WHO, Paris climate accords, Mercosur – Milei mulls multilateral retreat
President Javier Milei's government wants to strip femicide from Argentina's Penal Code, eliminate non-binary IDs and remove quotas for disabled and trans people.
by Zella Milfred New report by Human Rights Watch criticises Argentina’s mistreatment of freedom of speech, gender equality and judicial integrity.
Argentina slashes taxes on major crops, assisting farmers wrestling with a drought and low global prices.
President Javier Milei has sacked Rodolfo Barra, the attorney general of Argentina’s Treasury.
US president issues blunt warning to global elites, stating that products should be made in the United States or they will face rising tariffs.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms that Argentina will temporarily lower export duties.
US president's remarks indicate his forthright approach to future policy; Trump insists he will regain control of Panama Canal, sends troops to Mexican border, but Marco Rubio’s eye will remain on wider region.
US President’s protectionist policies clash with the free-market creed of President Javier Milei’s government. Argentina’s quest for support with the IMF, the negative effects of the "super dollar" and uncertainty as to the commercial dynamics.
Argentina’s President uses second address to World Economic Forum to slam his critics and “the mental virus of the woke ideology,” saying it has “colonised the most important institutions in the world.”
IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington, highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. Technical team already in Buenos Aires, but Economy Minister Luis Caputo plays down talk of rapid removal of currency controls.
Argentina scored its widest annual energy trade surplus in nearly two decades in 2024 thanks to booming oil and gas production.
State watchdog for children files court injunction to force Argentina’s government to provide missing medication for sick youngsters, including some undergoing cancer treatment.
Testimony during first two weeks of court proceedings reveals that mothers of newborns allegedly killed by nurse at Córdoba hospital first found out about suspicions via the media.
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Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo celebrate the discovery of “139th grandchild,” continuing their long quest to reunite families broken up by the murderous military dictatorship’s abduction scheme. “The truth about the crimes “continues to come to light,” says Estela de Carlotto.
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
Argentine pontiff says he agrees there are not enough nuns in roles of responsibility and that Church must overcome "clerical and chauvinistic mentality."
Conflict at the Canal
Panama rejected President Donald Trump's pledge that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control.
BILATERAL TENSIONS
The partner of an Argentine security officer, jailed in Venezuela more than a month ago for "terrorism," demands his immediate release.
European Union vows to create one-billion-euro "reserve" for farmers negatively impacted by Mercosur trade deal.
The owner and director of a regional TV channel in southern Peru was killed by hitmen after reporting on racketeering by gangs.
Human rights group announces press conference at the Casa de la Identidad to reveal details of latest discovery.
Trump withdraws from the Paris climate accord for a second time, a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat warming as weather events intensify worldwide.
Trump directs US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, triggering "significant restructuring" in the organisation's future.
President Javier Milei meets Marco Rubio at a black-tie gala following Donald Trump's inauguration.
Argentina's president has achieved what few considered possible just a year ago. Will he be able to overcome even bigger challenges in 2025?
Donald Trump signed a blizzard of divisive presidential orders as he was sworn in for a historic second Monday, pardoning supporters who violently attacked the US Capitol and clamping down on immigration as he vowed a new "golden age" for America.
Argentia recorded its biggest-ever trade surplus in 2024 – partly due to a drop in imports caused by recession.
A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in Colombia has left 100 people dead and thousands displaced.
US President Donald Trump promises the deportation of millions and makes territorial threats to Panama in his inaugural address.
Rains that were forecast to fall on farmland over the weekend largely failed to materialise, leaving the region continuing to suffer from dryness.
Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States, vowing mass migrant deportation and retribution against his opponents.
IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington and highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. An IMF team will travel to Buenos Aires next week to accelerate talks over a new programme.
President’s Office reaffirmed its “commitment to seek justice for the victims of AMIA” bombing in statement marking 10th anniversary of late prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death.
