FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei to meet Macron in Paris during packed European tour 30-05-2024 17:44 Argentine leader's packed European tour in mid-June will also include a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
MILEI & THE NEW RIGHT ‘Rockstar’ Milei just loves to travel 25-05-2024 06:52 For the frenetic Milei, there is no time to waste … as long as his public image remains shielded from the vicissitudes of day-to-day life, then the show must go on. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CHINA-LATIN AMERICA China’s US$8.5 billion in steel spurs Latin America toward tariffs 21-05-2024 14:48 One after another, Latin American nations are following in the footsteps of the United States and Europe by imposing prohibitive tariffs on Chinese imports — a strain in what’s been an otherwise cozy relationship.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Milei visit to far-right rally prompts harsh Spanish rebuke 20-05-2024 09:24 Spain’s Socialist government demands an apology from President Javier Milei, saying the libertarian leader’s comments at a far-right rally in Madrid have badly damaged relations.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism 16-04-2024 13:25 International Monetary Fund slightly raises outlook for global growth this year to 3.2%; Multilateral lenders reiterates forecast that Argentina's GDP will fall by 2.8% and that inflation in 2024 will be 150%.
Bloomberg Tech giant with 30,000 employees has no return-to-office policy 12-04-2024 14:17 Software company Globant SA’s sleek office in downtown Buenos Aires are quite the attraction, but Chief Executive Officer Martin Migoya is choosing not to adopt a return-to-office policy for his nearly 30,000 employees across 33 countries.
MUTUAL APPRECIATION SOCIETY President Milei to meet Elon Musk at Tesla factory in Texas 09-04-2024 12:59 After months of online flattery and praise, Argentina’s self-proclaimed “anarcho-capitalist” head of state will finally meet billionaire businessman Elon Musk in-person at Tesla’s factory in Austin, Texas.
TAX-EVASION SCANDAL 'Panama Papers' trial to begin eight years after tax scandal 08-04-2024 09:20 Twenty-seven people in the dock for money-laundering as the "Panama Papers" case reaches trial, eight years after scandal first broke out.
International Monetary Fund IMF chief Georgieva sole candidate in re-election process 04-04-2024 16:29 IMF Manging Director Kristalina Georgieva poised for a second term as nominations close.
MERCOSUR TRADE DEALS EFTA euro nations eye Mercosur deal before year-end 22-03-2024 15:00 Parliamentary representatives from European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) stop in Buenos Aires as part of regional tour focusing on efforts to secure free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc. by James Grainger
LENDING BOOM IMF is lending near-record US$150-billion to counter debt and wars 19-03-2024 13:09 The International Monetary Fund is lending around US$151 billion to almost 100 countries, evidence of its growing role as a backstop against the financial and political dangers of the post-pandemic world.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY US green fuel push threatens Argentina’s main export market 14-03-2024 15:56 Biden administration’s landmark decarbonisation plan has the potential to cause tectonic shifts in global agricultural markets – and deal a damaging blow to Argentina’s troubled economy.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Blinken arrives in Argentina for meeting with President Milei 23-02-2024 10:33 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Buenos Aires ahead of a meeting with President Javier Milei.
EUROPEAN POLITICS Far right could exploit EU's economic slump to win big in June vote 13-02-2024 11:46 Soaring food costs, economic stagnation and deteriorating living standards risk pushing voters into the far right's arms in European elections later this year.
El Salvador Elections El Salvador's Bukele claims 'record' re-election victory 05-02-2024 11:30 Fireworks erupted in El Salvador's capital Sunday as President Nayib Bukele claimed to have won more than 85 percent of the presidential vote.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF cuts Argentina 2024 growth forecast, forecasts 2.8% contraction 30-01-2024 15:55 Multilateral lender warns that inflation is expected to increase in the short term, projecting growth of minus 2.8 percent this year and plus five percent in 2025.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION JP Spinetto: Milei’s unapologetic defence of capitalism missed a key point 20-01-2024 08:48 What masters of the universe in Davos most wanted and needed to hear were his concrete plans to take Argentina out of its chronic malaise. They were left wanting.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ‘The West is in danger’ – Milei makes explosive debut on international scene 17-01-2024 11:59 Argentina’s president delivers speech straight from the campaign trail at Davos summit, criticising Western leaders for adopting “variants of collectivism” and turning their backs on the market; “The state is not the solution, the state is the problem," he declares.
Davos forum Argentina's 'anarcho-capitalist' president descends on Davos 17-01-2024 09:58 President Javier Milei will address the global elite in Davos on Wednesday
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME President to meet Georgieva in Davos after winning IMF support 16-01-2024 09:09 President Javier Milei will meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank forecasts 2.7% growth for Argentina in 2024 09-01-2024 16:46 Argentina’s economy likely contracted 2.5% last year, but will record growth of 2.7% in the coming 12 months, forecasts World Bank, which warns of “economic uncertainty” and continuing inflation.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Davos guest-list confirmed with Milei, Blinken, Israeli president set to attend 09-01-2024 12:02 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Middle East leaders will also attend the event in Davos next week, as well as France
WINE PRODUCTION Global wine production hits lowest level since 1961 07-11-2023 12:41 Global wine production falls to its lowest level in six decades due to frost and droughts; Argentine wine production reached only 8.8 million hectolitres – a slump of 23 percent and one of the lowest volumes ever recorded in recent history.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank sceptical over Milei’s dollarisation plans 05-10-2023 00:45 Argentina’s economy is set to contract 2.5% in 2023, according to the World Bank.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank sees Latin America lagging rest of the world — again 04-10-2023 18:43 Latin America is once again on track to grow more slowly than the rest of the world, with the regional economy set to underperform those of South Asia and even war-battered Eastern Europe this year, according to a new World Bank report.
WORLD CUP 2030 Why a football-crazy continent gets just three World Cup games 04-10-2023 18:23 In sports, where money talks, it’s hard for South America to compete.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY President Fernández uses final UNGA address to reiterate IMF, Malvinas demands 19-09-2023 20:44 President Alberto Fernández demands United States end "inadmissible" economic blockade of Cuba and sanctions applied to Venezuela in final address to United Nations General Assembly as head of state.
Lithium demand Lithium players race for breakthrough to meet electric car demand 30-08-2023 11:50 Dozens of firms aim to prove sceptics wrong as they push ahead with new lithium extraction methods.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY BRICS membership in doubt as opposition rejects move 24-08-2023 18:13 Presidential candidates Javier Milei and Patricia Bullrich indicate they would withdraw the approved application for BRICS membership, casting serious doubt over likelihood of nation joining group of emerging economies.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY BRICS: meet the six new members 24-08-2023 17:03 The BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have agreed to make Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates full members from January 1, 2024.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President confirms Argentina's 'historic' admission to BRICS 24-08-2023 11:15 Argentina to join bloc of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, confirms Fernández. BRICS leaders also approve accession of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
NEW FUNDING Massa announces US$1.3 billion in funding from IDB, World Bank 22-08-2023 21:52 World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to loan Argentina around US$1.3 billion, announces Economy Minister Sergio Massa from Washington.
Messi does Miami Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week in Miami 13-07-2023 08:54 Lionel Messi's hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking
MESSI ON THE MOVE Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move 11-07-2023 17:59 Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
MESSI TO MIAMI Inter Miami announce July 16 'The Unveil' event 08-07-2023 08:31 Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, will a presentation event called 'The Unveil' on July 16 at its home stadium.
Football Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday, says Martino 29-06-2023 21:04 Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank, OECD: Argentina's economy faces recession, soaring inflation 09-06-2023 19:44 Multilateral institutions sound alarm over Argentina’s immediate economic outlook, forecasting that GDP will shrink by at least 1.6% this year.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Rocket man Messi ready to fire MLS lift-off 09-06-2023 14:54 Argentine superstar's impending move to Inter Miami will turbo-charge Major League Soccer's efforts of entering the mainstream.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Benefits of Miami as clear as day for Argentina's captain 09-06-2023 08:25 After years of putting his body on the line for both club and country at the top level, Messi now has the chance to extend his career and become, like Pelé, a sterling ambassador for the game stateside. by Dan Edwards
ECONOMICS OF THE DEAL 'La Pulga' spurns US$400-million Saudi offer to join Beckham’s side 07-06-2023 21:47 Bringing Messi to the United States will have major repercussions for Miami and Major League Soccer, as the city gears up to be one of the World Cup’s host cities in 2026.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION JP Spinetto: Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh 07-06-2023 21:41 The football great’s move to the US makes a lot of sense professionally, personally and maybe even financially.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY EU seeks to boost 'neglected' ties with Latin America 07-06-2023 12:42 European Union launches new strategy to "recalibrate and renew" relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, just over a month before first EU-CELAC summit for eight years.
BRICS SUMMIT BRICS strive to counter US with expansion, shared currency 01-06-2023 12:30 The BRICS group is ramping up its bid for greater global influence and to challenge the US, sensing a moment to capitalise on a splintering world order to build out its ranks.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Frantic push to solve sovereign debt crises irks Wall Street 28-05-2023 10:14 A shakeup is brewing in the US$1.6 trillion universe of emerging-market sovereign debt — whether Wall Street likes it or not.
GEOPOLITICS China's Xi offers Russia 'firm support' in 'core interests' 24-05-2023 09:18 Chinese President Xi Jinping offers Beijing's support on Moscow's "core interests" at a meeting with Russian prime minister.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Central banks use record amount of yuan via PBOC swaps 16-05-2023 10:59 Global central banks tapped a record amount of the Chinese currency in foreign-exchange swap lines in the first quarter, in another indication of the yuan’s growing international status.
Ben Goertzel interview Expert: AI could replace 80% of jobs 'in next few years' 08-05-2023 22:26 Artificial intelligence could replace 80 percent of human jobs in the coming year, predicts US-Brazilian researcher and AI guru Ben Goertzel.
BRICS enlargement BRICS draws membership bids from 19 nations before summit 25-04-2023 12:37 Nineteen countries expressed an interest in joining the BRICS group of nations as it prepares to hold an annual summit in South Africa.
REGIONAL ECONOMY Latin America’s policy-makers warn investors of long fight against inflation 17-04-2023 17:08 Battle against inflation will take longer than expected, the region top economic authorities said at IMF Spring Meetings.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING World Bank lines up US$950 million of fresh support for Argentina 16-04-2023 09:19 Economy Minister Sergio Massa continues to search for international financing; World Bank joins list of multilateral organisations lending their support to Argentina.