CRISIS IN CUBA Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo Yesterday 19:23 "I do believe I'll be...having the honor of taking Cuba," Trump tells reporters at the White House.
VENEZUELAN ECONOMY Venezuela’s 600% inflation undercuts Trump’s boasts of revival Yesterday 10:17 Life has only gotten harder for Venezuelans in the two months since Trump removed Maduro from power.
US IN LATIN AMERICA Ecuador launches two weeks of US-backed anti-drug operations Yesterday 10:07 Two-week crackdown deploys 75,000 troops as Washington deepens security partnership;
AS I SEE IT Facing the Islamist challenge 14-03-2026 06:52 Will Trump and Netanyahu be satisfied with something less than “regime change”? Or are they dead set on continuing the war until the ayatollahs and their brutal enforcers have been replaced by a pro-Western government? by James Neilson
WAR IN IRAN Middle East war set to rage on as Iran's new leader breaks silence 12-03-2026 18:25 Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, signals he won’t back down in the Middle East war in his first public comments since succeeding his assassinated father.
FEATURE Oil expats desperately needed in Venezuela don't want to go home 12-03-2026 11:20 Expats are torn between a desire to rebuild their homeland and preserving the hard-won prosperity they’ve achieved abroad, for themselves and their families.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy 11-03-2026 17:47 Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows to target "economic centres and banks" that it deems linked to US and Israeli interests; US President Donald Trump said the conflict would end "soon," as Tehran effectively closes off Strait of Hormuz.
NEW ERA IN CHILE Chile’s new President Kast to signal swift alignment with Trump 11-03-2026 14:21 Kast’s new administration plans to sign broad agreements with the United States to boost cooperation on critical minerals and security matters.
ENERGY, FINANCE & GEOPOLITICS Milei reactivates dams, consolidating strategic rapprochement with China 11-03-2026 09:36 Argentina’s government has confirmed that work on the hydroelectric complex on the Santa Cruz river – which has been paralysed since Javier Milei came to power – has resumed. The project, integrally financed by Chinese banks and implemented by the Gezhouba company, returns to the agenda amid an uptick in the relations between Buenos Aires and Beijing. by Carlos Burgueño
OPINION & ANALYSIS Is Argentina at war? 10-03-2026 14:50 At a Jewish university in New York, President Milei once again described Iran as an “enemy” and declared that “we are going to win” the war in the Middle East. The lessons of the past and the risks of reckless ideological displays. by Walter Curia
SECURITY IN AMERICAS Trump urges Latin America to use military against cartels 08-03-2026 10:23 Trump tells a group of Latin American leaders at security summit in Miami that Washington "will not tolerate the lawlessness in our hemisphere any longer."
TRUMP & THE AMERICAS Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration 07-03-2026 08:21 Summit at Trump's golf club in Doral, Florida, marks the latest instance of the president moving ahead with his so-called "Donroe Doctrine" of asserting expanded US authority in the Western Hemisphere.
As I see it Trump the liberator goes to war 07-03-2026 06:50 Though few would disagree that a “diplomatic solution” to the Iranian problem would be far better than one reached at gunpoint, efforts to persuade the leaders of the regime that it would be in their interest to call a genuine halt to their nuclear programme were always bound to fail. by James Neilson
(GEO)POLITICS – ANALYSIS Argentina: the safest country in the world 07-03-2026 06:36 With the world in chaos, Milei returned to the basics and relied on the same kind of things that got him elected in the first place. by Agustino Fontevecchia
GEOPOLITICS Trump’s Latin American allies face a dilemma over China, Iran war 06-03-2026 13:11 Donald Trump is gathering his top allies from Latin America at a moment when a new US military conflict is putting even his best friends in the region under newfound pressure.
CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST Ambassador to Israel says 200 tourists stranded in Israel as Iran conflict sparks 03-03-2026 12:30 Argentina’s Ambassador to Israel Axel Wahnish said that the “priority is to support and provide security”; Envoy says 200 tourists are stuck due to Iran missile threat, with 100,000 residents in danger.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei wants Argentina’s US 'strategic alliance' to be ‘state policy’ 02-03-2026 11:47 President Milei says "South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the coming decades" and that Argentina will be in tune with the United States.
ATTACK ON IRAN Iran's supreme leader Khamenei confirmed dead, says Trump 28-02-2026 21:04 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed Saturday in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack, US President Donald Trump announces.
STRIKES ON IRAN Argentina raises security for ‘sensitive sites’ as US, Israel attacks Iran 28-02-2026 12:09 President Milei ramps up security “sensitive sites” across Argentina as a result of the military escalation in the Middle East.
EXPLAINER What led to US-Israeli strikes on Iran: protests, nuclear power and proxies 28-02-2026 11:11 The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, triggering explosions in the capital Tehran and an escalation across the region.
MIDDLE EAST US, Israel launch strikes on Iran; Tehran hits back across region 28-02-2026 11:05 US and Israeli strikes on Iran follow the Islamic republic's violent repression of mass protests and stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
AS I SEE IT The ‘indispensable nation’ goes AWOL 28-02-2026 06:01 Team Trump’s members think that, unless the Europeans adopt a turbocharged version of the policies they recommend, they could disappear from history before the present century has run its course. by James Neilson
WASHINGTON VERSUS TEHRAN Iran denies missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions' 25-02-2026 10:25 Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges "sinister ambitions" in key Congress speech; US president says Tehran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen."
ANALYSIS Trump takes anti-China crusade to Chile ahead of Latin America summit 23-02-2026 17:35 Chile for decades finessed the geopolitical rivalry between China, its top trading partner, and the US, its leading foreign investor. Those days seem to be over.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei offers troops for Gaza as Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' 19-02-2026 14:08 Inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" created by US President Donald Trump; President Javier Milei offers Argentine peace-keeping troops for deployment in Gaza Strip.
PRESIDENT ON TOUR Milei travels to US for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting 18-02-2026 17:47 President will attend the first edition of new Trump-led council that aims to resolve conflict in the Middle East.
MILEI ON TOUR Milei schedules packed US agenda with Chile stopover 16-02-2026 13:30 President to attend Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ summit in Washington before returning for Latin America summit and ‘Argentina Week' in New York; Chile inauguration and domestic ‘Tour de la Gratitud’ also on schedule.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Trump to host Latin American leaders, including Milei, in Miami on March 7 12-02-2026 14:57 Trump to host the leaders of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras and other Latin American nations in Miami for a March 7 summit.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei to attend inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington 09-02-2026 14:42 President Javier Milei to attend the first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington DC.
BEEF EXPORTS Trump boosts Argentina beef imports to US in affordability push 07-02-2026 09:36 Trump directive finalises the terms of a deal the US and Argentina signed Thursday scrapping hundreds of tariffs and trade barriers on each other’s goods
BEEF EXPORTS Trump to boost Argentina beef imports as cost worries bite 07-02-2026 08:20 US President Donald Trump signs executive order to allow more Argentine beef imports into the United States.
Casa Rosada on deal Government: US agreement ‘consolidates' Argentina's 'regional leadership’ 06-02-2026 16:29 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni and foreign Minister Pablo Quirno outline details of new trade and investment agreement with the United States at press conference; Deal will be sent to Congress for approval, confirms government.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Fury after Trump posts video of Obamas as monkeys 06-02-2026 14:07 White House unrepentant over Trump's post of a video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, rejecting what it called "fake outrage" and saying the video was from an "Internet meme."
POLITICS IN VENEZUELA Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chávez, Maduro 06-02-2026 11:26 Venezuela's National Assembly starts weighing amnesty law; Bill is an initiative by interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who stepped into the shoes of Nicolas Maduro after he was deposed in US military operation one month ago.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei inks trade, investment deal with United States 05-02-2026 20:18 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announces agreement with Washington; US will eliminate tariffs on more than 1,600 products and grant “unprecedented” access for Argentine beef, says government.
US TRADE DEAL – ANALYSIS Argentina signs US trade deal that cuts hundreds of tariffs 05-02-2026 17:54 US agrees to eliminate over 1,600 reciprocal tariffs on Argentine goods while Milei’s government will terminate more than 220 levies on US products.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US senator asks Bessent to terminate US$20-billion Argentina swap line 05-02-2026 11:25 US Senator Elizabeth Warren asks for clarification and requests termination of US$20-billion currency swap line with Argentina.
MINING & INDUSTRY Argentina is key US partner for rare earth extraction, says Rubio 04-02-2026 15:08 “Argentina has the capacity in terms of natural resources … not just for the United States, but for the world,” declares US secretary of state.
GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS China courts Uruguay as Argentina’s Milei embraces Trump 03-02-2026 16:12 Uruguay and China signed more than dozen agreements in areas such as investment, trade, and scientific cooperation following Beijing meeting between Yamandú Orsi and Xi Jinping.
MULTILATERALISM WHO is being forced to cut jobs after US and Argentina pull funding 02-02-2026 14:33 Argentina has announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organisation, with the exit expected to take effect in February.
FINANCIAL MANOUEUVRES Report: Argentina bought US$808 million from US to pay IMF 02-02-2026 07:32 Argentina buys US$808 million in special drawing rights from the US Treasury to tackle payments at the International Monetary Fund.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei plans another US trip to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort 01-02-2026 10:11 Caution prevails at the Casa Rosada, but President Javier Milei’s name has surfaced as a potential guest at the Hispanic Prosperity Gala 2026 on February 10 in Palm Beach, Florida, at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei denies report linking Argentina to Trump deportee scheme 31-01-2026 09:21 President denies reports his government in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations; ‘New York Times’ said deal would see Argentina receive deportees of other nationalities who are unable to return to country of origin.
REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA Venezuelan interim president announces mass amnesty push 31-01-2026 09:03 Delcy Rodríguez says said she will propose a "general amnesty law covering the entire period of political violence from 1999 to the present."
GEOPOLITICS Trump unmasked? 31-01-2026 06:30 The way Donald Trump has stripped himself bare, warts and all, in this first, tumultuous month of the year defies belief. by David Smith
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina advises against travel to Cuba due to ‘deteriorating conditions’ 30-01-2026 18:03 “In view of the deterioration in living conditions in Cuba, Argentine citizens are advised to avoid or postpone tourist travel to the island,” says Foreign Ministry.
VENEZUELA OIL INDUSTRY US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reforms 30-01-2026 09:11 Venezuela adopts reform package that will open up its nationalised oil sector to private investment; Delcy Rodríguez moves to appease the United States and Donald Trump following the toppling of leader Nicolas Maduro.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina to submit sign-up to Trump’s Board of Peace to Congress 28-01-2026 23:37 Javier Milei’s government wants lawmakers to deal with matter during extraordinary sessions this February; Argentina signed up as founding member of US President Donald Trump’s new body at Davos last week.
US DELEGATION IN USHUAIA US delegation's visit to Patagonia draws criticism from opposition 27-01-2026 10:15 Visit by a group of United States lawmakers to Ushuaia, Argentina’s southernmost city, draws criticism from Peronist opposition; US Embassy confirms congressional delegation visited Tierra del Fuego to discuss energy and mining issues.
UNITED STATES POLITICS Trump attempts to pivot in face of Minneapolis killing backlash 26-01-2026 18:51 Nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarised immigration raids in a month; After killing of Alex Pretti, more rallies erupt in Minneapolis, New York and other major cities.