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DIPLOMACY

Argentina formally recognises envoy of Venezuela's Guaidó's as ambassador

Today 09:38 Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie designates Elisa Trotta as the "maximum authority of Venezuela in Argentina," officially confirming her as ambassador.

BLOOMBERG

Eurnekián warns Alberto Fernández against closer ties with China

18-09-2019 15:16 “Turning our back to the US again and seeking an alliance with China to get funds would be a big mistake,” said Eduardo Eurnekián, the chairman of Corporación América

DIPLOMACY

Alberto Fernández renews contact with key foreign embassiess

17-09-2019 17:30 Frente de Todos presidential frontrunner and his team of advisers look to renew contact with key foreign embassies and diplomats, including the United States, the United Kingdom and members of the European Union.

by Aurelio Tomás

DIPLOMACY

Japanese Embassy welcomes new ambassador to Argentina

05-09-2019 19:08 Takahiro Nakamae, who replaces former ambassador Noriteru Fukushima, presented diplomatic credentials to Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie on Wednesday.

by James Grainger

DIPLOMACY

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'considering own son for US ambassador post'

12-07-2019 14:02 The outspoken Brazilian leader said he’s considering the cost-benefit of the decision and cited his son's friendship with the children of President Trump.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Macri, Bolsonaro: Signing of EU-Mercosur free-trade deal is 'imminent'

06-06-2019 15:31 Controversial Brazilian leader visits Argentina for the first time as president, as protesters take to streets. Talks with President Macri focus on Mercosur, boosting respective economies and Venezuela.

TRUMP IN LONDON

Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit

04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

FIRST WEEK ON THE JOB

US Ambassador Prado summits credentials to Macri during 'excellent' meeting

17-05-2018 07:36 US Ambassador Edward Prado described his first encounter with President Mauricio Macri as “excellent”.

DIPLOMACY

UNASUR bloc row: Bolivia criticises Argentina, Chile questions its value

23-04-2018 17:17 Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero addressed his nation’s decision to suspend its leadership, saying the UNASUR "does not lead to anything, does not help integration and is not able to resolve the issues" facing the region.

2-day official visit

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy arrives in Argentina for bilateral talks

09-04-2018 12:26 It is the first time in 11 years that a Spanish Prime Minister has visited Buenos Aires.

JUDGE EDWARD PRADO

Nominee for US ambassador to Argentina vows to assist AMIA probe in hearing

07-03-2018 23:56 Judge Edward Prado – nominated by Donald Trump to head up US Embassy in Buenos Aires – says he will seek to assist probes into AMIA bombing and its alleged cover-up at his confirmation hearing, as he is roundly praised by bipartisan group of senators who hail his experience.

by Santiago del Carril