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Milei evaluates Argentina’s future in Mercosur
Nov 28, 2024 · President Javier Milei is evaluating Argentina’s future relationship with Mercosur and at next week’s summit in Montevideo, will propose a flexibilisation of the trade bloc’s rules. Milei will propose the elimination of existing rules that do not allow free-trade agreements to …
Milei infuriates G20 by rejecting call for gender equality
Oct 22, 2024 · Argentina’s Foreign Ministry and Milei’s chief spokesman Manuel Adorni did not respond immediately to requests for comment. The issue is irking this year’s G20 host, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who’s had a fraught relationship with his Argentine counterpart since his election last year.
Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears | Buenos Aires Times
Nov 29, 2024 · Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears. The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988.
Report: Milei government plans to eliminate non-binary DNIs
Nov 28, 2024 · Since taking office last December, Milei – a social conservative – has also prohibited the use of inclusive language in the government, eliminated the former Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry, shuttered the INADI anti-discrimination watchdog and withdrawn financing from reproductive health programmes, positioning Argentina as an increasingly restrictive country in terms of human rights.
From ‘assassins’ to ally? Milei caps turnaround by meeting China's Xi
Nov 19, 2024 · Milei, 53, published a photograph of the encounter on his social media accounts showing the two leaders shaking heads. “During this meeting, issues of relevance to the bilateral relationship were discussed, including constructive cooperation and the expansion of trade relations between the two countries,” read a statement issued by Argentina’s Presidency.
Milei, Macron agree outline of deal for French submarines, vessels
Nov 28, 2024 · Milei, Macron agree outline of deal for French submarines, vessels. During French leader’s recent visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s President Javier Milei worked out the details of a deal with his counterpart Emmnauel Macron that will see Argentina purchase new vessels for its …
‘Forces of heaven’: Milei loyalists launch ‘armed' libertarian grouping
Nov 19, 2024 · ‘Forces of heaven’: Milei loyalists launch ‘armed' libertarian grouping. La Libertad Avanza supporters, headed by online troll ‘Gordo Dan,’ government deputies and national officials, stage rally in San Miguel to launch new “armed” wing and "praetorian guard" known as "the forces of heaven."
Central Bank lowers benchmark rate to 35% from 40%
Nov 1, 2024 · The monetary authority cut borrowing costs to 35 percent from 40 percent, according to a press release sent via text message. The decision is based on the country’s liquidity context, the lowering of inflation expectations and the …
Milei’s turnaround effort wins Argentine credit upgrade from Fitch
Nov 15, 2024 · “Risks to repayment capacity persist, however, as captured in the ‘CCC’ rating, given still uncertain prospects for a transition to monetary and exchange-rate policies that can ensure a durable improvement in reserves and recovery of …