Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America Today 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 Yesterday 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Bessent tells investors it’s their turn to rescue Argentina now 30-10-2025 15:21 With Bessent’s mission accomplished and Milei notching a decisive, comeback win in midterm elections that had put markets on edge for weeks, the US rescue plan for Argentina appears to be on the back burner for now.
GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS 'Non-interventionist' Trump flexes muscles in Latin America 30-10-2025 01:08 US president has intervened directly to weaken leftists in Colombia and Brazil, while supporting Argentina. He has also put Washington on a war footing in the Caribbean, raising speculation he will forcefully depose Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
CURRENCY GAMBLE As peso rallies, US eyes a small gain on its rescue 27-10-2025 18:17 Washington hasn’t disclosed the precise details of its unusual currency market interventions this month, but it says it made money.
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.
ELECTIONS 2025 Argentines cast ballots in make-or-break midterm for Milei 26-10-2025 15:14 Argentina is voting Sunday in a midterm election that will serve as a crucial referendum on President Javier Milei’s ambitious austerity policies.
ELECTIONS 2025 Make or break for Milei as nation votes in key midterm election 26-10-2025 00:01 Argentines will vote to renew half the 257-member Chamber of Deputies and a third of 72 senators; Peronism has around half of its seats up for renewal, while the ruling party’s alliance with PRO risks around 30%.
US BAILOUT OF ARGENTINA Bessent’s intervention in Argentine peso soars past US$1 billion 25-10-2025 16:10 The US spent an amount well in excess of US$1 billion this month acquiring Argentine pesos, according to market estimates.
COST OF POWER Milei spent around US$7.4bn protecting dollar pre-election 25-10-2025 16:03 Sunday’s legislative elections come at a historic cost: President Milei’s government has used around US$7.4 billion – a figure that could rise to US$8.4 billion, including funds from US Treasury are included – to keep the peso-dollar exchange rate stable over the two months leading up to the vote. According to Banco Provincia, it is the fourth-largest foreign exchange intervention since 2003. by Carlos Burgueño
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
Drug-trafficking US strikes fail to stop Colombia’s drug trade – an explainer 23-10-2025 13:38 Despite aggressive US military strikes, experts say that Columbia’s drug trade continues unaffected amid changing logistics and international tensions.
US POLITICS Bessent brands Warren a ‘Peronist’ after Argentina criticism 22-10-2025 23:51 Tussle between Donald Trump administration and Democratic opposition unfolds during partial shutdown of US government.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Peso breaks losing streak amid FX intervention 22-10-2025 13:11 Argentina's peso strengthened, snapping a five-day losing streak amid continued market intervention by both the local and US governments.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Bessent’s plan runs short on time to line up Argentina financing 21-10-2025 21:33 US Treasury has been floating a US$20-billion financing deal involving banks, but key details such as the debt’s terms, structure and collateral remain unaddressed.
DIPLOMATIC UNREST US-Colombia tensions grow over fatal Caribbean boat strike 21-10-2025 20:03 US military attacks in the Caribbean have sparked accusations of unjust killings, worsening diplomatic relations with Colombia.
CURRENCY WOES US Treasury sells dollars to keep peso within Argentina FX band 21-10-2025 16:41 US Treasury’s efforts to shore up Argentina’s currency are part of a broader effort to stabilise the economy before President Javier Milei’s party faces midterm elections.
POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY Viceroy Bennett and US intervention in Argentina 21-10-2025 15:58 Lobbyist hired by the SIDE intelligence services became executor of Trump’s will in Argentina. Secret meetings, legal troubles and his partnership with businessman Leonardo Scatturice. by Rodis Recalt
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS US backing won’t save Argentina without policy shift, economists warn 20-10-2025 22:58 Financial support from the United States government won’t be sufficient alone for Argentina, warn experts; Milei administration must change monetary policy if it is to stabilise finances long-term, they believe. by Santiago del Carril
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Trump Argentina beef plan risks rancher ire, little price relief 20-10-2025 17:29 Donald Trump vowed to boost beef imports from Argentina, but this may bring little relief to consumers – and risk angering US ranchers.
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
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Yankees come home 18-10-2025 06:26 Exactly 20 years ago next month, Washington silently retreated from the region. Now it’s coming back, in full swing. by Marcelo J. García
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
CURRENCY WOES Peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing 17-10-2025 18:42 Argentina's peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of next week's midterm elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of locals who fear an imminent devaluation.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro 17-10-2025 08:57 US President Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela and was considering attacks on land against alleged drug-cartels in the country.
CURRENCY INTERVENTION Citi sells pesos to Fed as part of US Treasury’s rescue 16-10-2025 23:32 Citigroup sold pesos to the US Federal Reserve on Thursday as part of Scott Bessent’s wide-ranging effort to buoy the currency and Javier Milei’s administration.
ANALYSIS Argentines dump the peso, betting US rescue is doomed to fail 16-10-2025 19:05 Argentines are convinced that even a flood of cash from the United States won’t be able to stop another painful devaluation of the peso.
OPPOSITION REACTION Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump 16-10-2025 17:50 Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."
BILATERAL TRADE TALKS ‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal 16-10-2025 15:12 Alec Oxenford confirms trade agreement between Argentina and the United States; Milei’s envoy says “significant” accord is “culmination of months of intense diplomatic effort” and could be announced “very soon.”