BEYOND THE HEADLINES ASEAN, as in the zone 22-08-2026 08:21 The creation of ASEAN in 1967 saw the region create unity out of division and harmony out of discord. by Michael Soltys
Foreign policy Milei signs up Argentina to Trump’s anti-abortion international alliance 16-08-2026 11:03 Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue. by Giselle Leclercq
INTERVIEW WITH EX-BRAZIL PRESIDENT José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’ 15-08-2026 13:28 Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong. by Jorge Fontevecchia
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina ties reduced as long as Milei 'attacks' persist – Brazil FM source 06-08-2026 04:50 Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina 05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei accuses Spain PM Sánchez of using immigrants to 'win votes' 03-08-2026 18:04 La Libertad Avanza leader, a fierce critic of Spanish leader, accuses Pedro Sánchez of encouraging immigration to win votes and help "perpetuate his tyranny." He presented no evidence for his claim.
EDITORIAL Blame it on Sao Paulo 01-08-2026 12:17 It might well also be asked whether meddling in the domestic politics of other countries belongs in any presidential work list.
REGOINAL TENSIONS Milei's spokesperson plays down diplomatic spat with Brazil 29-07-2026 10:54 Argentina's government admits to "ideological and political differences" with neighbouring Brazil but says they won't affect bilateral trade.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei attacks Lula, judge 27-07-2026 03:34 Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira summons Argentina’s ambassador to express Brazil’s “revulsion” over Milei’s actions in São Paulo.
foreign relations fallout Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentina campaign' without evidence 27-07-2026 00:48 President makes wild claims in radio interview, without providing evidence; Points finger at "Brazilian government," Mexico and US Democrats.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's 'insults' 26-07-2026 14:19 Lula government recalls ambassador in Buenos Aires for talks after Milei backs Flávio Bolsonaro, attacks Brazilian leader during visit to see right-wing ally in São Paulo.
LATIN AMERICA Milei tests his right-wing magic on Flavio Bolsonaro’s shaky campaign in Brazil 25-07-2026 13:05 Javier Milei is flying straight into an uproar in Brazil, seeking to help topple his arch-rival and Latin America’s most prominent leftist.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei planning trips to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia – and UK? 16-07-2026 14:11 Argentina’s leader is preparing for a fresh round of regional diplomacy, including a visit to see former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, a trip to Peru for the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori, and bilateral meetings with Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Oh, and then there’s the issue of a trip to London… by Pablo Varela
Interview Ambassador hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations 22-05-2026 05:00 Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of the war in the Middle East head-on and addresses the controversy surrounding the involvement of Israeli oil company Navitas in oil exploration near the Malvinas. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
GUEST COLUMN India’s fight against terrorism 12-05-2026 10:11 India and Argentina, despite being separated by oceans and continents, are united by democratic values and by the shared conviction that terrorism is an assault on civilisation itself. In this common struggle, silence is not neutrality; it is acquiescence.
MILITARY & DEFENCE Argentina’s Navy conducts military exercises with US aircraft carrier 28-04-2026 20:59 Argentina’s Navy has begun a series of military manoeuvres in the South Atlantic alongside forces from the United States.
PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL Milei ends visit to Israel with song at Independence Day ceremony 21-04-2026 22:07 Argentina's President watched Independence Day ceremony from the front row, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before taking to the stage for a speech and a song.
PRESIDENT IN ISRAEL Milei says US-Israel war against Iran is 'right thing to do' 20-04-2026 09:16 President praises United States and Israel for “war on terrorism” against Iran and its proxies; Milei and Netanyahu launch ‘Isaac Accords’ to unite nations with “Judeo-Christian values.”
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei hosts Czech President Petr Pavel at Casa Rosada 15-04-2026 16:32 Leaders discuss cooperation in areas such as defence, energy, science and technology, while highlighting shared positions on major international issues, including support for Ukraine.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei meets Kast after failed arrest of Chilean ex-guerrilla 06-04-2026 13:36 Argentina’s President hosts Chilean counterpart in Buenos Aires as ties deepen; Visit overshadowed by failed arrest of ex-guerrilla wanted by Santiago as leaders seek closer political and economic alignment.
US SENATOR IN ARGENTINA (Ayn?) Rand Paul’s libertarian fest 01-04-2026 11:21 US Senator Rand Paul – Capitol Hill’s leading libertarian – pays a visit to Argentina, meeting with President Javier Milei, among other activities. by Michael Soltys
GUEST COLUMN Critical minerals and a window of opportunity for Argentina and the US 29-03-2026 10:12 Argentina and the United States have a rare opportunity to build something more durable than a short-term political alliance or a narrow trade relationship.
ECONOMY / LATIN AMERICA Paraguay, underdog Trump ally in Latin America, becomes an investor magnet 20-03-2026 10:19 Entrepreneurs flock to Paraguay from across the region as sleek towers rise above the once-sleepy capital and its conservative president cozies up to the US.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Argentina finalises withdrawal from WHO after one-year process 17-03-2026 10:24 Milei's government confirms departure after one-year notice period; Foreign Minister Quirno insists country will remain engaged in global health efforts through regional and bilateral channels.
RACE FOR UN SECRETARY GENERAL Another Argentine diplomat, Virginia Gamba, enters race to be UN chief 13-03-2026 17:35 Veteran diplomat Virginia Gamba enters race to succeed António Guterres as next UN secretary general; She joins fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi and Chile ex-president Michelle Bachelet in the running
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
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.
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.
MILEI IN AMERICA Argentina Week: Milei takes governors to Wall Street in investment drive 25-02-2026 23:54 President to headline Argentina Week event in New York; Roadshow to gather global CEOs, top bankers and provincial leaders; Eight governors to join trip as government promotes RIGI and monetary overhaul.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY New Japanese ambassador presents credentials to Argentina's foreign minister 22-01-2026 18:13 Ambassador Yoskitaka Hoshino replaces outgoing envoy Hiroshi Yamauchi as Tokyo's highest representative in Argentina.
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.
ANALYSIS In Argentina, Trump tests whether money, not force, can win over Latin America 15-01-2026 11:09 Argentina holds clues about how successful US President Donald Trump's so-called “Donroe Doctrine” may ultimately be.
Business, politics & losses The fall of the Bolivarian régime and its ruinous fallout for Argentina 13-01-2026 15:18 Argentina’s economic relationship with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela left a negative balance difficult to hide. From Hugo Chávez’s financial loans to Néstor Kirchner to failed trade agreements, expropriations and non-payments, the link translated into lost dollars, lost markets and troubled national companies. Bonds with usurious interest rates, unpaid exports, truncated energy projects and forced nationalisations marked almost three decades of a political alliance which, in economic terms, proved to be costly and ruinous for the country. by Carlos Burgueño
DIPLOMATIC ROW Brazil to stop running Argentina's Embassy in Caracas as ties sink 12-01-2026 08:55 Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s Embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Lula and Milei governments deteriorate.
DEBT & BONDS Argentina pays US swap line, bondholders in boost for Milei 09-01-2026 13:13 Argentina fully repays US$2.5 billion drawn down from US$20-billion swap line with the Trump administration, makes key payments to bondholders.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT US says Argentina has 'fully repaid' pre-election currency lifeline 09-01-2026 13:08 Argentina has ' both quickly and fully repaid' currency swap, says Treasury secretary; US Treasury no longer holds any Argentine pesos, says Scott Bessent.
BILATERAL DISPUTE Argentina ‘working to bring’ security officer detained in Venezuela home 06-01-2026 18:51 National Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva says Argentina’s government is working around the clock to press Caracas to free detained Border Guard officer, who has been held by Venezuelan authorities since 2024.
2025: YEAR IN REVIEW Milei’s alignment with Trump pays off, but trade deal is for 2026 29-12-2025 16:06 President Javier Milei’s alignment with his US counterpart Donald Trump was his electoral driving force in 2025, but the trade deal will have to wait until 2026.
LATIN AMERCIAN POLITICS 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.
DIPLOMACY Swiss delegation visits Buenos Aires to advance EFTA-MERCOSUR trade deal 01-12-2025 21:24 Representatives highlight “excellent relations” with Milei administration during visit to capital; Swiss delegation looking to move forward with sweeping trade deal that could create new market of some 285 million people, with June 2026 date targeted. by James Grainger
POLISH DELEGATION IN ARGENTINA Poland sees room for growth with ‘perfect match’ Argentina 28-11-2025 15:00 Officials at Argentina-Poland Economic Forum in Buenos Aires sign memorandum of understanding with Milei government to boost cooperation and trade ties.