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As peso rallies, US eyes a small gain on its rescue

Yesterday 18:17 Washington hasn’t disclosed the precise details of its unusual currency market interventions this month, but it says it made money.

Wall Street banks say Milei now has a chance to freely float peso

Yesterday 17:57 Financial giants see a favourable scenario for Argentina to move towards a floating exchange rate for the peso and reignite a plan to rebuild reserves.

Winners and losers from Argentina’s pivotal midterm election

Yesterday 14:18 Sunday’s legislative elections left a group of clear winners and losers; Javier Milei, Karina Milei, Diego Santilli and Santiago Caputo were among those celebrating, but the Peronists will have to pick themselves up off the floor.

Merval surge, peso rebound against dollar – Markets cheer Milei's midterms triumph

Yesterday 13:08 Stocks up over 20% on Milei midterm victory; Merval index up trading and peso appreciates 9.5% against the dollar in early trading in Buenos Aires; 10-year bond yields tumble.

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.

Voters hand Milei belated birthday present, post-mortem for Peronism overdue

Yesterday 00:21 Peronism’s renovation is well overdue. It seems Argentines would much rather carry on along Milei’s path of uncertainty and sacrifice than go back to reach the future.

by James Grainger

Decisive win for Milei’s La Libertad Avanza in key midterm election

26-10-2025 22:12 Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) rebounded from a series of setbacks to perform well in Sunday's midterm elections.

Milei’s party wins Argentina midterm vote in major comeback

26-10-2025 21:59 Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41 percent of votes with 92 percent of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.

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.

Election 2025 live blog: Milei celebrates strong performance in midterms

26-10-2025 08:00 Triumph for President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza in midterm elections; Share of national vote for deputies stands at more than 40% with 90% of ballots counted.

From crisis to relaunch: Quirno’s in-tray at Foreign Ministry

25-10-2025 10:03 Beyond economic matters, Pablo Quirno’s Foreign Ministry will focus on promoting abroad the core elements of Milei’s “cultural battle,” a push launched the moment the head of state took office.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

Sunday's midterm elections – five things to know

25-10-2025 08:31 President Javier Milei faces midterm elections on Sunday, in which voters will determine if his sweeping reform push and budget-slashing cuts will continue in his remaining two years in office.

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.

Most countries are on death row

24-10-2025 21:07 Unless demographic trends change abruptly in the very near future, many other countries will precede Argentina on the path into the unknown.

by James Neilson

Milei promises 'Argentina will change' after midterms at rally

24-10-2025 01:10 Sunday's elections will determine whether Milei, whose party is in the minority, will wield more power in Congress in the second half of his term.

Why Argentines are turning to crypto in the latest peso crisis

23-10-2025 19:26 As President Javier Milei tightens currency controls, Argentines are turning to cryptocurrencies to protect their savings.

Lionel Messi signs new Inter Miami contract, extending stay through 2028

23-10-2025 17:26 Star's new contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup.

Milei names finance secretary Pablo Quirno as Argentina’s new foreign minister

23-10-2025 14:49 President Milei’s reshuffle gets underway early; Finance secretary and former JP Morgan executive Pablo Quirno, a close ally of Economy Minister Luis Caputo, named Argentina’s top diplomat following resignation of Gerardo Werthein.

Twenty deputies all but guaranteed re-election in midterm elections

23-10-2025 09:15 Thirty-four lawmakers are seeking new terms but only 20 are odds-on to return.

Argentines hawk belongings in struggle to make ends meet

23-10-2025 01:25 Some 40% of Argentina's income earners work in the informal sector with no social benefits – and many hold several jobs at once.

US unveils plan to bolster beef output, raises Argentine quota

22-10-2025 23:25 Trump administration, seeking to ease a surge in beef prices, is raising the tariff-rate quota for Argentine beef fourfold to 80,000 metric tons a year.

Plenty to be proud of Albiceleste youth fall short at final hurdle

22-10-2025 22:54 It was so near and yet so far for Argentina as they battled in vain for what would have been the nation's seventh FIFA U-20 World Cup title. But it bears repeating as many times as necessary: results are not the be-all and end-all of youth football.

by Dan Edwards

Cabinet reshuffle: Who will head Milei’s ministries going forward?

22-10-2025 15:05 One by one, the post-election changes President Milei is preparing for his Cabinet; Among the names being discussed are Santiago Caputo, Patricia Bullrich, Luis Petri, Guillermo Francos and more.

by Alejandro Gomel

A map at stake: Unity for La Libertad Avanza versus fragmented Peronism

22-10-2025 14:16 Karina Milei managed to make the purple party the only one running in all 24 electoral districts, even at the cost of arm-wrestling with allies and governors. The dispersion of Peronism has sent alarm-bells ringing – election night will open up a combat over the vote count.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Challenges ahead as Provincias Unidas battles against polarisation

22-10-2025 11:32 Centrist alliance faces difficult challenge in midterms but is building towards 2027 presidential vote; Governors front could end up with caucus of between 16 and 20 national deputies – a crucial number that could block or unblock legislation.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

22-10-2025 11:04 Heading into his November 8 inauguration, Rodrigo Paz’s first test will be to replenish fuel supply that the outgoing administration of Luis Arce ran out of money to pay for.

Youth at the ballot-box – over a million first-time voters with risk of electoral apathy

21-10-2025 18:12 Under legislation approved in 2012, those aged 16 and 17 may cast ballots, but they are under no legal obligation to do so.

US Treasury sells dollars to keep peso within Argentina FX band

21-10-2025 16:41 US Treasury’s efforts to shore up Argentina’s currency are part of a broader effort to stabilise the economy before President Javier Milei’s party faces midterm elections.

Milei flees Buenos Aires Province campaign, leaving Santilli solo

21-10-2025 09:27 Polls show La Libertad Avanza narrowing the gap but still trailing Peronism, prompting the President to abandon campaigning in nation's most populous district and shift attention to Córdoba and Rosario.

Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand

21-10-2025 08:53 Maradona's five heirs sign agreement with Swedish firm Electa Global to market products under late footballer's name.

Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz

20-10-2025 17:46 President-elect Rodrigo Paz says Bolivia's relationship with the United States "will be resumed" nearly two decades years after Evo Morales kicked out Washington's ambassador.

JPMorgan CEO heads to Argentina before key test for Milei

20-10-2025 17:37 JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer travels to Buenos Aires ahead of key electoral test for President Javier Milei.

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

19-10-2025 21:45 Pro-business Senator Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential run-off with 55% of vote, defeating rival Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga; Two decades of socialist rule, propelled by Evo Morales, comes to an end.

Santiago Caputo's place in Milei universe set to evolve

19-10-2025 18:14 President Milei is talking up his top advisor as ministerial material. The signs are pointing to a new role for Santiago Caputo post-October election.

by Alejandro Gomel

Washington does not believe in tears

18-10-2025 06:39 If the next crop of deputies and senators is to be chosen according to the slogan “libertad o kirchnerismo,” this will guarantee a further impoverishment of debate.

New US aid for Argentina delivers boost to Milei, but Trump threat sparks anger

18-10-2025 06:28 Argentina's president is heading into the home straight of the campaign with his sails boosted by strong winds from Washington – now all he has to do is win the election.

Diego Santilli: ‘President Milei has to win, even if by one vote’

18-10-2025 06:07 National deputy, who won the 2021 midterms against a united Peronism front, tops the slate of the new La Libertad Avanza alliance that is aligned with PRO. In an interview, he gives his view of the José Luis Espert case, vindicates President Javier Milei and pleads with citizens in Buenos Aires Province “to turn out to vote.”

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.

Stories that caught our eye: October 10 to 17

17-10-2025 17:43 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Peso slumps as US fails to dispel devaluation fear

17-10-2025 11:52 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces that the United States bought the currency Thursday on the parallel exchange rate known among investors as the “blue chip swap.”