World Jun 25 From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
World Feb 19 WATCH: Trump boasts he has 'very good record of endorsing' foreign leaders In one of many tangents, Trump used his speech at the Board of Peace meeting to reinforce his support for various foreign leaders who are facing or were recently facing a contested election in their country. By Associated Press
World Oct 27 Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the… By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
Politics Oct 22 Trump defends record after possible plan to buy Argentine beef draws pushback 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. By Associated Press
World Oct 17 Watch 6:54 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy 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… By John Yang, Azhar Merchant
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 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
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