Politics

Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 23:05 UTC
From closing the central bank to reforming it: Milei's shift on monetary authority

Argentine President Javier Milei presented on Thursday, in a nationwide broadcast, a bill to overhaul the central bank's charter, the statute governing the monetary authority, in an initiative the government considers central to its economic program and which it will send to the Chamber of Deputies in the coming days.
Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 18:59 UTC
Milei decree allows expulsion of foreigners over hate messages against Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei has signed an emergency decree allowing authorities to bar entry, cancel residence permits already granted and expel foreigners who direct or incite expressions of hatred, discrimination or violence on grounds of nationality, as well as those who desecrate national symbols.
Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 16:26 UTC
Brazil confirms its ambassador will return to Buenos Aires but sets no date

The Brazilian government confirmed that its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Glinternick Bitelli, will return to Buenos Aires after being recalled for consultations, without specifying when, in the first sign of de-escalation in the most serious diplomatic crisis between the two countries in decades.
Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 15:11 UTC
Falklands suspend new permanent residence applications for up to 12 months

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved a temporary suspension of new applications for Permanent Residence Permits (PRP) for a period of up to 12 months, while a full review of the system is carried out, the Legislative Assembly said in a public statement on Thursday.
Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 06:37 UTC
Bolivia issues arrest order against Morales over May and June road blockades

The Santa Cruz departmental prosecutor's office issued an arrest order on Wednesday against former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) over his alleged role in the road blockades and protests that paralyzed parts of Bolivia for 53 days in May and June.
Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 01:40 UTC
Lula says Paraguay chose to invade Brazil; Paraguayan Congress accuses him of distorting history

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invoked the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870) to defend increased defense spending, in remarks that drew formal rejection this week from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress.
Wednesday, July 29th 2026 - 22:54 UTC
US seeks Uruguay as destination for deported migrants; Montevideo stops short of confirming deal

The United States government has been negotiating with Uruguay for months over the possibility that the South American country receive deported migrants, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. Uruguay's foreign ministry confirmed that talks are underway but said nothing has been settled and that the discussions are not limited to Cuban nationals.
Wednesday, July 29th 2026 - 20:28 UTC
FIFA opens proceedings against three Argentine players, an assistant coach and Gavi

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday opened disciplinary proceedings against three Argentine footballers, a member of the national team's coaching staff and Spain's Gavi over incidents that followed the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 - 22:54 UTC
Milei and Fujimori meet in Lima and agree to strengthen economic and security cooperation

Argentine President Javier Milei met on Tuesday in Lima with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori in a bilateral encounter held at the Torre Tagle Palace, headquarters of Peru's foreign ministry, hours before the handover ceremony. It was the first official contact between the two leaders.
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 - 20:57 UTC
Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House as contacts to negotiate with Iran advance

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday for about 90 minutes at the White House, in their first encounter since the joint offensive against Iran began in February. The meeting was held behind closed doors, with no appearance before the press, as Washington seeks to revive negotiations with Tehran.