BUENOS AIRES & BEIJING Airing IMF criticism, Máximo Kirchner deepens ties with China Today 10:02 National deputy and La Cámpora leader slams International Monetary Fund’s recipes for “indebted countries” during visit to China. by Ariel Maciel
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach Yesterdat 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign. by Dan Edwards
BRICS SUMMIT BRICS strive to counter US with expansion, shared currency Yesterdat 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.
ENVIRONMENT Celeste Saulo elected first female chief of World Meteorological Organization Yesterdat 08:42 Celeste Saulo, who has headed Argentina's weather agency since 2014, elected as the first female leader of UN climate agency.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Argentina eliminated: Nigeria knock out U-20 World Cup hosts Yesterdat 01:11 Albiceleste youth side exits FIFIA Under-20 World Cup tournament at last-16 stage after 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in San Juan.
ENVIRONMENT Argentine in running to be UN weather agency's next chief 31-05-2023 10:13 The World Meteorological Organization, which plays a critical global role in tracking climate change, chooses a new leader this week to turbocharge that work over the next four years. UBA professor and the WMO's first vice-president Celeste Saulo is among the frontunners.
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.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP U20 World Cup: Argentina top group after thrashing New Zealand 5-0 27-05-2023 09:57 Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.
Foreign relations & diplomacy UK’s top diplomat rounds off regional tour with UN support for Brazil 26-05-2023 14:01 UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly rounds off tour of Latin America and Caribbean with speech backing Brazil’s bid for UN Security Council seat; United Kingdom looking to boost ties with the region in 200th year of bilateral relations.
IN FOCUS At 100, Henry Kissinger basks in US praise with no accountability 26-05-2023 09:13 Henry Kissinger, who turns 100 on Saturday, shaped US foreign policy like few others, with a long – and highly controversial – record.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP The kids are alright 25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs. by Dan Edwards
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Anger over covered map at Argentina's Malvinas Argentinas stadium 25-05-2023 00:22 National and provincial governments at odds over covering up of Malvinas Islands insignia at Under-20 World Cup match in Mendoza.
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.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16 23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Zelenskyy’s plans to meet Brazil’s Lula at G7 fall through 22-05-2023 10:54 Ukrainian and Brazilian leaders fail to hold one-on-one talks while attending a summit in Japan.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China, Russia 22-05-2023 10:50 Heading into the G7 summit, the US and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP U20 World Cup: Argentina secure narrow 2-1 win over Uzbekistan 21-05-2023 11:00 Argentina’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Future stars line up at FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina 20-05-2023 10:46 Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Scandal at U20 World Cup: Iraq accused of ‘abuse and vandalism’ 20-05-2023 09:29 Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.
ENVIRONMENT Study: Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up 18-05-2023 17:16 More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity's future water security at risk, warns new study.
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.
ELECTIONS IN TURKEY Turkey goes to run-off as Erdogan falls short of 50% mark 15-05-2023 10:39 Recep Tayyip Erdogan defies pollsters and economic crisis to come within a fraction of a percentage point of winning Sunday's presidential ballot. Turkish president now in strong position to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule by another five years.
MEDIA & SOCIETY Argentina’s drops 11 places in press freedom ranking 08-05-2023 22:51 Reporters Without Borders calls out consolidation of media ownership, polarisation, gaps in public policy, and low pay as primary threats to press freedom in Argentina. by Api Dhadda
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.
BRITAIN & MONARCHY Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years 06-05-2023 08:45 Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.
As I see it When nobody believes in anything much 06-05-2023 06:25 There is nothing much worth fighting for is proving to be a major problem in all developed countries. by James Neilson
Global pandemic WHO: Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency 05-05-2023 15:26 Covid-19 pandemic no longer constitutes a global health emergency, but the danger is not over, declares World Health Organization.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Edward Porter: What Xi Jinping wants in Latin America 28-04-2023 11:29 China is not interested in turbocharging the region’s industrial development. But neither are its investments seeking to challenge the United States.
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.
ENVIRONMENT World's 'oldest' tree able to reveal planet's secrets 24-04-2023 10:40 In a forest in southern Chile, protected from fires and logging that decimated the species, a giant alerce tree has survived for thousands of years. Scientists see in its trunk a valuable record of how life adapts to the changes on the planet.
CRIME & SECURITY Interpol says 14,000 arrested in Latin America gun raids 18-04-2023 15:08 Over 14,000 people have been arrested and 8,000 weapons seized in an anti-firearms operation across Central and South America, Interpol announces.
FOOTBALL FIFA confirms Argentina as host of U20 World Cup 17-04-2023 17:29 Confirmation that Argentina will host the tournament in May and June arrives just hours after Economy Minister Sergio Massa says AFA has the government’s “financial backing” to stage youth football showcase.
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.
POLITICS: ELECTIONS 2023 A social flare-up, a triple draw and the rise of Milei 15-04-2023 10:01 Javier Milei very well could be the single most voted-for candidate in the national PASOs scheduled for August 13. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Xi hosts Lula in diplomatic push for Ukraine ceasefire 12-04-2023 12:24 Brazil president arrives in China on Wednesday as President Xi Jinping seeks to build momentum for talks to halt fighting in Ukraine more than a year after Russia’s invasion.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope expresses 'deep concern' over Israel-Palestinian violence 09-04-2023 10:05 Pope Francis notes "deep concern"over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians, delivering an Easter Mass in which he denounced barriers to peace.
FOOTBALL Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world 06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home. by Dan Edwards
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank lowers forecast to no growth for Argentina in 2023 04-04-2023 14:50 International financial institution lowers its 2023 growth forecast for Argentina from two percent to zero growth and calls for “macroeconomic stability” in order to boost growth.
WAR IN UKRAINE Adviser to Lula met Putin to discuss peace talks for Ukraine 04-04-2023 10:37 An adviser to Brazil President Lula met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss opening peace negotiations with Ukraine, official in Brasilia confirms.
Football Football isn’t all plaques and parades – there’s plenty of struggle too 31-03-2023 14:22 Argentina’s national team has an easy and over-celebratory week, but a look at the domestic game shows that football is still dominated by struggle and disappointment. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CHAMPIONS ON TOUR Scaloni prepares to ring the changes for Argentina's friendly against Curaçao 27-03-2023 11:17 Reigning world champions Argentina are likely to make several changes for the second friendly of international window in Tuesday's match against Curaçao in Santiago del Estero.
KEY GEOPOLITICAL VISIT Seeking a reset, Brazil's Lula heads to China 24-03-2023 08:30 Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva begins a state visit to China this weekend, with the aim of reinforcing commercial relations and promoting a peace plan in Ukraine on the agenda.
World Cup celebrations Lionel Messi: 'I always dreamed of lifting a World Cup with Argentina' 24-03-2023 08:10 Lionel Messi thanked the crowd and scored the 800th goal of his career on Thursday night as he led an evening of unforgettable celebrations at the Monumental.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party 24-03-2023 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CHAMPIONS! Messi goal tops off Argentina's homecoming celebration 24-03-2023 07:40 Fireworks, replica trophies, performances, songs and a Messi free kick – an emotional night at the Monumental as 83,000 lucky fans create an electric atmosphere for Lionel Scaloni and his team.
WELCOME HOME WORLD CHAMPIONS! Argentina and 'La Scaloneta' prepare for Monumental World Cup party 23-03-2023 00:26 River Plate's Monumental stadium, packed with 83,000 souls, will provide a boisterous backdrop to Argentina's first match as world champions this Thursday night.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'The madness is total' – Argentina prepares for first match as world champions 22-03-2023 12:43 Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will be greeted by fans as heroes on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
BLOOMBERG Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appeal 22-03-2023 12:30 A global biofuel boom is set to drive a shortage of vegetable oils — used for cooking and now increasingly to power trucks and planes — intensifying a debate over food versus fuel.
HUMAN RIGHTS US report criticises Argentina’s ‘ineffective’ judicial system 21-03-2023 12:59 New US State Department report on rights situation in Argentina last year highlights “numerous cases of corruption,” and says that President Alberto Fernández’s government took only “limited steps” to fully investigate abuses.