Milei Reignites Debate On Argentine Dictatorship, Military
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.
Argentine Playwright Lola Arias: 'Culture is Being Attacked Because It's a Place of Emancipation'
The 2024 International Ibsen Award recipient is preparing her new play in her native country at a time where "everything's at stake"
Presidential Free-for-All: When Petro, Milei, AMLO and Bukele's Crossed Accusations Go Beyond Social Media
Their stark ideological differences have exceeded the personal realm and impacted the countries' diplomatic relations
Mass Argentina March On Coup Anniversary As Milei Questions Toll
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.
Argentina's Battered Middle Class Shrinking Under Milei
While the poor are, as always, hardest hit by economic turmoil, in Argentina they're not alone.
Success And Setbacks: 100 Days Of Argentina's Milei
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.
Argentina's Inflation Rate Continues To Decline Under Milei's Austerity Policies
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.
Argentina's 'Troll' President: Milei Takes Aim At Rivals Online
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.
Analysis: How Are LatAm Presidents Milei, Bukele Aligning Their Views with U.S. Far-Right Leadership?
They utilized their CPAC participation to solidify their positions among the international far-right and to get closer to Trump
Argentina Authorizes Starlink, Rival Amazon Kuiper
According to the Starlink website, its satellite internet service will be available in Argentina in the second quarter of 2024.
IMF Says Argentine Austerity Should Not Hurt The Poor
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.
Argentine Austerity Anger Mounts, But Govt Says Its Working
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.
Milei, Bukele Among Latin American Conservative Leaders to Join Trump at CPAC
The event is set to take place between February 21 and 24 in Maryland
Milei vs Lali: Argentina's President Takes a Page from Trump's Playbook in Confrontation with Massive Popstar
Javier Milei, often compared to Donald Trump, is embroiled in a media feud with Lali Espósito
Pope To Hold First Official Talks With Argentina's Milei
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.
Argentina's Milei Likens Hamas Attack On Israel To The Holocaust
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's Milei Feted And Criticised For Jerusalem Embassy Plan
Argentina would become one of only a handful of countries to have their embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, rather than Tel Aviv.
Argentina's Milei Leaves For Israel And To Meet Pope At Vatican
It is his first official trip, aside from a whirlwind stop at the Davos economic forum in Switzerland last month where he delivered a fiery speech slamming socialism, feminism, and social justice.
Argentine Police Battle Protesters Opposed To Sweeping Reform Bill
Argentine police fired rubber bullets Thursday to disperse protesters gathered outside Congress as lawmakers debated the new president's sweeping economic, social and political reform package.
IMF Authorizes $4.7 Bn For Argentina After Milei's 'Bold' Reforms
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a fresh $4.7 billion for Argentina, praising the new administration of President Javier Milei as he enacts "bold" cost-cutting to bring the country's ailing economy back on track.
Argentines Down Tools In First Major Challenge To Budget-slashing Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei faces the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies Wednesday as workers are expected to down tools in their thousands and take to the streets in protest.
Almodóvar, Gonzalez Iñárritu Join Protest Against the Defunding Argentine Film Institute
Amid strong opposition from players in the cultural scene, the Argentine government reversed its course on this decision
Warning of Peril for the Western World: A Closer Look at Milei's Davos Speech Amid Argentina's Crisis
He said some Western leaders have "abandoned the model of freedom for different versions of what we call collectivism"
Argentina's 'Anarcho-Capitalist' President Descends On Davos
Argentina's self-styled "anarcho-capitalist" leader, Javier Milei, will address the global elite in Davos on Wednesday as the eccentric libertarian seeks to restore confidence in his country's economy in his first trip abroad as president.
Argentine President Javier Milei Invites Pope Francis To Visit Home Country
The president said he believes the pope's trip "will bring fruits of pacification and brotherhood of all Argentines, eager to overcome our divisions and confrontations."
Argentina Court Suspends Milei Labor Reforms
Argentine judges on Wednesday suspended labor law changes that form part of a mega-decree of sweeping economic reforms and deregulation announced by the country's new libertarian president, Javier Milei.
Argentines Protest Milei's Economic Reforms
Thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, clashing with police as they protested a decree of sweeping economic reform and deregulation published by President Javier Milei.
Argentine President Javier Milei Signs Economic Reform Decree, Plans To End Limits On Exports
The initiatives include easing government regulations and privatization of state-owned companies. Though the president didn't mention the names of any firms, he had previously supported the privatization of state-run petroleum refinery YPF.
'We Have To Endure' - Argentines Stoic As Prices Skyrocket
President Javier Milei, with three days on the job, has warned the country's economic crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Argentina's Milei Warns Of 'Shock' Austerity As He Takes Office
Latin America's third-biggest economy is on its knees after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with annual inflation at 140% and 40% of Argentines living in poverty.