International football Albiceleste roars back to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly 27-03-2024 09:44 Ángel Di María, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez on scoresheet as world champions come from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 Los Angeles.
LENDING BOOM IMF is lending near-record US$150-billion to counter debt and wars 19-03-2024 13:09 The International Monetary Fund is lending around US$151 billion to almost 100 countries, evidence of its growing role as a backstop against the financial and political dangers of the post-pandemic world.
8M Rally 'We will be a tsunami' – Green tide fills streets surrounding Congress on 8M 09-03-2024 19:48 Thousands of women of all ages demonstrated near Congress to make their slogans against sexist violence heard. by Sabrina Chemen
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Tens of thousands of women challenge Milei on march for rights 08-03-2024 22:53 People across Argentina marked International Women's Day Friday with protests and celebrations, with demonstrators at a large rally in Buenos Aires voicing fierce criticism of President Javier Milei's government.
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY #8M: Activists take to the streets for women’s rights 08-03-2024 13:34 Feminists and campaigners march nationwide under the slogan “against hunger, norms and repression” in light of the Milei administration’s recent attacks on women’s rights.
POLITICS Amid anger at pay hikes, Milei trolls feminists on #8M 08-03-2024 12:42 Following controversy over lawmakers' pay hikes, President Javier Milei’s administration trolls feminist campaigners on International Women’s Day by announcing it will rename the Casa Rosada’s “Salón de las Mujeres.”
#8M: OPINION & ANALYSIS Georgina Sticco: What do we mean when we talk about the gender gap? 08-03-2024 06:10 Women would have to work 91 days more than men to earn the same as them. Time dedicated to caregiving, lower quality jobs and remuneration in the unregistered sector are some of the things that produce this difference.
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Cecilia Palmeiro: ‘Feminism is a space of resistance and social transformation’ 08-03-2024 06:10 Professor, activist and founding member of Ni Una Menos movement reflects on challenges facing women in Argentina and her hopes for the future.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Israel's Shiri Bibas: unwitting face of hostages 06-03-2024 14:31 Poignant images of an anguished Shiri Bibas clutching her two red-headed boys as she was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 have turned her into the face of the Israeli hostages seized that day.
#8M: WOMEN'S RIGHTS Feminists ready to rally for rights in face of Milei pushback 06-03-2024 09:37 International Women’s Day takes place this week and feminists across Argentina are ready to take to the streets to highlight the food crisis, the right to abortion, the pay gap, gender violence and much more. by Ashton Goren
Human rights UN rights chief warns Gaza 'powder keg' could spark wider war 04-03-2024 13:17 Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Türk characterises the Gaza war as a "powder keg" and condemns "great replacement" theories
War in Middle East Mediators seek Gaza truce as United States calls for 'immediate ceasefire' 04-03-2024 13:04 Mediators in Cairo push towards a Gaza truce after the US, Israel's top ally, stepped up pressure for a halt in fighting and more aid to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina, IMF talking about new programme outline 29-02-2024 12:20 Argentina, IMF in talks about outline of possible new programme to speed up exit from capital controls.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Brazil urges 'new globalisation' at G20 meet overshadowed by Ukraine 29-02-2024 11:20 Brazil called for a "new globalisation" to address poverty and climate change as finance ministers from the world's top economies met Wednesday, but the Ukraine and Gaza wars risked overshadowing the plea.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY G20 finance ministers meet on world economy hit by crises, conflicts 28-02-2024 12:55 G20 finance ministers will meet Wednesday in Brazil, seeking ways to shore up a global economy whose nascent recovery is threatened by a raft of conflicts and crises, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Environmental Policy Trump's green-bashing and Europe's right put climate goals at risk 27-02-2024 11:58 Politicians are vowing to roll back green policies and downplaying climate change ahead of key elections on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on whether countries can maintain momentum in the transition away from fossil fuels.
ECONOMIC CRISIS IMF says Milei's austerity measures should not hurt the poor 25-02-2024 13:42 IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath says in an interview that Argentina's austerity measures must be calibrated to ensure "the burden does not fall entirely on the poorest groups."
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF deputy chief says Argentina needs 'consistent' monetary, exchange policy 23-02-2024 09:30 International Monetary Fund second-in-command Gita Gopinath said Argentina's government is making significant efforts to "restore macroeconomic stability" after meeting with President Javier Milei.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
COURT RULING Argentina ordered to pay deposit in UK hedge funds case 22-02-2024 11:24 Argentina must pay a large deposit in a case brought by four hedge funds seeking US$1.5 billion in compensation for losses in the nation’s growth-linked securities.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF number two in BA for talks as social unrest grows 21-02-2024 18:21 Deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Gita Gopinath, begins two-day visit by meeting for four hours with key government officials.
G20 Summit Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet 21-02-2024 11:37 G20 foreign ministers begin meeting in Brazil on Wednesday, with bleak outlook as focus remains Gaza and Ukraine wars
Blinken in Brazil Blinken heads to Brazil after Lula's Israel denunciation 20-02-2024 13:33 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro for the Group of 20 summit; trip seen as an opportunity to build ties with two key leaders
Global Affairs French Foreign Minister to meet with Milei in Argentina 15-02-2024 16:06 French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to meet with President Javier Milei in Argentina on February 19 and 20.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Paraguay’s Peña advises president to look for ‘political consensus’ 14-02-2024 17:10 Paraguayan head of state visits Argentina’s leader at the Casa Rosada for talks; Peña advises Milei it will be “difficult” to govern without political support.
War in Gaza Pressure mounts on Israel for Gaza ceasefire 13-02-2024 11:33 Israel faced growing international pressure on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it prepared for an incursion into the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah.
War in Gaza Netanyahu orders Israeli army to ready plan to 'evacuate' Rafah 09-02-2024 12:36 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered military officials to draw up plans for "evacuating" Rafah, where half of Gaza's 2.4 million people are currently sheltering
Tucker Carlson Interview Putin tells West: Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine 09-02-2024 10:53 In a highly anticipated interview with controversial right-wing US talk show host Tucker Carlson, President Vladimir Putin speaks about Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Ukraine war, and Russia as a victim of Western betrayals.
Milei in Israel President Milei likens Hamas attack on Israel to the Holocaust 08-02-2024 12:20 Argentina's President Javier Milei on Thursday likened Hamas' attacks on southern Israel to the Holocaust after touring a kibbutz targeted in the October 7 raids.
Milei in Israel Milei meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 07-02-2024 15:16 Two leaders discuss trade opportunities, Milei’s plan to denounce Hamas as a terrorist organisation and potential move of Argentina's Israeli Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF says Milei move to delay Argentina spending cuts is ‘pragmatic’ 02-02-2024 12:33 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF and Argentina aren’t discussing a new loan, says Javier Milei's new government has adopted a welcome and “dramatically different approach” to policy-making.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Milei wins IMF approval for US$4.7-billion Argentina disbursement 31-01-2024 20:29 International Monetary Fund signs off on US$4.7-billion loan disbursement to Argentina.
EU-Mercosur Deal France: EU-Mercosur trade deal 'won't be signed as is' 31-01-2024 14:39 Protesting European farmers fear the deal would further depress produce prices amid increased competition from exporting nations that are not bound by strict and costly EU environmental laws.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF to postpone Argentina review to give Milei more time 31-01-2024 12:28 Troubled nation’s quarterly review, scheduled for September, will move to November, according to Reuters. If confirmed, it would give the government greater scope to implement economic changes and potentially negotiate a new programme.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS IMF sharply cuts Argentina’s growth forecast on Milei’s plan 30-01-2024 19:14 The government’s push to cut down on spending is “absolutely needed” to rein in inflation, which the IMF estimates will slow down to near 150 percent a year by December.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF cuts Argentina 2024 growth forecast, forecasts 2.8% contraction 30-01-2024 15:55 Multilateral lender warns that inflation is expected to increase in the short term, projecting growth of minus 2.8 percent this year and plus five percent in 2025.
Gaza UN court tells Israel to protect Gazans, avoids ceasefire call 26-01-2024 11:54 United Nations’ top court tells Israel it must act to immediately prevent the killing and harm to innocent Palestinians in an interim ruling that stopped short of demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Davos forum Argentina's 'anarcho-capitalist' president descends on Davos 17-01-2024 09:58 President Javier Milei will address the global elite in Davos on Wednesday
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME President to meet Georgieva in Davos after winning IMF support 16-01-2024 09:09 President Javier Milei will meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Chainsaw Plan Round 2: Government looks to deepen austerity 14-01-2024 10:19 Economy Minister Luis Caputo assures that there has been no fiscal shock so far in Argentina and that there is still room for further tightening. If President Javier Milei’s ‘Omnibus law’ does not pass through Congress, cutbacks will continue for state personnel, with cuts in overtime, the freezing of salaries, and the non-renewal of expiring contracts. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
MIDDLE EAST Israel rejects South Africa’s genocide allegations at UN court 12-01-2024 10:37 Israel is defending itself against the allegations at The Hague court in a case filed by South Africa over the three-month military operation in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Caputo brokers deal with the IMF he once battled 11-01-2024 09:27 Luis Caputo is back for a second act, and the IMF that forced his exit during those 2018 talks is cheering his initial efforts to salvage an economy that plunged further into crisis.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF staff show support for Milei’s 'ambitious stabilisation plan' 10-01-2024 22:04 Staff-level agreement paves the way for a new disbursement of US$4.7 billion in funds from Argentina’s "fallen" programme, says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
IMF DEBT DEAL Government reaches deal with IMF staff to unlock US$4.7 billion 10-01-2024 17:15 Argentina reached an agreement Wednesday with staff from the International Monetary Fund on the seventh review of the country’s US$44-billion programme.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Diana Mondino says Argentina will not join BRICS under Milei government 30-11-2023 16:14 Economist Diana Mondino, who is set to be appointed foreign minister in Javier Milei’s government, has confirmed that Argentina will not join the BRICS on her new boss' watch. by Martin Soltys
Milei in America Milei makes contact with Biden administration in Washington 28-11-2023 22:52 Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei makes first contact with officials from US President Joe Biden's government.
VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil 22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Javier Milei may find an unexpected friend in the IMF 21-11-2023 16:43 What will the relationship be like between Javier Milei and the International Monetary Fund, given the impact of Argentina's ongoing US$44-billion loan agreement?
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Lula to give Milei the cold shoulder, betting he’ll need Brazil 20-11-2023 15:24 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has decided to put relations between Brazil and Argentina on hold until he has clarity about Javier Milei's plans.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF toughens stance, questions Massa's measures 09-11-2023 19:42 Directors on multilateral lender's board reportedly concerned by dramatic loss of reserves as they toughen criticism of Argentina’s government.