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Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting

Yesterday 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.

Doubts remain over who financed Milei’s ‘rock show’ at Movistar Arena

Yesterday 22:30 Questions remain unanswered over who exactly funded Javier Milei’s recent “show” at the Movistar Arena. His presidential spokesperson says it was “a private rally, paid for by the publishers” of his new book, but how did a small publishing house afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars hiring a 15,000-capacity venue?

Electoral court rules Santilli will lead LLA list in Buenos Aires Province

11-10-2025 17:57 Argentina’s National Electoral Chamber overturns federal judge’s previous decision and rules PRO deputy Diego Santilli should top La Libertad Avanza’s list in Buenos Aires Province following José Luis Espert’s resignation amid scandal.

The jaws of defeat

11-10-2025 06:00 The biggest unknown in these midterms is surely how many citizens are going to turn out to vote in the first place.

Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role

10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.

Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off

10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.

Congress votes to restrict Milei's ability to govern by decree

09-10-2025 09:24 Lawmakers deal another blow to Milei, approving a law that will limit the use of presidential decrees and make them easier to overturn.

US report on Machado funds poses uncomfortable questions for Bullrich

09-10-2025 01:05 US government report by Homeland Security indicates that Machado had already been linked to drug-trafficking and money-laundering in 2021.

Scandal-hit lawmaker Espert seeks leave of absence from lower house

08-10-2025 14:31 La Libertad Avanza national deputy, now facing money-laundering probe over links to suspected drug-trafficker and fraudster, requests leave of absence until December 8 – two days before his term in office ends.

Espert and Machado’s murky history

08-10-2025 12:27 How the government’s main candidate in Buenos Aires Province became tainted by campaign contributions of dubious origin.

by Rodis Recalt

Milei running short of dollars as Argentina awaits US lifeline

07-10-2025 16:14 Argentina’s Treasury is burning through its dollar deposits to prop up the peso, with traders estimating it has as little as US$700 million left in its coffers.

Milei presents new book singing rock in midst of crisis

06-10-2025 22:57 Milei plays rock star in bizarre book launch praising his 'Argentine miracle.'

Rebellion in Milei’s inner circle forced Espert’s exit

06-10-2025 17:34 Milei’s entourage was unanimous and left the President with no choice. Why he clung to his candidate until the last moment – and what “the Professor” knows.

by Franco Lindner

Argentina sells dollars for fifth day as Treasury drains reserves

06-10-2025 17:27 Argentina’s government sold around US$450 million in the foreign-exchange market Monday for a fifth straight session as it tried to stem a slide in the peso.

Two arrests in Santa Fe during Milei campaign rally

05-10-2025 09:09 Two people were arrested on Saturday in Santa Fe following minor clashes at a campaign rally staged by President Javier Milei.

Espert's dirty financing

04-10-2025 06:45 On José Luis Espert’s ties with a suspected drug dealer and the libertarian obsession with coin.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

IMF chief offers Argentina show of support

03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.

Locals fuel Argentine bond swings as Bessent stokes chaos

03-10-2025 17:38 Volatility soared in the past few weeks as Argentina slipped back toward a currency crisis.

Double setback for Milei as Congress overturns two vetoes

02-10-2025 19:56 Another blow for Milei as Senate overturns two presidential vetoes, upholding laws that increase funding for state universities and paediatric hospitals.

Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap

02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.