‘It was all for justice’ – Suspect’s chilling remark after murdering ex-partner, two others

A 39-year-old Uruguayan arrested for killing three people – including his former partner and her mother in a horrific double femicide – and of kidnapping his son has told the media that... Read more »

Argentina’s pension system among the worst — MercoPress

Argentina’s pension system among the worst Friday, October 17th 2025 – 01:34 UTC Argentina’s ability to pay retirement benefits in the medium and long run was also doubted According to... Read more »

‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal

Argentina’s ambassador to the United States has confirmed that talks over a “significant” bilateral trade deal between the nations are ongoing and that an announcement could be made very soon, Speaking in... Read more »

US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms, says Bausili

President Javier Milei’s top economic officials said Wednesday they hope Argentina’s US$20-billion currency swap with the United States will be finalised within two weeks. Speaking at an event in Washington, Economy Minister... Read more »

Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid

Argentina’s sovereign bonds briefly spiked Wednesday after media outlets reported that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing aid totalling US$40 billion for Javier Milei’s government, double the previous pledge.  Bessent is... Read more »

Bessent: US working on new US$20-billion private-sector ‘facility’ for Argentina

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to help corral the private sector around a new US$20-billion “facility” to support Argentina’s embattled economy. “We are working on a... Read more »

US President says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline

US President Donald Trump said he would discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina’s President Javier Milei and defended a US$20-billion lifeline to Buenos Aires ahead of elections in the country. “We... Read more »

Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market

US President Donald Trump suggested the US$20-billion lifeline the United States is planning for Argentina could be contingent on libertarian leader Javier Milei’s success in the midterm elections, sending fresh jitters through the... Read more »

Milei at White House: Trump says US help is dependent on win in midterms

Donald Trump hailed embattled Javier Milei as a “great leader” on Tuesday – but the US president said that promised financial aid for Argentina is dependent on the results in this month’s... Read more »

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

President Javier Milei visits the White House on Tuesday, banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections. With... Read more »