MILEI AT WHITE HOUSE Trump says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline Today 16:04 US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterms Today 15:21 Argentina's president makes long-desired visit to White House, but US President Trump says Washington's help is dependent on who wins elections.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting Yesterday 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 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.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos Yesterday 15:07 United States “is willing to continue buying pesos and bonds, and all options are on the table,” says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
POLITICS & ECONOMY US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul Yesterday 14:58 US$20-billion lifeline will keep Javier Milei from being engulfed by a currency crisis in the run-up to key mid-term elections. The outlook after the vote is less clear.
GEOPOLITICAL ROW China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments 12-10-2025 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”
Analysis Investment or political marketing? Analysing OpenAI’s Argentina announcement 11-10-2025 09:36 Announcement by President Javier Mileil’s government of plans to create a mega AI data centre in Patagonia raises questions about its feasibility and geopolitical aims.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Lo Celso scores only goal as Argentina defeat Venezuela in Miami 11-10-2025 07:48 Giovani scores only goal of the game in Albiceleste's 1-0 win against Venezuela; No appearance from skipper Lionel Messi.
TECH & INVESTMENT OpenAI, Sur Energy to build massive AI data centre in Patagonia 10-10-2025 16:07 US tech firm OpenAI and Argentine firm Sur Energy sign letter of intent for US$25-billion investment in artificial intelligence; Companies plan joint venture to develop Stargate Argentina, a massive AI infrastructure project that will include a data centre in Patagonia.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei 10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.
US REACTION Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role 10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei 09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”
ESPERT-MACHADO SCANDAL US report on Machado funds poses uncomfortable questions for Bullrich 09-10-2025 01:05 US government report by Homeland Security indicates that Machado had already been linked to drug-trafficking and money-laundering in 2021.
TRUMP IMPACTS SELECCIÓN Argentina match moved from Chicago amid Trump immigration stand-off 08-10-2025 22:54 Football match between Argentina and Puerto Rico is being relocated to Florida from Chicago, a day after the Texas National Guard arrived in the third-largest US city.
POLITICS & COURTS Argentina to extradite alleged drug-trafficker Machado to US 07-10-2025 22:01 Milei government confirms that it will heed Supreme Court ruling and implement extradition as part of its commitment to international cooperation against organised crime.
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.
POLITICS New US ambassador: Firms on brink of 'unprecedented’ investment in Argentina 06-10-2025 17:44 Peter Lamelas, incoming US ambassador to Argentina, claims US companies and “Western world” are on the verge of investing an unprecedented amount of capital.”
EDITORIAL Hunted by a red October 04-10-2025 06:26 The last few days have shown Trump’s support to be insufficient to overcome the loss of confidence in the libertarian administration, a problem which the midmonth snapshot with the Republican in Washington planned by Milei is hardly likely to change.
International Monetary Fund IMF chief offers Argentina show of support 03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.
BONDS & MARKETS Locals fuel Argentine bond swings as Bessent stokes chaos 03-10-2025 17:38 Volatility soared in the past few weeks as Argentina slipped back toward a currency crisis.
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.
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap 02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.
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.”
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei’s government sells dollars as peso starts to sink again 30-09-2025 21:06 Currency fell more than 6% Tuesday, biggest intraday drop since September 8,
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY After months of talks, Trump grants Milei his White House visit 30-09-2025 18:31 Argentina’s President will get his long-awaited official photo with his US counterpart at the White House; Milei will be the first South American leader to be rewarded with a formal bilateral meeting at the Oval Office with Trump. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
Foreign policy & diplomacy Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit 30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.
MARKETS Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso 30-09-2025 14:03 President says Argentina has secured financing through the end of next year and is working on longer term plans, giving a brief boost to the nation’s assets.
Casa Rosada to Casa Blanca Argentina: Trump will host Milei at White House on October 14 30-09-2025 13:53 US President Donald Trump to host President Javier Milei at the White House on October 14 – less than two weeks before Argentina’s head of state faces key nationwide elections.
JERUSALEM POST RANKING Former US ambassador to Argentina named one of world's most influential Jews 29-09-2025 16:43 Marc Stanley, Washington's former envoy in Buenos Aires, recognised as one of the most influential Jewish people in the world.
As I see it Milei gets a second chance 27-09-2025 06:50 Like dei ex machina, two of the world’s most powerful men decided to step in and save Argentina from the unhappy fate it was plunging towards. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA How many more rabbits can Milei pull out? 27-09-2025 06:38 Markets don’t vote, at least not on election day. The fate of the Milei programme will be determined by what the government does from now on. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: From rockstar to beggar 27-09-2025 06:05 Milei has gone from international political rockstar to beggar in less than two years, following a similar trajectory to Mauricio Macri – only that the latter got bailed out after winning the midterm elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina 26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop 26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.
WASHINGTON CALLING Bessent halts Argentina crisis as US lifeline upends short bets 25-09-2025 09:12 Speculators seeking to profit from the sell-offs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: the US government.
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.”
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Milei slams 'overreach,' calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech 24-09-2025 13:33 Head of state calls for major UN reform and heaps praise on Donald Trump in speech to general assembly; President also reiterates claims to Malvinas Islands, demands release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
ECONOMIC LIFELIFE US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina 24-09-2025 10:50 Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina 24-09-2025 10:25 Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases 24-09-2025 10:09 Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY China buys more Argentine soybeans as tax relief spurs trade 24-09-2025 09:48 China books at least 10 more cargoes of Argentine soybeans, taking advantage of a temporary break in export duties for local producers.
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.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump says Argentina does not 'need' bailout at Milei meeting 23-09-2025 14:09 US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he doesn't think Argentina needs a bailout as he met with President Javier Milei in New York.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Trump slams UN, Europe, immigration in General Assembly speech 23-09-2025 12:13 Trump slams 'con job' climate change and mocks United Nations in blistering speech to General Assembly; Shying away from criticism of Washington's traditional enemies, he instead trains ire on UN bosses and tells European nations immigration is ruining their nations.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions 23-09-2025 12:07 "Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT US senator questions Bessent on Argentina ‘bailout’ as Milei waits 23-09-2025 09:38 Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks more information about the Trump administration’s "bailout” of Argentina’s economy.
Human rights UN-backed mission reports rising political persecution in Venezuela 22-09-2025 16:59 UN-backed fact-finding mission condemns clampdown in Venezuela; Maduro invites Trump to “preserve peace through dialogue” – but US president rejects approach.