The European Union also stepped into the row, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemning Milei's remarks.

Milei's economic reform program has been praised by many international institutions -- including the International Monetary Fund

The actor spent most of his childhood in the South American country and has always been vocal about his connection with it

Argentina's President Javier Milei faced his second general strike Thursday in just five months in office, as workers angered by austerity cuts brought the capital to a standstill.

"Milei's aim is to transform the entirety of Argentina into a colony," Maduro also said

Both met again during the Milken Institute's annual conference. The South American president had visited a Tesla factory in April

Approval in the lower house marked a much-needed win for Milei, but his party can't claim victory yet

The whittled-down bill includes some 230 articles -- down from the initial 600-plus rejected by lawmakers who sent the government back to the drawing board in February.

Indeed those savings may run out soon enough, with annual inflation approaching 290 percent and wage-earners losing about a fifth of their purchasing power.

Actor Colman Domingo and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, also made the list

Government's spokesman Manuel Adorni said during a press conference that the contract was for around $300 million, noting that it was below the market cost. The deal includes four flight simulators, eight engines and spare parts for the aircraft for five years.

Both have expressed similar ideological stances. "It was love at first sight," said Argentina's future ambassador to the U.S.

Not formally Jewish, Milei has vowed to convert; he has expressed strong support for Israel and seeks to move his embassy to Jerusalem

President Javier Milei's government has rekindled debate over Argentina's military dictatorship by questioning the number of its victims, while also seeking a greater role for the armed forces in tackling ongoing security issues.

The 2024 International Ibsen Award recipient is preparing her new play in her native country at a time where "everything's at stake"

Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations

Central Buenos Aires was paralyzed for hours as massive crowds gathered for one of the largest March 24 "Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice" protests in recent years, AFP journalists saw.

While the poor are, as always, hardest hit by economic turmoil, in Argentina they're not alone.

Before the election in which he trounced Argentina's traditional political parties, Milei would campaign with a powered-up chainsaw to symbolize his plans to cut a bloated state.

According to the numbers issued by the government's INDEC statistics agency Tuesday, Argentina's monthly inflation dropped to 13.2% in February, compared to 20.6% in January. Whereas, the inflation was 25.5% in December.

Milei, 53, took office three months ago after a colorful election campaign in which he waved around a live chainsaw, referred to himself as "the lion," and insulted world leaders.

They utilized their CPAC participation to solidify their positions among the international far-right and to get closer to Trump

According to the Starlink website, its satellite internet service will be available in Argentina in the second quarter of 2024.

The IMF has praised Milei's government for efforts to balance the books after years of overspending, but his drastic measures have led to strikes and raised concerns about growing hunger.

Annual inflation has hit 254 percent and since Milei ripped away hefty transport and fuel subsidies the price of bus tickets has more than tripled.

The event is set to take place between February 21 and 24 in Maryland

Javier Milei, often compared to Donald Trump, is embroiled in a media feud with Lali Espósito

The political newcomer is on his first visit to Rome since being elected in October on a wave of anger over decades of economic crisis.

Milei joined Israel's President Isaac Herzog on a visit to Nir Oz near the border with Gaza, where residents were killed or taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group.

Argentina would become one of only a handful of countries to have their embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, rather than Tel Aviv.