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Milei and Trump: On Nazis, outsiders and politicians

Yesterday 06:21 Trump’s re-election blows wind into the sails of the new right, which is seeking to absolutely dismantle progressivism.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

UNITED STATES

Trump warns business leaders: produce in US or pay tariffs

23-01-2025 23:52 US president issues blunt warning to global elites, stating that products should be made in the United States or they will face rising tariffs.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Dollar, IMF, tariffs – how Trump’s measures will impact Argentina

23-01-2025 00:35 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.

by Martín Fernández Nadale

WORLD ECONOMIC FORuM

Milei praises Trump at Davos, but seeks deeper ties with China

22-01-2025 16:37 President indicates he has shifted stance on China, describing the nation as a "great trade partner," and showers praise on US President Donald Trump.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei would leave Mercosur if needed for US-Argentina deal

22-01-2025 15:09 President Javier Milei says he would leave Mercosur if necessary to cement a free-trade agreement with the United States.

NEW ERA IN AMERICA

Trump on Latin America: 'We don’t need them – they need us'

22-01-2025 11:10 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.

ARGENTINA-US RELATIONS

Milei meets new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at black-tie gala

21-01-2025 10:53 President Javier Milei meets Marco Rubio at a black-tie gala following Donald Trump's inauguration.

UNITED STATES

Trump takes US reins with flurry of executive orders

21-01-2025 09:05 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.

Trump Takeover

Triumphant Trump set for return to power

20-01-2025 11:16 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.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Peña says Paraguay thrilled to be on Trump’s radar

18-01-2025 10:10 Paraguay President Santiago Peña says as his nation stands to become more relevant in the next US administration.

Editorial

Brave new world or tempest?

18-01-2025 06:49 Slaying the inflationary dragon is both the cornerstone of Milei’s economic policy and the key to electoral success, but the sequence between lower inflation and electoral triumph is not so linear.

Analysing Argentina

Latin America ducks and covers for Trump – except Milei

18-01-2025 06:37 With expected good access to the new White House, it will be up to Milei and his team to distinguish personal ideology from national interest and act accordingly.

by Marcelo J. García

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Trump and Milei: An ideological match, but can they work together?

18-01-2025 06:32 The ideological romance between the presidents of Argentina and the United States has already matured. But will it ripen?

TRUMP'S INAUGURATION

Milei to join far-right leaders, tech moguls at Trump's inauguration

16-01-2025 19:23 Along with the president's usual travelling crew, one unexpected Argentine will also be in attendance: San Juan Province Governor Marcelo Orrego.

ANALYSIS

Even before taking office, Trump shaking up global order

16-01-2025 09:32 Republican leader has not officially yet returned to the White House, but is already thrusting himself to the front of the international stage.

UNITED STATES

Trump unbound: US braces for wild, dark comeback

16-01-2025 09:30 If anything, Trump 2.0 is set to be even more powerful, and more extreme.

FIRES IN LOS ANGELES

Search for bodies as LA firefighters brace for more wind

13-01-2025 17:45 Multiple wildfires fuelled by intense Santa Ana Winds are still burning across Los Angeles County while some containment has been achieved. At least 24 people have died and over 100,000 people are still under evacuation orders.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

What the heck is going on with Mark Zuckerberg?

11-01-2025 06:56 There are few doubts that the Silicon Valley elite would benefit from a US president who will ease the regulatory pressure at home while supporting them in their overseas endeavours, particularly one like Trump who has gone on the offensive against the EU.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay

Paraná-Paraguay waterway a focal point for global security policy

10-01-2025 13:44 Ongoing tussle involving major dredging companies seeking to participate in Milei government's tender. Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay is a naval highway for the trafficking of illicit drugs to the rest of the world.

UNITED STATES

Trump's provocative, often confusing, US foreign policy is back

09-01-2025 11:48 Trump refuses to rule out using military or economic coercion to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal and vows to bring Canada to heel.

LATIN AMERICA

Between Milei and Lula, Paraguay finance chief eyes austere path

07-01-2025 12:32 Paraguay Finance Minister Carlos Fernández argues sustainable fiscal policy matters in a region exposed to international crisis.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Caracas vows to arrest opposition leader if 'sets foot' in Venezuela

06-01-2025 16:56 Edmundo González Urrutia meets with US President Joe Biden at the White House, as Caracas cuts ties with Paraguay and vows to arrest opposition leader should he set foot in Venezuela.

JIMMY CARTER (1924-2024)

A good man who lived a good life

04-01-2025 06:26 Before Jimmy Carter, the US State Department would only protect its own citizens if they fell foul of a foreign dictator. But under him, thousands of lives were saved by US diplomacy.

by Robert Cox

International agenda

Trump’s inauguration and another Davos dash – Milei's upcoming trips

03-01-2025 14:13 Argentina's President Javier Milei will see in the New Year with two pivotal trips: a visit to Washington to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as US president and a second appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Death be not proud

02-01-2025 18:10 Jimmy Carter and Jorge Lanata contrasted in many ways, the one profoundly humanitarian, the other deeply human.

by Michael Soltys

OBITUARY

Jimmy Carter: president, global mediator, Nobel laureate

29-12-2024 21:10 Jimmy Carter's 1977-1981 US presidency included successes like the Camp David peace accords, but also enough controversy for US voters to send him packing after only one term in office. His legacy, however, was largely built on his post-presidency era – the longest in US history.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule

21-12-2024 05:07 President Milei seems to be inverting Ronald Reagan’s equation – as in, disagree 20 percent of the time with me, and you are 80 percent my enemy.

by Marcelo J. García

ECONOMIC POLICY

Milei, Caputo increasing bullish as they outline new IMF deal timeline

19-12-2024 09:50 Argentina eyes fresh accord with the International Monetary Fund in the first third of next year, with President Milei confident of strong support, both at the Fund and on trade, from incoming US president Donald Trump.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Milei expects to attend Trump’s inauguration as US president

16-12-2024 08:00 President Javier Milei is expected to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC on January 20.

DIPLOMACY

Trump names Peter Lamelas as next US ambassador to Argentina

13-12-2024 14:13 Cuba-born doctor and Republican donor, who recently met President Javier Milei at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, says appointment is “incredible honour.”

Trump BRICS

Trump weaponizing dollar seen as needless BRICS provocation

02-12-2024 12:43 Trump puts pressure on BRICS, in an attempt to have countries around the world stay anchored to the US dollar-based financial system.

Hunter Biden Pardon

Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency

02-12-2024 12:11 Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

The protectionist racket

30-11-2024 05:37 While Donald Trump and Javier Milei might be a mutual admiration society, they are moving in opposite directions on protectionism.

by Michael Soltys

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukraine parliament cancels session over threat of Russian attack

22-11-2024 10:31 The Kremlin on Friday said it was in "no doubt" that Washington had understood the warning from President Vladimir Putin following Russia's strike on Ukraine with a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

21-11-2024 14:30 Hague court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Trump, the elected autocrat

21-11-2024 09:51 The countdown to Trump's return to the White House represents an inflection point that the United States has never seen before.

by David Smith

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Javier Milei is giddy about Trump and his own accomplishments

18-11-2024 17:23 Almost one year into office, Javier Milei is, to the shock of pundits, having a moment. Not only does he have an ally back in the White House but on the economic front, he’s been racking up the victories.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Juan Donaldo moving from Pink to White House?

16-11-2024 05:59 Javier Milei might be The Donald’s “favourite president” yet Trump’s campaign rhetoric would seem to be on a collision course with the Argentine’s track record after almost a year in office.

by Michael Soltys

As I see it

Milei books a seat on the Trump express

16-11-2024 05:52 Though Milei expects Trump to lend him a helping hand on the financial front, he must be worried by his determination to surround the US with sky-high protectionist walls.

by James Neilson

Analysing Argentina

Milei, in the best of all possible worlds

16-11-2024 05:00 Everywhere he looks, Javier Milei sees good news, which he takes as confirmation that he has chosen the right path.

by Marcelo J. García

MILEI IN AMERICA

Milei hails Trump win as 'greatest political comeback in history'

15-11-2024 10:56 President Milei hails Trump's victory in US election as the "greatest political comeback in history," as he looks to align himself further with incoming administration.

ENVIRONMENT

Argentina considering Paris climate pact exit, reports NYT

15-11-2024 10:07 Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein says Argentina is “re-evaluating our strategy on all matters related to climate change."

MILEI IN AMERICA

President Milei praises Trump at Mar-a-Lago event

15-11-2024 09:52 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump for his electoral victory, a win he says shows the world that "the winds of freedom are blowing much stronger."

WORLD

Sombre swan song for Biden in South America

14-11-2024 20:41 President Joe Biden embarked on a sombre farewell tour of South America Thursday, a trip overshadowed by Donald Trump's US election win.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Trump: Milei’s friend in the North?

14-11-2024 15:57 Javier Milei wants to establish a close link with the US president-elect. A look at the relationship between Donald Trump, Argentina's president and the envoys working to strengthen ties.

by Juan Luis González

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei visits Trump’s home turf eyeing free-trade deal with US

14-11-2024 15:36 President travels to Florida to attend CPAC forum at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort; Milei seeks US-Argentina free-trade deal, cooperation on intelligence, introduction of “League of Conservative Nations.”

Trade tensions

Lula’s embrace of Xi sets up a clash over Trump’s China policy

14-11-2024 12:37 Brazil’s President Lula is advancing a strategic partnership with China, pursuing infrastructure projects to boost Brazil’s economic ties with Asia, despite the risks of upsetting their other largest trade partner: the United States.

UNITED STATES POLITICS

'First Buddy': Musk takes unusual star role with Trump

13-11-2024 23:09 Elon Musk became a key ally to Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, reportedly spending over US$100 million to help the Republican win.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands at White House

13-11-2024 16:57 US President Joe Biden hosts his soon-to-be successor (and predecessor) Donald Trump at the White House as duo promise a smooth transition of power.

BILATERAL TIES

Milei talks with Trump, says US is ‘copying' Argentina's 'model’

12-11-2024 18:31 Javier Milei speaks with US president-elect Donald Trump, who reportedly describes Argentine leader as “his favourite president”; La Libertad Avanza leader will travel to Republican’s Florida resort on Thursday to attend CPAC forum.

News of united states

Milei and Trump: On Nazis, outsiders and politicians

Trump warns business leaders: produce in US or pay tariffs

Dollar, IMF, tariffs – how Trump’s measures will impact Argentina

Milei praises Trump at Davos, but seeks deeper ties with China

Milei would leave Mercosur if needed for US-Argentina deal

Trump on Latin America: 'We don’t need them – they need us'

Milei meets new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at black-tie gala

Trump takes US reins with flurry of executive orders

Triumphant Trump set for return to power

Peña says Paraguay thrilled to be on Trump’s radar

Brave new world or tempest?

Latin America ducks and covers for Trump – except Milei

Trump and Milei: An ideological match, but can they work together?

Milei to join far-right leaders, tech moguls at Trump's inauguration

Even before taking office, Trump shaking up global order

Trump unbound: US braces for wild, dark comeback

Search for bodies as LA firefighters brace for more wind

What the heck is going on with Mark Zuckerberg?

Paraná-Paraguay waterway a focal point for global security policy

Trump's provocative, often confusing, US foreign policy is back

Between Milei and Lula, Paraguay finance chief eyes austere path

Caracas vows to arrest opposition leader if 'sets foot' in Venezuela

A good man who lived a good life

Trump’s inauguration and another Davos dash – Milei's upcoming trips

Death be not proud

Jimmy Carter: president, global mediator, Nobel laureate

Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule

Milei, Caputo increasing bullish as they outline new IMF deal timeline

Milei expects to attend Trump’s inauguration as US president

Trump names Peter Lamelas as next US ambassador to Argentina

Trump weaponizing dollar seen as needless BRICS provocation

Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency

The protectionist racket

Ukraine parliament cancels session over threat of Russian attack

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

Trump, the elected autocrat

Javier Milei is giddy about Trump and his own accomplishments

Juan Donaldo moving from Pink to White House?

Milei books a seat on the Trump express

Milei, in the best of all possible worlds

Milei hails Trump win as 'greatest political comeback in history'

Argentina considering Paris climate pact exit, reports NYT

President Milei praises Trump at Mar-a-Lago event

Sombre swan song for Biden in South America

Trump: Milei’s friend in the North?

Milei visits Trump’s home turf eyeing free-trade deal with US

Lula’s embrace of Xi sets up a clash over Trump’s China policy

'First Buddy': Musk takes unusual star role with Trump

'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands at White House

Milei talks with Trump, says US is ‘copying' Argentina's 'model’

Milei’s learning curve

Milei tells top legal official Rodolfo Barra to resign

Milei and Trump: On Nazis, outsiders and politicians

Coming through the rye

A star is born(e)

Rodolfo Barra presentó su renuncia formal: el mensaje que le dejó al Presidente

Imágenes sensibles: los videos de los delincuentes baleados por un policía en La Matanza

El cínico mensaje de Hamás en la liberación de las soldados: de acá no nos vamos

Romina Manguel, rápida y furiosa: se enojó con el dueño anterior de su auto porque le cortó el Telepase

Masiva "Asamblea Antifascista LGBTQ+" repudió a Javier Milei en Parque Lezama: “Nunca más al closet”