As I see it Most countries are on death row Yesterday 21:07 Unless demographic trends change abruptly in the very near future, many other countries will precede Argentina on the path into the unknown. by James Neilson
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 17 to 24 Yesterday 18:02 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MARKETS Wall Street is wary of being burned by the ‘Milei trade’ again Yesterday 15:22 Global investors engaged in the "Milei trade" are bracing for another potential hit in the wake of this Sunday's legislative elections.
ELECTIONS 2025 Milei promises 'Argentina will change' after midterms at rally Yesterday 01:10 Sunday's elections will determine whether Milei, whose party is in the minority, will wield more power in Congress in the second half of his term.
cryptocurrencies Why Argentines are turning to crypto in the latest peso crisis 23-10-2025 19:26 As President Javier Milei tightens currency controls, Argentines are turning to cryptocurrencies to protect their savings.
economy Bonds, peso rally ahead of crucial vote for Milei 23-10-2025 18:28 Argentine bonds climbed for only the second time in six sessions on Thursday, while the peso strengthened for a second day ahead of crucial midterm elections this weekend.
BANKING & FINANCE Milei to meet Dimon, speak to CEOs two days before key election 23-10-2025 18:23 President Javier Milei will meet with Jamie Dimon during the JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive’s visit to Buenos Aires this week.
ELECTIONS 2025 Understanding Argentina’s midterm elections – a guide 23-10-2025 17:51 In the face of endless previews and predictions, perhaps it’s time to ask ourselves how this weekend’s election plays out. A look at how deputies and senators are elected, how many are at stake per province and per political force in this election. by Luciana Mina
Cabinet changes Milei names finance secretary Pablo Quirno as Argentina’s new foreign minister 23-10-2025 14:49 President Milei’s reshuffle gets underway early; Finance secretary and former JP Morgan executive Pablo Quirno, a close ally of Economy Minister Luis Caputo, named Argentina’s top diplomat following resignation of Gerardo Werthein.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Guillermo Oliveto: Milei’s austerity has created a ‘dual society’ 23-10-2025 12:34 Voters are asking themselves “for what purpose and for how long” they should tolerate President Javier Milei’s austerity plan, says economist.
Cabinet changes Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona to quit Milei’s Cabinet after election 23-10-2025 11:04 Official will leave his post after Sunday’s elections, according to government sources; Pending departure will follow Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein’s decision to step down ahead of wider reshuffle.
ELECTIONS 2025 Twenty deputies all but guaranteed re-election in midterm elections 23-10-2025 09:15 Thirty-four lawmakers are seeking new terms but only 20 are odds-on to return.
POVERTY IN ARGENTINA Argentines hawk belongings in struggle to make ends meet 23-10-2025 01:25 Some 40% of Argentina's income earners work in the informal sector with no social benefits – and many hold several jobs at once.
US POLITICS Bessent brands Warren a ‘Peronist’ after Argentina criticism 22-10-2025 23:51 Tussle between Donald Trump administration and Democratic opposition unfolds during partial shutdown of US government.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Caputo: Midterms are 'more important than 2027 presidential vote' 22-10-2025 23:44 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says current exchange rate regime “will remain exactly the same” in an attempt to dispel fears of an imminent post-election peso devaluation.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE JPMorgan, Citi wade into Argentine FX to help US halt peso slide 22-10-2025 23:28 Peso snapped a five-day losing streak as Wall Street banks were active in the local currency market.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK US unveils plan to bolster beef output, raises Argentine quota 22-10-2025 23:25 Trump administration, seeking to ease a surge in beef prices, is raising the tariff-rate quota for Argentine beef fourfold to 80,000 metric tons a year.
sports Plenty to be proud of Albiceleste youth fall short at final hurdle 22-10-2025 22:54 It was so near and yet so far for Argentina as they battled in vain for what would have been the nation's seventh FIFA U-20 World Cup title. But it bears repeating as many times as necessary: results are not the be-all and end-all of youth football. by Dan Edwards
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy posts slight growth ahead of midterm vote 22-10-2025 18:30 Economic activity grew 0.3% in August from the preceding month; Up 2.4% year-on-year.
ELECTIONS 2025 What’s at stake in Buenos Aires City on election day 22-10-2025 17:54 Milei government’s alliance confident of comfortable win in capital; Buenos Aires City set to elect three senators and 13 national deputies.
Funds and bonds Bessent steps in to protect profits of friendly investors in Argentina 22-10-2025 17:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comes to the rescue of hedge funds including BlackRock, Fidelity, Pimco and Discovery Capital Management, all of which bought Argentine bonds. Several fund managers share a professional past with the US official.
argentina A map at stake: Unity for La Libertad Avanza versus fragmented Peronism 22-10-2025 14:16 Karina Milei managed to make the purple party the only one running in all 24 electoral districts, even at the cost of arm-wrestling with allies and governors. The dispersion of Peronism has sent alarm-bells ringing – election night will open up a combat over the vote count. by Rosario Ayerdi
ELECTION 2025 Electoral authorities say midterm results must be released by district 22-10-2025 13:37 Milei’s government bid to have results combined in a national count shot down; National Electoral Appeals Court has rules that provisional count should be province by province.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Peso breaks losing streak amid FX intervention 22-10-2025 13:11 Argentina's peso strengthened, snapping a five-day losing streak amid continued market intervention by both the local and US governments.
Cabinet changes Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein presents resignation to President Milei 22-10-2025 12:06 Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has submitted his resignation to President Javier Milei, according to government sources; Decision follows days of speculation over his future and likely appointment of presidential advisor Santiago Caputo to Cabinet.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Challenges ahead as Provincias Unidas battles against polarisation 22-10-2025 11:32 Centrist alliance faces difficult challenge in midterms but is building towards 2027 presidential vote; Governors front could end up with caucus of between 16 and 20 national deputies – a crucial number that could block or unblock legislation. by Ezequiel Spillman
CURRENCY WOES Central Bank again intervenes to halt run on peso 21-10-2025 21:38 Central Bank said Tuesday it had sold US$45.5 million on the foreign exchange market to try and halt a run on the peso ahead of Sunday's midterms.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Bessent’s plan runs short on time to line up Argentina financing 21-10-2025 21:33 US Treasury has been floating a US$20-billion financing deal involving banks, but key details such as the debt’s terms, structure and collateral remain unaddressed.
CURRENCY WOES US Treasury sells dollars to keep peso within Argentina FX band 21-10-2025 16:41 US Treasury’s efforts to shore up Argentina’s currency are part of a broader effort to stabilise the economy before President Javier Milei’s party faces midterm elections.
POLITICS & FOREIGN POLICY Viceroy Bennett and US intervention in Argentina 21-10-2025 15:58 Lobbyist hired by the SIDE intelligence services became executor of Trump’s will in Argentina. Secret meetings, legal troubles and his partnership with businessman Leonardo Scatturice. by Rodis Recalt
Foreign policy & diplomacy US and Latin American nations back Bolivia’s new president-elect 21-10-2025 13:50 Washington and eight governments from the region – including Argentina – hail Rodrigo Paz’s victory as a break from two decades of “economic mismanagement.”
ELECTIONS 2025 Milei flees Buenos Aires Province campaign, leaving Santilli solo 21-10-2025 09:27 Polls show La Libertad Avanza narrowing the gap but still trailing Peronism, prompting the President to abandon campaigning in nation's most populous district and shift attention to Córdoba and Rosario.
POLITICS Milei to reshuffle Cabinet post midterm election, says report 21-10-2025 08:38 President Milei is expected to reshuffle his cabinet after Sunday's midterm elections, 'Clarín' reported Monday.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS US backing won’t save Argentina without policy shift, economists warn 20-10-2025 22:58 Financial support from the United States government won’t be sufficient alone for Argentina, warn experts; Milei administration must change monetary policy if it is to stabilise finances long-term, they believe. by Santiago del Carril
DEBT & BONDS Bonds rebound as government announces debt buyback 20-10-2025 21:57 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno says government plans to buy back sovereign bonds to reduce financing costs.
BUSINESS & FINANCE JPMorgan CEO heads to Argentina before key test for Milei 20-10-2025 17:37 JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer travels to Buenos Aires ahead of key electoral test for President Javier Milei.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Trump Argentina beef plan risks rancher ire, little price relief 20-10-2025 17:29 Donald Trump vowed to boost beef imports from Argentina, but this may bring little relief to consumers – and risk angering US ranchers.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Government formalises US$20-billion currency swap deal 20-10-2025 15:52 Milei requires a good election result to justify a second swap.
POLITICS Santiago Caputo's place in Milei universe set to evolve 19-10-2025 18:14 President Milei is talking up his top advisor as ministerial material. The signs are pointing to a new role for Santiago Caputo post-October election. by Alejandro Gomel
BUSINESS CEOs strive to surf Milei volatility at annual retreat 19-10-2025 09:35 Upcoming national election and volatility in financial markets dominates conversation at annual gathering in Mar del Plata.
POLITICS Fervour for Milei cools in rural town as midterms near 18-10-2025 19:14 In the farm town of San Andrés de Giles, Milei mania is fizzling out. Some residents are not quite so convinced about the head of state as they once were.
ANALYSIS On raucous outsiders and statesmen 18-10-2025 06:47 The Milei administration has shown time and time again they lack the capacity to build sustainable political alliances and that stubbornness on the economic front has led to the repetition of mistakes from the recent past. The President has shown that when political momentum is on his side, he abuses good fortune to castigate political opponents and preach cultural war. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Editorial Washington does not believe in tears 18-10-2025 06:39 If the next crop of deputies and senators is to be chosen according to the slogan “libertad o kirchnerismo,” this will guarantee a further impoverishment of debate.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Yankees come home 18-10-2025 06:26 Exactly 20 years ago next month, Washington silently retreated from the region. Now it’s coming back, in full swing. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it Milei and the master of the universe 18-10-2025 06:18 Trump is different: he wants everyone on planet Earth to know that his or her personal fate depends on him. By behaving the way he does, he has put Argentines in a bind. by James Neilson
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Trump card or joker in the pack? 18-10-2025 06:15 Milei’s government is confident of success in only seven of Argentina's 24 districts but this fails to point out that fears of defeat are also only limited to seven provinces, with the other 10 up in the air. by Michael Soltys
INTERVIEW Diego Santilli: ‘President Milei has to win, even if by one vote’ 18-10-2025 06:07 National deputy, who won the 2021 midterms against a united Peronism front, tops the slate of the new La Libertad Avanza alliance that is aligned with PRO. In an interview, he gives his view of the José Luis Espert case, vindicates President Javier Milei and pleads with citizens in Buenos Aires Province “to turn out to vote.”
MARKETS & FX Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million 17-10-2025 19:05 US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.
CURRENCY WOES Peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing 17-10-2025 18:42 Argentina's peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of next week's midterm elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of locals who fear an imminent devaluation.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Mariana Enríquez: Algorithms and AI are good breeding ground for literature 17-10-2025 18:06 Argentine author and journalist argues that artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape literature by expressing social inequalities and hidden fears.