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Leaked recording reveals Chilean minister's anger at Argentina's ambassador

26-01-2023 16:14 Leaked audio clip in which Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola calls Argentine Ambassador to Santiago Rafael Bielsa "mad" triggers controversy and political crisis across the Andes.

GUEST VOICE

Kirsty Hayes: UK must build new long-term partnerships with the countries that will shape the future

17-12-2022 04:32 "With rapidly growing populations and a growing share of global wealth, we know that countries across the global south will play a far greater role in shaping the way the world looks over the century to come," writes UK Ambassador to Argentina Kirsty Hayes.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Massa seals tax info exchange deal with United States

06-12-2022 22:29 Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa wins over Washington and signs an agreement with US Ambassador Marc Stanley guaranteeing the exchange of tax information from Internal Revenue Service.

DIPLOMACY

Indonesian Embassy in Argentina celebrates independence day

24-09-2022 13:43 Ambassador Niniek Kun Naryatie hosts traditional dance performance to commemorate the nation’s 77th anniversary.

by Sam Forster

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina’s ambassador in Venezuela slams ‘hijacking’ of aircraft by courts

17-08-2022 17:48 “There is a feeling of injustice in the Venezuelan people," declares Oscar Laborde, Buenos Aires’ envoy in Caracas, prompting opposition criticism.

Exclusive interview

US Ambassador Marc Stanley: ‘I see a once in a generation opportunity for Argentina'

01-07-2022 14:30 Joe Biden’s envoy in Buenos Aires discusses his approach to diplomacy, bilateral relations and President Fernández's upcoming trip to Washington.

by James Grainger

COMMUNITY & DiPLOMACY

British Embassy in Argentina launches 'Ambassador for a Day' contest

22-04-2022 15:32 UK Embassy in Buenos Aires launches 'Ambassador for a Day' contest, offering young women the chance to experience diplomatic work firsthand.

Culture

Miguel Ángel Estrella, pianist and ex-UNESCO ambassador, dies at 81

07-04-2022 18:48 Tributes and condolences flood in after renowned pianist and Argentina's former ambassador to UNESCO dies in France at age 81.

RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE: DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT

Argentina evacuates its remaining diplomatic staff from Ukraine

04-03-2022 00:26 Argentina's remaining diplomatic staff in Kyiv were evacuated from Ukraine in an operation carried out this Thursday, confirms Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero.

DIPLOMACY

President Fernández receives credentials from 20 ambassadors

28-01-2022 17:57 Twenty envoys present their diplomatic credentials to President Alberto Fernández during a ceremony at the Casa Rosada’s Salón Blanco.

DIPLOMACY

New US ambassador presents credentials to President Fernández

24-01-2022 21:33 Marc R. Stanley presents credentials to President Alberto Fernández, formally assuming his post as Washington’s representative in Buenos Aires.

by James Grainger

DIPLOMACY

Marc Stanley sworn-in as US ambassador to Argentina

22-12-2021 15:05 Marc R. Stanley sworn-in as the United States government’s ambassador to Argentina. Incoming diplomat, who was nominated by US President Joe Biden back in August, says he is eager to begin work.

DIPLOMATIC OUTRAGE

Argentina's envoy to Chile slams 'xenophobic' Kast, sparking anger in Santiago

22-11-2021 17:24 Rafael Bielsa slams “xenophobic” far-right Chilean presidential hopeful José Antonio Kast; Santiago condemns “inappropriate’ remarks.

Modern diplomacy

Messi: Argentina's 'number one' ambassador in Paris

09-10-2021 12:23 Argentine expatriates in Paris are delighted to see their fellow countryman playing for PSG, with many hailing the Rosario-born star's impact.

CRIME

Wife of Greek ambassador to Brazil convicted of his murder

30-08-2021 11:11 Brazilian court sentences Francoise de Souza Oliveira to 31 years in prison for murdering her husband, Greek ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis.

DIPLOMACY

Biden nominates lawyer to be next US ambassador to Argentina

06-08-2021 18:51 US President Joe Biden has nominated Marc R. Stanley, a lawyer with close links to the Democratic Party, to be Washington’s next envoy in Buenos Aires.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

God save the King of the Redes: Mark Kent bids farewell to Argentina

26-06-2021 11:59 Britain’s Ambassador to Argentina bids farewell after a five-year stint in Buenos Aires. "I leave feeling like I’ve done everything I could and everything I wanted to," Mark Kent tells the Times.

by James Grainger

#LAÚLTIMADEKENT

British Ambassador set for livestream social media Q&A

26-06-2021 01:11 Ambassador Mark Kent will bid farewell to the country next week with a livestream Q&A broadcast.

by James Grainger

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Daniel Scioli: 'Don’t underestimate Alberto Fernández'

12-06-2021 00:00 Former vice-president, governor of Buenos Aires Province and presidential candidate on Alberto Fernández, the upcoming midterms and rebuilding bilateral relations as ambassador to Brazil.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Diplomatic row

Ecuador recalls ambassador to Argentina after Fernández's comments

11-03-2021 18:07 Ecuador recalls envoy to Argentina, Juan José Vásconez, for consultations to carry out an "exhaustive analysis of relations" after controversial statements by President Fernández.

DIPLOMACY

Envoy: Argentina to develop ‘strategic coordination’ with Russia

06-02-2021 10:08 Eduardo Zuain, deputy foreign minister during Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s second term in power, eyes closer ties between two nations.

UK IN ARGENTINA

British Embassy takes annual Harry Potter Book Night online

03-02-2021 09:33 The British Embassy in Argentina is taking this year's incarnation of their popular annual Harry Potter Book Night online, with a live stream on YouTube at 7.30pm this Thursday.