Milei and Judaism Milei's rabbi reveals how Argentina's president fell in love with Judaism 06-03-2024 14:27 Milei's visit to the Western Wall was one of the first things he did when he arrived in the Holy Land, bringing the leader to tears, reveals
Environmental Policy Trump's green-bashing and Europe's right put climate goals at risk 27-02-2024 11:58 Politicians are vowing to roll back green policies and downplaying climate change ahead of key elections on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on whether countries can maintain momentum in the transition away from fossil fuels.
Extortion in Peru Pay up, or else: Latin America cowed by lucrative extortion 26-02-2024 13:50 Extortion, a business more lucrative than drug trafficking thanks to its high profits, has become the bane of citizens' existence from Mexico through Central America to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
STRATEGIC SHIFT Mondino ratifies Malvinas sovereignty claim to UK's Cameron 21-02-2024 22:08 Argentina’s government had mostly stayed mum following British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s trip to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, but that changed Wednesday.
Malvinas Sovereignty Dispute Former British PM David Cameron visits Malvinas 19-02-2024 13:29 British Foreign Minister David Cameron landed at Mount Pleasant air base on Monday as part of a two-day visit to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.
Detained Plane Row Maduro slams Milei after US seizes Venezuelan plane 16-02-2024 10:39 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro slams Javier Milei, branding him a "bandit" who allowed the United States to seize an Emtrasur plane.
HUMAN RIGHTS Venezuela suspends UN rights office, expels staff 15-02-2024 16:27 Two days after the United Nations agency expressed "deep concern" over the detention of a prominent rights activist, Venezuela's Foreign Minister ordered staff at the rights office to leave within 72 hours.
War in Gaza Pressure mounts on Israel for Gaza ceasefire 13-02-2024 11:33 Israel faced growing international pressure on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it prepared for an incursion into the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Tucker Carlson Interview Putin tells West: Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine 09-02-2024 10:53 In a highly anticipated interview with controversial right-wing US talk show host Tucker Carlson, President Vladimir Putin speaks about Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Ukraine war, and Russia as a victim of Western betrayals.
Catholic Church Argentines at odds: Milei and Pope Francis set to meet 09-02-2024 10:43 Javier Milei will meet Pope Francis for the first time on Sunday, amid seeing Israel as a "natural" ally, having different world views, and formerly calling the Pope an "imbecile" during his campaign.
Milei in Israel Milei visits the home of nine-month-old baby taken hostage in Hamas attack 08-02-2024 15:08 President Javier Milei on Thursday visited the house of Kfir Bibas, the nine-month Israeli-Argentine baby who was kidnapped during terror attack by Hamas on kibbutz in southern Israel.
BRAZILIAN COURTS Bolsonaro to surrender passport as Brazil probes 'coup' 08-02-2024 12:33 Probe into Bolsonaro supporters' invasion of the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in January 2023 continues.
Milei in Israel President Milei likens Hamas attack on Israel to the Holocaust 08-02-2024 12:20 Argentina's President Javier Milei on Thursday likened Hamas' attacks on southern Israel to the Holocaust after touring a kibbutz targeted in the October 7 raids.
DEATH OF FORMER PRESIDENT Chile mourns Sebastián Piñera as remains flown to lie in state 07-02-2024 13:24 Three days of mourning and ceremonies got underway Wednesday for Chile's ex-president Sebastián Piñera, who died a day earlier in a helicopter crash; Funeral set for Friday.
EU-Mercosur Deal France: EU-Mercosur trade deal 'won't be signed as is' 31-01-2024 14:39 Protesting European farmers fear the deal would further depress produce prices amid increased competition from exporting nations that are not bound by strict and costly EU environmental laws.
CLIMATE CHANGE In Antarctica, scientists study extent of microplastics 31-01-2024 14:26 The Antarctic ice sheet has been suffering for years from rising global temperatures, and scientists are investigating the impact of microplastics on this environment.
Politics in Venezuela Venezuela's opposition urges reinstatement of presidential hopeful 29-01-2024 16:45 Venezuela's political opposition demands nation's Supreme Court reinstate electoral eligibility of leader María Corina Machado, as anxiety swirled around this year's still unscheduled vote.
POPE & PRESIDENT Pope Francis confirms that he will receive President Milei at the Vatican 29-01-2024 16:32 Pope Francis says he is “ready to start a dialogue” with President Javier Milei, reveals his organisation of his visit to Argentina is not yet underway.
Tourism & travel Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, says UN agency 19-01-2024 12:03 International tourism is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, projects UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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
Global Affairs Wars to cast pall over meeting of global VIPs in Davos 12-01-2024 10:48 President Javier Milei among the names attending next week's meeting of the world's financial, business and political elite in Davos; Wars in Ukraine and Gaza look set to dominate the conversation.
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.
Climate change Scientists are worried about Antarctica’s unprecedented lack of sea ice growth 26-07-2023 15:28 Antarctica's unprecedented stalling of sea-ice growth, a six sigma event, calls for urgent research to comprehend its impact on climate patterns and sea levels.
economy Brazil is pushing the US out of world’s biggest soybean market 24-07-2023 15:44 China's increasing reliance on Brazilian soybeans during the typical season lull signals a shift away from the US as South America's shippers dominate the market, impacting American farmers and geopolitics.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Dollars are so scarce in Argentina that yuan use is at a record 26-06-2023 13:46 Yuan’s share of forex transactions hit record 28% this month; Dollars in short supply amid surging inflation, crop failures.
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.
Global economic outlook From impending catastrophe to moderately optimistic? 04-02-2023 06:09 Just as the global economy was heading into an unavoidable recession, sentiment seems to have been reversed and optimism is taking over. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CLIMATE DENIERS Climate disinformation surges in denial, conspiracy comeback 02-02-2023 16:51 False information about climate change flourished online over the past year, researchers say, with denialist social media posts and conspiracy theories nearly doubling from 2021 to 2022 after US environmental reforms and Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.
INVESTMENT IN ARGENTINA 2023: Interesting challenges for investors in the year to come 25-01-2023 12:56 Having a global vision helps us understand that there are economic problems that transcend borders and the mechanisms used to solve them have consequences in different geographies.
CHAOS IN BRASÍLIA President Alberto Fernández assails 'coup attempt' in Brazil 09-01-2023 00:00 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also condemns attack, attributing it to "hate speech in the media and social networks."
GLOBAL REACTION World leaders condemn anti-government mob attacks in Brasília 08-01-2023 23:44 President Alberto Fernández slams "coup attempt" by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian capital, as leaders from across the globe condemn "outrageous" attack on democracy.
OPINION & ANALYSIS What can cities do to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change? 20-10-2022 15:20 The challenges posed by climate change require immediate actions, which national governments are not carrying out to the extent they are needed.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS IMF maintains Argentina 2022 growth forecast at 4% 11-10-2022 17:44 International Monetary Fund maintains outlook for Argentina this year: 4% growth.
Food Security Wind blows in favour of Argentina’s GM crops 24-08-2022 15:18 Genetically modified crops, which have for years been heavily criticised by environmentalists, are benefitting from new technological developments and health and safety approvals overseas.
Bloomberg World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July 05-08-2022 20:39 Global food prices fell the most since 2008 after concerns over supplies of grains and vegetable oils eased as Ukraine moved toward restarting exports.
EDITORIAL Blind eyes of a storm 01-08-2022 14:40 At least two natural phenomena – sandstorms taking the form of a vertical twister spiral and the eye of the storm, that island of calm in the midst of a hurricane or typhoon – unfold atypically in a relatively small area and perhaps Argentina today has something of both.
Climate Change Battered by climate change, Latin America must brace for worse: report 26-07-2022 14:22 Latin America is now experiencing the calamitous impacts of climate change: water shortages and food insecurity are making their impact on human life in the region. It will only get worse, says World Meteorological Organisation report.
Climate Change Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves 18-07-2022 15:07 As Europe sizzles, experts predict more to come. Increased frequency of heatwaves here to stay, and an undeniable symptom of climate change.
Climate Crisis UN: Even chance world will breach 1.5C warming within 5 years 10-05-2022 01:53 There is an even chance that global temperatures will temporarily breach the benchmark of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in one of the next five years, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
Climate Crisis Climate change creating new virus hotspots 'in our backyard' 30-04-2022 16:15 Climate change will drive animals towards cooler areas where their first encounters with other species will vastly increase the risk of new viruses infecting humans, raising the threat of another pandemic, researchers warned Thursday.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF warns of significant risks facing Latin American growth 26-04-2022 10:05 Latin America and the Caribbean facing significant risks to growth, warns International Monetary Fund; Region's economy to grow 2.5% this year, with Argentina's GDP expected to improve 4%.
ENVIRONMENT Environmentalists march to demand climate change action 23-04-2022 00:09 Coinciding with Earth Day, hundreds of people marched in Buenos Aires on Friday to demand more effort be made to tackle climate change.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF upgrades Argentina growth projection ahead of Guzmán talks 19-04-2022 16:26 Multilateral lender predicts GDP will improve by 4% in 2022 but sees inflation topping out the year at 48%.
WORLD ECONOMY IMF slashes global growth forecasts amid Ukraine war 19-04-2022 15:07 IMF lowers global growth forecast to 3.6% for 2022 in wake of "seismic" impact of Ukraine war.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Poverty fell to 37.3% in the second half of 2021 31-03-2022 15:55 Just over 37% of the population were living in poverty in the second half of 2021 – a drop of three points compared to the first half of the year, according to official data.