MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN BUENOS AIRES Milei to host Mercosur presidents amid tensions with Lula 29-06-2025 11:54 President will lead this week’s two-day two summit in Buenos Aires; Argentina’s leader to again push for a liberal shift in the South American trade bloc’s future.
FOREIGN POLICY With same demands, isolated Milei prepares for Mercosur summit 26-06-2025 18:51 No bilateral meetings anticipated, but at the upcoming summit in Buenos Aires, there could be clashes with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – if not over their stance regarding the international situation involving Israel and Iran, then over the Brazilian leader’s potential visit to see Cristina Fernández de Kirchner serving house arrest.
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2025 Investments, remonetisation, reforms – doubts of US business leaders 22-05-2025 09:31 Milei’s RIGI incentives do not convince, the 'quasi-whitewash' needs "rationality" and reform bills into 2026. Electoral atmosphere at this year’s AmCham Summit and business optimism. by Eugenia Muzio
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2025 ‘Invest because Argentina is very cheap,’ Milei tells business leaders 20-05-2025 19:55 President Javier Milei tells business leaders today that “those who bet on Argentina will come out winning,” as he headlines the AmCham Summit 2025 in Buenos Aires.
future of mercosur Milei: Mercosur has ‘ended up becoming a prison’ for members 06-12-2024 12:28 Argentina’s President slams Mercosur protectionism at summit and calls for "new formula" for regional bloc, stating it has been a “stumbling block to the progress of Argentines.”
Mercosur Trade Deal EU chief lands in South America to close contentious Mercosur deal 05-12-2024 13:21 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen lands in Montevideo at the LXV Mercosur Summit, where the goal is to hopefully close the Mercosur Trade Deal. With France's President Macron expressing his distaste, and Brazil's President Lula in support, there is much to discuss this week.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN MONTEVIDEO Mercosur members eye sealing of 'historic' free-trade deal with EU 04-12-2024 15:09 Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union at a regional summit Friday.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT President Milei to attend first Mercosur Summit in Montevideo 26-11-2024 10:41 After his absence in Asunción, President Javier Milei is set to attend his first Mercosur summit in Montevideo next week; talks will focus on the long-stalled EU free trade deal, though Argentina's leader is expected to criticise the bloc's functioning.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES G20 or 19+1? 23-11-2024 06:00 Argentina was an odd man out in the G20 long before the shaggy libertarian embarked on his solitary crusade against Agenda 2030. by Michael Soltys
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Rio chaos shows world untethered even before Trump’s return 20-11-2024 16:08 The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro highlighted growing fractures in global diplomacy, as disagreements over issues like Ukraine and the Middle East dominated the agenda, and tensions rose over the role of the West in international affairs.
WORLD G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game 19-11-2024 20:56 As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
BILATERAL RELATIONS From ‘assassins’ to ally? Milei caps turnaround by meeting China's Xi 19-11-2024 13:40 Half-hour discussion with Chinese premier takes place on sidelines of G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janiero.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Where was Biden? G20 photo shows him out of the picture 18-11-2024 20:11 Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss ‘family photo’ at G20 summit; US said photo was taken early, organisers said Biden was late.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei voices dissent as Argentina rejects parts of G20 draft final declaration 18-11-2024 18:35 President Javier Milei issues a statement voicing harsh criticism of G20 and dissent with parts of G20 summit’s final communiqué.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL ‘Gesture of goodwill’ – Milei gives way to Lula on anti-hunger alliance 18-11-2024 17:36 Argentina’s government finally signs up to Lula’s global anti-hunger initiative, launched at the G20 summit in Rio. Is Milei’s gesture of goodwill to his Brazilian counterpart a first step towards rebuilding relations?
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Argentina snubs G20 summit launch of Brazil's global anti-hunger alliance 18-11-2024 11:05 Argentina the only G20 country not to sign up to a global anti-hunger initiative set to be launched at the opening of leaders summit in Brazil.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei is gleefully playing the role of spoiler at Lula’s G20 18-11-2024 10:11 On the orders of President Javier Milei, Argentine diplomats have thrown a wrench into last-minute talks meant to reach consensus on the communiqué world leaders are set to sign at the G20 summit in Brazil.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Leftist voices seek to be heard at Rio's G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:23 Left-wing activists hope to make their voices heard at the upcoming G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL The G20: Tackling economic issues in a turbulent world 15-11-2024 14:14 The G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation – areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:07 World leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine – and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the United States.
International relations Biden to travel to South America for APEC, G20 summits 11-11-2024 15:35 US President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, and will meet with various leaders regarding environmental issues, economic growth, and more.
International relations Argentina refuses to sign G20 statement on AI regulation 11-11-2024 13:04 Argentina the only G20 nation not to sign up to statement calling for "transparent" and "ethical" regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
EDITORIAL Between Tucumán and Asunción 13-07-2024 07:44 President Milei’s decision to skip the Mercosur summit does more to compromise Argentina’s future than his photograph and 10-point pact does to advance it.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Mercosur leaders slam Milei's absence from summit 09-07-2024 09:44 Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, Luis Lacalle Pou and Santiago Peña criticise Argentine leaders decision not to attend a Mercosur presidential summit.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Mondino tells Mercosur peers that bloc needs ‘adrenaline shock’ 08-07-2024 13:03 Argentina’s Foreign Minister tells her Mercosur counterparts that trade bloc needs an “adrenaline shock” to realise its “untapped potential” – yet President Javier Milei still won’t attend presidential summit.
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Milei chooses bath of conservative affection and rebuffs Mercosur 05-07-2024 11:33 President prefers a safe conservative conference in Brazil to a trip to Asunción for the Mercosur summit and a meeting with Lula.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Brazil 'regrets' Milei's absence at upcoming Mercosur summit 04-07-2024 00:12 Senior Brazilian diplomat says her nation "regrets" President Javier Milei’s decision not to attend the upcoming Mercosur summit in Asunción.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei shuns Mercosur summit and awkward meet with Lula 01-07-2024 15:00 Argentina’s President Javier Milei pulls out of upcoming Mercosur summit in Asunción and potentially awkward meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei reiterates Argentina's support for Ukraine during Zelenskyy meet 16-06-2024 09:37 President Javier Milei meets with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy as world leaders gather in Switzerland to look for a path towards a peace process – albeit without Russia.
G7 SUMMIT G7 summit: Pope calls for ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons' 14-06-2024 10:47 Francis, the first head of the Catholic Church to ever attend a G7 summit, calls for ban on "lethal autonomous weapons" as he discusses challenges of artificial intelligence.
G7 SUMMIT Pope arrives at G7 for historic address after morning of comedy 14-06-2024 10:38 Pontiff spends morning clowning around with over 100 top global comedians including Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon, before heading off to G7 Leaders Summit.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland: what Kyiv wants 12-06-2024 13:10 Ukraine is bringing together dozens of world leaders and international organisations in Switzerland this weekend to mount pressure on Russia and outline a path towards peace.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei, Lula, Pope, Modi to join G7 leaders at summit in Italy 12-06-2024 10:29 Pope Francis, President Javier Milei and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are some of the special guests attending the G7 summit in Italy on June 13-15.
G7 SUMMIT G7 to meet in luxury Italian oasis favoured by Madonna 11-06-2024 11:27 Borgo Egnazia, a complex built from scratch in the style of a traditional village, is located on Italy's Adriatic coast near Bari in Puglia.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 leaders gather in Italy for talks dominated by Ukraine 11-06-2024 11:24 US President Joe Biden, France's Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the Group of Seven leaders heading to the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia for the June 13-15 summit. Argentina's President Javier Milei and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will also be joining Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei picks sister over foreign minister for G7 summit 10-06-2024 15:11 Rumours over Foreign Minister Diana Mondino’s future ramp up as government sources reveal President Javier Milei has chosen to take his sister rather than Argentina’s top diplomat to upcoming G7 summit.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei cancels on Macron, zigzags on G7 amid hurdles at home 07-06-2024 16:39 Milei reverses decision and will attend the G-7 summit in Italy next week.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President Milei trims dates off European tour, will skip G7 summit in Italy 06-06-2024 16:21 President Javier Milei cancels his visit to Italy for upcoming G7 summit and decides to shorten planned trip to Europe. Meetings with Lula and Macron now off the table, along with Ukraine summit.
HUMAN RIGHTS Young activists call on states, tech firms to uphold digital rights 23-04-2024 18:01 Amnesty International’s Global Youth Summit convenes in Buenos Aires as rights campaigners discuss intricacies of life online. by Girah Lundy-Joseph
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility 08-04-2024 12:22 President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.
AMCHAM SUMMIT Caputo: Argentina 'just starting talks' with IMF over new programme 12-03-2024 20:26 "They always said that they were open to a new programme," economy minister tells business leaders at AmCham 2024 summit.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Brazil urges 'new globalisation' at G20 meet overshadowed by Ukraine 29-02-2024 11:20 Brazil called for a "new globalisation" to address poverty and climate change as finance ministers from the world's top economies met Wednesday, but the Ukraine and Gaza wars risked overshadowing the plea.
G20 SUMMIT Brazil condemns 'paralysis' on Gaza, Ukraine at tense G20 meeting 22-02-2024 14:40 Outlook bleak for progress on the thorny agenda of conflicts and crises gripping the planet as foreign ministers from the world's biggest economies gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Group of 20's first high-level meeting of the year.
G20 Summit Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet 21-02-2024 11:37 G20 foreign ministers begin meeting in Brazil on Wednesday, with bleak outlook as focus remains Gaza and Ukraine wars
SWIPE RIGHT! Milei plots tech summit with Tinder founder 31-01-2024 19:38 President Javier Milei speaks with Tinder co-founder Sean Rad and promises to organise a summit of "great entrepreneurs of the tech world" in Buenos Aires.
EDITORIAL More holes than a Swiss cheese? 20-01-2024 06:57 No matter the distance from home, Argentine leaders always seem to be speaking to domestic galleries when addressing international audiences.
As I see it Milei goes to the Magic Mountain 20-01-2024 06:53 What goes down splendidly with teenagers in La Matanza does not necessarily appeal to fabulously wealthy individuals who could be persuaded to invest in Milei’s ambitious project. by James Neilson
IMF DEBT Milei vows to ‘keep promises’ after meeting with IMF chief 18-01-2024 01:15 President Javier Milei met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva after his speech to world leaders in Davos; Talks focused on Argentina’s US$44-billion programme and reaction to government’s austerity bid.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Malvinas, IMF on agenda as president meets UK foreign secretary 17-01-2024 19:59 Argentina’s libertarian leader meets with former UK prime minister David Cameron on the sidelines of the Davos summit – Malvinas and IMF support topped the agenda.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ‘The West is in danger’ – Milei makes explosive debut on international scene 17-01-2024 11:59 Argentina’s president delivers speech straight from the campaign trail at Davos summit, criticising Western leaders for adopting “variants of collectivism” and turning their backs on the market; “The state is not the solution, the state is the problem," he declares.