Defending champs Argentina look to make history at 2026 World Cup

Argentina’s playing squad are in Kansas City and are preparing to defend their World Cup crown at football’s premier tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, carrying with them the hopes... Read more »

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus | Tariffs

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict US commerce”. Luiz Inácio... Read more »

Druckenmiller leads Wall Street’s return to Argentine stocks

Foreign investors led by the likes of Stanley Druckenmiller and major Wall Street banks are returning to Argentine stocks this year after some had exited ahead of 2025’s volatile midterm election cycle.... Read more »

Six Countries, One Month: South America at the 2026 World Cup

SOUTH AMERICA · SPORT Key Facts —The six: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Paraguay all qualified directly from the South American group. —The hosts: The tournament runs June 11 to July... Read more »

OECD data shows Argentina ranks last in regional FDI rankings

Of Latin America’s main economies, Argentina received the least foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, according to a new report. Despite the incentives offered through President Javier Milei’s RIGI investment incentive scheme,... Read more »

USTR proposing new tariffs of at least 10% for most trading partners

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports of goods allegedly... Read more »

IMF report notes concern over corruption, delay in asset declarations

The International Monetary Fund has levelled criticism of President Javier Milei government’s management of anti-corruption policies and the laxity with which it oversees officials’ asset declarations.  This is the first time the... Read more »

High-rises sweep Sao Paulo, but boom casts shadows

Worried by the surge of skyscrapers fast replacing the houses and historic buildings in her Sao Paulo neighborhood, Rosanne Brancatelli put up a sign on her street: “Don’t take away our sun.”... Read more »

‘After the World Cup’ – Tournament marks starting line for Peronism’s 2027 hopefuls

The date of the start of the 2026 World Cup is circled on Argentina’s political calendar. Within the government, it is seen as an event capable of monopolising public attention and providing... Read more »

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

​The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from digital trade to illegal... Read more »