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TRUMP TWEETS

Trump digs in amid censure of racist tweets about lawmakers

15-07-2019 13:22 US President tells female lawmakers of color to "go back" to countries "from which they came."

DIPLOMACY

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'considering own son for US ambassador post'

12-07-2019 14:02 The outspoken Brazilian leader said he’s considering the cost-benefit of the decision and cited his son's friendship with the children of President Trump.

US BORDER CRISIS

A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants

26-06-2019 17:54 The father, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, was swept away with his daughter, Valeria, when she jumped in the Rio Grande from the US bank and he tried to grab her. 283 migrant deaths were recorded at the US-Mexico border last year.

TRUMP IN LONDON

Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit

04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

BLOOMBERG

Investors seek relief as trade threats rock emerging markets

04-06-2019 13:37 The first major signs that Argentina is recovering from a recession may appear in construction and industrial activity data for April on Wednesday. But amid rising global risks, such as Brazil’s slowdown, the numbers could instead confirm fears of a delayed or weak recovery.

HUMAN RIGHTS

US documents expose details of 1976-1983 dictatorship's horrific crimes

31-05-2019 10:15 Fresh details of the junta's brutal tactics exposed in recently declassified Central Intelligence Agency report posted Thursday by the independent National Security Archive.

BLOOMBERG

As new Cold War looms, China struggles to grasp Trump's end game

23-05-2019 17:37 Uncertainty over whether US president is simply ramping up threats before ultimately reaching a deal, or if the US is fundamentally looking to curb China’s rise as a global superpower. Washington, it seems, isn't sure either.

ARRESTS

US sanctions Argentina-based online pharmacy Goldpharma

23-05-2019 14:50 Online pharmacy Goldpharma and eight Argentine citizens designated as significant foreign narcotics-traffickers by US officials for allegedly selling illicit opioids to customers located in the United States. Local authorities arrest five people, including three who were requested by the United States.

EX-ECONOMY MINISTER IN UNITED STATES

Professor Kicillof goes to Washington – and trains his fire on Macri adminstration

10-05-2019 21:00 Former economy minister appears at an event hosted by the Wilson Center's Argentina Project think-tank. And, as expected, he delivered a fierce critique of the Mauricio Macri administration's policies.

by Santiago del Carril

ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES

US and top OAS members start push to suspend Venezuela

05-06-2018 12:23 Washington joined by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Peru in proposing a resolution to reject the result of last month's "unconstitutional" election in Venezuela.

TRUMP TARIFFS

Spectre of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada

31-05-2018 12:46 US announces it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the US allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Cabinet Chief Peña to honour fallen British soldiers in London

30-05-2018 16:00 Marcos Peña to attend ceremony paying tribute to slain soldiers at St. Paul's Cathedral as part of whistlestop tour to three nations taking in Cuba, the US and the UK.

DENUCLEARISATION MEET OFF

Trump cancels summit, citing 'open hostility' by North Korea

24-05-2018 11:57 White House officials have privately predicted for weeks that the summit could be cancelled once or twice before actually taking place, owing to the hard-nosed style of the two leaders.

MADURO EXPECTS WIN

Crisis-wracked Venezuela heads to the polls

19-05-2018 08:40 The vote will take place tomorrow across Venezuela. With four of the five major opposition leaders jailed, few doubt Nicolás Maduro’s chances of winning.

FROM WHERE I STAND

Journalism as an antidode to delusion

14-05-2018 09:57 Traditional press in the United States has come alive and is carrying out its vital role in society with newfound fervour and dedication. There is a renewed sense of responsibility and a call to duty. But it is the worst of times as well as the best of times for American journalism.

by Robert Cox

FROM WHERE I STAND

The Age of the Human Pseudo-Event

05-05-2018 11:52 Boorstin never imagined that a pseudo-event could ever win the nomination to be the presidential candidate of the Republican Party and then would go on to win the presidency.

by Robert Cox

LATE MAY VISIT POSTPONED

Pence postpones trip to Brazil ahead of North Korea meeting

03-05-2018 14:46 Pence had been expected to visit Brazil in late May. But his office says the trip is being postponed to avoid pulling national security resources away.

EDUCATION WITHOUT BORDERS

Welcome to America: What most concerns international students

02-05-2018 19:18 International students embark on a journey into the unknown when they head off to study abroad. Taking that step can be both an exciting and anxiety producing experience for many. On some occasions, the stress is so unbearable that students decide to give up and return home early. Here are some of the issues that most concern international students.

by Eddie Levisman

US$3.59 BILLION TAX SAVINGS

Wall St's biggest banks post record profits thanks to Trump tax overhaul

20-04-2018 12:13 Six biggest Wall Street banks saved at least US$3.59 billion in taxes the first three months of this year and they can thank US President Trump and his tax overhaul.

DENUCLEARISATION?

Secret CIA trip to N.Korea raises odds for Trump-Kim summit

18-04-2018 12:00 US President Donald Trump's CIA chief and nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, travelled to Pyongyang for "very high-level" meetings over Easter.

SYRIAN CONFLICT

US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria's Assad

16-04-2018 12:15 White House weighing more Russia sanctions, after Trump claims missile attacks over weekend were "perfectly carried out."

SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS

US Vice-President Pence confirms he will meet with Macri in Peru

12-04-2018 13:28 US Vice-President, who will stand in for US President Donald Trump at event in Peru, will meet four Latin American leaders during trip.

US PRESIDENT WARNS RUSSIA

Trump: 'Missiles will be coming' over Syria alleged chemical attack

11-04-2018 11:48 Upping the stakes in an escalating confrontation with Moscow, Trump took to Twitter in the strongest assertion yet that he plans to take military action in Syria.

Civil rights leader killed five decades ago

United States remembers Martin Luther King Jr: 50 years on

04-04-2018 19:53 "When we look at the state of race relations, we've made dramatic progress in 50 years – but we're nowhere near where we need to be," King's activist son, Martin Luther King III, says.

UNITED STATES V CHINA

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on 128 US products

02-04-2018 16:00 Beijing raises tariffs on US pork, fruit in trade dispute as fears of a full-blown trade war with Washington creep closer.

PROTECTIONISM ROW

Exemptions for US tariffs on steel, aluminium to be decided by end of April

21-03-2018 18:44 The United States will decide by the end of April whether Argentina will be spared from steep taxes on steel and aluminium imports.

TARGETED SINCE 2016

US accuses Russian government of hacking infrastructure

16-03-2018 15:38 It was the first time Washington named the Russian government as behind the attacks which have been taking place for nearly three years.

ARRESTED IN COLOMBIA

Plot by Cuban jihadist to kill US diplomats halted

15-03-2018 14:17 Gutierrez is suspected of plotting to kill American diplomats in the name of the Islamic State.

US PROTECTIONISM

Trade envoy Braun optimistic US will drop aluminium, steel tariffs

13-03-2018 18:58 "We received a positive reception" to our arguments from US officials, reveals Commerce secretary sent by Macri to push for an exemption on new steel, aluminium tariffs.

by Santiago del Carril

CABINET RESHUFFLE

Tillerson out at State, to be replaced by CIA chief Pompeo

13-03-2018 10:15 Tillerson is out as secretary of state. President Trump tweeted this morning that he’s naming CIA director Mike Pompeo to replace him.

United States politics

Interview: Ex-Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm on the state of US politics today

12-03-2018 19:21 The state's first female chief executive sat down with the Buenos Aires Times to discuss media bias, immigration, gun control, the 2016 election and more.

by Jacob Meschke

JUDGE EDWARD PRADO

Nominee for US ambassador to Argentina vows to assist AMIA probe in hearing

07-03-2018 23:56 Judge Edward Prado – nominated by Donald Trump to head up US Embassy in Buenos Aires – says he will seek to assist probes into AMIA bombing and its alleged cover-up at his confirmation hearing, as he is roundly praised by bipartisan group of senators who hail his experience.

by Santiago del Carril

Expansion plans to the USA

Ecleris transfers Executive to the USA

18-11-2017 10:21 The group expects to regain the growing path in the USA and International markets with Mr. Sand leading the US based Company

UNITED STATES

Trump suffers triple defeat at polls as Democrats bag election victories

08-11-2017 14:00 Yesterday’s Democratic election sweep was a lousy anniversary gift for US President Donald Trump, who is currently on a tour of Asia.

Diplomatic ties threatened

US orders 15 Cuban diplomats to leave

03-10-2017 17:42 Only days ago, the United States and Cuba maintained dozens of diplomats in newly re-opened embassies in Havana and Washington. Now, future diplomatic ties are in doubt.

Argentina Project

Woodrow Wilson Center launches new policy programme to research opportunities in Argentina

27-09-2017 17:22 Former US ambassador Noah Mamet a part of policy research scheme seeking to improve US-Argentine ties and take advantage of global outreach by President Mauricio Macri's government.

Scheme puts at risk the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants

Trump administration to end Obama programme protecting young migrants

06-09-2017 10:33 Controversial move confirmed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions as Democrats, activists vow to challenge decision.

Anger as 'dreamers' cut loose by Trump administration

US cities erupt in protest as young migrant protection plan faces end

06-09-2017 10:21 President Trump’s controversial decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme brings demonstrators onto streets.