ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects economy will grow 4% in 2026 and 2027 Today 13:56 IMF confirms positive outlook for Argentina; Economy expected to grow 4% over next two years.
Geopolitics Trump to charge US$1-billion for permanent 'board of peace' membership Today 12:33 Member countries – represented on the board by their head of state – would be allowed to join for three years, or longer if they paid more than US$1 billion within the first year, Trump's charter says.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei preps decree for special Congress sessions, labour reform top priority Today 11:16 President Javier Milei signed a decree ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum, according to reports; Lawmakers will be called for extraordinary sessions of Congress, beginning February 2.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home Yesterday 10:06 Trump's first appearance in six years at the gathering of the world's political and global elite; He will be appearing alongside many leaders of NATO allies that he has threatened with tariffs over Greenland.
Wildfires in Latin America Chile declares emergency after wildfires force 20,000 to evacuate Yesterday 10:00 Chile's government has not said whether the fires killed anyone or how many homes had been impacted.
INTERVIEW Susana Malcorra: ‘The United States is no longer the beacon of democracy’ Yesterday 00:01 Argentina’s former foreign minister on why she believes a woman should next head the United Nations, the increasing use of force as a prevailing method in geopolitics and a world in transition marked by the dispute between the United States and China.
BLOOMBERG Trump wants nations to pay US$1 billion to stay on his peace board 17-01-2026 23:50 According to a draft charter for the proposed group seen by Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members. Countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least US$1 billion.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Milei welcomes EU trade deal but puts Mercosur on notice 17-01-2026 16:44 President Javier Milei hails trade pact at ceremony in Asunción; Argentina’s leader welcomes EU agreement but warned he will continue seeking trade deals with other countries that “support freedom.”
GLOBAL TRADE EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject 'tariffs' and 'isolation' 17-01-2026 15:06 South American bloc and European Union finally signs major trade deal are quarter-century of torturous negotiations.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU inks South America trade deal after 25 years of negotiations 17-01-2026 14:46 Two blocs sign one of the world’s largest free-trade agreements, clinching a deal that has been in the works for more than two decades.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei, Erdogan invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ 17-01-2026 10:44 Argentina's president thanks Trump for the invitation, saying it would be an honour to join.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei says Trump has invited him to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ 17-01-2026 10:28 Argentina’s President Javier Milei reveals on social media that he has accepted an invitation from his US counterpart to join Donald Trump’s new international body as a founding member.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Mercosur to ink long-awaited trade deal with European Union 17-01-2026 09:34 South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union will sign a deal later today that has been 25 years in the making; It will create one of the world's biggest free-trade areas at a time of growing protectionism and volatility.
INTELLIGENCE SERVICES Milei decree reshapes SIDE intelligence services, rekindling overreach fears 17-01-2026 07:19 Changes formalised by Decree 941/2025, published in the Official Gazette on January 2, redefine the functioning of the SIDE intelligence services, reduce its internal structure and expand its powers as the central authority for intelligence. by Rodis Recalt
Analysing Argentina LatAm on the run (from Trump) 17-01-2026 07:04 Latin American leaders are scrambling to adapt to the new reality in which the United States can impose its will on the hemisphere. by Marcelo J. García
EDITORIAL What’s in a name? 17-01-2026 06:33 Radicalism prides itself on being an inflexible “ethic” which “breaks up rather than bend” in contrast to the Peronism veering wildly.
GEOPOLITICS – ANALYSIS Trump, the creator of chaos, takes the driver’s seat 17-01-2026 06:31 The might of the US military strength unleashed in Caracas serves as a powerful threat to Washington’s other geopolitical adversaries. by Agustino Fontevecchia
As I see it After Maduro, Trump takes on the ayatollahs 17-01-2026 05:32 Having pledged himself publicly to “protect” protesting Iranians, Trump has left himself with precious little room in which to manoeuvre. by James Neilson
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Is Vaca Muerta now a dead cow – and EU-Mercosur deal a cherubic baby? 17-01-2026 00:12 Today will go down as a historic day with the world’s biggest free-trade area numbering over 700 million consumers signed into being in the Paraguayan capital of Asunción. by Michael Soltys
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: January 9 to 16 16-01-2026 18:10 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Lula, Von der Leyen hail EU-Mercosur deal as key for prosperity, multilateralism 16-01-2026 17:42 Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hail EU-Mercosur trade deal as key for prosperity and multilateralism.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Argentina posted budget surplus in 2025 for second year running 16-01-2026 15:21 Economy Minister Luis Caputo celebrates balancing of public accounts for second year running under President Javier Milei.
US-VENEZUELA RELATIONS Machado vows to be Venezuela president 'when the right time comes' 16-01-2026 13:41 "I believe I will be elected when the right time comes as president of Venezuela, the first woman president," opposition leader tells right-wing news show.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Trump visa crackdown hits leftist-run Latin American nations 16-01-2026 00:14 Trump's US immigrant visa crackdown has ensnared friends and foes alike in Latin America
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Historic EU-Mercosur deal signing fails to unite Lula, Milei 15-01-2026 21:19 Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set to be signed in Asunción Saturday; Milei, Peña and Orsi all expected to attend ceremony, though Lula won’t travel.
US-VENEZUELA RELATIONS Trump hosts Machado at White House but praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim leader 15-01-2026 20:27 Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump; US president showers praise on interim leader Delcy Rodríguez after removal of Nicolás Maduro.
Blackout in BA Massive power outages hit Buenos Aires amid extreme heat 15-01-2026 18:56 Massive blackouts hit several neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires City and its surrounding areas, affecting nearly one million people, according to government figures.
ANTI-SEMITISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Fires in Patagonia revive old anti-Semitic narratives 15-01-2026 18:25 Viral messages on social media attributing raging forest fires in Patagonia to alleged Israeli plans to populate the region, reviving centuries-old conspiracy theories.
BLACKOUT Massive power cut in Buenos Aires City and suburbs hits 800,000 users 15-01-2026 17:59 Incident occurred little after 2.30pm due to a failure in Edenor’s Morón–Rodríguez high-tension line with service progressively restored.
Political insider Summer waves and espionage 15-01-2026 16:25 To date, four lawsuits have been filed at different courtrooms seeking to declare Javier Milei’s decree empowering the domestic intelligence services and adding uncontrolled multi-million funds unconstitutional. For espionage, the presidential chainsaw has turned into a blunt knife. by Javier Calvo
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina: Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan are terrorist organisations 15-01-2026 14:14 Milei’s Office informed that this move was adopted “in the framework of the international commitments assumed by the Argentine Republic in the struggle against terrorism."
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Top clubs snap up signings amid short pre-season 15-01-2026 13:29 Given that plenty of the nation's biggest clubs were far from pleased with how 2025 turned out, there’s been a particularly frenzied wave of transfer activity in Argentina. by Dan Edwards
ANALYSIS In Argentina, Trump tests whether money, not force, can win over Latin America 15-01-2026 11:09 Argentina holds clues about how successful US President Donald Trump's so-called “Donroe Doctrine” may ultimately be.
BONDS & MARKETS Hedge funds revive dispute over Argentina GDP-linked securities 15-01-2026 10:31 Aurelius Capital Management and a group of other hedge funds renewed a lawsuit against Argentina seeking payments on securities.
US-VENEZUELA RELATIONS Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader Rodríguez after call 15-01-2026 10:26 US President Donald Trump says he had held a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez, describing her as "terrific."
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur deal: How Europe and Brazil differ on pesticides 15-01-2026 09:48 Sweeping free-trade agreement, set to be signed on Saturday, reignites debate over pesticides banned for European farmers but widely used in Latin America.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing 15-01-2026 00:38 Mercosur and the European Union will on Saturday sign an agreement to create one of the world’s largest free‑trade zones, a deal that has sparked tensions with Europe’s agricultural sector and aims to offer a "third way" amid the rivalry between the United States and China.
ENERGY & GAS Aramco-backed MidOcean is in talks to join Argentina LNG project 15-01-2026 00:20 MidOcean Energy in talks to join Argentina’s signature LNG venture.
FIRES IN ARGENTINA'S SOUTH Chubut governor demands ‘Ecocide Law,’ severe penalties for forest arsonists 14-01-2026 17:04 Chubut Province Governor Ignacio 'Nacho' Torres declares that arsonists starting wildfires in Argentina's south should be sent to jail "for the same amount of time it takes for the native forest to grow back."
DISINFORMATION & SOCIAL MEDIA Patagonia’s wildfires become weapons of disinformation 14-01-2026 16:05 From Mapuche scapegoating to an alleged Israeli plot – how conspiracy theories, false narratives, AI images and political agendas distorted the truth behind the devastating blazes in southern Argentina. by Giselle Leclercq
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Milei to travel to Paraguay for signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal 13-01-2026 22:08 Mercosur-European Union treaty to be signed in Asunción on Saturday; Argentina’s leader will travel, but Lula’s attendance in doubt.; Expectations in libertarian ranks.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank trims Argentina’s 2026 GDP forecast to 4% 13-01-2026 21:09 Multilateral lender attributes slower growth prediction to domestic political uncertainty during the electoral period.
IMBALANCE OF POWER Report links sexual abuse to senior ranks in Argentina's security forces 13-01-2026 18:06 Analysis of cases across 14 jurisdictions shows abuse by senior officers, years of silence, and punishment aimed more often at victims than perpetrators; UFEM report reveals that 96% of alleged abusers held command positions.
CONSUMER PRICE HIKES Inflation accelerated more than expected in December 13-01-2026 16:48 Inflation in Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fourth straight month in December.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS 31.5% – Argentina records lowest annual inflation since 2017, says INDEC 13-01-2026 16:21 Inflation in December was 2.8%, says INDEC, marking a slight acceleration from November and coming in above the expectations of private estimates.
ENERGY & GAS JPMorgan, Citi in talks to finance US$1-billion Argentina pipeline 13-01-2026 15:50 A group of banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co and Citigroup Inc are in talks to lend natural gas producers in Argentina roughly US$1 billion to build a cross-country pipeline.
Business, politics & losses The fall of the Bolivarian régime and its ruinous fallout for Argentina 13-01-2026 15:18 Argentina’s economic relationship with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela left a negative balance difficult to hide. From Hugo Chávez’s financial loans to Néstor Kirchner to failed trade agreements, expropriations and non-payments, the link translated into lost dollars, lost markets and troubled national companies. Bonds with usurious interest rates, unpaid exports, truncated energy projects and forced nationalisations marked almost three decades of a political alliance which, in economic terms, proved to be costly and ruinous for the country. by Carlos Burgueño
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei still props up peso despite looser trading rules 13-01-2026 13:09 President Javier Milei is sticking with his core approach: intervene, manage and prop up the peso, in an effort to keep inflation down.
CRIME: Robbery that stunned a nation Argentina remembers the ‘Heist of the Century,’ 20 years on 13-01-2026 12:01 Two decades ago, a criminal gang entered a branch of Banco Río in San Isidro, taking 23 people hostage. In a daring operation involving underground tunnels, inflatable rafts and fake weapons, they managed to outwit 300 police officers and escape – albeit temporarily – with bagfuls of cash and jewellery. Twenty years on, only around US$1.5 million has ever been recovered, with the fate of the rest of haul unknown.
BONDS & MARKETS Argentina used multilateral funds to repay US$2.5 billion US swap 12-01-2026 23:39 Milei government secured financing from an unnamed multilateral institution to repay US$2.5 billion to the US Treasury from a currency swap agreement.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION 1 in 7 of Milei’s posts are insults, says press watchdog 12-01-2026 19:16 FOPEA press association concludes in report that one in every seven posts by President Javier Milei online are insulting.
GOVERNMENT SPENDING CEPA: Milei splashed cash on intelligence, slashed social budget in 2025 12-01-2026 18:50 Report by CEPA think tank reveals cutbacks in sensitive areas; Sharp real-terms cuts to health, science, social development and public works last year, while intelligence funding jumped 52%.
VENEZUELA INTERVENTION Trump says working well with Venezuela's new leaders, open to meeting 12-01-2026 11:26 Venezuela says that 116 political prisoners have been released since the government announced last week it would begin freeing those jailed under Maduro.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU confirms Mercosur trade deal will be signed January 17 in Paraguay 12-01-2026 10:04 EU gave a long-delayed go-ahead last Friday to the huge trade pact with the South American Mercosur, overriding opposition led by key power France.
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE Firefighters battle blazes as Patagonia wildfires spread to 15,000 hectares 12-01-2026 10:02 More than 15,000 hectares of forest have been consumed by fire in Argentina's Patagonia, according to most recent update; Hundreds of firefighters and local volunteers struggled to contain flames out of control that have put small communities on edge.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Brazil to stop running Argentina's Embassy in Caracas as ties sink 12-01-2026 08:55 Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s Embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Lula and Milei governments deteriorate.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU trade deal with Mercosur defies Trump’s protectionism 12-01-2026 08:44 EU deal with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will create a massive free-trade area, showing that broad multilateral deals remain possible in a global order upended by Donald Trump.
US FOREIGN POLICY Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late' 11-01-2026 10:56 US president warns Communist leaders in Cuba that flow of Venezuelan oil and cash will stop; "I strongly suggest they make a deal, before it is too late," declares Trump on social media.
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE Over 5,500 hectares burnt in Patagonia wildfires, says Chubut governor 11-01-2026 09:29 More than 5,500 hectares of forest have been consumed by the main wildfire in Argentina's Patagonia; Blazes come a year after region suffered some of its worst wildfires in three decades.
CRIME & INSECURITY Police rescue newborn abandoned in rubbish bin in San Martín 10-01-2026 17:53 Newborn was premature and remains in intensive care but stable, according to medical staff; Infant was found naked in iron bin after emergency call and taken to hospital by patrol car.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Rafael Grossi: ‘The UN is moving into irrelevance, but it need not be so’ 10-01-2026 06:59 Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is one of the leading candidates to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. In an exclusive interview, the Argentine diplomat discusses the UN’s top job, his vision for it and career to date. by James Grainger
AS I SEE IT Donald Trump is on a roll 10-01-2026 06:51 Though Trump and his aides insist that they have drawn up a plan to make Venezuela great again, they do not seem to be aware of the magnitude of the task they have undertaken. by James Neilson
Analysing Argentina Venezuela: Is Milei on the right or the wrong side of history? 10-01-2026 06:51 A Venezuelan comeback, especially if it entails large investments in rebuilding infrastructure, would be a direct regional competitor for Vaca Muerta, a development that has improved its production efficiency but still needs to streamline costs. by Marcelo J. García
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Fracas in Caracas 10-01-2026 06:43 Whisking Maduro from a heavily guarded Caracas military base to a New York courtroom was also an almost magical feat but has yet to prove a game-changer in Venezuelan history. If Bolivarian 21st-century socialism could outlive Hugo Chávez, it could also survive Maduro. by Michael Soltys
GEOPOLITICS The dictator, the imperialist and the new world order 10-01-2026 06:39 Seeing a strongman take the keys to the region’s socio-political-economic inclinations is ominously reminiscent of the darkest days of the recent past. It feels even more terrifying when the man with his finger on the button is Trump. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL The Donroe Doctrine 10-01-2026 06:20 Trump has been explicit in placing democracy on the backburner in Venezuela.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed January 17, confirms foreign minister 09-01-2026 17:48 "The good news continues" – Argentina’s government celebrates EU greenlight for Mercosur trade agreement; Milei, Minister Caputo and Quirno join in the celebrations.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL European Union approves free-trade agreement with Mercosur 09-01-2026 13:36 Greenlight clears the way for Ursula von der Leyen to travel to Asunción, Paraguay, to sign the sweeping trade pact.
DEBT & BONDS Argentina pays US swap line, bondholders in boost for Milei 09-01-2026 13:13 Argentina fully repays US$2.5 billion drawn down from US$20-billion swap line with the Trump administration, makes key payments to bondholders.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT US says Argentina has 'fully repaid' pre-election currency lifeline 09-01-2026 13:08 Argentina has ' both quickly and fully repaid' currency swap, says Treasury secretary; US Treasury no longer holds any Argentine pesos, says Scott Bessent.
DIPLOMACY US Congress revives special caucus for Argentina links 09-01-2026 10:24 US Congress revives bipartisan 'Argentina Caucus,' co-chaired by Republican Michael Rulli and Democrat Darren Soto, as part of move to strengthen ties between Buenos Aires and Washington.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU nations back Mercosur trade deal over French opposition 09-01-2026 09:41 Majority of European Union countries back trade deal with regional Mercosur bloc, paving the way for trade deal's signing in Paraguay next week.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur deal wins approval after overcoming French opposition 09-01-2026 09:37 Majority of the European Union's 27 nations backed the pact at an ambassadors' meeting in Brussels.
2026: YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2026 09-01-2026 09:05 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina construction posts largest monthly drop of 2025 09-01-2026 09:03 Argentina’s construction sector posted its largest monthly decline of last year after crucial midterm elections, with activity down 4.1% in November compared to October.
UNITED STATES INTERVENTION ‘My only morality’ is my only check on my power, says Trump 08-01-2026 22:08 After shocking the world with his stunning intervention in Caracas and removal of Nicolás Maduro from power and threatening to invade Greenland, US President Donald Trump says he “doesn’t need international law.”
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: January 1 to 8 08-01-2026 22:03 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
ANALYSIS: EU-MERCOSUR DEAL EU concessions: What Europe gave farmers for Mercosur deal backing 08-01-2026 18:26 Farmers' main concerns are tariffs and fertilisers – the EU hasn't won over agricultural producers, but it has promised to soften the blow.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT US Congress report questions Trump's financial support for Milei 08-01-2026 18:04 Congressional analysts flag risks around debt, reforms and Argentina’s limited economic importance for Washington.
HUMAN RIGHTS Venezuela releasing 'large number' of political prisoners 08-01-2026 16:36 National Assembly speaker announces release of political prisoners as a “gesture for peace; Analysts see move as concession to Washington after ouster of Maduro.
VENEZUELAN OIL INDUSTRY Trump says United States could run Venezuela and its oil for years 08-01-2026 14:52 Trump says in New York Times interview that the US would be running Venezuela and extracting its oil for years. “We will rebuild it in a very profitable way,” he told the newspaper.
GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS Trump plots offer to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes 08-01-2026 14:17 French President Emmanuel Macron accuses United States of "breaking free from international rules" and "gradually turning away" from its allies.
MULTILATERAL WITHDRAWAL Trump withdraws US from 66 global bodies, including 31 UN organisations 08-01-2026 11:44 US President Donald Trump orders withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations that "no longer serve American interests"; Decision involves 31 United Nations organisations and 35-non UN entities.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei praises Trump but says he won’t break trade links with China 08-01-2026 00:36 Argentina’s President Javier Milei said that there is "global reordering" taking place – and that his government has already stated which side it’s backing.
Trump ousts Maduro Argentina backs Trump’s plan to ‘run’ Venezuela, downplays call for elections 07-01-2026 17:31 Casa Rosada accepts that elements of Maduro regime will remain in place in Venezuela and do not view calls for free elections as viable; Milei, who has cooled on Machado’s potential leadership of nation, will back Trump’s intervention in upcoming Davos speech.
MADURO OUSTER Machado says US told Venezuela leader to move to transition 07-01-2026 17:13 Donald Trump has dismissed the idea of opposition leader María Corina Machado leading country but has told interim leader Delcy Rodríguez to lead a transition of power.
OIL & GAS United States says it will control Venezuela oil exports indefinitely 07-01-2026 17:06 Trump administration plans to control future sales of Venezuelan oil and hold the proceeds in US accounts.
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE More than 3,000 tourists evacuated as Patagonia battles wildfires 07-01-2026 16:47 Some 3,000 tourists evacuated as fire rips through thousands of hectares of forests in Patagonia.
BANKS STEP IN Argentina secures US$3-billion loan from private banks 07-01-2026 15:51 Short-term repo operation boosts reserves ahead of more than US$4 billion in foreign-currency debt repayments due this week.
MARKET MANOUEVRES Santander, BBVA, Deutsche lead US$3-billion repo for Argentina 07-01-2026 13:35 Argentina secures US$3-billion loan from a group of international banks to help cover a foreign debt payment; Central Bank reaches a one-year repurchase agreement – or repo – with lenders at rate of 7.4%.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Germany 'very confident Italy will now agree' to EU-Mercosur trade deal 07-01-2026 13:20 German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius tells reporters that EU is "very confident that Italy will now agree to Mercosur agreement."
FROM CAPTAIN TO CHAIRMAN? 'I'd like to have my own football club,' admits Messi in interview 06-01-2026 19:13 “I’d like to have my own club … start from the bottom and be able to give opportunities to young players, to people, to help them grow and to build an important club,” reveals national team star.
BILATERAL DISPUTE Argentina ‘working to bring’ security officer detained in Venezuela home 06-01-2026 18:51 National Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva says Argentina’s government is working around the clock to press Caracas to free detained Border Guard officer, who has been held by Venezuelan authorities since 2024.
DEBT REPAYMENTS Treasury buys dollars days ahead of key debt payment 06-01-2026 18:31 Argentina has US$4.3 billion due in principal and interest on January 9. Bond investors are optimistic that the payment will be made.
DIPLOMACY & MULTILATERALISM Latin America split at UN over US military action in Venezuela 06-01-2026 17:59 Security Council meeting exposes sharp regional divisions after Maduro’s capture and transfer to New York; Some governments defend sovereignty while others back Washington’s move against Maduro.
MADURO OUSTED IN VENEZUELA US forces 'killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban military personnel' in Maduro raid 06-01-2026 17:19 US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during their stunning raid to capture Nicolas Maduro, according to tolls published by Caracas and Havana.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal 06-01-2026 14:00 European Union will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros (US$53 billion) in funding.
PROFILE: DELCY RODRÍGUEZ Venezuela’s new leader is the oil industry’s long-time ally 06-01-2026 13:52 Delcy Rodríguez oversees Venezuela’s oil apparatus and has decades of relationships among the remaining socialist stronghold in government.
CHANGE IN VENEZUELA? Maduro's fall tests Venezuela's ruling 'club' 06-01-2026 09:34 What happens to Venezuela's so-called "club of five" of powerful leftist figures, now that two of its most important members have been captured and sent to the United States to face trial?
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA UN: US operation in Venezuela undermined international law 06-01-2026 09:18 The Trump administration does not want to occupy Venezuela, says Washington’s envoy to the United Nations.