CURRENCY WOES Peso posts sharpest weekly fall since Milei took office Yesterday 09:12 Market rout follows ruling coalition’s defeat in Buenos Aires Province election; Sell-off deepens amid corruption scandal and doubts over October elections.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS How Milei raised the bar and paid the price in Buenos Aires Province Yesterday 06:54 The market and the political ecosystem, seems to have recalibrated its expectations, putting further financial pressure on the government. by Agustino Fontevecchia
As I see it Milei gets his comeuppance Yesterday 06:44 It should have been quite easy for Milei to build a broad enough coalition. But instead of making an effort, egged on by Karina, he decided to go it alone. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA The end of Milei’s single-issue government Yesterday 06:30 Until now, the Milei administration has been a single-issue government, working under the notion that a fiscal surplus will fix the country’s entire problems. The public does not seem to be OK with that anymore. by Marcelo J. García
Campaign comments Blast from the past Yesterday 06:09 Last Sunday’s election was very much the mayoral tail wagging the dog and here we’re not just talking about Greater Buenos Aires Peronist “barons” – almost the only successes of third parties came thanks to the PRO mayors bucking the Milei alliance, proving mayoral clout beyond the general trend. by Michael Soltys
DIPLOMACY Trump’s new ambassador prepares for imminent arrival in Argentina 12-09-2025 15:25 Peter Lamelas set to arrive in Buenos Aires in coming weeks to take up post as United States ambassador in Argentina. His mission: to support the government of Javier Milei, confront Kirchnerism and strengthen the strategic relationship with Trumpism.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Argentina let peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses 12-09-2025 11:13 Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Miss Lionel Messi when he's gone? We miss him already 12-09-2025 06:10 Lionel Messi gave the Monumental crowd and Argentina a suitable send-off against Venezuela. That’s the good out of the way; now, I'm afraid, we have to cover the bad… by Dan Edwards
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF offers Milei backing, hails progress on inflation, fiscal reform 11-09-2025 14:25 IMF praises Milei inflation drop, cautions over market volatility; No immediate concerns over peso intervention, says Fund spokesperson.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires 11-09-2025 08:43 First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei vetoes state university funding bill, escalating conflict 10-09-2025 22:38 President vetoes in full bill proposing new funding for state universities, pay rises for teaching and non-teaching staff; Move will increase tensions with education workers and opposition.
DEBT AUCTION Argentina posts strong debt auction after local vote fuelled rout 10-09-2025 19:05 Milei administration rolls over more than 91% of peso-denominated notes, selling a total of 6.6 trillion pesos (US$4.7 billion) in government notes.
POLITICS & ECONOMY President Milei plans reset with nationwide broadcast on budget 10-09-2025 17:58 Spokesperson Manuel Adorni announces that President Javier Milei will address the nation on Monday September 15, at 9pm, to present Argentina's 2026 Budget.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event 10-09-2025 17:38 President to meet Paraguayan counterpart, address conservative summit after scrapping Spain trip for far-right rally.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Axel fuels investor fear after Milei’s big loss 10-09-2025 13:14 For investors, the anti-Milei has emerged – and he is worsening market jitters in Argentina.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Milei revives Interior Ministry in nod to governors, appoints Catalán 10-09-2025 11:33 Position had been previously scrapped by government; Lisandro Catalán will join Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos and Luis Caputo on newly-formed “Mesa Federal,” bid to restore dialogue with provincial governors.
POLITICS & ECONOMY ‘Not a millimetre’: Milei vows no shift in policy as IMF offers support 10-09-2025 11:00 Following damaging electoral defeat and resulting market jitters, President insists his economic reform plan will continue unchanged.
PROFILE: AXEL KICILLOF Kicillof emerges as challenger to Milei after big win 09-09-2025 21:58 Buenos Aires Province governor enjoys 14-point victory that strengthens his presidential prospects; Peronist leader is building alliances across the spectrum, capitalising on Milei’s setbacks.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei’s ‘boss’ becomes liability after brutal loss 09-09-2025 13:44 A humiliating election defeat is forcing President Javier Milei to face up to a series of political miscalculations – chief among them, his reliance on his beloved sister.
ECONOMIC FALL-OUT Morgan Stanley’s flip-flop shows speed of crisis ensnaring Milei 09-09-2025 09:47 It took less than a week to make Morgan Stanley abandon its bullish call on Argentina.
COURTS Fired ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo could turn whistleblower in graft case 09-09-2025 00:23 The former head of the ANDIS national disability agency is pursuing a different strategy to the Kovalivkers, the owners of the Suizo Argentina, who have asked for the case implicated top Milei government officials to be closed. by Giselle Leclercq
ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS Brow-beaten Milei nears Argentina's 'third year' syndrome 08-09-2025 20:48 Milei is still around 90 days short of the start of his third year, but the defeat in the Buenos Aires Province election means the countdown to the nationwide October 26 midterms is on. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ELECTION 2025: Buenos Aires Province Peso, stocks fall – markets react to Buenos Aires Province vote 08-09-2025 14:10 Argentine stocks crash, peso slumps and country risk rating soars after Peronist victory in Buenos Aires Province.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Organisers of far-right rally in Madrid says Milei will attend 08-09-2025 13:38 Organisers of Europa Viva 2025 event say President Javier Milei will attend the far-right rally in Madrid this weekend.
ELECTION 2025: Buenos Aires Province Assets plunge as Buenos Aires Province voters rebuke Milei 08-09-2025 13:21 Argentina’s currency, bonds and stocks plunge after President Javier Milei’s party suffered a landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires Province election.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Kicillof cements role, can now eye 2027 presidential run 08-09-2025 01:07 Governor took the risk of pursuing an unprecedented path of autonomy – his decision to decouple the provincial elections leaves him strengthened.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei admits ‘electoral setback,’ vows ‘not to repeat mistakes’ 08-09-2025 00:14 “Not only do we confirm our path, we will accelerate and deepen it further,” declares head of state after damaging defeat in Buenos Aires Province.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Milei sticks to plan after landslide defeat in Buenos Aires Province 07-09-2025 23:56 President vows to "accelerate" reforms after a crushing defeat in Buenos Aires Province elections.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Hammer blow for Milei and fears of ‘Black Monday’ panic 07-09-2025 23:36 A resounding defeat for the Milei government that could trouble Argentina’s economy. The ‘black swan’ of Coimagate and how savage infighting took its toll. Will there be Cabinet changes and fall guys? by Franco Lindner
Election 2025 Blow for Milei as Peronism wins Buenos Aires Province vote 07-09-2025 21:17 Governor Axel Kicillof the big winner as Peronism dominates vote in Buenos Aires Province; Fuerza Patria (Peronism) set to win election by double-digit margin, with President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza trailing a distant second.
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei faces tough Buenos Aires Province test as voters go to polls 07-09-2025 09:55 President is hoping a victory or strong performance for his La Libertad Avanza alliance in the nation’s most-populous region will help wipe away the mess of several ongoing political storms.
GOVERNMENT LIE Milei government admits its audit of soup kitchens never existed 06-09-2025 10:22 Milei government acknowledges in an official document that it lied: audit that found that 50% percent of community kitchens were ‘phantom’ in fact never existed. Admission was made in response to request by deputy Natalia Zaracho.
ELECTIONS 2025 ‘Mother of all battles’: Milei faces first true electoral test in Buenos Aires Province 06-09-2025 07:36 Key election in Buenos Aires Province tomorrow; Milei administration, beset by scandal, seeks strong showing in opposition stronghold; Markets watching closely.
POLITICS & MEDIA Javier Milei and his sister hate journalism 06-09-2025 07:30 President Milei and sister Karina have gone on the offensive against the media and despite some backlash, there doesn’t seem to be any real consequences of getting a controversial judge to pass an unconstitutional ruling. by Agustino Fontevecchia
As I see it Crunch time approaching for Javier Milei 06-09-2025 07:19 Much is made of Milei’s emotional dependence on his sister. She seems to have made him her prisoner. If those who say he cannot sideline her without putting his own mental health in danger are right, Argentina is in deep trouble. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA The endogenous crises of Javier Milei 06-09-2025 07:13 The crises the government is suffering from are endogenous – their origin lies in Milei and his team’s decision to fly solo with their economic and political strategies. by Marcelo J. García
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS A tale of two provinces 06-09-2025 07:07 The population of Buenos Aires Province outnumbers over two-thirds (160) of the world’s 233 countries and territories. by Michael Soltys
PRESS FREEDOM Media watchdog warns Milei’s attacks risk fuelling violence 05-09-2025 18:47 ADEPA denounces President’s insults and hate speech against reporters, cites growing cases of aggression against journalists.
ELECTIONS 2025 What’s at stake in Sunday’s election 05-09-2025 10:57 There is a lot riding on the legislative elections in Buenos Aires Province. In addition to being watched by the rest of the country, the results on September 7 will have an impact on the markets and all political actors. by Jorge Fontevecchia
OPINION & ANALYSIS Karina Milei: Argentina’s real president 05-09-2025 09:28 In Argentina, there is a man who exercises absolute power. And there is a woman who controls that man. by Gustavo González
ELECTIONS 2025: BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Milei targets Peronist heartland in high-stakes vote 05-09-2025 09:11 President Javier Milei is fighting to keep his libertarian revolution alive in the highest-stakes election since he took office.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Major defeat for Milei: Senate overturns veto of disability law 04-09-2025 17:55 Opposition triumphant in the upper house by large majority; First rejection of presidential veto since 2003 and humbling defeat, just days before Buenos Aires Province election.
ANDIS SCANDAL ANDIS scandal: Experts struggle to extract data from Spagnuolo’s phone 04-09-2025 16:28 Deleted messages from the phone of the former head of the National Disability Agency (ANDIS), Diego Spagnuolo , cannot be recovered, according to experts working on data extraction
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei jets up to Hollywood to meet Milken before crucial vote 04-09-2025 11:40 President Javier Milei will meet a billionaire Michael Milken in Los Angeles, just days before key elections in Buenos Aires Province.
ELECTION 2025: ANALYSIS Argentina’s divided opposition may be Milei’s greatest asset 04-09-2025 07:00 Milei’s greatest advantage is not his economic programme or ideological crusade, but the incoherence of those who oppose him.
ELECTIONS 2025 Milei's closing campaign rally in Moreno ends in clashes 04-09-2025 01:37 Stones and bottles thrown as opponents disrupt closing campaign rally in Buenos Aires Province.
ARGENTINA-US RELATIONS US taps brakes on Argentina visa waiver in another setback for Milei 04-09-2025 00:22 Trump administration pauses Argentina’s bid for a visa waiver just as the process for its entry into the programme was getting underway.
BONDS & MARKETS Buenos Aires City, Santa Fe Province weigh bond sales before midterms 03-09-2025 23:28 Buenos Aires City and Santa Fe Province are weighing international bond sales before the October midterms.
PRESIDENT IN INTERVIEW Milei says opposition will ‘destroy, incite or try to kill me’ 03-09-2025 13:09 “Kirchnerism’s strategy is to destroy the economic plan, incite violent protests, or try to kill me,” claims President Javier Milei during an interview with the son of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina will not put up candidate for UN rights council 03-09-2025 12:09 Government will not put up candidate for election to United Nations Human Rights Council; Decision follows announcement that Argentina will withdraw from World Health Organisation.