President Javier Milei has adjusted his agenda for the upcoming weeks, postponing a scheduled trip to the United States to participate in the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington DC. Milei had originally scheduled a trip to the US this week, with plans to visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that Trump’s endorsement and the US$20 billion U.S. currency swap with Argentina have facilitated President Javier Milei’s strong performance in October’s midterm elections. In an interview, Bessent remarked: “[Trump] endorsed President Milei.” Clearly, President Milei surpassed all expectations in the polls, achieving a significant victory. It appears … Read more
The circumstances faced by the victims of neo-colonial exploitation, while dire, are not the most severe outcomes one could encounter. Countries that maintain a distance from the so-called scheming capitalists, often criticized by nationalists and leftists, are more prone to self-impoverishment compared to those that embrace them and permit their involvement in significant sectors of … Read more
Argentine officials are poised to make a decision by year-end regarding the potential renegotiation of terms associated with a US$20-billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund, including stipulations related to foreign reserves, as per reports. A report indicated that the Central Bank governor mentioned Argentina’s intention to renegotiate reserve requirements; however, the individual clarified that … Read more
On Thursday afternoon, the United States and the Argentine government unveiled the framework of their trade agreement. The joint statement indicates that both nations will “open their markets to each other on key products.” The document, entitled “Framework for a United States-Argentina agreement on reciprocal trade and investment,” enumerated the 11 critical sectors that will … Read more
The International Monetary Fund has called on Argentina to expedite the buildup of its international reserves, a primary point of contention raised by both the lender and various analysts regarding the nation’s economic strategy. At a press briefing on Thursday, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack noted the rationale behind the petition, noting that a recent “improvement … Read more
Argentina’s Ambassador to the United States, Alec Oxenford, stated on Monday that a trade agreement between the two nations “is practically finalized” and that the announcement is imminent. The diplomat indicated that the negotiations involving Presidents Javier Milei and Donald Trump are supported by the US Treasury. “There will be news very soon,” he stated. … Read more
President Javier Milei received the new United States ambassador in Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, at the Casa Rosada on Monday, engaging in brief private discussions. Lamelas, 66, formally presented his diplomatic credentials to the President, a day after officially commencing his mission in Argentina. The Cuban-born US diplomat made an appearance at Government House shortly … Read more
Javier Milei is set to return to the United States this week to participate in a global summit in Miami, where he will be among notable attendees such as national football team captain Lionel Messi and US President Donald Trump. This marks the 14th visit to the United States for the President since assuming office … Read more
The US Embassy in Argentina has formally declared the arrival of its new ambassador, Peter Lamelas, who arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday. “Welcome to Argentina!” Ambassador Peter Lamelas has arrived in Buenos Aires today and is set to present his credentials, marking the commencement of his duties at a pivotal juncture in the bilateral … Read more