FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei to attend inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington Today 14:42 President Javier Milei to attend the first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington DC.
BEEF EXPORTS Trump boosts Argentina beef imports to US in affordability push 07-02-2026 09:36 Trump directive finalises the terms of a deal the US and Argentina signed Thursday scrapping hundreds of tariffs and trade barriers on each other’s goods
BEEF EXPORTS Trump to boost Argentina beef imports as cost worries bite 07-02-2026 08:20 US President Donald Trump signs executive order to allow more Argentine beef imports into the United States.
Casa Rosada on deal Government: US agreement ‘consolidates' Argentina's 'regional leadership’ 06-02-2026 16:29 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni and foreign Minister Pablo Quirno outline details of new trade and investment agreement with the United States at press conference; Deal will be sent to Congress for approval, confirms government.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Fury after Trump posts video of Obamas as monkeys 06-02-2026 14:07 White House unrepentant over Trump's post of a video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, rejecting what it called "fake outrage" and saying the video was from an "Internet meme."
POLITICS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chávez, Maduro 06-02-2026 11:26 Venezuela's National Assembly starts weighing amnesty law; Bill is an initiative by interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who stepped into the shoes of Nicolas Maduro after he was deposed in US military operation one month ago.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei inks trade, investment deal with United States 05-02-2026 20:18 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announces agreement with Washington; US will eliminate tariffs on more than 1,600 products and grant “unprecedented” access for Argentine beef, says government.
US TRADE DEAL – ANALYSIS Argentina signs US trade deal that cuts hundreds of tariffs 05-02-2026 17:54 US agrees to eliminate over 1,600 reciprocal tariffs on Argentine goods while Milei’s government will terminate more than 220 levies on US products.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Milei apes Trump with ‘rapid response’ office 05-02-2026 15:24 Milei government launches new 'Official Response Office' to “debunk operations”; Account will “combat disinformation,” says government, and distinguish “facts from narratives.”
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US senator asks Bessent to terminate US$20-billion Argentina swap line 05-02-2026 11:25 US Senator Elizabeth Warren asks for clarification and requests termination of US$20-billion currency swap line with Argentina.
BONDS & MARKETS Bond buyers scour Americas to bet on nations close to Trump 02-02-2026 14:42 Money managers at top firms are favouring government bonds from nations such as Ecuador and Argentina, whose leaders have forged close ties with the US administration.
MULTILATERALISM WHO is being forced to cut jobs after US and Argentina pull funding 02-02-2026 14:33 Argentina has announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organisation, with the exit expected to take effect in February.
FINANCIAL MANOUEUVRES Report: Argentina bought US$808 million from US to pay IMF 02-02-2026 07:32 Argentina buys US$808 million in special drawing rights from the US Treasury to tackle payments at the International Monetary Fund.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei plans another US trip to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort 01-02-2026 10:11 Caution prevails at the Casa Rosada, but President Javier Milei’s name has surfaced as a potential guest at the Hispanic Prosperity Gala 2026 on February 10 in Palm Beach, Florida, at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei denies report linking Argentina to Trump deportee scheme 31-01-2026 09:21 President denies reports his government in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations; ‘New York Times’ said deal would see Argentina receive deportees of other nationalities who are unable to return to country of origin.
REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA Venezuelan interim president announces mass amnesty push 31-01-2026 09:03 Delcy Rodríguez says said she will propose a "general amnesty law covering the entire period of political violence from 1999 to the present."
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina advises against travel to Cuba due to ‘deteriorating conditions’ 30-01-2026 18:03 “In view of the deterioration in living conditions in Cuba, Argentine citizens are advised to avoid or postpone tourist travel to the island,” says Foreign Ministry.
VENEZUELA OIL INDUSTRY US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reforms 30-01-2026 09:11 Venezuela adopts reform package that will open up its nationalised oil sector to private investment; Delcy Rodríguez moves to appease the United States and Donald Trump following the toppling of leader Nicolas Maduro.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina to submit sign-up to Trump’s Board of Peace to Congress 28-01-2026 23:37 Javier Milei’s government wants lawmakers to deal with matter during extraordinary sessions this February; Argentina signed up as founding member of US President Donald Trump’s new body at Davos last week.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace' 28-01-2026 10:07 Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron call for "strengthening of the United Nations" in the wake of US President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace."
US DELEGATION IN USHUAIA US delegation's visit to Patagonia draws criticism from opposition 27-01-2026 10:15 Visit by a group of United States lawmakers to Ushuaia, Argentina’s southernmost city, draws criticism from Peronist opposition; US Embassy confirms congressional delegation visited Tierra del Fuego to discuss energy and mining issues.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Trump attempts to pivot in face of Minneapolis killing backlash 26-01-2026 18:51 Nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarised immigration raids in a month; After killing of Alex Pretti, more rallies erupt in Minneapolis, New York and other major cities.
EDITORIAL Waking up from anti-woke? 24-01-2026 07:40 Milei’s three Davos speeches have had the common denominator of also being addressed to home audiences and Wednesday’s concessions to the World Economic Forum’s motto of the “spirit of dialogue” perhaps also reflect a new domestic political context following last October’s midterm triumph.
OPINION & ANALYSIS The Davos rapture and Milei’s Nobel pitch 24-01-2026 07:38 The contours of a new world order are beginning to express themselves... by Agustino Fontevecchia
As I see it Europe hit by a butterfly’s wings 24-01-2026 07:09 Trump’s pathetic desire to win a prize that is awarded by people who despise him is reshaping geopolitics. by James Neilson
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Benigno Alarcón Deza: ‘Over 80% of Venezuelans are clamouring for political change’ 24-01-2026 07:08 Venezuelan political scientist, resident in Caracas, on the drift towards authoritarian government under Hugo Chávez, the impact of oil and the 2024 election, the strength of its opposition leaders and a potential return to democracy. by Jorge Fontevecchia
OPINION & ANALYSIS Milei, Trump and the irresistible allure of founding a new UN 23-01-2026 09:51 Before departing Davos, Argentina's President backed Donald Trump at the signing of the Peace Council, which seeks to rebuild Gaza and resolve conflicts around the world. Milei offered more praise for the former real-estate tycoon and spoke of the light meant to illuminate the West. by Walter Curia
Trump takes Davos on wild ride Trump takes Davos on wild ride 22-01-2026 22:10 A late arrival from a busted plane, a speech that overran left those in attendance equally baffled and fearful, a U-turn over his Greenland ambitions and dictators signing up to his Board of Peace – just another 24 hours in the life of US President Donald Trump.
multilateralism & geopolitics Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', talks up 'New Gaza' plans at Davos 22-01-2026 17:55 Trump launches new 'Board of Peace' despite discord from allies; Argentina's Javier Milei, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko among leaders invited to join; France and Britain have expressed scepticism.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Only Trump superfans come onboard for ‘Board of Peace’ signing in Davos 22-01-2026 16:08 The list of invitations for Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' inauguration ceremony was long but the more notable list was the excuses made to avoid the event altogether.
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei at Davos hails Argentina’s China ties in defence of trade 22-01-2026 15:17 President defends free trade in interview with Bloomberg on sidelines of Davos summit; Passes up opportunity to condemn Trump’s sidelining of Machado in Venezuela, but once again criticises Brazil’s Lula.
GEOPOLITICS Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs 21-01-2026 22:39 US President Donald Trump says he will refrain from imposing tariffs on goods from European nations opposing his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a “framework of a future deal” was reached; NATO Secretary-General Mark says key issue of Danish sovereignty was not discussed.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Milei: Ally of the United States or of Trump? 21-01-2026 21:34 The relationship between the United States and Argentina is at a peak given the empathy between Trump and Milei. Argentina’s now-automatic alignment with Washington has given the government financial support and stability, but also prevented it from defining its own foreign policy agenda. by Javier Calvo
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei says America will be a 'beacon of light' for West in Davos speech 21-01-2026 16:01 President hails free-market capitalism and declares America will be a “beacon of light” for the West in speech at World Economic Forum, but he strikes a more restrained tone than at previous Davos appearances.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Trump at Davos demands 'immediate' Greenland talks but rules out force 21-01-2026 12:16 Quest to take control of Greenland, which Trump said was needed for national and international security, dominates hour-long address to the World Economic Forum.
CHANGE IN VENEZUELA? Venezuela looks to woo US oil majors with new US-educated investment czar 20-01-2026 18:34 Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez names US-educated banker Calixto Ortega Sánchez as new head of Venezuela's main investment agency, an apparent overture to US investors.
OPINION & ANALYSIS US immigration enforcement turns problem of scale into personal violence 20-01-2026 14:21 Treating a person as the embodiment of a massive systemic failure is not law enforcement. It is moral outsourcing.
MILEI @ DAVOS Milei's Davos agenda: Meetings with bank CEOs, WEF speech, interviews 20-01-2026 10:19 President travels to Zurich with delegation in tow, due to speak at the World Economic Forum on Thursday, where he is expected to back Trump, defend free-market reforms and remark on Venezuela.
GEOPOLITICAL ROW Trump unloads on allies as Davos showdown looms 20-01-2026 09:53 In a flurry of Truth Social posts and comments to reporters a day before he leaves for the elite gathering on Wednesday, Trump leaked private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and the head of NATO.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Trump reveals Macron text in pre-Davos blitz on major US allies 20-01-2026 08:08 US president unleashes fresh social media attacks against European allies; Posting an AI image of him claiming Greenland, Trump fires off criticism of allies France, the UK and more.
Geopolitics Trump to charge US$1-billion for permanent 'board of peace' membership 19-01-2026 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.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home 18-01-2026 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.
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.
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.
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
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.