OPINION & ANALYSIS Argentina, too big to fail? Today 09:37 The sceptic in me wonders whether, given Trump’s personality and lust for sycophancy, the message could simply be: “Milei, too big to fail.” by David Smith
As I see it Trump the crusader goes into battle Today 06:29 Trump and the people surrounding him evidently think that Europe is on its deathbed. by James Neilson
LATIN AMERICA & GEOPOLITICS Machado, Trump and the contradictions of removing Maduro by force Today 05:18 What kind of guarantees can a region with a history of far-right military dictatorships get from a United States that has shelved the democracy agenda in favour of throwing around its economic and geopolitical might? by Agustino Fontevecchia
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Finally in Oslo, Nobel laureate Machado vows to return to Venezuela 11-12-2025 14:06 María Corina Machado reportedly took three days to make it out of Venezuela and reach Norway, wearing a wig and a disguise, crossing seas, dodging checkpoints and the risk of arrest. It also took the help of the United States government.
REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA? Analysis: How far will Trump go on Venezuela? 10-12-2025 23:26 US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of US troops to the Caribbean and warned of strikes on Venezuelan soil. How far could Trump go, and what would be the result?
EDITORIAL Milei’s offside trap 06-12-2025 06:41 A shady AFA might seem an easy target for polarisation but Milei could be playing with fire.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Milei exposes local football rift by skipping Trump’s World Cup show 05-12-2025 10:24 President Milei and AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia are at odds over an attempt to allow private ownership of teams in the football-obsessed nation – a row that has spilled over into the 2026 World Cup draw.
US Venezuela Talks Maduro confirms 'cordial' call with Trump amid rising US military pressure 04-12-2025 13:53 Trump and Maduro hold their first cordial call amid increasing US military presence in the Caribbean and escalating tensions.
GEOPOLITICS & SPORT Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding 03-12-2025 09:53 Expanded 48-team tournament will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July next year; Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
Elections in Honduras Trump intervenes in Honduras election, authorities vow accurate vote count 02-12-2025 12:45 Honduras election at a standstill as Washington claims officials are manipulating results; Trump pardons former leader Juan Orlando Hernández, serving 45-year jail term in United States.
Editorial Growing pains 29-11-2025 05:28 The challenge of sustained growth, via making the real economy more competitive with vastly improved productivity levels, is presented as a question of structural labour, tax and pension reforms but there are more immediate problems.
As I see it The world is becoming a more dangerous place 29-11-2025 05:02 Toeing the US line would be a simple matter if the man in charge knew where he was going and approached his goals in a consistent manner, but it so happens that hardly a day goes by without Trump changing his mind about something of strategic importance. by James Neilson
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump 26-11-2025 15:23 No country has been left untouched by what many view as a return to US interventionism in what the Trump administration has taken to calling "our hemisphere."
INVESTMENT & GEOPOLITICS Chinese investment in Argentina tops US$23 billion, defying Milei’s alignment with Trump 26-11-2025 15:04 An X-ray of the Asian country’s investments in Argentina. Beijing not only financed but also constructed and purchased assets in the sectors which today are the motor of Argentina’s recovery, from Vaca Muerta shale to lithium in the north. by Eugenia Muzio
Foreign policy & diplomacy Argentina refuses to back G20 statement over ‘breakdown in consensus’ 23-11-2025 11:44 President Javier Milei’s government rejects G20 Leaders Summit final communiqué, echoing criticism from Washington; Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno oversees rejection, which Buenos Aires says is grounded in the breach of the forum’s consensus rule and disagreements over “partial approach” to Middle East conflict.
AS I SEE IT Snug in the arms of Uncle Sam 22-11-2025 06:41 For good or ill, it would appear that for the foreseeable future the United States will continue to be the only superpower worth taking into account. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Agreement still in the lab 22-11-2025 06:33 Does last month’s midterm triumph give President Javier Milei such authority that nobody dares to challenge him?
POLITICS & CORRUPTION The absent leader strategy and Mr ‘Knee Head’ 22-11-2025 06:30 There’s an unwritten rule in Argentina’s politics that sometimes the leader has to remain absent. Javier Milei and some of his top-level officials appear to have taken a page from that playbook. by Agustino Fontevecchia
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.
UNITED STATES Trump signs bill requiring release of Epstein files 20-11-2025 13:58 US President Donald Trump, who himself has been linked to late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, signs bill mandating the release of files relating to controversy after months of intense political pressure.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America 20-11-2025 00:39 Argentina’s government cheered last Sunday's election result in Chile and is already imagining a right-wing regional bloc led by President Javier Milei. by Alejandro Gomel
Foreign policy & diplomacy US warns South Africa not to issue G20 statement at summit 19-11-2025 16:47 Argentina, a close ally of the US, has pushed back on references to both climate finance and global climate accords, according to government sources.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMITS South Africa's G20 summit overshadowed by Trump, Milei absences 19-11-2025 14:44 South Africa to open its first G20 presidency weekend seeking commitments on debt relief, climate adaptation funding and reducing global inequalities – but with both United States and Argentina will be missing.
MARKETS Hedge funds reap gains on Argentina bets as Trump steps in 18-11-2025 15:28 Hedge funds notched bumper gains in October after a US rescue package and a resounding win for President Javier Milei’s party in midterm elections.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Milei set to attend Mercosur summit amid EU trade deal uncertainty 18-11-2025 13:17 Argentina's head of state is now likely to attend Mercosur summit, despite previous reports to the contrary. “The President has it on his agenda and it is very likely that he will go,” says government source.
MILEI TO AMERICA Milei plans new US trip to meet Trump, attend 2026 World Cup draw 17-11-2025 14:12 Argentina’s President Javier Milei planning new trip to United States; He will attend World Cup 2026 draw at Kennedy Center and meet with US President Donald Trump.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei weighing up trip to United States for trade deal signing 15-11-2025 09:33 If confirmed, the trip would be the President’s 15th visit to that country since taking office in December 2025.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei scores Trump trade deal that will test closed economy 15-11-2025 09:11 Pact adds to the Trump administration’s tens of billions of dollars in financial support for its ideological ally and delivers on Milei's promise to voters to secure such a deal.
AS I SEE IT The BBC comes under attack 15-11-2025 05:15 To the delight of the many who loathe it, the British Broadcasting Corporation has got itself into deep trouble. by James Neilson
US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL White House: US, Argentina agree ‘framework’ for trade deal 13-11-2025 21:02 Joint statement issued by White House says United States has reached “framework agreement” with Argentina and three other nations as part of push to lower prices; Milei government commits itself to eliminating non-tariff barriers and agrees to “open up markets” for “key products.”
TRADE WARS Bananas and beef: White House announces Latin America trade deals 13-11-2025 19:54 White House announces trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador – though details were few and far between.
US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL US, Argentina reach deal to open markets on key goods 13-11-2025 18:54 Nations "will open their markets to each other on key products,” according to the White House statement; Argentina will provide “preferential markets access for US goods exports” including certain medicines, chemicals, machinery, information technology products, medical devices.
IMF INTERVENTION IMF warns government it needs to build up foreign reserves faster 13-11-2025 18:25 International Monetary Fund staff urge government to build up its foreign reserves faster; Intervention adds fuel to debate between Milei’s team and some investors over whether overhaul of currency policy is necessary.
INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCE Milei to skip another two summits: G20 and Mercosur 13-11-2025 16:12 Argentina’s retreat from multilateralism becomes all the more apparent as President Milei bins off two key events – the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa and upcoming Mercosur meet in Foz de Iguazú – and decides to send deputies in his stead.
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.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 Chile’s right targets migrants ahead of election 12-11-2025 16:37 Chile’s political right is seizing on anti-migrant sentiment ahead of Sunday’s elections. But beneath the hardline rhetoric lies an economy increasingly dependent on foreign workers.
POLITICS & GEOPOLITICS Milei to follow in Trump’s footsteps and skip G20 in South Africa 11-11-2025 15:32 Sources inside Argentina’s Presidential Office confirm Javier Milei does not intend to travel to South Africa for the next G20 Leaders Summit – just days after US President Donald Trump said he would not be sending a delegation. by Walter Curia
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Argentina’s US ambassador says trade deal is 'practically complete' 10-11-2025 11:42 Alec Oxenford says US-Argentina trade deal is “practically complete”; Only finishing touches remain, says envoy.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Mamdani, Milei, Trump and Perón 08-11-2025 06:44 The voracity for US dollars will sooner rather than later force Milei to seek another bailout, so he should wish that the Mamdani threat stays only at that and that Trump remains mighty for the foreseeable future. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it The Big Apple sends a message to the world 08-11-2025 06:41 Though few people outside New York think Soviet-style communism is about to stage a comeback, resentment among the many who suspect they are surplus to requirements is clearly intensifying. by James Neilson
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei: ‘We’re going to make Argentina and America great again’ 06-11-2025 21:22 President shows his loyalty to Trump at business event in Miami; La Libertad Avanza leader compares New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Kircherism, tells investors to seize “moment of opportunity” in Argentina.
NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA President Milei to attend new Bolivia leader Paz’s inauguration 05-11-2025 09:07 Presidency confirms Javier Milei will attend the inauguration of Bolivia's new leader, Rodrigo Paz, on Saturday.
DIPLOMACY Milei meets with new US ambassador at Casa Rosada 04-11-2025 21:14 Ahead of his trip to Miami, Javier Milei welcomes Peter Lamelas at Casa Rosada; President also receives credentials from new ambassadors representing the European Union, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.
DIPLOMACY New US ambassador Lamelas presents credentials, begins mission 03-11-2025 18:47 Cuban-born physician and businessman Peter Lamelas presents credentials to Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and President Javier Milei; Trump-appointed envoy highlights “period of maximum rapprochement” as he officially begins mission in Buenos Aires.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi 03-11-2025 14:57 President Javier Milei will make his 14th trip to the United States since taking office midweek; He will attend America Business Forum, where he will meet Trump, Messi and other global figures.
ECONOMY Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei 03-11-2025 13:46 Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys, has a warning for President Javier Milei.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike 03-11-2025 13:29 President Nicolás Maduro’s calls for Latin American solidarity have largely fallen on deaf ears; New poll shows significant number of people in region see US military intervention as best shot at restoring Venezuelan democracy.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Javier Milei superstar 01-11-2025 06:40 Winning the election saved the administration from making immediate and desperate corrections from a position of weakness, but it does not save them from making changes altogether. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it Milei comes up trumps 01-11-2025 06:34 At least half of the over nine million people who voted for candidates linked to La Libertad Avanza did so not because they are devoted fans of Milei but because the last thing they wanted to see was yet another Peronist government. by James Neilson
DIPLOMACY Peter Lamelas, new US ambassador, arrives in Argentina 31-10-2025 15:42 Embassy of the United States in Argentina announces that Ambassador Peter Lamelas has landed in Buenos Aires to formally take up his role.