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Trump’s Brazil tariffs risk upending trade from coffee to beef

10-07-2025 17:16 US President Donald Trump’s unexpected move to threaten a 50 percent tariff on Brazil risks roiling global commodity markets, disrupting trade on everything from beef to coffee.

Trump, Lula clash over politically charged coup trial

07-07-2025 15:27 US-Brazil relations slide into crisis after Trump criticised the high-profile coup trial of right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, and Lula snaps back.

OAS calls for negotiations between Argentina, UK over Malvinas

28-06-2025 10:14 Organisation of American States (OAS) calls for London and Buenos Aires to resume negotiations "as soon as possible" in order to find a peaceful solution to the dispute over sovereignty of the disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

The world is Donald Trump’s playpen

28-06-2025 07:38 Trump clearly imagines he can reshape the rest of the world by treating lesser potentates like counters in a board game he has devised.

by James Neilson

Inter down nine-man River to advance in 'Battle of Seattle'

26-06-2025 00:29 Lucas Martínez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off as River Plate lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in Seattle; Argentina's two representatives at FIFA tournament both fall at first hurdle.

Another frustrating low for Boca Juniors at Club World Cup

25-06-2025 15:53 Embarrassment and frustration at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States as Boca’s campaign ends early by being held by semi-professional side Auckland City.

US tells Latin America to choose a side in Iran conflict

24-06-2025 09:40 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must choose "which side they are going to be on" in the conflict with Iran, says a US State Department official.

IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites and uranium stockpiles

23-06-2025 11:41 Rafael Grossi, head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, calls for inspectors to be allowed return to Iran's nuclear sites in a bid to "account for" Islamic republic's highly enriched uranium stockpiles.

Iran threatens Argentine diplomat who leads UN nuclear agency

21-06-2025 22:36 Iran threatens Argentine IAEA chief Rafael Grossi; "Once the war is over, we will deal with him," warns Ali Larijani, top adviser to Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader.

Argentina’s Supreme Court digs deeper into discovered Nazi archive

21-06-2025 09:27 Passports, propaganda, membership documents, swastika notebooks, images of Hitler – Argentina’s Supreme Court is progressing with its investigation into the contents of boxes holding Nazi files, which were found in champagne crates in a basement.

Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash

20-06-2025 09:20 Too much regulation and not enough investment, the paradox facing a Europe –in need of lithium.

President Milei: 'Iran is an enemy of Argentina'

20-06-2025 01:16 President declares Iran to be "an enemy of Argentina" during television interview; Milei says Israel is "saving Western civilisation" and vowed unwavering support amid conflict with Islamic republic.

Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States

18-06-2025 14:24 Tech businessman presents credentials to US President Donald Trump; Foreign Ministry reshuffle continues with appointment of key economic envoy.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

17-06-2025 21:13 River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.

United Nations slams 'pushback' against diversity

16-06-2025 15:32 Argentine and US government officials "have made statements vilifying transgender and non-binary people, while restricting their rights," says UN rights chief Volker Türk.

Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel

16-06-2025 14:50 Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”

CWC risks deepening inequality in Latin American football

11-06-2025 23:02 Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca and River play?

11-06-2025 22:11 A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

World Bank lifts Argentina 2025 growth forecast to 5.5%

10-06-2025 13:38 Growth in Latin America cut to 2.3 percent as trade tensions bite; Argentina defies regional slowdown.

EU-Mercosur deal, nuclear talks top agenda as Milei meets Macron

09-06-2025 16:55 President Javier Milei attends United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, as a gesture of goodwill towards his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.