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Argentine President Javier Milei. Photo: Reuters

Latin America split on colonialism, Spain’s legacy

Argentina’s President Javier Milei posted on social media that the Italian explorer’s arrival introduced enlightenment to the region.

Argentina’s Milei, a China critic, to visit Beijing amid frustration with US

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South America treated to rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse

Springboks coach Erasmus rues errors in loss to Argentina in Rugby Championship

A late penalty could have won them the game, but South Africa can still win the title if they get one point from the return match next week.

Argentine players celebrate after defeating world champions South Africa on Saturday, and giving themselves an outside chance of winning the title next week. Photo: AFP

Chinese companies navigate challenges in hunt for EV metals in Latin America

Latin American countries, such as Chile, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru, are placing extra scrutiny on overseas investment in their lithium industries.

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Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Gonzalez, who has challenged President Maduro’s declaration of victory, arrived in Spain with his wife, the country’s foreign ministry said.

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FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

Erling Haaland celebrates as he completes a hat-trick for Manchester City against Ipswich in Gameweek 2. Photo: EPA

Paraguay open to China trade deals via Mercosur trade bloc despite Taiwan ties

The country’s long-standing diplomatic support for the self-governed island has hindered local farmers’ grains exports to China.

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Argentina to join US minerals partnership to diversify supply chains from China

Strategy aims to ease dependence on China for minerals that go into EV batteries and solar panels, while adhering to environmental standards.

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Venezuelan leader slams TikTok for ‘wanting civil war’ in his country

Nicolas Maduro, reeling from protests over his disputed re-election, says Chinese-owned company has suspended his access to the platform.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro walks through the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in Caracas on Friday. Photo: Reuters

July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

A supermarket in Montebello, California, on May 15, 2024. Photo: AFP

China spends big on beef from Latin America-Caribbean as copper drops

Governments from the region are moving to boost relations with China, with more leader visits and new trade agreements.

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Venezuela opposition leader Machado is in ‘hiding, fearing for my life’

In Wall Street Journal, Machado wrote: ‘I could be captured as I write these words.’ President Maduro has said she ‘should be behind bars’.

Maduro congratulated by China after claiming victory in contested election

Beijing joined Russia, Cuba, Iran and Nicaragua in lauding the Venezuelan leader; the US and other nations express concerns about the vote’s legitimacy.

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Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro (left) poses with the president of the National Electoral Council, Elvis Amoroso, in Caracas on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Lula ‘scared’ by Maduro’s bloodbath warning ahead of Venezuela vote, president says

Brazil’s President said: ‘I was scared by Maduro’s statements that if he loses the election there will be a bloodbath.’

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto palace in Brasilia, Brazil on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Why more Asian women are flocking to Buenos Aires’ milongas for tango

An unspoken invitation to press themselves close to a stranger for a tanda, or set of dances, may stop there, but those that navigate the codes and the dance floor well enough may find further invitations

World leaders unite in condemnation of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

In the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting, a chorus of international voices rose up to denounce the attack on the former American president.

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Exclusive | What is Milei’s China agenda? Argentina’s envoy on trade, space and Global South

Buenos Aires’ Beijing ambassador, Marcelo Suarez Salvia, says the two countries are navigating towards ‘promising horizon’ of opportunities.

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Argentina returns 14 Chinese cultural relics in illicit trafficking battle

Items handed over to Chinese envoy in Buenos Aires represent first such gesture under a 2018 bilateral agreement on cultural property.

Messi’s Argentina to defend Copa America in US as Uruguay, Brazil await

Everything you need to know as the oldest continental tournament in world football kicks off for its 48th edition, 108 years on from its debut campaign.

Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds

Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, particularly for sensitive subjects such as politics.

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Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, a report finds. Photo: Reuters

China, Argentina discussing Milei’s possible visit to Beijing: sources

No date or agenda yet, but meeting with Xi Jinping could still happen as two sides assess what they could gain from a trip by the new leader.

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Argentine President Javier Milei smiles before posing for a group photo with Group of 7 heads of state in Italy on Friday. Photo: EPA/EFE

China overlooks Milei’s rhetoric, hands Argentina US$35 billion lifeline

Weeks of market turbulence ends as crucial currency swap renewal is agreed, giving Buenos Aires economy room to breathe.

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China’s CNGR looks to snap up more lithium projects in Argentina

CNGR Advanced Material, extend its foray into Argentina’s lithium-rich region to build its own supply chain outside China.

Argentine court orders Milei government to distribute held-up food aid

Aid to tens of thousands soup kitchens was frozen after Javier Milei took office in December vowing to slash public spending and weed out corruption in the social welfare system.

A woman sells sandwiches on the sidelines of a protest against food scarcity at soup kitchens in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: AP

Argentina’s Milei keeps insults flying as Spain withdraws its ambassador

Spain withdrew its ambassador to Buenos Aires in an escalation of its response to Argentine President Javier Milei’s derogatory comments about the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Argentinian’s President Javier Milei’s called the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‘corrupt’. Photo: AFP

Third gay woman dies after Molotov cocktail attack in Argentina

Deadly firebomb attack on the home of two lesbian couples shocks many in a nation that considers itself to be a pioneer of gay rights in Latin America.

Who is Matt Damon’s wife of 19 years, Luciana Barroso?

Damon may be Hollywood’s leading man, but who’s the leading lady in his life? Meet Luciana Barroso, who’s been by his side for almost 2 decades …

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Argentina
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Argentina. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
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President Javier Milei
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President Javier Milei
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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