Tag: Argentina

Argentines Reject the Presence of the SouthCom Admiral Holsey
‘The SouthCom is not a humanitarian institution. It’s a military intervention body,’ the Antifascist Movement recalled. On Tuesday, Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the United States Southern Command (SouthCom), arrived in Argentina to hold meetings with President Javier Milei, Defense Minister Luis Petri, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Gen. Xavier Isaac. […]
April 29, 2025

SouthCom Chief Meets With Milei in Argentina
His visit focuses on ‘reinforcing the long-standing military collaboration’ between both nations. On Tuesday, Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of the U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom), arrived in Buenos Aires to begin a three-day official visit. RELATED: President Maduro Warns CARICOM About SouthCom’s Provocations in Guyana Admiral Holsey’s official agenda began around 10:00 a.m. local time […]
April 29, 2025

IMF Director Georgieva Meddles in Argentine Politics: Kicillof
Her interference compromises the neutrality that must govern any international organization, BA Governor warned. On Monday, economist Axel Kicillof, governor of the province of Buenos Aires, has asked the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to launch an investigation into the conduct of IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva, who urged Argentina “not to derail […]
April 28, 2025

IMF Shows Its Claws in Argentina, Backing Milei’s Far-Right Agenda, Which May Deepen the Current Social Crisis
The IMF throws a hand to Javier Milei´s economic plan, expanding social emergency and reinforces the crisis in Argentina over a new agreement for a $20 billion debt. Related: U.S Treasury Secretary Applauds Milei’s “Economic Miracle” Amid Deepening Neoliberal Assault on Argentina A new US$20 billion agreement between Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund […]
April 24, 2025

Argentine Police Repress Weekly Retiree Protests: Arrests and Pepper Spray Are Deployed Against Milei Government Critics
Buenos Aires, April 23, 2025 , Riot police fired pepper spray and detained demonstrators during Argentina’s weekly retiree protest on Wednesday, continuing a pattern of repression that has drawn international condemnation since journalist Pablo Grillo was critically injured by a tear gas canister in March. Related: Argentina: At Least 672 Injured, 114 Arrested After Repression […]
April 23, 2025

Pope Francis Was a Prophet of Social Justice: Argentine Workers
In this moment of unprecedented economic crisis in our country, it is essential to honor his legacy of compassion, the CTA-T stated. On Monday, the Argentine Workers’ Central Union (CTA-T) issued a statement describing Pope Francis as “the prophet of the poor and social justice.” RELATED: Pope Francis Criticized the Global Economic System: Frei Betto […]
April 21, 2025

Argentina Declares Seven Days of Mourning for the Death of Pope Francis
Archbishop Jorge Garcia will celebrate a mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires. On Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced that President Javier Milei has decreed seven days of national mourning for the passing of Pope Francis, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1936 and died today in Rome at the age of […]
April 21, 2025

Israel-UK Project To Extract Oil From the Malvinas Islands
The plundering of Argentine resources occurs without any effective action taken by President Javier Milei. The Malvinas Islands will be the site of a new oil and gas exploitation project involving the Israeli company Navitas Petroleum, which holds 65% of the shares, and the British company Rockhopper, which owns the remaining 35%. RELATED: Cuban Foreign […]
April 18, 2025

China Responds to the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s Slander
Scott Bessent claimed that cooperation with China occurs through ‘predatory agreements’ that increase countries’ debt. On Tuesday, through a statement issued by its embassy in Argentina, China rejected the slander and defamatory remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on April 14. RELATED: Spain Becomes a Key Player in China’s Rapprochement With Europe During […]
April 15, 2025

Milei Liberalizes the Purchase of U.S. Dollars in Argentina
The far-right president eliminated restrictions on the purchase of dollars that had existed for over a decade. On Friday, Argentine President Javier Milei eliminated the so-called “currency clamp,” a set of restrictions on the purchase of U.S. dollars. RELATED: Argentine Unions Hold General Strike After Retirees Protest “Today we were able to remove the last […]