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Argentina bonds surge after Milei midterm win

Yesterday 09:19 Dollar bonds soar on Milei's strong showing in midterms; Peso was already posting gains in the crypto market Sunday as the results were announced.

Argentines cast ballots in make-or-break midterm for Milei

26-10-2025 15:14 Argentina is voting Sunday in a midterm election that will serve as a crucial referendum on President Javier Milei’s ambitious austerity policies.

Milei, the two Caputos and the two anchors

25-10-2025 06:08 Milei and the two Caputos have the path laid out for them. The “two anchors” that will give them a future are tied to applying the necessary adaptations to the economic policy plan and creating the conditions for circumstantial legislative majorities. This situation appears possible under any electoral scenario, even a potent Peronist victory.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Tomorrow never knows

25-10-2025 05:55 While the markets vote every day, the ordinary citizen should make the most of their one moment when they are sovereigns with everybody awaiting their decision.

Bessent brands Warren a ‘Peronist’ after Argentina criticism

22-10-2025 23:51 Tussle between Donald Trump administration and Democratic opposition unfolds during partial shutdown of US government.

Peso breaks losing streak amid FX intervention

22-10-2025 13:11 Argentina's peso strengthened, snapping a five-day losing streak amid continued market intervention by both the local and US governments.

Viceroy Bennett and US intervention in Argentina

21-10-2025 15:58 Lobbyist hired by the SIDE intelligence services became executor of Trump’s will in Argentina. Secret meetings, legal troubles and his partnership with businessman Leonardo Scatturice.

by Rodis Recalt

US and Latin American nations back Bolivia’s new president-elect

21-10-2025 13:50 Washington and eight governments from the region – including Argentina – hail Rodrigo Paz’s victory as a break from two decades of “economic mismanagement.”

Trump Argentina beef plan risks rancher ire, little price relief

20-10-2025 17:29 Donald Trump vowed to boost beef imports from Argentina, but this may bring little relief to consumers – and risk angering US ranchers.

On raucous outsiders and statesmen

18-10-2025 06:47 The Milei administration has shown time and time again they lack the capacity to build sustainable political alliances and that stubbornness on the economic front has led to the repetition of mistakes from the recent past. The President has shown that when political momentum is on his side, he abuses good fortune to castigate political opponents and preach cultural war.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentine FX traders estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million

17-10-2025 19:05 US Treasury bought more pesos Friday than it had in any other session, traders estimate; Currency continued to lose value despite Washington's support.

Peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing

17-10-2025 18:42 Argentina's peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of next week's midterm elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of locals who fear an imminent devaluation.

Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump

16-10-2025 17:50 Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A"Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term."

‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal

16-10-2025 15:12 Alec Oxenford confirms trade agreement between Argentina and the United States; Milei’s envoy says “significant” accord is “culmination of months of intense diplomatic effort” and could be announced “very soon.”

Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector 'facility' for Argentina

15-10-2025 14:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is working with private sector on another US$20-billion "facility" to support Argentina, bringing Washington's total promised assistance to US$40 billion.

United States revokes Argentine’s visa for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

15-10-2025 14:17 Washington clamps down on free speech, revoking visas of six foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk; Among them, Argentine national Serena Luciano.

US President says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline

14-10-2025 16:04 US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.

Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterms

14-10-2025 15:21 Argentina's president makes long-desired visit to White House, but US President Trump says Washington's help is dependent on who wins elections.

US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul

13-10-2025 14:58 US$20-billion lifeline will keep Javier Milei from being engulfed by a currency crisis in the run-up to key mid-term elections. The outlook after the vote is less clear.

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

12-10-2025 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”