Foreign relations Rubio: US wants to globalise fight against far-left 'terrorism' 17-07-2026 11:11 Argentina among nations represented at meeting on "The Resurgence of Political Terrorism" hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Sovereignty dispute UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner 16-07-2026 10:24 Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.
DIPLOMACY Milei star guest at US Embassy’s 250th independence day celebration 03-07-2026 16:41 Javier Milei first sitting Argentine president to attend US Embassy’s annual party in Buenos Aires; Ambassador Peter Lamelas hails relationship between two nations as United States marks 250 years of US independence. by James Grainger
DIPLOMACY Ambassador Lamelas: ‘US stands shoulder to shoulder with Argentina’ 02-07-2026 13:42 US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas proclaims support for President Javier Milei and explains his own "America Dream" in a speech marking 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Milei puts 'differences' aside, sends help to Venezuela after quakes 25-06-2026 17:59 Despite longstanding tensions between Buenos Aires and Caracas, Argentina’s government swiftly expressed solidarity with Venezuelans in the aftermath of the tragedy.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Leo expected to visit Argentina in November on three-day stop 24-06-2026 12:21 Argentine military bishop who met with pontiff at the Vatican this week says the itinerary is "practically defined" – though the Holy See has yet to issue an official announcement.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina joins regional alliance in bid to curb spread of organised crime 29-05-2026 11:46 New group comprises five South American countries, who will work together on intelligence, immigration control, crime-fighting ; Working group will meet in six months’ time.
Catholic Church Milei: 'Highly likely' Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November 26-05-2026 13:26 Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad Avanza leader.
HEALTH & DIPLOMACY World Health Organization members note Argentina's withdrawal letter 23-05-2026 09:49 World Health Organization’s member states acknowledge Argentina’s notification of withdrawal from UN agency, say will welcome continued cooperation from Buenos Aires.
ECONOMY & FOREIGN POLICY Uruguay, Argentina seek compromise on hydrogen plant 13-05-2026 10:49 Montevideo and Buenos Aires advance talks over proposed US$5-billion green hydrogen plant on shared border river; Uruguay prepared to consider alternative locations after environmental concerns, Milei government open to agreement.
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2026 Milei vows to stay course, tackles ‘bad’ inflation data head-on in AmCham speech 14-04-2026 19:37 President confronts negative inflation data head-on at AmCham Summit in Buenos Aires, defending austerity measures, insisting inflation “will plummet” and vowing to remain on his economic course. by James Grainger
Foreign policy & diplomacy Government greets Hungary’s new leader after Milei ally Orbán gets boot 13-04-2026 20:52 Milei’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno extends greeting to Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar after European nation votes to oust Viktor Orbán and end populist’s 16 years in power.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Mystery surrounding Burford’s hidden YPF litigation partners grows 07-04-2026 12:03 Over and above the forfeited gains of the law office that litigated against Argentina, the big losers of the recent New York Court of Appeals ruling over the nationalisation of YPF are the investors who bought up part of the suit. The story of a trial which still shrouds identities – a mystery only a US judge will be able to elucidate. by Carlos Burgueño
Foreign relations & diplomacy Argentina expels Iran's top diplomatic envoy 02-04-2026 12:22 Argentina declares Iran's Counsellor and acting Charge d'Affaires, Mohsen Soltani Tehrani, "persona non grata" and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Argentina finalises withdrawal from WHO after one-year process 17-03-2026 10:24 Milei's government confirms departure after one-year notice period; Foreign Minister Quirno insists country will remain engaged in global health efforts through regional and bilateral channels.
FREED GENDARME Freed Border Guard Nahuel Gallo alleges 'psychological torture' in Venezuelan prison 05-03-2026 08:21 Freed Border Guard Nahuel Gallo says he suffered ‘psychological torture’ while jailed in Venezuela.
FREED GENDARME Nahuel Gallo: ‘I’m trying to rejoin society’ 04-03-2026 19:10 Security officer returns to Argentina after negotiations facilitated by AFA; Calls on Caracas to release foreign political prisoners at press conference with Quirno and Monteoliva.
MINING INVESTMENT Vicuña unveils US$18bn mining investment via RIGI scheme 17-02-2026 19:16 Vicuña to invest US$18 billion in gold, silver and copper mining; Joint venture between BHP and Lundin targets world top-five copper, gold and silver output; San Juan project could rank among world’s largest operations, with first production slated for 2030.
POLITICS Opposition challenges English training contract linked to top official's wife 17-02-2026 15:32 Criticism over Foreign Ministry's English-language training contract; Government insists integrity controls were activated and denies any irregularity; Complaint alleges failure to publish conflict-of-interest declaration.
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.
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.
MINING & INDUSTRY Argentina is key US partner for rare earth extraction, says Rubio 04-02-2026 15:08 “Argentina has the capacity in terms of natural resources … not just for the United States, but for the world,” declares US secretary of state.
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.
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.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Argentina leads bloc to stop CELAC rebuke of US action in Venezuela 05-01-2026 13:19 Buenos Aires leads group of regional governments in preventing unanimous CELAC statement condemning Washington’s actions in Venezuela, highlighting political divisions across Latin America.
DIPLOMACY Swiss delegation visits Buenos Aires to advance EFTA-MERCOSUR trade deal 01-12-2025 21:24 Representatives highlight “excellent relations” with Milei administration during visit to capital; Swiss delegation looking to move forward with sweeping trade deal that could create new market of some 285 million people, with June 2026 date targeted. by James Grainger
Editorial Growing pains 29-11-2025 05:28 The challenge of sustained growth, via making the real economy more competitive with vastly improved productivity levels, is presented as a question of structural labour, tax and pension reforms but there are more immediate problems.
UNITED NATIONS Argentina formally backs Rafael Grossi’s candidacy for UN secretary-general 26-11-2025 23:50 President Javier Milei’s government puts forward the IAEA chief as a contender to succeed António Guterres in 2027, betting his technical profile, experience with global crises and diplomatic backing will win out in a pivotal year for the United Nations.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei plans new Israel trip to finalise Jerusalem Embassy transfer 25-11-2025 22:30 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirms during an event with his Israeli counterpart that President Javier Milei will travel to Israel next year to oversee the final transfer of Argentina’s Embassy to Jerusalem.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMITS South Africa's G20 summit overshadowed by Trump, Milei absences 19-11-2025 14:44 South Africa to open its first G20 presidency weekend seeking commitments on debt relief, climate adaptation funding and reducing global inequalities – but with both United States and Argentina will be missing.
COMMUNITY British ambassador hosts first major event in Buenos Aires 19-11-2025 10:14 David Cairns, UK’s envoy to Argentina, marks King Charles III’s birthday with 800-guest celebration and toast to bicentennial of bilateral relations.
US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL White House: US, Argentina agree ‘framework’ for trade deal 13-11-2025 21:02 Joint statement issued by White House says United States has reached “framework agreement” with Argentina and three other nations as part of push to lower prices; Milei government commits itself to eliminating non-tariff barriers and agrees to “open up markets” for “key products.”
INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCE Milei to skip another two summits: G20 and Mercosur 13-11-2025 16:12 Argentina’s retreat from multilateralism becomes all the more apparent as President Milei bins off two key events – the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa and upcoming Mercosur meet in Foz de Iguazú – and decides to send deputies in his stead.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Argentina’s US ambassador says trade deal is 'practically complete' 10-11-2025 11:42 Alec Oxenford says US-Argentina trade deal is “practically complete”; Only finishing touches remain, says envoy.
POLITICS Milei delays Cabinet changes after electoral triumph 30-10-2025 00:27 President says that he may avoid further modifications until change of Congress on December 10.
NEW FOREIGN MINISTER From crisis to relaunch: Quirno’s in-tray at Foreign Ministry 25-10-2025 10:03 Beyond economic matters, Pablo Quirno’s Foreign Ministry will focus on promoting abroad the core elements of Milei’s “cultural battle,” a push launched the moment the head of state took office. by Juan Kavanagh
ELECTIONS 2025: ANALYSIS Milei, the two Caputos and the two anchors 25-10-2025 06:08 Milei and the two Caputos have the path laid out for them. The “two anchors” that will give them a future are tied to applying the necessary adaptations to the economic policy plan and creating the conditions for circumstantial legislative majorities. This situation appears possible under any electoral scenario, even a potent Peronist victory. by Agustino Fontevecchia
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.
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.
BILATERAL BANK SPAT Milei government accuses Chinese bank of driving peso drop 03-09-2025 23:15 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno points finger at a Chinese bank – without naming it – by saying it deliberately pushed down the peso’s value in trading on Monday.
INTERVENTION Milei shifts course with Treasury intervention to stem peso slide 02-09-2025 14:30 Government moves to contain currency turbulence; Move comes days before key provincial election.
BACK TO MARKETS Argentina sells peso bonds abroad for first time since Macri era 28-05-2025 23:49 Milei government says it has raised US$1 billion in first peso-denominated bond issuance in nine years.
MARKETS & BONDS Argentina claims return to global markets with peso bond sale 26-05-2025 20:51 Argentina’s government will issue a five-year bond denominated in pesos that’s aimed at international investors who are allowed to purchase it in US dollars.
BONDS & MARKETS Milei celebrates as Argentina pays US$4.3B to bondholders 09-01-2025 13:07 "Debts must be paid," declares President Javier Milei as Treasury makes first due bond repayments of 2025, amounting to US$4.341 billion in principal and interest.
FINANCE & BUSINESS Broker returns US $10 million in profit from Argentine ghost bonds 18-09-2024 12:05 Max Capital SA has returned nearly US$10 million in profits to the government after exploiting a loophole in a significant debt swap.