News of regime

Milei doesn't think Argentina is ready for a free-floating peso yet

22-01-2026 16:42 Despite mounting investor pressure, the President isn’t ready to let the currency float; Caution is part of pragmatic posture he has exhibited in office.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei still props up peso despite looser trading rules

13-01-2026 13:09 President Javier Milei is sticking with his core approach: intervene, manage and prop up the peso, in an effort to keep inflation down.

POST-MADURO OUSTER

Venezuela regroups with new leader, old repression tactics

05-01-2026 22:52 For now, new leader Delcy Rodríguez has the backing of both the Chavismo strongholds in her government and US President Donald Trump.

EXCHANGE RATE

Argentina sells dollars to curb peso slide as new rules kick in

03-01-2026 08:57 Argentina’s Treasury sold dollars Friday, looking to limit the decline of the peso on the first day that new FX rules kicked in.

MONETARY POLICY

Milei gives in to IMF pressure and opens door to inflation risk

17-12-2025 12:50 Economic team has relinquished price deceleration as its overriding priority in an effort to break through the floor of Argentina’s country risk rating, but new strategy faces market scepticism over government’s financing capacity.

by Eugenia Muzio

REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA?

Analysis: How far will Trump go on Venezuela?

10-12-2025 23:26 US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of US troops to the Caribbean and warned of strikes on Venezuelan soil. How far could Trump go, and what would be the result?

ELECTION REPERCUSSIONS

Wall Street banks say Milei now has a chance to freely float peso

27-10-2025 17:57 Financial giants see a favourable scenario for Argentina to move towards a floating exchange rate for the peso and reignite a plan to rebuild reserves.

MARKETS

Argentina investors poised for rally after Milei election win

27-10-2025 00:00 Assets set for rally on Monday morning; Results should also help ease doubts on whether Argentina will continue to receive crucial support from the United States.

EMBASSY SCANDAL IN CARACAS

The year-long stand-off between five prisoners in a mansion and Maduro's regime

21-03-2025 10:20 Members of Venezuela’s opposition are trapped in Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, living on rainwater and sardines, as government forces stand watch.