ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina’s exports to China down 15% year-on-year in first half of 2025 Yesterday 17:06 Trade deficit with Asian giant is largest among Argentina's leading trading partners; it rose to US$5.227 billion during the first six months of this year. by Agustina Bordigoni
Interview Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’ Yesterday 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet. by Pablo Varela
DIPLOMACY British ambassador hails bicentennial with Argentina in farewell bow 28-06-2025 09:51 Ambassador Kirsty Hayes looks to the past, present and future in her last event as London’s envoy in Buenos Aires, delivering a farewell speech that recognises 200 years of bilateral relations between UK and Argentina. by James Grainger
Dmitry Feoktistov Interview Russia’s relationship with Milei government is ‘frozen,’ says ambassador 21-06-2025 06:26 Russian Ambassador to Argentina Dmitry Feoktistov expresses "optimism" over the future of the bilateral relationship, marked by the government’s U-turn over Ukraine, but admits relations are on ice. "The ball is in their court," he says in an exclusive interview. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict 17-06-2025 11:48 President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026 11-06-2025 23:21 President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY EU-Mercosur deal, nuclear talks top agenda as Milei meets Macron 09-06-2025 16:55 President Javier Milei attends United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, as a gesture of goodwill towards his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit 08-06-2025 20:47 President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.
ECONOMY & FOREIGN POLICY With Milei in Rome, YPF signs LNG export deal with Italy’s ENI 06-06-2025 22:05 Agreement signed in Rome while Milei visits Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on first leg of his 10-day foreign tour.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour 31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.
OBITUARY Former US ambassador to Argentina Lino Gutiérrez dies aged 74 06-05-2025 17:20 Ambassador to Argentina between 2003 and 2006, Lino Gutiérrez had a long and distinguished career in the US Foreign Service. by Michael Soltys
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei ahead of visit 10-04-2025 17:26 In a show of support for President Javier Milei's "bold economic reforms," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Buenos Aires next week for meetings with government officials and business leaders.
Interview Brazilian ambassador: Lula-Milei differences have 'minimal effect on bilateral relations’ 05-04-2025 06:34 Brazil’s Ambassador to Argentina on managing bilateral relations, despite the enmity between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Julio Bitelli on Jair Bolsonaro’s trial, the Malvinas issue, the flirtation between Argentina and the United States, the trade imbalance and the importance of Vaca Muerta. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
INTERVIEW / IRISH AMBASSADOR Irish eyes are on the future, says Dublin’s man in Buenos Aires 15-03-2025 07:16 Ireland’s Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Gerard McCoy, marks St. Patrick’s Day with a review of diplomatic relations, Argentina’s Irish community and bilateral trade. by Michael Soltys
POLLING & SURVEYS Argentines want US trade deal despite competition, tariff fears 11-02-2025 09:03 Argentines support President Milei’s quest to negotiate a free-trade agreement with the United States, but are split over competing with US firms.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Carnal relations and the forces of heaven 01-02-2025 06:05 The Menem Presidency was the closest thing to providing a template for the disruptive novelty of Milei’s administration but the return of Trump to the White House invites new comparisons. by Michael Soltys
ARGENTINA-US RELATIONS Milei meets new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at black-tie gala 21-01-2025 10:53 President Javier Milei meets Marco Rubio at a black-tie gala following Donald Trump's inauguration.
Analysing Argentina Latin America ducks and covers for Trump – except Milei 18-01-2025 06:37 With expected good access to the new White House, it will be up to Milei and his team to distinguish personal ideology from national interest and act accordingly. by Marcelo J. García
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump and Milei: An ideological match, but can they work together? 18-01-2025 06:32 The ideological romance between the presidents of Argentina and the United States has already matured. But will it ripen?
LATIN AMERICA Argentina takes Venezuela to International Criminal Court 02-01-2025 17:10 Diplomatic dispute over arrest of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Agustín Gallo and “terrorism” charges escalates as Milei takes Maduro to International Criminal Court.
DETAINED ARGENTINE IN VENEZUELA Arrested Border Guard charged with 'terrorism' in Venezuela 27-12-2024 13:47 The arrest of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Agustín Gallo in Venezuela has sparked diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Venezuela. Gallo faces prosecution for terrorism, while Argentine President Javier Milei has condemned the arrest as a form of kidnapping.
BILATERAL SPAT Chile sends note of protest to Argentina after Caputo's criticism of Boric 19-12-2024 09:25 Chile has sent a note of protest to Argentina’s government after its economy minister Luis Caputo branded President Gabriel Boric a "communist" who will "sink" the nation.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Criticism as Italy fast-tracks citizenship for President, Karina Milei 14-12-2024 08:24 President Javier Milei, in Italy on an overseas visit, and his sister Karina Milei have been granted fast-tracked citizenship by the Italian government, sparking anger among government critics.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Pope hails four decades of peace between Argentina, Chile 25-11-2024 16:25 Pope Francis hosts a Vatican meeting to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Peace and Friendship Treaty between Argentina and Chile, signed on November 29, 1984, ending the Beagle Channel conflict.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei and his Doppelganger 23-11-2024 06:00 There may be two Javier Mileis. One lives on Planet Earth and engages with people he said he loathed, and another fights fantasy battles in a parallel reality on social media. Which one will prevail? by Marcelo J. García
OPINION & ANALYSIS Long live pragmatism, carajo! 21-11-2024 18:04 President Javier Milei is adjusting his rhetoric to the challenges of power – from his frosty exchanges with Lula and his rapprochement with Xi Jinping, to his contradictions with Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni. by Javier Calvo
International Criminal Court International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif 21-11-2024 14:30 Hague court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei calls for ‘alliance of free nations’ as he hosts Meloni 20-11-2024 15:06 Javier Milei voices his intention to create a new multilateral grouping of right-wing nations as he hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; President uses press conference to criticise the “woke virus” he claims is infecting the West.
FRENCH PRESIDENT IN BUENOS AIRES Macron defends French farmers during talks with Milei 18-11-2024 10:30 French President Emmanuel Macron defends his nation's resistance to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal as he visits President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
BILATERAL VISIT Macron presses Milei on climate action, multilateralism during talks 17-11-2024 09:26 French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Argentina on Saturday for a bilateral visit with President Javier Milei that will focus on international consensus, EU-Mercosur trade deal and global issues, particularly climate change.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei’s meeting with Xi signals he’s come full circle on China 17-11-2024 08:44 President Javier Milei is preparing for his first sit-down with Xi Jinping, despite once scoffing that he’d never cut deals with communists.
As I see it Milei books a seat on the Trump express 16-11-2024 05:52 Though Milei expects Trump to lend him a helping hand on the financial front, he must be worried by his determination to surround the US with sky-high protectionist walls. by James Neilson
MILEI IN AMERICA President Milei praises Trump at Mar-a-Lago event 15-11-2024 09:52 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump for his electoral victory, a win he says shows the world that "the winds of freedom are blowing much stronger."
WORLD Sombre swan song for Biden in South America 14-11-2024 20:41 President Joe Biden embarked on a sombre farewell tour of South America Thursday, a trip overshadowed by Donald Trump's US election win.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump: Milei’s friend in the North? 14-11-2024 15:57 Javier Milei wants to establish a close link with the US president-elect. A look at the relationship between Donald Trump, Argentina's president and the envoys working to strengthen ties. by Juan Luis González
ENVIRONMENT Milei's COP29 team leaves as Trump tensions hang over summit 14-11-2024 12:06 Argentina's abrupt exit and France's partial withdrawal from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan have raised concerns about political tensions, overshadowing efforts to secure a crucial climate finance agreement.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to travel to US next week for meeting with Trump 08-11-2024 09:14 Argentina’s President set for seventh visit to United States in a year; Milei will take part in CPAC forum, which will be hosted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS Dollars, IMF, cepo – Economy Ministry’s expectations after Trump triumph 06-11-2024 23:59 The government is betting on ideological overlap between Milei and Trump helping Argentina to obtain the financing required to face the need for dollars. by Ezequiel Orlando
WORLD Trump return sows new uncertainty for stunned global leaders 06-11-2024 17:16 The world digested the return of Donald Trump to the White House with a sense of shock and trepidation. In Argentina, an ecstatic Milei sent congratulatory text messages to billionaire Elon Musk.
LOCAL REACTION Argentina’s right celebrates Trump’s victory in US election 06-11-2024 15:39 Figures from Mauricio Macri’s PRO party celebrate Republican leader’s win in US presidential election as Milei government officials revel in news.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win 06-11-2024 07:34 World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 US ambassador says election result 'won't change' ties with Argentina 05-11-2024 16:12 US Ambassador to Argentina Marc Stanley says strong relationship between two nations will continue, regardless of who emerges triumphant in Tuesday's election.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei's affinity with Trump – what a Republican win would mean for Argentina 04-11-2024 07:48 President Milei does little to hide his support for the Republican candidate. Negotiations with the IMF and how protectionism would affect Argentina, among other key issues. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
OPINION & ANALYSIS Intrigue and secrecy in Mondino’s pre-trailed dismissal 31-10-2024 10:25 President Javier Milei sacks his foreign minister after Argentina’s vote at the UN against the United States’ six-decade embargo imposed against Cuba. Issuing a presidential communiqué aimed at sowing terror in the diplomatic corps, Milei is embarking on a cultural battle to shift the foreign service. by Walter Curia
Foreign relations & diplomacy Spain names new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from Sánchez-Milei spat 29-10-2024 09:24 Spanish government appoints new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from a diplomatic crisis sparked by a war of words between Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and President Javier Milei.
GEOPOLITICS Brazil reluctant to pick between US and China in polarised world 23-10-2024 23:38 Brazilian leaders are walking a fine diplomatic line to appeal to both the US and China and shield their nation from any potential blowback in an increasingly polarised world.
WORLD Venezuela's Maduro hails 'indestructible ties' with Russia 23-10-2024 15:50 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday hailed "indestructible ties" with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a BRICS summit.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Unease among foreign service over Milei's ‘threatening’ letter 22-10-2024 17:16 President Javier Milei warns Argentina’s foreign service that anyone not committed to his anti-progressive agenda should “step aside.”
EL OBSERVADOR – PERFIL Report shines light on ‘Kremlin’s playbook’ in Argentina 22-10-2024 09:58 New report by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD), a think tank based in Sofia, Bulgaria, offers a comprehensive analysis of Russia’s economic and political influence on the region. Ignacio E. Hutin, the advisor who contributed research about Moscow’s influence on Argentina, details its findings in this article.
GEOPOLITICS Putin hosts BRICS leaders in Russia in challenge to West 22-10-2024 08:39 President Vladimir Putin plays host Russia’s biggest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine, using the BRICS summit to show he’s no pariah.