Tag: Javier Milei

Friday, August 1st 2025 - 10:47 UTC
US tariffs: Argentina and Uruguay charged only 10%

As the new tariffs scheme established by US President Donald Trump became effective Friday, Uruguay and Argentina were among the least affected countries, with surcharges of only 10%, a steep difference from Canada's 35% or Brazil's 50% and a default 15% surcharge unless otherwise specified.
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Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:40 UTC
IMF Board approves US$2 bn disbursement to Argentina

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of its agreement with Argentina, authorizing a disbursement of US$2 billion. The decision comes days after the IMF projected a 5.5% growth for the country.
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Tuesday, July 29th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Argentina joining US visa waiver program still a long way ahead

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem warned it would take about a year before holders of Argentine passports are allowed back into the United States without a visa as they were between 1996 and 2002, despite the agreements she signed Monday with President Javier Milei.
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Monday, July 28th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Argentina and US advancing in construction of an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego

The Argentine government shipyard Company Tandanor has finished the flat cement foundation on which the Joint Antarctic Command for the Ushuaia integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego province is to be built, points out Buenos Aires media.
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Monday, July 28th 2025 - 10:57 UTC
Milei tells SRA his plans include FTA with US despite Mercosur

During his speech at the Argentina Rural Society's (SRA) Annual Exhibition in Buenos Aires, President Javier Milei emphasized his government’s first-year achievements, ongoing reforms, and vision for the future. Among other issues, Milei insisted that his government was seeking an FTA with the United States, circumventing Mercosur constraints.
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Monday, July 28th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
CFK lashes out at Milei: “He governs for the rich”

In an audio message commemorating the anniversary of Eva Perón's death on Saturday, July 26, former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) heavily criticized President Javier Milei, calling his government a “disaster” that “governs for the rich.”
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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Future US Ambassador to Buenos Aires insists on neutrality regarding Falklands' case

Peter Lamelas, Donald Trump's ambassador-designate to Argentina, reiterated Tuesday during his confirmation hearing before the US Senate that his country was neutral regarding the Falkland/Malvinas Islands issue. In addition, he described Argentina as a “key player” and insisted he was looking forward to an “unprecedented alliance” with President Javier Milei, whom he described as a “friend” of Donald Trump.
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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister fails to meet Milei's standards

Eduardo Bustamante resigned on Friday as Argentina's Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Deputy Foreign Minister), but the news would only become public on Tuesday when it appeared in the latest issue of the Official Gazette. At least that remains the official version. According to Clarín, he was sacked because he “didn't measure up” and “did things that strayed from the established line.” He had been appointed by former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, who was also booted by President Javier Milei.
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Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:54 UTC
Argentina relaxes visa requirements for Chinese and Dominican nationals

The Argentine government of President Javier Milei has implemented a new policy allowing automatic entry for Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals who possess a valid US visa, effective Tuesday. This measure, outlined in Resolution 316/2025, is a reciprocal gesture following China's decision in May to waive visa requirements for Argentine citizens for tourism and business purposes until May 31, 2026. The Dominican Republic also exempts Argentines from visa requirements for tourism.
Friday, July 18th 2025 - 20:58 UTC
Milei vows to bring those behind AMIA bombing to Justice

Argentine President Javier Milei pledged Friday to keep struggling until those responsible for the July 18, 1994, bombing of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) headquarters in Buenos Aires are held to account.