ECONOMIC FORECASTS Moody’s: Argentina will be only G20 economy to shrink this year 05-03-2024 08:53 According to Moody’s ratings agency, economic activity will contract by five percent his year – twice as much as previous forecast issued in November last year.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Brazil urges 'new globalisation' at G20 meet overshadowed by Ukraine 29-02-2024 11:20 Brazil called for a "new globalisation" to address poverty and climate change as finance ministers from the world's top economies met Wednesday, but the Ukraine and Gaza wars risked overshadowing the plea.
G20 SUMMIT Brazil condemns 'paralysis' on Gaza, Ukraine at tense G20 meeting 22-02-2024 14:40 Outlook bleak for progress on the thorny agenda of conflicts and crises gripping the planet as foreign ministers from the world's biggest economies gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Group of 20's first high-level meeting of the year.
G20 Summit Gaza, Ukraine loom large as G20 foreign ministers meet 21-02-2024 11:37 G20 foreign ministers begin meeting in Brazil on Wednesday, with bleak outlook as focus remains Gaza and Ukraine wars
G20 SUMMIT Government sends top officials to G20 in Brazil to appease Lula 20-02-2024 14:37 The context behind a trip to a forum with a different approach from the one sought by President Javier Milei.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Blinken to make first trips to Brazil, Argentina as Lula leads G20 16-02-2024 13:03 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make first official visits to Brazil and Argentina while in region for G20 meeting of foreign ministers.
GUEST COLUMN Human-centric globalisation: Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind 08-09-2023 11:37 As One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. As One Family, we support each other in the pursuit of growth. And we move together towards a shared future - One Future - which is an undeniable truth in these interconnected times. by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President eyes farewell victory on international stage 07-09-2023 18:57 Argentina’s president flies to New Delhi to attend a divided G20 summit focusing on Ukraine and climate; Peronist leader to push for redrawing of global financial architecture; Biden and Lula will be there, but Putin and Xi won’t.
G20 leaders summit G20 summit: Who is coming to India, and who is not 06-09-2023 09:52 Leaders from the world's top economies arrive in India on Friday for a two-day G20 summit overshadowed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, worries over the global economy and climate change. Xi and Putin won't be there, but it looks like President Alberto Fernández will.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY China says premier will lead its G20 delegation, not president Xi 04-09-2023 09:23 Premier Li Qiang will lead China's delegation to the G20 summit in India this weekend, Beijing said Monday, all but confirming President Xi Jinping will snub the meeting of the world's biggest economies.
Lula's surgery Lula to get hip surgery, admits pain makes him cranky 27-07-2023 12:31 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, will undergo hip surgery to alleviate pain, potentially affecting his upcoming international engagements.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Frantic push to solve sovereign debt crises irks Wall Street 28-05-2023 10:14 A shakeup is brewing in the US$1.6 trillion universe of emerging-market sovereign debt — whether Wall Street likes it or not.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Zelenskyy’s plans to meet Brazil’s Lula at G7 fall through 22-05-2023 10:54 Ukrainian and Brazilian leaders fail to hold one-on-one talks while attending a summit in Japan.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China, Russia 22-05-2023 10:50 Heading into the G7 summit, the US and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time 26-02-2023 08:46 Argentina and the IMF are discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023, a cornerstone of the deal seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the economy.
DEBT DEAL IMF board approves US$6 billion in fresh funds for Argentina 23-12-2022 00:50 International Monetary Fund announces that its board of directors has signed off on third review of Argentina's debt assistance programme and releases new US$6-billion disbursement of funds.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement 03-12-2022 23:17 "Prudent macroeconomic management and efforts to mobilise external financing are supporting stability," declares IMF mission team as latest staff review is signed off.
ARGENTINA The president’s health 24-11-2022 17:14 After President Fernández’s health episode in Bali, there are doubts about the "Alberto diet." One thing is for certain: power makes you sick. by Nelson Castro
Presidential health scare President undergoes medical tests after discomfort at G20 20-11-2022 09:29 President Alberto Fernández underwent an endoscopy on Saturday in Buenos Aires, following up on the health scare he suffered at the G20 Leaders Summit in Bali.
Interview Santiago Cafiero on standing in for the president, G20 and a chat with Joe Biden 18-11-2022 12:58 Foreign minister had to step in and replace President Alberto Fernández at the G20 Leaders Summit. In a short interview, he speaks about the tour, his chat with US President Joe Biden and Cecilia Todesca Bocco's candidacy for the Inter-American Development Bank. by Rosario Ayerdi, from Madrid
G20 LEADERS' SUMMIT President’s health scare overshadows progress at G20 summit 17-11-2022 19:49 President Alberto Fernández suffered a health scare in Indonesia and was forced to skip a series of sessions and meetings. Yet despite the challenges, Argentina emerged with a satisfactory outcome from the Bali get-together. by Rosario Ayerdi
G20 leaders summit From hospital to bilateral with Xi – Alberto’s up-and-down day at the G20 16-11-2022 15:40 President Fernández had an eventful first day on Tuesday at the G20 Leaders Summit in Bali.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President hospitalised after suffering gastritis at G20 summit in Bali 15-11-2022 10:03 Argentina's president suffers illness at G20 Leaders Summit and is briefly hospitalised. After receiving treatment, he goes ahead with bilateral meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jingping.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Fernández seeking more than words at bilateral with Xi Jingping 14-11-2022 14:37 During his upcoming bilateral meeting with the Chinese premier, Argentina’s president will seek better conditions in the use of currency swaps and be accompanied by Sergio Massa, who wants the relationship to stop being so unequal. by Rosario Ayerdi
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto Fernández eyes progress in Bali at G20 summit 14-11-2022 13:37 Russia-Ukraine talks and IMF surcharges on the agenda for the president, who will attend event hosted by US leader Joe Biden and hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jingping.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President vows to promote dialogue between Russia, Ukraine at G20 13-11-2022 13:12 Alberto Fernandez says he will utilise contacts with other G20 leaders to try to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Ukraine, Venezuela top agenda as Fernández meets Macron in Paris 11-11-2022 10:52 Leaders huddle for 45 minutes at the Élysée Palace to tighten their bilateral links and work on a joint global agenda; Macron expresses regret over failed attack against vice-president, calls for progress on Venezuela talks.
G20 SUMMIT Indonesia seeks to capitalise on G20 Summit 14-10-2022 15:58 Emerging powerhouse nation of 275 million ready to assert itself on the world stage as global leaders prepare for Bali meeting. by Sam Forster
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