World Oct 17 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy By John Yang, Azhar Merchant
Politics Oct 16 Trump administration working on doubling Argentina financing to $40 billion 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. By Fatima Hussein, Andrea Vulcano, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 WATCH: Trump meets with Argentina’s Milei as U.S. prepares $20 billion bailout 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… By Seung Min Kim, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
World Aug 12 Argentina’s Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America ties President Javier Milei of Argentina is helping to launch a $1 million initiative to improve diplomatic relations between Israel and several Latin American countries. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally 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. By Isabel DeBre, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
Apr 12 Argentina secures IMF loan and ends most capital controls in key milestones for President Milei By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press President Javier Milei on Friday announced that he would lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: Elon Musk wields ‘chainsaw for bureaucracy’ on stage before speaking at CPAC By Associated Press Wearing his trademark black “Make America Great Again” hat, billionaire Elon Musk began his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference by brandishing a chainsaw that was given to him by Argentine President Javier Milei. Continue reading
Jan 19 Trump’s inauguration will be the first in U.S. history to be attended by foreign leaders By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to the inauguration. Xi is sending his vice president as his representative. Continue reading
Jul 07 Argentine President Milei snubs Brazil’s Lula and heads to CPAC convention alongside Bolsonaro By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Given the choice between a far-right convention to bash his enemies and a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy, Argentine President Javier Milei preferred the stadium packed with cheering fans. In doing so, Milei delivered another harsh rebuke to Brazil's left-wing president,… Continue reading
Jun 13 Argentina’s Senate passes Milei’s plan to slash spending as protesters clash with police By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Argentina’s Senate has narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his own powers. Continue reading