Alberto Fernandez
Argentina sees first monthly budget surplus in 12 years
The Argentine government in January saw its first monthly budget surplus in nearly 12 years, as new President Javier Milei continues to push for strong spending cuts, the Economy Ministry announced.
Javier Milei Sworn in as Argentina's New President, Vows Radical Reforms
Javier Milei sworn in as Argentina's new president on Sunday, sealing the ascent of a political newcomer who gained popularity by calling for economic reforms, CNN reported.
Milei is an economist and former political commentator who, during his election campaign, spoke about his intent to slash spending, according to CNN report.
Argentina won’t join BRICS as scheduled, says member of Milei’s transition team
Argentina will not be joining the BRICS bloc of developing economies next year as scheduled, a senior official in President-elect Javier Milei's team has said.
"We will not join the BRICS," Diana Mondino, who Milei picked as foreign minister once he is sworn into office on Dec. 10, wrote on X.
Far-right Milei comes out ahead in Argentina presidential primary
Argentines will choose between far-right lawmaker Javier Milei, center-right coalition candidate Patricia Bullrich and Economy Minister Sergio Massa in this year's presidential vote, according to results from Sunday's primary election.
Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's trade deal conditions
Argentina and Brazil, South America's largest economies, took aim at an "unacceptable" EU stance in negotiations with the Mercosur bloc for a free trade deal long delayed due to stated European environmental concerns.
Elevated food prices hit families in Argentina
Inflation has been a problem across the world but Argentina is second in a World Bank ranking of countries with the highest food inflation, at 107 percent over the last year.
It's topped only by Lebanon, with a whopping 352 percent.
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IMF board approves $5.4 bn for cash-strapped Argentina
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has announced a $5.4 billion disbursement to Argentina, part of a $44 billion loan program as the South American nation faces a severe economic panorama.
Argentina is the target of the largest assistance program currently under IMF implementation.
Biden, Fernandez affirm ‘economic integration’
U.S. President Joe Biden on March 29 hailed an "enormous opportunity" to increase economic integration with Argentina as he hosted the South American country's President Alberto Fernandez at the White House.
"This meeting is a chance to reaffirm that nothing is beyond our reach if we work together," Biden said seated next to his counterpart in the Oval Office.
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Apparent assassination attempt against VP roils Argentina
As Argentina's powerful Vice President Cristina Fernandez stepped from her car outside her apartment building and began shaking hands with a throng of well-wishers, a man pushed forward with a gun, pointed it just inches from her face and pulled the trigger with a distinct click. The loaded weapon evidently jammed.
Assassination of the vice president of Argentina, he pulled the trigger twice VIDEO
Argentina's Vice President, Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner narrowly escaped assassination after a bullet got stuck in the barrel while a man held a gun pointed at her.
The assassin was arrested.
Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a man emerged from the crowd and pointed a gun at her face.