ANALYSIS – US ELECTION 2024 The joy ride 05-09-2024 21:00 Will this US election be one of vibes, energy, passion, joy, or can policy fights erupt come debate time, and so have this historic campaign turn yet again? by David Smith
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris, Trump gear up for crunch US presidential debate 05-09-2024 15:46 White House hopeful Kamala Harris travels reportedly planning to spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate against Donald Trump.
AS I SEE IT Almost half a year to go 27-07-2024 14:11 In a sane universe, the all too evident shortcomings of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, let alone Joe Biden, would make it impossible for one of them to become what their compatriots plausibly say is the “most powerful” person on earth. by James Neilson
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Kamala Harris wins key Pelosi support for White House race 22-07-2024 15:28 Pelosi’s endorsement comes in addition to Biden’s after the US president dropped out of the race.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris cements democratic support amid 2024 US election reset 22-07-2024 15:17 Less than 24 hours after US President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the race, Kamala Harris appears to have a clear path to the nomination.
UNITED STATES Pressure grows on Biden after he confuses Zelenskyy with Putin 11-07-2024 19:31 US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.
AMERICAS Venezuela's Maduro says talks to resume with United States 02-07-2024 11:09 Nicolás Maduro on Monday announced the resumption of dialogue with the United States.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Paul Singer is pitching Wall Street's own brand of MAGA 25-06-2024 12:06 Over the past decade, business figures led by hedge-fund billionaire Paul Singer have poured nearly US$200 million into a New York think tank that’s now projecting its own vision for Trump’s America.
G7 LEADERS SUMMIT Milei at the G7: Laughter with Meloni, hugs for Pope, chat with Biden 14-06-2024 16:32 President had a warm meeting with the Italian PM and short exchanges with Pope Francis and Joe Biden. Bilateral meeting with Emmanuel Macron and IMF head Kristalina Georgieva.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei, Lula, Pope, Modi to join G7 leaders at summit in Italy 12-06-2024 10:29 Pope Francis, President Javier Milei and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are some of the special guests attending the G7 summit in Italy on June 13-15.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 leaders gather in Italy for talks dominated by Ukraine 11-06-2024 11:24 US President Joe Biden, France's Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the Group of Seven leaders heading to the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia for the June 13-15 summit. Argentina's President Javier Milei and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will also be joining Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei signs Biden’s statement calling for Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal 06-06-2024 12:20 President Javier Milei’s government co-signs US-led statement urging Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal and Israel to accept compromises in a bid to stop the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
US ELECTIONS 2024 Trump, Biden clinch enough delegates for US presidential nomination 13-03-2024 11:58 Results in four statewide elections, the latest in the months-long march to determine Democratic and Republican candidates, ensure that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have enough delegates to clinch their party nominations and set up a rematch later this year.
US POLITICS Trump hails Super Tuesday wins, Nikki Haley to drop out of race 06-03-2024 10:15 Donald Trump marches towards a White House rematch with US President Joe Biden; Nikki Haley reportedly set to drop out Wednesday after a heavy defeat in 'Super Tuesday' primaries.
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.
FEATURE INTERVIEW Ian Bremmer: ‘No matter who wins, many Americans will not accept the legitimacy of the election’ 02-03-2024 06:53 Influential political analyst and founder of the Eurasia Group traces a panorama of the elections which will be dogged by the spectre of the assault on Capitol Hill and the possible conviction of Donald Trump. In a feature-length interview, he debates the new world order – and offers a few remarks on Javier Milei. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Bloomberg US Treasury Secretary Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally 01-03-2024 16:42 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday lavished praise on Chile during a visit focused on critical minerals.
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.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken says Argentina 'can count' on US support to stabilise economy 23-02-2024 16:29 President Javier Milei and Foreign Minister Diana Mondino received the head of US diplomacy, Antony Blinken, at the Casa Rosada, in a new gesture of rapprochement between Joe Biden's administration and Argentina's new government.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken highlights Argentina opportunities, but warns Milei over rights 23-02-2024 14:10 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington wants to help Argentina “feed and fuel” the world, but leaves Buenos Aires with a pointed message to President Javier Milei about importance of human rights. by James Grainger
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken arrives in Argentina for meeting with President Milei 23-02-2024 10:33 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Buenos Aires ahead of a meeting with President Javier Milei.
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
JAVIER HEADS TO WASHINGTON Milei heading to pro-Trump event on heels of Blinken meeting 16-02-2024 17:29 President Milei will travel to Washington to deliver a speech at the pro-Trump Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington later this month.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Blinken to make first trips to Brazil, Argentina as Lula leads G20 16-02-2024 13:03 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make first official visits to Brazil and Argentina while in region for G20 meeting of foreign ministers.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Biden’s top Latin America adviser Juan Gonzalez to step down 14-02-2024 21:29 Juan Gonzalez, special assistant to US President Joe Biden and the National Security Council’s senior director for the Western Hemisphere, will depart his post in mid-March.
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.
US Election Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking US closer to a Biden re-match 16-01-2024 10:34 Brushing off legal problems, former US president Donald Trump wins landslide victory in Iowa, cementing his status as the dominant Republican candidate in the race for the party's nomination.
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.
bilateral relations Biden tells Javier Milei to count on US support 23-11-2023 14:35 Joe Biden tells Javier Milei to count on US support and that he’s confident Argentina can find a way out of its current crisis.
ELECTION 2023 Javier Milei receives congratulatory call from Joe Biden 22-11-2023 18:17 US President Joe Biden congratulates Javier Milei on his election as Argentina's president-elect, but tells libertarian he won't be able to attend inauguration on December 10.
ELECTION 2023: run-off United States government congratulates Milei on election win 19-11-2023 23:52 The United States congratulated Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei on his election victory Sunday, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken praising the "strong turnout and peaceful conduct of the vote."
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Massa, ‘the Washington panel,’ geopolitics – uncertainty in Argentine-US relations 16-11-2023 14:31 Javier Milei offers alignment with the interests of the United States, while Sergio Massa talks multilateralism. Concerns oversensitive issues such as the Hidrovía waterway, 5G technology and the Chinese base.
CATCH UP ON CONFLICT What we know about Israel's war with Hamas 11-10-2023 12:23 Latest updates on the ongoing war in Gaza that has claimed the lives of over 3,700 Palestinians and Israelis
ELECTION 2023 Lula declares that Argentine democracy is 'in danger' with Milei 21-09-2023 15:29 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets his US counterpart Joe Biden; Leftist leader warns that democracy in Argentina is endangered by threat of Javier Milei winning the Presidency.
G20 leaders summit G20 summit: Who is coming to India, and who is not 06-09-2023 09:52 Leaders from the world's top economies arrive in India on Friday for a two-day G20 summit overshadowed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, worries over the global economy and climate change. Xi and Putin won't be there, but it looks like President Alberto Fernández will.
IMF DEBT DEAL Latin America leaders ask Biden to back Argentina in IMF talks 23-06-2023 00:47 Group of Latin American presidents urge US President Joe Biden to support Argentina in ongoing negotiations over its US$44-billion programme with the IMF.
BILATERAL MEET Biden hosts Uruguay’s president for surprise meeting 14-06-2023 14:13 US President Joe Biden explores "ways to expand the economic relationship" with Uruguay during meeting with Luis Lacalle Pou at White House.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China, Russia 22-05-2023 10:50 Heading into the G7 summit, the US and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK IMF: US default would have 'very serious repercussions' globally 11-05-2023 17:01 International Monetary Fund urges Democrats and Republicans to reach a consensus on the looming debt ceiling, warning of potential impact for the United States and the global economy if the nation defaults on its debt.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Massa: IMF sees drought is ‘game-changer’ for Argentina 11-05-2023 16:48 International Monetary Fund spokesperson gives little away about talks over redrawing of multi-billion-debt deal in wake of historic drought, rebuffing questions from reporters over whether delivery of funds will be brought forward.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS US envoy sees common ground with Brazil in racism fight 04-05-2023 13:38 The United States and Brazil pledged Wednesday to do more together to combat racism, citing common cause after the exit of leaders who championed white grievances.
ARGENTINA-UNITED STATES RELATIONS US general visits Southern Cone, Patagonia and lithium on agenda 28-04-2023 10:47 Chief of United States Southern Command Laura Jane Richardson meets up with top brass in Argentina and Chile during a regional visit. Participating in military exercises in Punta Arenas, US general focuses on lithium and confronts the Polo Logístico Antártico in Ushuaia whose financing bothers Washington. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
US ELECTIONS 2024 Joe Biden: racing against time to 'heal' a broken nation 25-04-2023 12:20 Biden, despite making strides towards economic recovery post-Covid and a strong Ukraine-Russia war response, has not yet fulfilled his pledge to "heal" the divided nation.
US ELECTIONS 2024 White House 2024: the hopefuls aiming to take on Biden 25-04-2023 12:03 US President Joe Biden up against a number of hopeful candidates including former adversary Donald Trump, rising star Governor Ron DeSantis, and former vice president Mike Pence.
US ELECTIONS 2024 Biden makes it official: he’s running again in 2024 25-04-2023 11:45 President Joe Biden formally announced that he would seek reelection in 2024, readying a historic campaign against a Republican field dominated by his predecessor, Donald Trump.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Colombia president supports lifting Venezuela sanctions in Biden meeting 21-04-2023 18:56 US President Joe Biden said he is committed to resolving the crisis in Venezuela, after Colombia's President Gustavo Petro asked for sanction lift
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Brazil's Lula visits Europe amid row over Ukraine comments 20-04-2023 15:21 Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads to Europe as row with Western nations over his recent comments on the Ukraine war rumbles on.
BLOOMBERG Biden seeks US$500-million for Brazil’s Amazon rainforest in gesture to Lula 20-04-2023 14:26 US President Joe Biden is seeking US$500 million to bolster Brazil’s strategy to protect the Amazon, a gesture to his counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after recent tensions between over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Brazil rejects US criticism, defends Russia ties 18-04-2023 12:08 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hours after Washington criticized Brazilian president's recent remarks on US defence support for Ukraine.
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.