News of support

Can international campaign get Cristina back on the ballot?

13-09-2026 00:56 Kirchnerism is pursuing an international campaign to overturn Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's ban on running for office, while keeping rivals within Peronism at bay.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

WORLD CUP 2026

Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina

18-07-2026 09:44 While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina.

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.”

50th anniversary of coup

Poll shows strong rejection of dictatorship on 50th anniversary of coup

21-03-2026 00:01 Survey finds 71% of Argentines hold negative view of dictatorship, only 7% positive; Broad support for human rights trials ahead of March 24 coup anniversary rallies.

by James Grainger

GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS

China courts Uruguay as Argentina’s Milei embraces Trump

03-02-2026 16:12 Uruguay and China signed more than dozen agreements in areas such as investment, trade, and scientific cooperation following Beijing meeting between Yamandú Orsi and Xi Jinping.

SUPPORT FOR MILEI

US banks shift from US$20-billion Argentina rescue, WSJ says

21-11-2025 17:23 US banks are putting a plan for a US$20-billion bailout for Argentina on the back burner and pivoting to a smaller US$5-billion short-term financing facility.

ARGENTINA'S FINANCES

Argentina’s US$870-million boost of IMF holdings points to US aid

13-11-2025 00:00 Data from the International Monetary Fund hints a potential new form of US financial aid for President Javier Milei’s government.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

JP Morgan's Dimon sees less need for US$20-billion loan to Argentina

06-11-2025 09:05 Jamie Dimon said US$20 billion in potential private-sector financing for Argentina “may not be necessary,” according to a Reuters interview with the JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer.

WASHINGTON DELIGHT

Trump showers Milei with praise after clear midterms victory

27-10-2025 09:37 US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Javier Milei on his party's clear victory in midterm elections.

MIDTERM RESULTS: REACTION

Trump hails Milei’s Argentina win, says US made ‘lot of money’

27-10-2025 09:25 Donald Trump offfers congratulations to Argentina's Javier Milei, tell reporters that libertarian's "big win" is sign Washington backed the right candidate.

MARKET REACTION

Argentina bonds surge after Milei midterm win

27-10-2025 09:19 Dollar bonds soar on Milei's strong showing in midterms; Peso was already posting gains in the crypto market Sunday as the results were announced.

ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS

Milei, the two Caputos and the two anchors

25-10-2025 06:08 Milei and the two Caputos have the path laid out for them. The “two anchors” that will give them a future are tied to applying the necessary adaptations to the economic policy plan and creating the conditions for circumstantial legislative majorities. This situation appears possible under any electoral scenario, even a potent Peronist victory.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ANALYSIS

On raucous outsiders and statesmen

18-10-2025 06:47 The Milei administration has shown time and time again they lack the capacity to build sustainable political alliances and that stubbornness on the economic front has led to the repetition of mistakes from the recent past. The President has shown that when political momentum is on his side, he abuses good fortune to castigate political opponents and preach cultural war.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

As I see it

Milei and the master of the universe

18-10-2025 06:18 Trump is different: he wants everyone on planet Earth to know that his or her personal fate depends on him. By behaving the way he does, he has put Argentines in a bind.

by James Neilson

MARKETS

Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid

15-10-2025 22:19 Markets react to news that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is working on an additional US$20-billion facility from the private sector that would complement a currency swap line of similar size.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market

14-10-2025 22:17 Donald Trump suggests US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could be contingent on Javier Milei’s success in midterm elections, sending fresh jitters through currency market.

WHITE HOUSE TALKS

'If he loses, we are not going to be generous' – Trump says support is conditional

14-10-2025 22:09 "The situation is very clear: if the country strays from the path of freedom and returns to populism, the United States will stop supporting our country," warns President Milei in social media post.

US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT

Caputo says US Treasury will continue to support peso

14-10-2025 21:54 US Treasury is still finalising details of the swap line, but a decision to make it available to Argentina has already been made, Caputo told reporters in Washington.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

13-10-2025 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.