Oct 22 Trump defends record after possible plan to buy Argentine beef draws pushback By Associated Press President Donald Trump, facing criticism from beef producers and ag-state Republicans on his proposal to purchase beef from Argentina, boasted Wednesday about his record for America’s ranchers. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 6:54 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy By John Yang, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump also said it’s contingent on Argentine President Milei’s party winning… Continue watching
Oct 16 Trump administration working on doubling Argentina financing to $40 billion By Fatima Hussein, Andrea Vulcano, Associated Press The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina. This would be on top of a $20 billion credit swap line pledged earlier this month to support Argentina's currency. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Trump meets with Argentina's Milei as U.S. prepares $20 billion bailout By Seung Min Kim, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to pull assistance for Argentina — led by a political kindred spirit whose philosophy aligns with that of the Republican administration— if the nation’s internal politics don’t go the United States’ way in its… Continue reading
Aug 20 Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina and seek asylum By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Brazil’s federal police said that messages found on the telephone of embattled former President Jair Bolsonaro show that at one point he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum, according to documents seen Wednesday by the Associated Press. Continue reading
Aug 12 Argentina's Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America ties By Associated Press President Javier Milei of Argentina is helping to launch a $1 million initiative to improve diplomatic relations between Israel and several Latin American countries. Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally By Isabel DeBre, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they are working on a plan to allow Argentine tourists to again travel to the U.S. without a visa. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 7:50 Search for justice continues for Argentina's disappeared, nearly 50 years later By Kira Kay This week, a human rights group in Argentina said a man who disappeared more than 40 years ago under the country’s military dictatorship had been identified and reunited with his sister. But there are concerns that the current government is… Continue watching
May 02 No damage reported after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina By Nayara Batschke, Associated Press Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert Friday for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country. Continue reading
Apr 21 A timeline of Pope Francis' life By Associated Press On Sunday, Pope Francis gave his final goodbye to the faithful. Continue reading