News of foreign

Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million

17-10-2025 19:05 US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.

WHITE HOUSE TALKS

'If he loses, we are not going to be generous' – Trump says support is conditional

14-10-2025 22:09 "The situation is very clear: if the country strays from the path of freedom and returns to populism, the United States will stop supporting our country," warns President Milei in social media post.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting

13-10-2025 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.

GEOPOLITICAL ROW

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

12-10-2025 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”

FOREIGN POLICY

US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina

02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit

30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.

ANALYSIS

Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina

26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.

CURRENCY CONTROLS

‘Cepo’ individual: Milei tightens restrictions on dollar dealings

26-09-2025 14:54 Milei government partially reinstates currency controls for individuals; Central Bank imposes restriction that prevents savers from purchasing both official and MEP/CCL dollars for a period of 90 days.

WASHINGTON CALLING

Bessent halts Argentina crisis as US lifeline upends short bets

25-09-2025 09:12 Speculators seeking to profit from the sell-offs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: the US government.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Milei’s tax cut on crops quickly lures US$7 billion

25-09-2025 08:52 Agro exporters rush to take advantage of temporary drop in export duties; Experts call on government to boost Central Bank reserves.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Milei slams 'overreach,' calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech

24-09-2025 13:33 Head of state calls for major UN reform and heaps praise on Donald Trump in speech to general assembly; President also reiterates claims to Malvinas Islands, demands release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Trump slams UN, Europe, immigration in General Assembly speech

23-09-2025 12:13 Trump slams 'con job' climate change and mocks United Nations in blistering speech to General Assembly; Shying away from criticism of Washington's traditional enemies, he instead trains ire on UN bosses and tells European nations immigration is ruining their nations.

ANALYSIS

Vaca Muerta overtakes agriculture – and it will finance Argentina’s future

20-09-2025 06:21 The political weight of the oil industry is surging. With a record energy export surplus and rising, the Vaca Muerta formation is shaping up to be the country’s main source of foreign currency. Businessmen, governors and lawmakers all agree that shale deposits will be a major factor in economic stability, with investments and projects transforming the map.

by Carlos Burgueño

BONDS & MARKETS

Foreign investors with Argentina FOMO pile into Brazil stocks

16-09-2025 11:35 Afraid of missing out on an Argentina-like rally, investors are piling into Brazil on bets that a business-friendly candidate will win next year’s election.

DIPLOMACY

New UK ambassador in Argentina presents credentials, begins posting

15-09-2025 14:50 New UK Ambassador David Cairns meets with Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein; Cooperation on trade and investment issues is priority for UK’s top representative in Argentina.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

Argentina let peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses

12-09-2025 11:13 Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF offers Milei backing, hails progress on inflation, fiscal reform

11-09-2025 14:25 IMF praises Milei inflation drop, cautions over market volatility; No immediate concerns over peso intervention, says Fund spokesperson.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires

11-09-2025 08:43 First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Organisers of far-right rally in Madrid says Milei will attend

08-09-2025 13:38 Organisers of Europa Viva 2025 event say President Javier Milei will attend the far-right rally in Madrid this weekend.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Argentina will not put up candidate for UN rights council

03-09-2025 12:09 Government will not put up candidate for election to United Nations Human Rights Council; Decision follows announcement that Argentina will withdraw from World Health Organisation.

Analysis

Milei moves to aid peso as election roils markets

02-09-2025 17:37 Intervention is the latest bid to halt a sell-off that has rattled its financial markets.

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.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

US$130 million per day – Argentines snap up dollars as controls relaxed

01-09-2025 18:16 Since the removal of the so-called 'cepo' – strict currency controls that limit access to foreign currency – in April, Argentines have purchased over US$ 10 billion.

by Gonzalo Martínez

MONETARY POLICY

Argentina again tightens FX rules for banks as peso strengthens

29-08-2025 13:33 Argentina increases foreign-currency restrictions for commercial lenders yet again as part of effort to support the peso and ease inflation.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Zelenskyy tells Milei during call that Ukraine needs fair deal to end war

14-08-2025 16:37 Call comes just one day before Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump meet in Alaska for a summit on "the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.”

Corporate defaults

Milei’s FX reforms spur worst corporate default wave since 2020

12-08-2025 15:21 Javier Milei’s reforms are fuelling the worst streak of corporate defaults since the pandemic.

FOREIGN POLICY

Modi and Milei vow to boost trade after Casa Rosada talks

06-07-2025 09:15 Indian PM Narendra Modi, leader of the world's fifth-largest economy, vows to expand and diversify trade Argentina before heading to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei reportedly ‘not interested’ in meeting Mercosur peers

03-07-2025 00:48 Government source tell reporters that Argentina’s president has little interest in meeting him Mercosur peers – though a bilateral with Paraguay’s Santiago Peña could take place.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Argentina condemns Iran's 'threats' against IAEA chief Grossi

29-06-2025 11:07 Argentina's Foreign Ministry expresses support for UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, stating it "categorically condemns the threats against him coming from Iran."

FOREIGN RELATIONS

France and Argentina sign agreement on critical minerals

28-06-2025 10:29 New agreement designed to accelerate investment and cooperation in Argentina’s mining sector, which could become a key player in the global energy transition for France.

POLITICS

Argentina to beef up Milei’s security for overseas travel

27-06-2025 13:02 Government will tighten security measures for President Javier Milei abroad against possible Iranian threats given Argentine leader’s support for Israel.

WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Argentina raises security threat level amid Iran conflict

24-06-2025 10:14 Security was officially stepped up last Saturday following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Argentine embassies across the Middle East are now on ‘high’ alert.

by Walter Curia

Dmitry Feoktistov Interview

Russia’s relationship with Milei government is ‘frozen,’ says ambassador

21-06-2025 06:26 Russian Ambassador to Argentina Dmitry Feoktistov expresses "optimism" over the future of the bilateral relationship, marked by the government’s U-turn over Ukraine, but admits relations are on ice. "The ball is in their court," he says in an exclusive interview.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

President Milei: 'Iran is an enemy of Argentina'

20-06-2025 01:16 President declares Iran to be "an enemy of Argentina" during television interview; Milei says Israel is "saving Western civilisation" and vowed unwavering support amid conflict with Islamic republic.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States

18-06-2025 14:24 Tech businessman presents credentials to US President Donald Trump; Foreign Ministry reshuffle continues with appointment of key economic envoy.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT

Milei calls Netanyahu to express Argentina's support for Israel amid Iran conflict

17-06-2025 11:48 President Javier Milei speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone, expressing Argentina’s support amid major escalation in the Middle East.

FOREIGN POLICY

Argentina condemns Iran over Vahidi appointment, attack on Israel

16-06-2025 14:50 Milei’s office brands appointment of military officer allegedly linked to the AMIA bombing as “an unacceptable provocation.”

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei: Argentina will move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

11-06-2025 23:21 President becomes first Argentine head of state to address Israeli Parliament, tells lawmakers he will move his country's Embassy to Jerusalem next year.

DEBT & BONDS

Bank of China, JPMorgan among banks in US$2-billion repo

11-06-2025 21:49 Milei administration reaches agreement with seven private banks on a repurchase agreement of US$2 billion.

MILEI's FOREIGN TOUR

Israel welcomes President Javier Milei for second official visit

10-06-2025 21:03 Benjamin Netanyahu greets President Javier Milei as a "true friend" of Israel.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall

10-06-2025 10:05 President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

EU-Mercosur deal, nuclear talks top agenda as Milei meets Macron

09-06-2025 16:55 President Javier Milei attends United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, as a gesture of goodwill towards his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit

08-06-2025 20:47 President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Social cohesion, poverty top agenda at Milei-Pope meeting

07-06-2025 09:22 Pope León XIV welcomes Argentina’s President Javier Milei at Vatican, where he expresses concern over inequality, poverty and conflict.

PRESIDENT & PONTIFF

Pope Leo XIV confirms Argentina visit during meeting with Milei

07-06-2025 09:12 Catholic leader tells Argentina’s president during one-to-one meeting that he plans to travel to the country. Vatican statement highlights discussions on poverty and social cohesion.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President Milei begins 10-day tour of Italy, France, Spain, Israel

05-06-2025 15:34 Javier Milei departs for the longest international tour of his Presidency; La Libertad Avanza leader will meet Pope Leo, Macron and Meloni, but the main event will be his time in Israel.

STAN POLOVETS INTERVIEW

‘Eyes of world are on Milei,’ says Stan Polovets, chair of Genesis Prize

04-06-2025 12:18 Businessman and philanthropist Stan Polovets will be among those honouring President Javier Milei with the Genesis Prize for his support of Israel and the shift in Argentina’s foreign policy. “He is clearly on the side of the Jewish community,” he declares, praising Milei’s economic reforms and his connection to Judaism.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

ECONOMIC POLICY

Milei’s FX gambit sparks sharpest demand for dollars since 2019

02-06-2025 17:31 Demand for dollars in Argentina at its highest since 2019 after President Javier Milei all but eliminated foreign-exchange restrictions.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour

31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.