ANALYSIS Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off 10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS US Treasury Secretary lauds Milei at midtown gala 25-09-2025 09:03 US Treasury secretary heaps praise on President, claiming he has “laid the foundation for a new golden age in Argentina.”
FINANCING BOOST? Bessent signals US willingness to offer Argentina a credit line 22-04-2025 14:34 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump administration would be willing to offer Argentina’s government a credit line if President Javier Milei’s economic turnaround was in jeopardy.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Chinese Embassy hits back after Bessent’s remarks in Argentina 15-04-2025 17:48 Beijing’s Embassy in Buenos Aires issues expressing “deep dissatisfaction and categorical rejection of the malicious slanders and libellous remarks” made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during visit to Buenos Aires.
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.
Foreign relations & diplomacy US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei at Casa Rosada 14-04-2025 17:29 US Treasury Scott Bessent visits Buenos Aires for talks with Javier Milei, his economic team and private-sector representatives; Official tells President he wants Washington to be Argentina's "partner of choice".
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.