News of milei 2025

Milei embraces Chile's president-elect Kast, cementing right-wing alliance

17-12-2025 10:14 Argentina's president is eagerly embracing José Antonio Kast as another partner in a right-wing project he sees himself as commanding across the region.

Chile shifts right as Pinochet fan Kast wins election run-off by landslide

15-12-2025 15:32 Voters elected José Antonio Kast, the most right-wing president in 35 years of Chilean democracy, with a thumping 58 percent of vote in run-off against Jeannette Jara.

Two years of Milei in five economic and social indicators

09-12-2025 18:30 Two years into President Javier Milei’s government, a look at five key indicators and what they tell us about Argentina under the libertarian leader.

by Agustina Bordigoni

The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy

29-11-2025 05:20 This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the President that – if he does things right – will benefit from it.

by Marcelo J. García

Karina rules OK

08-11-2025 06:34 Karina Milei’s claim to the electoral laurels seems a slam dunk, but a different conclusion emerges once we look beyond the big picture to the provincial results.

by Michael Soltys

Karina in power

08-11-2025 00:16 President Javier Milei’s sister and chief-of-staff believes she is the architect of her brother’s triumph. Now, not even he will be able to restrain her.

by Juan Luis González

Fernández de Kirchner blames Kicillof for election loss to Milei

02-11-2025 18:00 Former president blames Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof for bruising loss in midterm elections – the clearest sign yet that the Peronist movement is plagued again by infighting. 

Macri slams Milei over Adorni appointment after tense Olivos meeting

02-11-2025 09:21 Former president said replacing outgoing Cabinet chief Guillermo Francos with an inexperienced public official “does not seem like good news,” confirming his dinner with Milei ended without agreement.

Two-faced Milei: a second chance, but also a risk for Argentina

01-11-2025 06:10 Will Milei take advantage of the opportunity he has been granted in order to pursue a constructive political and economic agenda? Or will he use his newfound power to double down on his plan with no corrections?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

President plans structural reform blitz after midterms triumph

30-10-2025 09:04 President promises new economic roadmap built on labour, tax and pension overhauls; Milei government says the reforms will restore fiscal balance and set the country on a path to long-term growth.

Details of Milei’s sweeping labour reform push emerge

28-10-2025 15:29 President Javier Milei will look to drive through sweeping changes to Argentina’s labour laws in wake of election victory; Move would allow working days to be extended, pay based on productivity, changes to holidays and severance pay and the introduction of tax incentives

As Argentina surges back, peso shows limit to Milei euphoria

28-10-2025 10:46 Argentina officials have repeatedly said they aren’t planning on enacting any changes to the current exchange-rate policy. As trading wore on Monday, the currency steadily pulled back from its early morning surge.

Voters hand Milei belated birthday present, post-mortem for Peronism overdue

27-10-2025 00:21 Peronism’s renovation is well overdue. It seems Argentines would much rather carry on along Milei’s path of uncertainty and sacrifice than go back to reach the future.

by James Grainger

Electoral blank cheque – is the worst version of Milei yet to come?

26-10-2025 23:45 It was a victory that neither the polls nor the government itself predicted expected, but it carries a danger: with it. Will the President radicalise further after receiving this vote of confidence?

by Franco Lindner

Election 2025 live blog: Milei celebrates strong performance in midterms

26-10-2025 08:00 Triumph for President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza in midterm elections; Share of national vote for deputies stands at more than 40% with 90% of ballots counted.

Make or break for Milei as nation votes in key midterm election

26-10-2025 00:01 Argentines will vote to renew half the 257-member Chamber of Deputies and a third of 72 senators; Peronism has around half of its seats up for renewal, while the ruling party’s alliance with PRO risks around 30%.

Wall Street is wary of being burned by the ‘Milei trade’ again

24-10-2025 15:22 Global investors engaged in the "Milei trade" are bracing for another potential hit in the wake of this Sunday's legislative elections. 

Milei promises 'Argentina will change' after midterms at rally

24-10-2025 01:10 Sunday's elections will determine whether Milei, whose party is in the minority, will wield more power in Congress in the second half of his term.

Caputo: Midterms are 'more important than 2027 presidential vote'

22-10-2025 23:44 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says current exchange rate regime “will remain exactly the same” in an attempt to dispel fears of an imminent post-election peso devaluation.

Cabinet reshuffle: Who will head Milei’s ministries going forward?

22-10-2025 15:05 One by one, the post-election changes President Milei is preparing for his Cabinet; Among the names being discussed are Santiago Caputo, Patricia Bullrich, Luis Petri, Guillermo Francos and more.

by Alejandro Gomel