News of support

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

Yesterday 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.

POLLING & SURVEYS

Trump lifeline does little to boost Milei with voters in Argentina

10-10-2025 09:47 Trump’s financial assistance for Argentina may be enough to shore up local markets, but it’s doing little to boost President Milei’s standing with voters.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Bessent hosts Caputo as Argentina-US rescue talks begin

06-10-2025 22:41 US Treasury official highlights “productive” talks as negotiations over fresh funds for Milei government continue; Argentina’s economy minister also meets IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Geopolitics & finance

Bessent’s Argentina rescue pledge put to test by traders attacking peso

03-10-2025 16:58 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste Under 20s give us a glimpse of football’s future

03-10-2025 16:52 The Under-20 World Cup in Chile, which Argentina have opened with back-to-back wins, is showing off football's latest innovation, FVS (Football Video Support) and the so-called ‘Green Card.’

by Dan Edwards

FOREIGN POLICY

US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina

02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Trump backs Milei, downplays need for 'bailout' in Argentina

23-09-2025 15:10 White House official says a financial announcement on Argentina will be coming later Tuesday.

MARKET REACTION

Argentine assets soar as US support pledge halts market rout

22-09-2025 13:44 Bonds jumped by the most on record, stocks leaped eight percent and the currency was set for the biggest advance since May.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says all options on table to help Milei’s Argentina

22-09-2025 13:40 Options include currency swap lines, direct currency repurchases and US dollar-denominated debt from the Treasury’s exchange stabilisation fund, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Peronist leaders accuse IMF chief of publicly backing Milei

25-04-2025 14:37 Axel Kicillof and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuse IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of publicly backing President Javier Milei's government ahead of key elections.

BLOOMBERG REPORT

Loan to Trump-friendly Argentina went against IMF board concerns

25-04-2025 11:23 Argentina's new loan with the International Monetary Fund was granted despite raising red flags for many of the lender's top decision-markers.

US TREASURY SECRETARY

Bessent expects Argentina to be able to pay off China swap

14-04-2025 19:13 Scott Bessent hails Argentina as a free-market beacon in Latin America; US Treasury secretary said he expects Argentina to be able to pay off its swap line with China, but that US government isn’t considering providing any direct credit.

MULTILATERAL FUNDING

World Bank promises ‘significant support’ for Milei's Argentina

02-04-2025 17:33 "Significant support" promised by Ajay Banga, head of the World Bank, as he meets with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada.

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Zelenskyy set to meet Trump Friday for mineral deal

27-02-2025 11:10 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "now confirmed" to visit Washington to discuss US access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for military support during the ongoing war.

Analysing Argentina

Milei, in the best of all possible worlds

16-11-2024 05:00 Everywhere he looks, Javier Milei sees good news, which he takes as confirmation that he has chosen the right path.

by Marcelo J. García

THE BUSINESS OF SPORT

Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto

10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.

EMPLOYMENT & WELFARE

Government eliminates Potenciar Trabajo job scheme, plans new dual system

29-02-2024 00:08 Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello issues decree with President Javier Milei eradicating job aid scheme in bid to cut out intermediaries; New dual system set up to replace it.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Martín D’Alessandro: The trickery of populism

26-01-2024 06:55 Juntos por el Cambio's support of President Javier Milei's came cheap and it will have consequences.

ELECTION 2023 – ANALYSIS

Macri victorious after backing Milei, eyes PRO officials in Cabinet

20-11-2023 16:05 Former president Mauricio Macri has been tacitly supporting Javier Milei since the libertarian lawmaker entered politics. With the La Libertad Avanza leader's triump at the ballot box, he has solidified a link that may stretch into Argentina's next government.

by Ezequiel Spillman

ELECTION 2023

Opposition politicians who are backing Massa in the run-off

01-11-2023 15:55 With great differences within Juntos por el Cambio and in particular the Unión Cívica Radical, Javier Milei is proving to be the dividing line for some.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Milei support opens deep crack in opposition coalition

30-10-2023 08:28 The disintegration of Juntos could fracture an already divided Congress, making it harder for the next president to pass austerity measures.

ELECTION 2023

Bullrich confirms she’s backing Milei in presidential run-off

25-10-2023 13:00 “We have the obligation not to remain neutral,” declares opposition leader Patricia Bullrich as she declares her support for libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei in run-off.

by James Grainger