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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.

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.

Fernández de Kirchner’s ban from office marks new chapter

11-06-2025 17:03 Top court sidelines Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from future elections, likely ushering in a new political era.

Buenos Aires Province debt climbs as Milei confronts local election test

05-06-2025 12:35 Dollar notes issued by Buenos Aires Province are the best-performing government credits across emerging-markets since La Libertad Avanza won in a city hall race in mid-May.

Mercosur shields Paraguay from Trump tariff pain, says finance chief

23-04-2025 22:29 Membership in one of the world’s most protectionist trade blocs will help shield Paraguay from the worst of near-term disruptions caused by US tariffs.

IMF bets billions on Milei’s chainsaw to avert past debacles

13-04-2025 08:50 Frontloading disbursements is a controversial move that increases the IMF’s exposure to its biggest debtor, just as Milei faces the same policy dilemmas that have doomed his predecessors.

Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’

23-02-2025 06:08 In the final part of a feature interview, former president Alberto Fernández discusses the insurance corruption allegations he faces in the courts, President Javier Milei, Peronism and his relationship with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Investigation to probe Milei’s conduct over 'cryptogate'

17-02-2025 15:34 Judge María Servini assigned probe into President’s conduct in launch of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Government announces its own investigation into scandal.

Obscurity obstructs security

19-10-2024 06:46 Both Peronism and the business world are undergoing a transitional phase.

Kicillof uses Loyalty Day speech to call for Peronist unity

18-10-2024 00:24 Buenos Aires Province governor was the only speaker at the event celebrating Peronist Loyalty Day and the life of Juan Perón. Brushing aside non-appearance from La Cámpora, Kicillof calls for unity and harshly criticised President Javier Milei.

Inflation down on its all fours?

17-08-2024 05:39 The main obstacle to zero inflation is zero certainty as to the future.

Ex-Energy and Mining secretary Flavia Royón: 'RIGI is necessary’

06-06-2024 00:50 Former Energy & Mining secretary in Alberto Fernández and Javier Milei governments says RIGI investment incentive scheme is “necessary to develop LNG, hydrogen and mining projects.”

Former president Alberto Fernández charged in graft case

29-02-2024 20:05 Former president Alberto Fernández was charged Thursday with alleged embezzlement of public funds – now a judge must decide whether to prosecute.

Argentina criticises EU as Mercosur trade talks bog down again

20-02-2024 09:29 President Javier Milei’s top diplomat, Diana Mondino, offers grim assessment of Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal, revealing that treaty may be broken up into parts.

Record money-printing: 9.439 billion banknotes in circulation as Fernández leaves office

04-12-2023 18:01 The money moving around "the street" has gone up 80 percent in the last four years. On average there are currently 2,050 banknotes per inhabitant in circulation, none worth more than US$2 each.

'Badly measured' – Fernández questions official poverty rate

04-12-2023 13:53 President Alberto Fernández has questioned the INDEC national statistics bureau, saying he think that Argentina’s official poverty rate is “badly measured.”

China lets Argentina tap extra US$6.5 billion from swap line

18-10-2023 14:01 Move comes right before Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday as political uncertainty roils markets and the peso’s parallel exchange rate sells off.

Milei’s warning about break with China creeps into president’s tour

17-10-2023 15:55 Government sources admit Chinese officials have expressed "concern" over libertarian's statements on Argentina's relationship with China during meetings.