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Critics accuse Milei of ‘compromising sovereignty’ with Trump

Jorge Taiana, top Fuerza Patria candidate in Buenos Aires Province, accuses Milei government of compromising A Argentine sovereignty in the medium and long term. Leer más

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IMF downgrades Argentina 2025 growth forecast to 4.5%

Argentina approves major copper mining project in San Juan

Argentina approves major copper mining project in San Juan

Argentina’s peso could tumble post-election, warns Morgan Stanley

Argentina’s peso could tumble post-election, warns Morgan Stanley

Trump says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends Argentina lifeline

Trump says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends Argentina lifeline

Argentine officials say US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms

Argentine officials say US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms

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

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If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina – Trump warns support is conditional

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Diego Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion

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Fans in Buenos Aires remember late singer Liam Payne, one year on from his death

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