02-04-2022 22:13 Chile's President Gabriel Boric will travel to Argentina on Sunday in his first international official visit.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Cecilia Todesca Bocco: ‘Labour rights do not explain Argentina’s macroeconomic problems'

18-03-2022 12:20 International Relations Secretary Cecilia Todesca Bocco on the freshly approved IMF deal, policies to deliver economic growth in Argentina and politics in the family.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

'Terrible timing': Brazil's Bolsonaro to visit Russia

13-02-2022 09:50 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is due to arrive in Russia Tuesday for an official visit with highly awkward diplomatic timing, amid the tense stand-off between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.

alberto's foreign tour

Trip to Russia, China puts Argentina’s ‘círculo rojo’ on orange alert

28-01-2022 17:07 Concerns among the group of influential decision-makers dubbed the “círculo rojo” are increasing, with unrest over the president’s tour destinations and doubts over a new IMF deal.

ALBERTO’S FOREIGN TOUR

Alberto’s mission: Selling his support for Russia and China – at a high price

28-01-2022 17:04 Putin and Xi are two of the biggest political leaders in the world, beyond any doubt, but they are also among the most denounced.

by Maximiliano Sardi

DIPLOMACY

Cafiero to visit Washington for meeting with US secretary of state

10-01-2022 16:28 Argentina’s foreign minister set to meet Antony Blinken on January 18, just a few weeks before President Alberto Fernández is due to travel to China to see Xi Jingping.

DIPLOMACY

Biden's nominee for US envoy criticises Argentina’s policy on Venezuela and Cuba

26-10-2021 16:36 Marc Stanley, Joe Biden’s nominee for next US ambassador to Argentina, uses confirmation hearing to criticise Argentina’s foreign policy approach on Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, while calling for a “macroeconomic plan” from Alberto Fernández administration.

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

United States should look south for better supply chains

04-08-2021 11:31 When it comes to 'friendshoring,' Latin America has much to offer, and much to gain.

News of foreign relations

Opposition criticism as President Fernández meets with Maduro

Lula, Maduro hail 'new era' in Brazil-Venezuela ties

Lula says he’s started talks with BRICS bank to help Argentina

Biden's envoy arrives with messages of support for Argentina

Biden, Fernández call for 'economic integration' in White House meet

‘Satisfied’ Fernández flies home with Biden's vow of support

Inside the bilateral: What did Alberto and Joe say to each other?

Fernández asks Biden for IMF support in White House meeting

Alberto Fernández lands in New York ahead of Biden bilateral

Biden to meet with Alberto Fernández during democracy summit

Jorge Argüello: ‘Our top investor is the US, our leading trade partner is China’

When Irish eyes are eyeing

Biden and Lula put on pro-democracy show under Bolsonaro’s shadow

Argentina set to reopen Embassy in Bangladesh after World Cup furore

Peru political crisis threatens to widen Latin America rifts

Look north or east? Argentina’s tilt in a bipolar world remains unclear

Fernández seeking more than words at bilateral with Xi Jingping

Colombia leader in rift-healing visit to Venezuela after nine-year pause

Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro

Don’t shed light on the dark

Felipe Solá: ‘Cristina is dogmatic in her words but pragmatic in her actions’

Proposal to ‘re-establish ties’ with Maduro draws fire from critics

Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso to visit Argentina next week

Boric calls for Latin American unity and 'deepening' of ties with Argentina

Chile's Boric visits Argentina in first foreign trip as president

Cecilia Todesca Bocco: ‘Labour rights do not explain Argentina’s macroeconomic problems'

'Terrible timing': Brazil's Bolsonaro to visit Russia

Trip to Russia, China puts Argentina’s ‘círculo rojo’ on orange alert

Alberto’s mission: Selling his support for Russia and China – at a high price

Cafiero to visit Washington for meeting with US secretary of state

Biden's nominee for US envoy criticises Argentina’s policy on Venezuela and Cuba

United States should look south for better supply chains

Massa plays out scenarios ahead of impending decision

With Brazil’s backing, Argentina wins acceptance to BRICs bank

'La Pulga' spurns US$400-million Saudi offer to join Beckham’s side

JP Spinetto: Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh

Messi chooses Miami: Argentina skipper confirms he will move to MLS

Los feriados de junio de 2023: serán dos y habrá un finde extra largo

Se filtró una charla de Jonatan Viale y Baby Etchecopar sobre Larreta: "Cree que compra un paquete de periodistas"

¿Cómo tramitar la ciudadanía española por ser bisnieto?

Cerca de quedar libre: los lujos de Emma Coronel, la esposa de El Chapo Guzmán

Sergio Massa analiza renunciar al Ministerio de Economía y alejarse del Frente de Todos