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Elon Musk says his firms are 'actively' looking to invest in Argentina

24-09-2024 14:58 SpaceX and Tesla boss posts on social media that his companies are “actively looking for ways to invest in and support Argentina,” though there’s no sign of an announcement anytime soon.

Milei in New York: Ringing the Wall Street bell, Elon Musk meet

23-09-2024 13:20 President Javier Milei delivers a speech to traders and invited guests at Wall Street ahead of eagerly awaited address to the United Nations General Assembly later today.

Five foreigners held over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Venezuela

15-09-2024 08:55 Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country, announces Maduro administration.

Trump rules out another round with Harris after debate loss

12-09-2024 17:48 Former president says will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival ahead of November's presidential election; Snap polls give victory to US Vice-President Harris.

US says it may weigh in on Burford’s US$16-billion Argentina award

09-09-2024 21:08 United States government “actively considering” whether to file statement of interest with courts concerning Burford Capital’s efforts to collect a US$16-billion judgment against Argentina over nationalisation of state oil firm in 2012.

The joy ride

05-09-2024 21:00 Will this US election be one of vibes, energy, passion, joy, or can policy fights erupt come debate time, and so have this historic campaign turn yet again?

by David Smith

Miami football hub expands as FIFA's Infantino follows Messi to US

27-08-2024 09:49 FIFA is expanding in an upscale Miami enclave as its president relocates ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina, US ink accord for ‘cooperation on critical minerals’

23-08-2024 13:31 Argentina and the United States sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen production of "critical minerals" such as lithium that are essential for the energy transition.

Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos

15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos. 

Bullet and the ballot box: violent US rhetoric comes 'home to roost'

14-07-2024 10:12 Donald Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally Saturday in a chaotic and shocking incident set to supercharge political tensions ahead of the US presidential election.

Pressure grows on Biden after he confuses Zelenskyy with Putin

11-07-2024 19:31 US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.

President Milei heads to US for ‘summer camp for billionaires’

11-07-2024 19:14 Argentina’s President to attend a finance conference organised and funded by the investment firm Allen & Company, which attracts top CEOs and high-flying entrepreneurs.

Messi takes centre stage again for Copa América

18-06-2024 21:11 Argentina have won the Copa América 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Lionel Messi era. The Albiceleste get the tournament underway on Thursday.

Messi spearheads Argentina's Copa América defence

15-06-2024 21:24 World champions Argentina will defend their continental title in a new edition of the Copa América next week.

Donald Trump convicted on all charges in hush money trial

30-05-2024 18:35 New York jury finds Donald Trump guilty of multiple felonies at his hush-money trial, making him the first former US president to be convicted of crimes.

Milei pitches Argentina to Silicon Valley after setbacks at home

29-05-2024 13:27 Meetings with Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg during a 36-hour window would be on a wish list for almost any world leader. But they’re particularly welcome for Javier Milei.

Javier Milei: in love with the ‘cowboy caste’

11-05-2024 06:37 There is clearly some sort of infatuation with the President and his Austrian economic ideology, along with Argentina. And the global culture war and Milei’s positioning to the right of the spectrum make him even more attractive.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Advancing US-Argentine energy and minerals cooperation

30-04-2024 16:13 Argentina's energy security and decarbonisation pathway will only be enhanced by deeper collaboration with the United States, write Jeremy M. Martin & Raúl Bertero.

Burford seeks Argentina’s YPF stake to pay US$16-billion award

22-04-2024 20:29 Burford Capital asks US judge to grant it controlling 51% stake in YPF as part of its effort to collect on a US$16-billion court judegment.

James Rubin: 'China is supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and repeating its crazy arguments'

20-04-2024 05:24 China is supporting “materially, diplomatically, and even repeating Russia’s crazy arguments for this war,” says James Rubin, the United States’ top diplomat in charge of battling disinformation abroad.

by Agustino Fontevecchia