MINING & INDUSTRY Argentina is key US partner for rare earth extraction, says Rubio Today 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 Pablo 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.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Top officials to meet People's Bank of China chief amid swap talks 26-04-2024 17:20 Argentina’s Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to meet with People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Beijing on Monday.