Brazil election 2026 Brazil accuses Milei of election-meddling for calling Lula ‘thief’ 21-10-2026 13:11 Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said the comments marked an “unacceptable attempt at foreign interference.”
US-Argentina relations Lamelas: US support beyond 2027 depends on Argentina’s move ‘to the right’ 21-10-2026 13:05 US Ambassador to Argentina says Washington looking to mobilise up to US$20 billion in investment and financing by end of 2027; Vaca Muerta key destination, but continued support is conditional on Argentina’s political course.
LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS Support slips for Latin America's new right-wing leaders 20-10-2026 09:07 Polls show support slipping for recently elected conservative leaders across Latin America. But is this just a blip?
US-Argentina relations Two top Trump officials set for Buenos Aires visit 19-10-2026 15:45 Christopher Landau and Juan Pablo Segura, from the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, are visiting Paraguay and Argentina. Drug-trafficking, security and investment top the agenda as Washington steps up engagement with Argentina. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
'WASHINGTON CONSENSUS' Trump’s Latin America allies deepen ties with Washington lenders 19-10-2026 08:45 Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Washington and the multilateral lenders historically villainised in the region for pushing fiscal austerity.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms 15-10-2026 01:23 President firmly backs his US counterpart in speech to Hispanic association gala; La Libertad Avanza leader says Trump victory is “important for the entire West.”
US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification 14-10-2026 22:13 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sign protocol of amendments to trade deal signed last February.
ANALYSIS Brazil’s second MAGA moment 10-10-2026 06:16 South America has truly turned to the right politically in a move that mirrors the “pink tide” of the early 2000s. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL The boys from Brazil 03-10-2026 00:17 The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease. Yet the apparent deadlock between the two extremes is not immune to several variables, including turnout.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US Vice-President JD Vance to visit Argentina in November 01-10-2026 14:43 Vance set to meet Milei at the Casa Rosada; Trip, which forms part of US vice-president’s regional tour, organised at Washington’s request.
Foreign policy Brazil, Israel, US – three upcoming elections Argentina can't ignore 29-09-2026 18:09 Votes in Brazil, Israel and the United States could reshape the alliances, trade ties and financial relationships underpinning Javier Milei's foreign policy. by Daniel Vittar
GUEST COLUMN Milei said in public what the UN walkout crowd says in private 29-09-2026 11:27 Javier Milei told the UN General Assembly that an uncomfortable truth beats a comfortable lie. The walkout Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced the next day proved his point.
US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL Milei’s US trade deal under threat as Argentina demands better terms 22-09-2026 11:26 Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress to ratify bilateral trade agreement signed last February and are seeking renegotiation of the terms.
PRESIDENT ON EUROPE Milei says Europe 'is sinking' ahead of trip to France 21-09-2026 18:17 President Javier Milei says Europe is "sinking" because of overregulation, immigration and "wokeism" ahead of visit to France.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Malvinas tops agenda as Milei plans New York trip for UN speech 16-09-2026 18:18 After ramping up the rhetoric on the Malvinas sovereignty dispute, President Javier Milei is preparing to travel to the United States seeking a lift in his political fortunes. He will attend the UN General Assembly, but his schedule remains mostly unknown. by Pablo Varela
MILITARY & DEFENCE Milei revives strategic naval base at ‘the end of the world’ 12-09-2026 10:21 President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE Trump says he could settle UK-Argentina dispute over Malvinas 12-09-2026 09:11 “I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas.
MILEI'S MALVINAS SPEECH UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's speech 04-09-2026 10:42 "The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE Milei announces tougher Malvinas sanctions on firms, new naval base 03-09-2026 22:35 President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM Milei to make nationwide broadcast after Trump's Malvinas remark 01-09-2026 14:14 President Javier Milei plans to deliver a ‘Cadena Nacional’ nationwide broadcast on Thursday; He will reportedly outline details of the “diplomatic progress” his government has made over Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM Trump says US reviewing Washington's position on Malvinas Islands 31-08-2026 21:39 Donald Trump suggests Washington is reviewing its position on Malvinas; Comment tied to reports US is seeking increase in Britain's defence spending.
BILATERAL TRADE DEAL Trump administration urges Milei to advance US-Argentina trade deal 31-08-2026 17:10 Washington wants Argentina to move ahead with parliamentary ratification as trade between two nations soars.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Óscar Martínez: ‘Bukele has neither principles nor ideology – he was after power, any which way’ 22-08-2026 06:24 A look at the dictator’s playbook – investigative journalist Óscar Martínez on the rise of Nayib Bukele, the dismantling of democracy in El Salvador and the fight for truth from exile. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Foreign policy Milei signs up Argentina to Trump’s anti-abortion international alliance 16-08-2026 11:03 Argentina’s decision to join Trump-led Geneva Consensus brings position on abortion and reproductive rights back into focus; Secrecy surrounding the move raises questions about government’s strategy over politically sensitive issue. by Giselle Leclercq
BEYOND THE HEADLINES And if the divided rule? 15-08-2026 06:15 Should the wheels come off for Trump, this would be another question-mark over Milei’s re-election chances. by Michael Soltys
GEOPOLITICAL ROW US ambassador warns Argentina over Chinese firms in Vaca Muerta 13-08-2026 17:10 Trump envoy Peter Lamelas says Chinese involvement in strategic sectors “will not help attract foreign investors” to Argentina’s shale oil and gas hub.
THE RIGHT IN LATIN AMERICA Colombia’s new president joins a right-wing wave facing tough reality 08-08-2026 04:59 Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella joins Javier Milei, Chile’s José Antonio Kast and Peru’s Keiko Fujimori in a broad regional shift to the right.
AVIATION & AIR TRAVEL Discount airline Flybondi ghosts Boeing, slashes 75% of flights 06-08-2026 14:21 Low-cost airline Flybondi is on the brink of collapse, eight months after an ally of President Milei promised to invest US$1.7 billion in an attempted turnaround of the decade-old carrier.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling 06-08-2026 04:44 President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina 05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.
CARS & AUTOMOBILES Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina despite Milei’s MAGA ties 03-08-2026 06:44 Brightly lit BYD dealerships are popping up nationwide as part of a broader wave of new showrooms emblazoned with names like BAIC, MG and Chery.
Analysis: Disinformation In defence of Argentine culture and football 25-07-2026 04:54 z by Agustino Fontevecchia
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA says US authorities did not detain Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia 23-07-2026 02:14 AFA denies reports Tapia was questioned by FBI in US; Football association says reports its president and senior officials were detained or summoned by US authorities are "absolutely false."
Foreign relations Rubio: US wants to globalise fight against far-left 'terrorism' 17-07-2026 11:11 Argentina among nations represented at meeting on "The Resurgence of Political Terrorism" hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
REGIONAL ALLIES Milei plans to attend inaugurations of new Peru and Colombia presidents 05-07-2026 10:38 President will travel to Lima and Bogotá for inauguration ceremonies; Milei welcomes election victories of Keiko Fujimori and Abelardo de la Espriella as signs of a broader right-ward shift in Latin America.
DIPLOMACY Ambassador Lamelas: ‘US stands shoulder to shoulder with Argentina’ 02-07-2026 13:42 US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas proclaims support for President Javier Milei and explains his own "America Dream" in a speech marking 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
BEEF EXPORTS Argentina’s beef export boom to US leaves locals paying more for steak 30-06-2026 10:50 Argentina’s exports to the United States are expanding fast past premium steaks to lower-quality cuts. That's great for exporters, but worse for locals, who see prices becoming less affordable.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Jan de Nul wins contract to dig Argentina’s US$10-billion waterway 05-06-2026 10:25 Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.
Dredging bid row KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction 19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.
PRESIDENT IN UNITED STATES Milei to investors: ‘American dream is being reborn in US and Argentina’ 07-05-2026 00:45 President tells Milken Institute conference the "American dream" is being reborn under his government and to "bet on Argentina."
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump gives Milei another boost, ups Argentina’s IP rating 06-05-2026 22:53 United States government improves Argentina’s ratings for the protection of and respect for intellectual property rights for first time in three decades.
PRESS FREEDOM WORLDWIDE Reporters Without Borders: Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years 30-04-2026 14:39 Argentina falls 11 places in annual ranking, now in 98th place; Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, says media watchdog RSF; More than half of countries facing “difficult” or “very serious” situation.
DIPLOMATIC ROW US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region 22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei heads to Israel as Middle East ceasefire clock ticks down 17-04-2026 15:40 Visit to the Western Wall, meetings, ceremonies and the nation’s highest honour – Milei’s schedule in Israel; Presidential delegation departs this Saturday at 11am.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Is right right or a write-off? 17-04-2026 15:24 With Orban losing power and Trump upbraiding Meloni for sticking up for Pope Leo against his insults, President Javier Milei finds himself in a shrinking club. by Michael Soltys
INTERVIEW: PRESS FREEDOM Thibaut Bruttin: 'Trump playbook' is 'dangerous' example for press in Latin America 16-04-2026 15:44 Director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press organisation says that Donald Trump's approach to the media could colour the behaviour of ideologically aligned leaders across Latin America.
IMF AGREEMENT Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme 16-04-2026 10:18 “Outstanding measures” required before the deal is taken to the Board. Trump’s support and pressure contrasts with a technical team that has worsened Argentina's inflation outlook and is calling for greater exchange-rate flexibility. by Eugenia Muzio
OPINION & ANALYSIS Orbán, the global far right and Milei’s moment 14-04-2026 14:46 The defeat of Hungary’s populist prime minister marks a setback for parties across the right-wing MAGA spectrum – Trump included. by Walter Curia
GUEST COLUMN Perspectives and trends for Argentina in the current global context 04-04-2026 18:18 What started as a demonstration of power became, in a matter of weeks, a factor of internal instability. by Gustavo Vera
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET Oil surge elicits tough love from Trump’s Latin American allies 29-03-2026 10:23 The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rippling beyond Asia. Though Latin America is far from the key oil and gas artery that’s been mostly choked off by Iran, it’s still heavily exposed to oil price volatility.