GEOPOLITICAL ROW Milei caught in Trump-China spat over US$18-billion FX swap line Today 16:47 Javier Milei is caught between US President Donald Trump and China’s communist government.
WORLD ECONOMY Trump's trade representative says tariffs 'bearing fruit' Today 12:33 Top US trade official Jamieson Greer says several countries – including Argentina, Vietnam and Israel – have offered to reduce sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
'BLACK MONDAY' Market panic deepens as Trump stands firm over tariffs Yesterday 09:45 Global stock market rout deepened on Monday and fears of recession rose after China retaliated against US President Donald Trump's tariffs and Europe calibrated its response.
Editorial A double date 05-04-2025 06:36 Milei has yet to realise (or admit, if he does realise) that Trump is taking the United States into precisely the same direction from which he himself is struggling to pull out Argentina.
As I see it Sailing blithely into the maelstrom 05-04-2025 06:15 Like Donald Trump with his error-prone minions, Javier Milei is accompanied by an entourage which includes far too many individuals who are unsuited for high office. by James Neilson
Analysing Argentina Can Cristina Fernández de Kirchner be the next Donald Trump? 05-04-2025 06:13 It is difficult to imagine a Fernández de Kirchner comeback à la Trump. Or rather, her comeback has already happened, no matter how much she denies it by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS & ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei: a tourist in Mar-a-Lago 05-04-2025 06:10 As Donald Trump rattles up the world with his tariffs, things are heating up domestically for President Javier Milei. by Agustino Fontevecchia
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei says he will change Argentina’s laws to mitigate Trump's tariffs 04-04-2025 13:19 Argentina's President Javier Milei says he will not retaliate against US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" and will ensure his nation's exports meet requirements.
MILEI IN AMERICA Casa Rosada: ‘Technical issues’ meant no Milei-Trump photo 04-04-2025 13:06 Argentina’s government confirms President Javier Milei was unable to meet US President Donald Trump Thursday; Republican leader was unable to reach Mar-a-Lago due to a fault in his helicopter, which delayed his schedule, says Casa Rosada.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei looks for IMF support, trade deal from Trump 03-04-2025 19:27 President in Florida to receive award; Milei seeking crucial backing from United States for new IMF programme, days after 10% tariffs are introduced.
In focus: Cryptocurrencies Political support leading to increasing fall-out for crypto 03-04-2025 00:42 Experts say recent support from Donald Trump and Javier Milei for memecoin cryptocurrencies has led to losses of several billion dollars for investors, weakening a sector still is seeking legitimacy.
TRADE WARS Trump tariffs everyone, with rate on China set to soar above 50% 03-04-2025 00:24 US President Donald Trump announces steepest US tariffs in a century, unnerving investors who see a trade war ahead.
TRADE WARS Trump attempting to be an ‘emperor,’ says Chile's Boric 02-04-2025 15:19 Chilean President says that at Trump’s inauguration, billionaires and tech gurus were “paying homage to someone who seems to pretend to be a new emperor.”
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to 'surely' meet Trump on US trip, says Werthein 02-04-2025 09:03 The two leaders will receive awards for their "conservative values" during a ceremony at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
MILEI TO AMERICA Milei heads to Trump’s home base with IMF feal near finish line 02-04-2025 08:52 President Javier Milei will reportedly travel to Florida on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
POLLING & SURVEYS Latin Americans split on retaliation as Trump’s tariffs loom 01-04-2025 12:19 Half of Mexicans, Argentines and Brazilians want their governments to retaliate to Trump’s tariffs, with slightly smaller shares of Colombians and Chileans saying the same.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Trump says 'not joking' about possible third term as US president 31-03-2025 14:25 US president repeats suggestion he might seek a third term: "There are methods which you could do it."
Analysing Argentina Will Elon Musk’s plumber pay for Milei’s trips abroad? 29-03-2025 06:11 There is reason behind the IMF’s decision to throw its weight behind President Milei, which means partnering with his political objectives too. by Marcelo J. García
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Towards a smarter state 29-03-2025 06:11 The libertarian government seems intent on cutting back a bloated state to its right size without having any clear idea what that size might be. by Michael Soltys
WASHINGTON SANCTION US sanctions Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido for ‘corruption’ 22-03-2025 17:33 United States government bans former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and ex-federal planning minister Julio de Vido from entering its territory, sanctioning them for “significant corruption.”
WASHINGTON SANCTION US bans CFK, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption' 22-03-2025 14:06 US State Department, under orders of Marco Rubio, issues statement confirming entry ban for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former federal planning minister Julio de Vido and their immediate family members. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
WASHINGTON'S BAN ON CFK United States bars Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from entry due to graft case 22-03-2025 09:37 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision to ban Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her immediate family, as well as former public works minister Julio De Vido, “for significant corruption,” according to a statement.
GAZA WAR Israel issues 'last warning' to Gazans 19-03-2025 17:18 Israel's most recent airstrikes have killed at least 436 people, according to Gaza's civil defence agency, disregarding the previously agreed upon ceasefire deal.
RUSSIAN-UKRAINE WAR Putin agrees to halt Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire 18-03-2025 17:07 Vladimir Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, but the Russian president still demands a "complete cessation" of Western military and intelligence support to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire agreement.
GAZA WAR Israel vows to fight in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce 18-03-2025 09:47 Israel unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with health ministry reporting 400 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.
USAID CUTS USAID cuts imperil free press, human-rights in autocracies 17-03-2025 15:27 Experts warn US President Donald Trump's slashing of USAID jeopardises independent press and research in autocratic governments, while leaders like El Salvador's Nayib Bukele praise an end to US intervention.
AS I SEE IT Demography should help the US keep China at bay 15-03-2025 07:46 Despite the fact that demography has always been China’s not so secret weapon, in recent years it has become a major problem that seems certain to put a premature end to the imperial dreams of Xi and his immediate successors. by James Neilson
OPINION & ANALYSIS Is Donald Trump good for Argentina? 15-03-2025 07:40 Trump’s new transactional and short-term economic order overlaps with a new gangster-style and hyper-materialistic political order. by Jorge Fontevecchia
RUSSIAN-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan 13-03-2025 17:26 Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses support for Washington's plan for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but warns of "nuances" and "serious questions" he must discuss with US President Donald Trump.
CANADIAN ELECTION Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to 'win' US trade war 10-03-2025 12:52 Liberal Party elects former investment banker Mark Carney to succeed Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his combative anti-Trump rhetoric.
AS I SEE IT Alarm bells ringing in Europe 08-03-2025 06:00 Have the Europeans stumbled into the dependency trap? Trump and his cronies evidently think they have and therefore deserve to be treated like the supplicants they are. by James Neilson
POLITICAL ANALYSIS Challenging Milei’s ‘iron triangle’ 08-03-2025 06:00 The Donald holds the keys to Milei’s future. by Agustino Fontevecchia
TRADE WARS Trump changes tack on some tariffs, but steel, aluminium remain 06-03-2025 18:20 Mexico and Canada given grace period, but levies on imported metals and agricultural products look set to hit Argentina hard.
LIBERTARIAN CHAINSAWS Musk and Milei’s chainsaw maker is crafting another for Trump 06-03-2025 15:54 Mechanic Mariano ‘Tute’ Di Tella is delighted that the custom chainsaw he made for President Javier MIlei and Elon Musk caught the attention. Now, he's preparing a chainsaw for Donald Trump.
CLIMATE CHANGE World's sea ice cover hits record low in February 06-03-2025 14:32 Argentina saw hotter than average temperatures last month as global sea ice cover reached new historic low, impacting natural ecosystems and global trade routes.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe 06-03-2025 06:00 Record number of Russian population supports the United States as opposed to the European Union, due to new pro-Kremlin media and the government's claim that Europe is in the way of peace in Ukraine.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Trump addresses tense US Congress after pausing aid to Ukraine 05-03-2025 13:48 Ukrainian flags of protest, a MAGA hat of support and disruptive shouts fill the halls of the US Congress during President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday.
BILATERAL TRADE Trump says he is open to a trade deal with Argentina 04-03-2025 15:39 US President Donald Trump responds positively to question speculating over likelihood of US-Argentina free-trade deal.
Global trade Trump escalates global trade war, sparking tit-for-tat tariffs 04-03-2025 12:27 Confirmation of the levies lays to rest doubts Trump would actually follow through on his repeated threats to upend global economic ties to counter what he casts as imbalanced trade.
ANALYSIS Milei feels the heat of the $LIBRA scandal 01-03-2025 07:18 Milei is doubling down. Not only does he deny any wrongdoing, he’s also trying to push forward with his own agenda. by Agustino Fontevecchia
As I see it Hail to the chiefs 01-03-2025 06:15 Much of the world is reverting to an older formula in which it is taken for granted that everything depends on the whims of a handful of big men. by James Neilson
UKRAINE WAR Trump cuts short Zelenskyy meeting after shouting match 28-02-2025 17:24 Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy openly argued in the White House on Friday as they clashed on the need for compromise with Vladimir Putin.
POLITICS Brazil's Bolsonaro bets on Trump card for survival 28-02-2025 15:22 Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro remains "calm" and places faith on US support to dodge a 40-year criminal sentence for allegedly plotting a coup following the 2022 elections.
UKRAINE CONFLICT Zelenskyy left in the cold as Milei takes Trumpian twist 28-02-2025 14:57 Once a close ally, Milei turned his back on Zelenskyy after Argentina’s government failed to condemn Russian aggression in a controversial UN vote last week. by Zella Milfred
UKRAINE CONFLICT Trump rift opens disinformation on Ukraine 27-02-2025 11:22 Disinformation targeting Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is surging as Donald Trump's shift frays relations with Kyiv.
UKRAINE CONFLICT Zelenskyy set to meet Trump Friday for mineral deal 27-02-2025 11:10 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "now confirmed" to visit Washington to discuss US access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for military support during the ongoing war.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina's GDP shrank less than expected in 2024 26-02-2025 11:44 Argentina beats the World Bank's projection and shrinks GDP by just 1.8 percent as part of Milei's self-proclaimed "largest fiscal adjustment in history."
Foreign relations & diplomacy Argentina shifts stance on Ukraine in United Nations vote 24-02-2025 18:21 Echoing US President Donald Trump's new position on conflict, President Javier Milei's government shifts its stance on Ukraine and Russia, refusing to condemn Moscow’s aggression in UN vote.
STOCK MARKET Early election trade is brewing for Latin America investors 24-02-2025 12:03 Investors make early bets on a right-wing swing in Latin America's upcoming election cycle, remembering when President Javier Milei's win sparked one of the most profitable trades in emerging markets last year.