News of policy

Biden heralds shift in Washington's strategy toward Venezuela

15-11-2020 08:03 Democratic leader's arrival in the White House could help pave the way for a political solution to crisis in Venezuela, with use of sanctions against social administration in Caracas likely to be more targeted.

Biden faces tall order reviving Washington's global role

14-11-2020 10:49 US President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to restore America’s moral authority in the world but after four years of norms-shattering by Donald Trump, he will have his work cut out for him.

Latin America watches on as United States heads to the polls

31-10-2020 10:36 With the region facing unprecedented economic and health concerns, as well as the issue of China’s increasing presence, Tuesday’s election could set the tone for the next phase of US-Latin America relations.

by Jennifer Heiman & Anina Hoffman

Ties that bind or blind: a brief history of US-Argentine relations

31-10-2020 10:31 Formal bilateral ties date back to January 27, 1823 – predating the Monroe Doctrine by over 10 months and long before Argentina was called Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

Argentina’s currency woes show no sign of easing

10-10-2020 08:31 Argentina’s hodge podge exchange rate regime is running out of steam.

Central Bank moves to unify interest rates

09-10-2020 11:27 Central Bank is taking steps to tighten its monetary policy and encourage banks to buy local peso assets.

Central Bank optimistic over post-bond swap future

25-08-2020 19:20 Central Bank Governor Miguel Ángel Pesce says closure of the debt swap deal would relieve pressures on exchange markets and improve economic expectations.

John Mearsheimer: ‘A war between the United States and China in 2021 is possible’

01-08-2020 08:58 US political scientist and international relations scholar with the University of Chicago, one of the first to sound the alarm about the rise of Beijing, warns the Sino-American rivalry could reach Latin America.

by Leandro Dario

Miguel Pesce: ‘In this emergency, the mechanism is printing money’

11-04-2020 10:07 Central Bank chief Miguel Ángel Pesce on the economy, printing money, the coronavirus pandemic and the problems that lie ahead.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

How will US bounty affect Maduro's hold on Venezuelan power?

29-03-2020 18:41 The accusation of "narco-terrorism" by the US put pressure on Maduro’s regime, but its consequence is uncertain: it will achieve either to support the opposition or an end to the South American country's long-running economic and political crises.

Central Bank lowers key rate to 40%, extending cuts

19-02-2020 18:15 Central Bank chief Miguel Pesce justifies the rate cuts as a tool to help turn around Argentina’s economy, which is expected to contract for the third straight year in 2020.

Central Bank cuts key interest rate for fifth time since December 10

30-01-2020 21:29 Rate floor cut to 48 percent on Thursday from 50 percent. Central bank chief Miguel Pesce has lowered it from 63 percent since taking office December 10.

Fernández administration walks a fine line on Venezuela crisis

07-01-2020 08:13 Complications from crisis in Venezuela highlight president's delicate balancing act over an issue that is splitting Latin America’s political allegiances.

Trump rattles Middle East, US politics with risky Iran strike

03-01-2020 14:32 As reports filtered out from Iraq that Qassem Soleimani had been killed in a US airstrike, some administration officials quietly acknowledged US involvement. Then, a tweet from the president: an image of the American flag, absent any commentary.

Argentina’s new foreign policy: Who's advising Alberto Fernández

11-11-2019 14:47 Meet the three key players influencing the president-elect’s foreign policy.

Grupo de Puebla summit highlights Argentina’s new direction under Fernández

09-11-2019 08:49 Argentina’s new political direction under president-elect Alberto Fernández was on display on Buenos Aires on Friday, as progressive leaders from across Latin America gathered for a Grupo de Puebla summit.

Alberto Fernández: What can we can expect on foreign policy

04-11-2019 09:40 President-elect – who visits Mexico this week – is preparing his foreign policy approach. But will it echo that of Kirchnerismo, or forge a distinct new path?

Central Bank tightens 'cepo,' sets US$50 limit on cash advances abroad

31-10-2019 22:10 The move comes three days after the Central Bank sharply tightened currency exchange controls to stem a surge in capital flight.

Latin American leaders congratulate Fernández on victory – except Bolsonaro

28-10-2019 10:20 Fellow leftists regional leaders rally behind Alberto Fernandez, but Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't intend to congratulate Frente de Todos leader.

Alberto Fernández picks Mexico for first trip abroad as president-elect

28-10-2019 09:37 Scheduled for next week, the trip marks a clear departure from the foreign policy approach of the last four years and a move towards aligning his administration with like-minded leftists in Latin America.