Analysing Argentina Milei’s learning curve Yesterday 06:48 Milei’s learning curve should take note from his predecessors: too much orthodoxy or unorthodoxy leads to trouble. by Marcelo J. García
Editorial A star is born(e) Yesterday 06:33 President Javier Milei returns home today from a stellar week abroad, but yet again Milei has wasted chances to promote overseas investment at an international forum.
POLITICS Government wants to remove femicide from Argentina's Penal Code 24-01-2025 15:48 President Javier Milei's government wants to strip femicide from Argentina's Penal Code, eliminate non-binary IDs and remove quotas for disabled and trans people.
ECONOMIC POLICY Milei touts 'promises kept' after rare budget surplus 18-01-2025 10:21 Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms Argentina's budget surplus, which amounted to 0.3% of GDP, was the first since 2010.
Analysing Argentina Latin America ducks and covers for Trump – except Milei 18-01-2025 06:37 With expected good access to the new White House, it will be up to Milei and his team to distinguish personal ideology from national interest and act accordingly. by Marcelo J. García
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects strong economic growth for Milei's Argentina in 2025 17-01-2025 18:59 International Monetary Fund estimates that Argentina’s economy contracted by 2.8% last year, but projects five percent growth in the coming two years.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina posts fiscal surplus after Milei’s budget cuts 17-01-2025 18:49 President Javier Milei made good on his promise to deliver a fiscal surplus in his first year, achieving a feat not seen in over a decade in Argentina’s deficit-prone economy.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei lowers peso crawling peg to 1% after inflation stabilises 14-01-2025 16:43 Monthly inflation continues to run near a four-year low, opening the door for first change to currency policy in more than a year.
Editorial Flotsam and jetsam not always adrift 11-01-2025 06:39 While so much could happen in the country and the world in the next nine months, everything now points to the midterms going Milei’s way, even if it will be a relative victory.
Analysis Midterm elections set limit on Milei’s search for spending cuts 10-01-2025 13:26 Spending cuts in 2024 reached some five percent of Argentina's GDP. Is there room to repeat this feat?
DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN A decade on, prosecutors conclude Alberto Nisman was killed 10-01-2025 11:22 Eight days before the 10th anniversary of his death, a new report concludes that late special prosecutor Alberto Nisman was killed for investigating alleged cover-up of the perpetrators of AMIA terrorist bombing in 1994.
Political crisis in Venezuela Brief arrest rocks Venezuela as Maduro targets opposition 10-01-2025 08:48 Though she was released within two hours, the reported arrest of María Corina Machado on Thursday marks a significant escalation by Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela.
Political crisis in Venezuela Maduro to take presidential oath despite domestic, global outcry 10-01-2025 08:40 President Nicolás Maduro due to be sworn in for a third consecutive term, despite multiple countries recognising opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as legitimate president-elect following disputed elections past July.
UNITED STATES Trump's provocative, often confusing, US foreign policy is back 09-01-2025 11:48 Trump refuses to rule out using military or economic coercion to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal and vows to bring Canada to heel.
DEBT REPAYMENTS Official says country made payments on sovereign debt 09-01-2025 11:38 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno said on a post on X Thursday morning that Argentina's government has made debt payments to international bondholders.
POLITICS & MEDIA Despite ‘no pauta’ rule, Milei finds other ways to reward or punish the media 08-01-2025 15:56 The Milei administration cut state advertising as part of its austerity plan, but quietly, other state bodies and firms continue to distribute cash without transparency.
CANADA Justin Trudeau says he will resign as Canada PM 06-01-2025 17:20 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation, saying he will leave office as soon as his Liberal party colleagues choose a new leader.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Caracas vows to arrest opposition leader if 'sets foot' in Venezuela 06-01-2025 16:56 Edmundo González Urrutia meets with US President Joe Biden at the White House, as Caracas cuts ties with Paraguay and vows to arrest opposition leader should he set foot in Venezuela.
AMID SCANDAL Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore 05-01-2025 10:26 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez renounces state security detail that was strengthened in wake of her gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández; Milei and Bullrich had criticised her use of proection officers, revealing it had cost state at least US$147,000 since last August.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT Milei scores win with US$1-billion repo from five top banks 05-01-2025 09:47 Milei administration announces US$1-billion repurchase agreement with five international lenders that will help replenish foreign reserves at its Central Bank.
SOCIETY Expert reports say poverty rate has fallen to 36.8% 04-01-2025 15:11 Experts warn of structural poverty risks as two reports tracking indices say the number of Argentines considered poor fell significantly in the last quarter of 2024.
Analysing Argentina May you live in happy times, Mr President 04-01-2025 07:54 Much of this success hinges on the Pax at the exchange rate market. Prices in Argentina dance to the tune of one price: that of the US dollar. by Marcelo J. García
Editorial The year ahead 04-01-2025 06:24 An electoral year already anticipated well in advance offers no clearer horizons now that it has started.
As I see it Chainsaws are now in fashion 02-01-2025 07:45 Though Trump has yet to take office, his electoral triumph has had an immediate impact not just in his own country but also in Europe and further afield where it has strengthened those who feel betrayed by the political parties. by James Neilson
PLAN BACKFIRES? Initial results from Milei’s ‘exam’ for state workers show 96% pass rate 22-12-2024 00:49 Although only 10% of state workers have taken the Milei administration’s new test to date, the good results have led their ATE union to demand employees’ transfer to permanent employment, while calling for ministers, secretaries and directors to be similarly evaluated.
ENERGY & GAS Milei vows to promote nuclear energy in Argentina 21-12-2024 11:37 President vows to install nuclear reactors to power artificial intelligence servers across Argentina.
EDITORIAL The near in blood, the nearer bloody 21-12-2024 05:07 Time to stop being the snake biting its own tail and return to being the libertarian lion against the caste instead of co-opting it.
WAR ON THE STATE Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ cut nearly 35,000 public-sector jobs in 2024 21-12-2024 05:07 Report by the Deregulation & State Transformation Ministry, headed by Milei ally Federico Sturzenegger, details 34,280 dismissals or contract terminations between December 2023 and October 2024, shrinking the state payroll by seven percent.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei’s ‘we want it all’ moment 21-12-2024 05:07 We’re early into the experiment. But Javier and Karina, along with star political advisor Santiago Caputo, are already imagining the “Milei era,” which should last at least eight years and include control of the Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province. by Agustino Fontevecchia
IMF NEGOTIATIONS OVER NEW DEAL IMF: Formal talks over new deal with Argentina have begun 19-12-2024 21:09 The International Monetary Fund and Argentina have formally begun negotiations over a new loan agreement as the current programme draws to a close.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Argentina takes steps to speed up Milei’s dollarisation strategy 19-12-2024 15:38 Argentina’s government is working with major banks and payment firms to advance Javier Milei’s dollarisation strategy.
HUMAN RIGHTS Amnesty Int’l urges Milei to respect rights after year of ‘confrontation’ 19-12-2024 14:18 Data compiled by rights NGO shows more than 1,100 people were injured in protest “repression” during Milei’s first year in office by James Grainger
NEW IMF PROGRAMME IMF in talks with Argentina on loan to succeed US$44-billion deal 19-12-2024 14:13 International Monetary Fund confirms it has formally opened talks with President Javier Milei's government over a new loan programme to replace its existing US$44-billion deal.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina exited recession as Milei eyes growth before midterms 16-12-2024 21:22 Argentina emerged from a brutal recession in the third quarter; Gross domestic product expanded 3.9% from July to September compared to the previous three-month period, better than analysts’ expectations.
MONETARY POLICY Argentina weighs managed exchange rate once it lifts currency controls 16-12-2024 19:44 President Javier Milei's government is weighing whether to introduce a managed exchange rate regime — a “dirty float” — once it lifts its current foreign exchange controls in 2025.
As I see it Milei is still very much in charge 14-12-2024 15:37 The success or failure of the far-reaching programme Milei devised will depend on whether or not most members of the political fraternity have learned enough from their many errors. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Party in both its meanings 14-12-2024 06:30 Depicting Edgardo Kueider as a pure Kirchnerite will not wash – not only has he delivered some key votes for the Milei government, he was also star spin doctor Santiago Caputo’s nominee to chair the bicameral intelligence commission.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES 'Cause I was the taxwoman 14-12-2024 05:39 ARCA (until recently AFIP) tax bureau chief Florencia Misrahi’s dismissal could be worth a closer look to have some idea of where the Milei government is heading as its second year begins. by Michael Soltys
HEALTH & ECONOMY Government: Prepaid health schemes face probe for alleged ‘cartel practices’ 12-12-2024 18:48 Following investigation into co-ordinated fee increases between last December and last April, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni states CNDC anti-monopoly watchdog has initiated summary proceedings against several prepaid health schemes and former chamber president Claudio Belocopitt.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS United yet disorganised: Peronism comes to terms with a year of Milei 12-12-2024 18:10 What remains of the Unión por la Patria coalition could only manage a photo-op and is far from placing things in order. The internal differences and disputes stalling the bid to reach unity in 2025. by Rosario Ayerdi
OPINION & ANALYSIS Who was Milei’s audience? 11-12-2024 23:45 With an almost religious hope of 2025 being a growth year, President Milei used his first anniversary address to talk to the ‘círculo rojo’ business establishment and his run-off voters, with no concrete announcements for ordinary people. by Javier Calvo
Tax policies Sturzenegger clarification pours cold water on Milei’s 90% tax reduction claim 11-12-2024 15:55 Argentina’s deregulation czar assures that the government’s idea is to simplify the tax structure but not to reduce the percentage of its burden – a notable difference from President Javier Milei’s first anniversary speech vow.
President's address Milei vows to axe capital controls and negotiate Trump trade deal 11-12-2024 09:50 President Javier Milei promises to lift capital and currency controls next year and negotiate a free-trade agreement with the United States once Donald Trump takes office.
MILEI'S FIRST YEAR Milei promises inflation will be a 'bad memory' in first anniversary speech 10-12-2024 23:45 President touts US trade deal with Trump, vows to remove currency controls and says “happy times” lie ahead in national broadcast marking first year in office.
ONE YEAR WITH MILEI A year into office, Milei’s ‘shock’ therapy takes hold 10-12-2024 16:41 President Javier Milei marks his first year in office Tuesday and intends to celebrate his government's achievements in a national broadcast later this evening.
MILEI'S FIRST YEAR Key measures from Milei’s first year in office 10-12-2024 09:57 President’s first year in office was marked by drastic state cutbacks, the sharpest rise in poverty in two decades, an aggressive rhetoric and notable shift in foreign policy.
MILEI'S FIRST YEAR Four takeaways from President Javier Milei's first year 10-12-2024 09:44 Four takeaways from Milei's first year in office: Slimming the state, wielding the chainsaw, domestic political battles and a shift in foreign policy.
A YEAR WITH MILEI Tirades and trolls: how Milei changed Argentina's political rhetoric 09-12-2024 17:30 According to a September poll by consulting firm Zuban Córdoba, 65.7% of Argentines believe that "hate and intolerance are on the rise" since Javier Milei took office.
SOCIETY Pensioners the biggest losers of Milei’s first year in office 09-12-2024 13:20 Some five million retirees in Argentina receive just a minimum pension and bonus payment amounting to some US$320, just a third of the estimated living cost for an older adult.
365 days of Javier Milei One year in, Milei yet to fulfill key economic campaign promises 09-12-2024 12:53 Dollarisation, the removal of the ‘cepo,’ and the closure of the Central Bank – though he has tamed inflation, President Javier Milei has yet to deliver on key economic promises in his first year in office.