OPINION & ANALYSIS Orbán, the global far right and Milei’s moment 14-04-2026 14:46 The defeat of Hungary’s populist prime minister marks a setback for parties across the right-wing MAGA spectrum – Trump included. by Walter Curia
GUEST COLUMN Perspectives and trends for Argentina in the current global context 04-04-2026 18:18 What started as a demonstration of power became, in a matter of weeks, a factor of internal instability. by Gustavo Vera
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET Oil surge elicits tough love from Trump’s Latin American allies 29-03-2026 10:23 The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rippling beyond Asia. Though Latin America is far from the key oil and gas artery that’s been mostly choked off by Iran, it’s still heavily exposed to oil price volatility.
ENERGY, FINANCE & GEOPOLITICS Milei reactivates dams, consolidating strategic rapprochement with China 11-03-2026 09:36 Argentina’s government has confirmed that work on the hydroelectric complex on the Santa Cruz river – which has been paralysed since Javier Milei came to power – has resumed. The project, integrally financed by Chinese banks and implemented by the Gezhouba company, returns to the agenda amid an uptick in the relations between Buenos Aires and Beijing. by Carlos Burgueño
OPINION & ANALYSIS Is Argentina at war? 10-03-2026 14:50 At a Jewish university in New York, President Milei once again described Iran as an “enemy” and declared that “we are going to win” the war in the Middle East. The lessons of the past and the risks of reckless ideological displays. by Walter Curia
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei reaffirms alliance with Trump at ‘Shield of Americas’ summit 08-03-2026 11:01 Milei in attendance at international meeting in Florida; Trump offers Latin America’s leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels, calls for tougher action on organised crime, hints at Cuba action.
SECURITY IN AMERICAS Trump urges Latin America to use military against cartels 08-03-2026 10:23 Trump tells a group of Latin American leaders at security summit in Miami that Washington "will not tolerate the lawlessness in our hemisphere any longer."
TRUMP & THE AMERICAS Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration 07-03-2026 08:21 Summit at Trump's golf club in Doral, Florida, marks the latest instance of the president moving ahead with his so-called "Donroe Doctrine" of asserting expanded US authority in the Western Hemisphere.
Analysing Argentina Milei’s regime change drive 07-03-2026 06:43 Regime change is easier said than done. by Marcelo J. García
(GEO)POLITICS – ANALYSIS Argentina: the safest country in the world 07-03-2026 06:36 With the world in chaos, Milei returned to the basics and relied on the same kind of things that got him elected in the first place. by Agustino Fontevecchia
GEOPOLITICS Trump’s Latin American allies face a dilemma over China, Iran war 06-03-2026 13:11 Donald Trump is gathering his top allies from Latin America at a moment when a new US military conflict is putting even his best friends in the region under newfound pressure.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei departs for Trump-hosted security summit in Miami 06-03-2026 07:20 Several Latin American leaders aligned with Washington’s agenda invited; Milei to travel to Miami, before travelling on to New York for Argentina Week.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei wants Argentina’s US 'strategic alliance' to be ‘state policy’ 02-03-2026 11:47 President Milei says "South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the coming decades" and that Argentina will be in tune with the United States.
STRIKES ON IRAN Argentina raises security for ‘sensitive sites’ as US, Israel attacks Iran 28-02-2026 12:09 President Milei ramps up security “sensitive sites” across Argentina as a result of the military escalation in the Middle East.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Ironies of FATE 28-02-2026 06:05 Tensions between the liberal right and the nationalistic right could start to make themselves felt here. by Michael Soltys
ANALYSIS Trump takes anti-China crusade to Chile ahead of Latin America summit 23-02-2026 17:35 Chile for decades finessed the geopolitical rivalry between China, its top trading partner, and the US, its leading foreign investor. Those days seem to be over.
INTERVIEW Paraguay’s Peña backs Trump’s new Monroe Doctrine in Latin America 20-02-2026 01:03 Latin America stands to benefit from Donald Trump’s greater involvement in the region, says Paraguayan leader.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei offers troops for Gaza as Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' 19-02-2026 14:08 Inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" created by US President Donald Trump; President Javier Milei offers Argentine peace-keeping troops for deployment in Gaza Strip.
PRESIDENT ON TOUR Milei travels to US for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting 18-02-2026 17:47 President will attend the first edition of new Trump-led council that aims to resolve conflict in the Middle East.
MILEI ON TOUR Milei schedules packed US agenda with Chile stopover 16-02-2026 13:30 President to attend Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ summit in Washington before returning for Latin America summit and ‘Argentina Week' in New York; Chile inauguration and domestic ‘Tour de la Gratitud’ also on schedule.
AS I SEE IT Westerners looking for a way out 14-02-2026 06:12 Trump and others who hope to emulate him are reactionaries. They tell their compatriots that they want their countries to go back to what they were half a century or so ago before the rot set in, hence the promise to make them “great again.” by James Neilson
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Trump to host Latin American leaders, including Milei, in Miami on March 7 12-02-2026 14:57 Trump to host the leaders of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras and other Latin American nations in Miami for a March 7 summit.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei to attend inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington 09-02-2026 14:42 President Javier Milei to attend the first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington DC.
BEEF EXPORTS Trump boosts Argentina beef imports to US in affordability push 07-02-2026 09:36 Trump directive finalises the terms of a deal the US and Argentina signed Thursday scrapping hundreds of tariffs and trade barriers on each other’s goods
BEEF EXPORTS Trump to boost Argentina beef imports as cost worries bite 07-02-2026 08:20 US President Donald Trump signs executive order to allow more Argentine beef imports into the United States.
Casa Rosada on deal Government: US agreement ‘consolidates' Argentina's 'regional leadership’ 06-02-2026 16:29 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni and foreign Minister Pablo Quirno outline details of new trade and investment agreement with the United States at press conference; Deal will be sent to Congress for approval, confirms government.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei inks trade, investment deal with United States 05-02-2026 20:18 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announces agreement with Washington; US will eliminate tariffs on more than 1,600 products and grant “unprecedented” access for Argentine beef, says government.
US TRADE DEAL – ANALYSIS Argentina signs US trade deal that cuts hundreds of tariffs 05-02-2026 17:54 US agrees to eliminate over 1,600 reciprocal tariffs on Argentine goods while Milei’s government will terminate more than 220 levies on US products.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Milei apes Trump with ‘Rapid Response Office' 05-02-2026 15:24 Milei government launches new 'Official Response Office' to “debunk operations”; Account will “combat disinformation,” says government, and distinguish “facts from narratives.”
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US senator asks Bessent to terminate US$20-billion Argentina swap line 05-02-2026 11:25 US Senator Elizabeth Warren asks for clarification and requests termination of US$20-billion currency swap line with Argentina.
DIPLOMACY Milei’s dilemma: Trading with China while pleasing Trump 04-02-2026 17:58 Milei previously vowed not do business with China – now he insists that trade ties do not complicate Argentina's alignment with the United States.
MINING & INDUSTRY Argentina is key US partner for rare earth extraction, says Rubio 04-02-2026 15:08 “Argentina has the capacity in terms of natural resources … not just for the United States, but for the world,” declares US secretary of state.
BONDS & MARKETS Bond buyers scour Americas to bet on nations close to Trump 02-02-2026 14:42 Money managers at top firms are favouring government bonds from nations such as Ecuador and Argentina, whose leaders have forged close ties with the US administration.
MULTILATERALISM WHO is being forced to cut jobs after US and Argentina pull funding 02-02-2026 14:33 Argentina has announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organisation, with the exit expected to take effect in February.
FINANCIAL MANOUEUVRES Report: Argentina bought US$808 million from US to pay IMF 02-02-2026 07:32 Argentina buys US$808 million in special drawing rights from the US Treasury to tackle payments at the International Monetary Fund.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei plans another US trip to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort 01-02-2026 10:11 Caution prevails at the Casa Rosada, but President Javier Milei’s name has surfaced as a potential guest at the Hispanic Prosperity Gala 2026 on February 10 in Palm Beach, Florida, at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei denies report linking Argentina to Trump deportee scheme 31-01-2026 09:21 President denies reports his government in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations; ‘New York Times’ said deal would see Argentina receive deportees of other nationalities who are unable to return to country of origin.
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina advises against travel to Cuba due to ‘deteriorating conditions’ 30-01-2026 18:03 “In view of the deterioration in living conditions in Cuba, Argentine citizens are advised to avoid or postpone tourist travel to the island,” says Foreign Ministry.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina to submit sign-up to Trump’s Board of Peace to Congress 28-01-2026 23:37 Javier Milei’s government wants lawmakers to deal with matter during extraordinary sessions this February; Argentina signed up as founding member of US President Donald Trump’s new body at Davos last week.
US DELEGATION IN USHUAIA US delegation's visit to Patagonia draws criticism from opposition 27-01-2026 10:15 Visit by a group of United States lawmakers to Ushuaia, Argentina’s southernmost city, draws criticism from Peronist opposition; US Embassy confirms congressional delegation visited Tierra del Fuego to discuss energy and mining issues.
EDITORIAL Waking up from anti-woke? 24-01-2026 07:40 Milei’s three Davos speeches have had the common denominator of also being addressed to home audiences and Wednesday’s concessions to the World Economic Forum’s motto of the “spirit of dialogue” perhaps also reflect a new domestic political context following last October’s midterm triumph.
OPINION & ANALYSIS The Davos rapture and Milei’s Nobel pitch 24-01-2026 07:38 The contours of a new world order are beginning to express themselves... by Agustino Fontevecchia
OPINION & ANALYSIS Milei, Trump and the irresistible allure of founding a new UN 23-01-2026 09:51 Before departing Davos, Argentina's President backed Donald Trump at the signing of the Peace Council, which seeks to rebuild Gaza and resolve conflicts around the world. Milei offered more praise for the former real-estate tycoon and spoke of the light meant to illuminate the West. by Walter Curia
multilateralism & geopolitics Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', talks up 'New Gaza' plans at Davos 22-01-2026 17:55 Trump launches new 'Board of Peace' despite discord from allies; Argentina's Javier Milei, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko among leaders invited to join; France and Britain have expressed scepticism.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Only Trump superfans come onboard for ‘Board of Peace’ signing in Davos 22-01-2026 16:08 The list of invitations for Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' inauguration ceremony was long but the more notable list was the excuses made to avoid the event altogether.
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei at Davos hails Argentina’s China ties in defence of trade 22-01-2026 15:17 President defends free trade in interview with Bloomberg on sidelines of Davos summit; Passes up opportunity to condemn Trump’s sidelining of Machado in Venezuela, but once again criticises Brazil’s Lula.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Milei: Ally of the United States or of Trump? 21-01-2026 21:34 The relationship between the United States and Argentina is at a peak given the empathy between Trump and Milei. Argentina’s now-automatic alignment with Washington has given the government financial support and stability, but also prevented it from defining its own foreign policy agenda. by Javier Calvo
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei says America will be a 'beacon of light' for West in Davos speech 21-01-2026 16:01 President hails free-market capitalism and declares America will be a “beacon of light” for the West in speech at World Economic Forum, but he strikes a more restrained tone than at previous Davos appearances.
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei's Davos agenda: Meetings with bank CEOs, WEF speech, interviews 20-01-2026 10:19 President travels to Zurich with delegation in tow, due to speak at the World Economic Forum on Thursday, where he is expected to back Trump, defend free-market reforms and remark on Venezuela.
Geopolitics Trump to charge US$1-billion for permanent 'board of peace' membership 19-01-2026 12:33 Member countries – represented on the board by their head of state – would be allowed to join for three years, or longer if they paid more than US$1 billion within the first year, Trump's charter says.