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Key conclusions from Trump GOP’s midterm election wipeout

Yesterday 13:30 Results mark an extraordinary reversal from just a few months ago, when the Senate was considered out of reach for Democrats; Predicted blue wave became a tsunami, with Democrats winning or ahead in 25 House races that had leaned Republican.

Democrats sweep to control of US Congress in rebuke of Trump

Yesterday 06:59 Across the country, Democrats scored victories in GOP strongholds, flipping at least seven Senate seats and winning House races in districts Republicans easily carried in 2024.

Rubio: US not directly involved in Flávio Bolsonaro's flight from Brazil

01-11-2026 17:19 President Donald Trump says Flávio Bolsonaro can stay in the United States "as long as he wants," but top US diplomat says Washington wasn't involved in his exit from Brazil.

Political escapism in Brazil

31-10-2026 00:00 Last Sunday’s run-off could hardly have been more polarised, yet both right and left could end up being the losers. The question of where do we go from here in the relationship between South America’s two biggest countries has been rendered far more acute by this week’s events.

Flávio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true president, then backtracks

29-10-2026 00:58 "I am the elected president," declares defeated presidential candidate after fleeing to United States, before downgrading his claim to "leader."

Trump shelters Flávio Bolsonaro, risking tensions with Brazil

28-10-2026 23:42 Decision to take in Flávio Bolsonaro will affect bilateral relations; Lula said to be looking to the Trump administration’s next moves before assessing the effect on relations between the two countries.

Reports: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to United States after Brazil election defeat

27-10-2026 17:57 Defeated presidential candidate is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump after allegedly defying a court order to surrender his passports.

Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally Bolsonaro loses

26-10-2026 17:46 US president claims Brazil's elections were "rigged" and "so corrupt" after President Lula's victory over Flávio Bolsonaro.

Lawmaker accuses Milei of interfering in US midterm elections

21-10-2026 15:58 New York Democrat Gregory Meeks criticises Argentine leader’s public endorsement of Republican María Elvira Salazar, who is seeking re-election in Florida in November 3 election.

Lamelas: US support beyond 2027 depends on Argentina’s move ‘to the right’

21-10-2026 13:05 US Ambassador to Argentina says Washington looking to mobilise up to US$20 billion in investment and financing by end of 2027; Vaca Muerta key destination, but continued support is conditional on Argentina’s political course.

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

15-10-2026 01:23 President firmly backs his US counterpart in speech to Hispanic association gala; La Libertad Avanza leader says Trump victory is “important for the entire West.”

Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification

14-10-2026 22:13 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sign protocol of amendments to trade deal signed last February.

Argentina signs up to US-led statement on industrial overcapacity

07-10-2026 22:50 Milei government joins the United States and 13 other economies in calling for action on structural excess capacity, but China and Brazil refuse to sign.

Trump builds vast Latin America military alliance on the cheap

07-10-2026 12:29 US president has slashed aid to Latin America despite alignment of governments; Military assistance to eight nations dropped to just US$56 million last year.

Brazil, Israel, US – three upcoming elections Argentina can't ignore

29-09-2026 18:09 Votes in Brazil, Israel and the United States could reshape the alliances, trade ties and financial relationships underpinning Javier Milei's foreign policy.

by Daniel Vittar

Tesla cybertruck fan Milei defends Argentines buying Chinese cars

25-09-2026 09:34 Milei, once a harsh critic of China who called its government an “assassin” and said he wouldn’t negotiate with Communists, has softened his tone since his election in 2023.

Milei revives strategic naval base at ‘the end of the world’

12-09-2026 10:21 President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing.

Trump says he could settle UK-Argentina dispute over Malvinas

12-09-2026 09:11 “I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas.

UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's speech

04-09-2026 10:42 "The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

Milei announces tougher Malvinas sanctions on firms, new naval base

03-09-2026 22:35 President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty.