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Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film 'Happy Holidays' with top award
Read full article: Marrakech Film Festival bestows Palestinian film 'Happy Holidays' with top awardThe Marrakech International Film Festival has bestowed its top prize on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20
Read full article: Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil, calling their leaders “murderers” and “thieves” in a bid to channel the populist energies of Donald Trump into a winning political message.
In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violence
Read full article: In Milei's latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting 'no' to ending gender violenceThe usual suspects abstained from voting on a seemingly uncontroversial United Nations resolution that denounced violence against women and girls on Thursday — Iran, Russia, North Korea.
Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election
Read full article: Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since electionDonald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week’s election.
Argentina's monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 years
Read full article: Argentina's monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 yearsArgentina’s inflation has slowed to 2.7% in October, the lowest level in three years in a win for the libertarian government of President Javier Milei.
Argentina's president fires his foreign minister after vote in favor of ending US embargo on Cuba
Read full article: Argentina's president fires his foreign minister after vote in favor of ending US embargo on CubaArgentina’s President Javier Milei has dismissed his foreign minister hours after the country voted against the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba at the U.N. Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was replaced by the current Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S., Gerardo Werthein, Milei’s spokesman Manuel Adorni announced on his X account.
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
Read full article: Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President MileiA series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities.
A court in Argentina orders the arrest of Venezuela's president and his right-hand man
Read full article: A court in Argentina orders the arrest of Venezuela's president and his right-hand manA federal court in Argentina has ordered the “immediate” arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello for alleged crimes against humanity committed against dissidents.
Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
Read full article: Argentina's President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdownLibertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina has presented the 2025 budget to Congress, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the country’s chronic fiscal deficit and signaled a new phase of confrontation with lawmakers.
Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission that's housing 6 Maduro opponents
Read full article: Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission that's housing 6 Maduro opponentsVenezuela’s government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina’s diplomatic missions in the country.
As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of work
Read full article: As President Milei's austerity hits hard, jobless Argentines appeal to the patron saint of workThroughout decades of political change in Argentina, the annual Aug. 7 pilgrimage to St. Cayetano Sanctuary has served as a potent, and grim, reminder that in Argentina, economic despair remains a constant.
President Milei renews his vow to scrap export taxes as Argentina's powerful farmers get impatient
Read full article: President Milei renews his vow to scrap export taxes as Argentina's powerful farmers get impatientArgentine President Javier Milei has told his country's struggling farmers that he was committed to scraping export taxes and rescuing the key agricultural industry.
Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Read full article: Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chantsArgentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players.
30 years after attack on Argentina's Jewish center, Milei makes promises. But the anguish remains
Read full article: 30 years after attack on Argentina's Jewish center, Milei makes promises. But the anguish remainsOn each passing anniversary of the deadly 1994 attack against Argentina’s largest Jewish community center, Diana Malamud said she endures a brutal “Groundhog’s Day.”.
Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking a months-long streak in a blow to President Milei
Read full article: Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking a months-long streak in a blow to President MileiA closely watched measure of inflation in Argentina remained stronger than the libertarian government of President Javier Milei would have hoped.
With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
Read full article: With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtfulThe most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei.
Argentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feud
Read full article: Argentine President Milei heads to CPAC in Brazil, snubbing Lula and escalating a political feudArgentine President Javier Milei is in Brazil to headline a far-right convention after skipping a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy.
Bolivia summons Argentine ambassador for reprimand over its claims of a fake coup
Read full article: Bolivia summons Argentine ambassador for reprimand over its claims of a fake coupThe Bolivian government has summoned the Argentine ambassador to address the country’s claims that the attempted military coup that rattled Bolivia last week was a hoax.
President Milei's radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests
Read full article: President Milei's radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protestsArgentina’s lower house has approved President Javier Milei's sweeping economic overhaul bills, sealing a much-needed legislative victory for the libertarian leader after six months of bruising negotiations and raucous protests that had raised questions about his ability to govern.
Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative 'triumph' on broad reforms
Read full article: Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative 'triumph' on broad reformsWall Street has rallied as Argentina’s president traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit buoyed by his first legislative victory.
In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
Read full article: In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protestsArgentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change.
A year of elections in democracies around the world is revealing deep dissatisfaction among voters
Read full article: A year of elections in democracies around the world is revealing deep dissatisfaction among votersIn a transformative year of elections around the world, voters in democratic countries share a common sentiment: They’re unhappy with their governments and leaders.
Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisis
Read full article: Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisisSpain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime minister’s wife of corruption and described socialism as “cursed and carcinogenic.”.
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
Read full article: Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union electionsEurope’s far right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for the European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy.
Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right
Read full article: Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-rightEven before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain and weighing in on corruption allegations against the prime minister’s wife.
Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina
Read full article: Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in ArgentinaCommuters in Buenos Aires are being hit by an abrupt 360% increase in subway fares.
Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
Read full article: Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit homeGovernment data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year.
Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies
Read full article: Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policiesThe International Monetary Fund, Argentina’s biggest creditor, has agreed to release the next tranche of loans due under a bailout program.
This fiery economist became Argentina's president railing against politicians. Now he's wooing them
Read full article: This fiery economist became Argentina's president railing against politicians. Now he's wooing themArgentina’s lower house has voted to approve a dramatically downsized version of President Javier Milei’s economic overhaul package, known as the omnibus bill.
With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
Read full article: With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake ArgentinaA worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protestors into the streets as libertarian President Javier Milei pushes ahead with radical austerity measures.
Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Read full article: Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nationArgentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.
Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is born
Read full article: Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is bornTech executive Elon Musk and Argentine President Javier Milei have sealed their budding bromance at a Tesla electric car factory in Texas — their first meeting after months of mutual admiration on social media.
Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protests
Read full article: Argentina's police step up their response to growing anti-government protestsA confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters outraged over President Javier Milei’s deep cuts to state spending has escalated, as protesters blocking the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants arrested.
President Milei of cash-strapped Argentina starts another US tour, plans to meet Elon Musk
Read full article: President Milei of cash-strapped Argentina starts another US tour, plans to meet Elon MuskPresident Javier Milei of Argentina kicked off a visit to the United States, where he'll meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk, as the libertarian leader seeks an infusion of cash to overhaul Argentina’s embattled economy.
Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests
Read full article: Argentina's Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protestsArgentina says that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending.
On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
Read full article: On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising historyArgentina’s annual March 24 commemoration of the 1976 military coup that ushered in the country’s violent right-wing dictatorship is acquiring new urgency under the government of President Javier Milei.
Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since
Read full article: Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them sinceAfter the military kidnapped their children during Argentina's dictatorship in the 1970s, each Mother of Plaza de Mayo made a commitment: I will search for you until my last breath.
Argentina inflation slows for a 2nd month as President Milei keeps pushing austerity measures
Read full article: Argentina inflation slows for a 2nd month as President Milei keeps pushing austerity measuresArgentina’s inflation slowed down for a second consecutive month in February, as right-wing President Javier Milei continues to push austerity and deregulation measures in an effort to revive the country’s struggling economy.
Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's Day
Read full article: Facing historic shifts, Latin American women bathe streets in purple on International Women's DayWomen across Latin America are bathing their city streets in purple in commemoration of International Women’s Day at a time when gender rights advocates in the region face both historic steps forward and setbacks.
Can conservative Latin American populists motivate the Hispanic vote? Republicans are counting on it
Read full article: Can conservative Latin American populists motivate the Hispanic vote? Republicans are counting on itIn this U.S. election year, the Republican Party is aligning with some Latin American populists.
Argentina's president condemns threat by provincial governor to cut energy supplies in dispute
Read full article: Argentina's president condemns threat by provincial governor to cut energy supplies in disputeThe government of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has condemned a threat by the governor of the oil-rich province of Chubut to cut off energy supplies to the rest of the country amid a dispute over funding reductions.
Trump exchanges a close hug with Argentine President Javier Milei at conservative summit
Read full article: Trump exchanges a close hug with Argentine President Javier Milei at conservative summitThe fiery, right-wing populist president of Argentina has spoken at the Conservative Political Action Conference after giving Donald Trump an ecstatic hug.
Argentina's poverty levels hit 57% of population, a 20-year high in January, study finds
Read full article: Argentina's poverty levels hit 57% of population, a 20-year high in January, study findsA study has found more than 57% of Argentina's people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.
After rough start, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home
Read full article: After rough start, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go homeDespite their rocky start, Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appear to have hit it off.
Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans
Read full article: Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plansAn Argentine court has overturned labor rules proposed by President Javier Milei that would make it easier to fire workers, in a new blow to the leader’s efforts to shake up regulations that he says have hampered the country’s struggling economy.
Argentina's president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda
Read full article: Argentina's president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agendaArgentina's President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Read full article: Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 yearsArgentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan
Read full article: Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic planA court in Argentina has delivered a blow to labor rule changes announced by President Javier Milei as part of sweeping deregulation and austerity measures aimed at reviving the country’s struggling economy.
Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity
Read full article: Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerityThousands of union members and activists are taking to the streets of Argentina’s capital to protest President Javier Milei’s sweeping program of cutbacks, deregulation and austerity measures meant to reform the country’s struggling economy.
Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity
Read full article: Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerityArgentine President Javier Milei has announced sweeping initiatives to transform the country’s struggling economy, including easing government regulation and allowing privatization of state-run industries as a way to boost exports and investment.
Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures
Read full article: Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measuresArgentina has announced a sharp devaluation of its currency and cuts to energy and transportation subsidies as part of shock adjustments new President Javier Milei says are needed to deal with an economic emergency.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in of Argentina's new president, Javier Milei.
In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment
Read full article: In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustmentRight-wing economist Javier Milei has been sworn in as Argentina’s president and has immediately moved to prepare the public for a painful shock adjustment with drastic public spending cuts.
Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom
Read full article: Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedomArgentina’s President-elect Javier Milei met Tuesday with senior Biden administration officials at the White House.
Argentina's labor leaders warn of resistance to President-elect Milei's radical reforms
Read full article: Argentina's labor leaders warn of resistance to President-elect Milei's radical reformsRight-wing populist Javier Milei has been president-elect just four days and already Argentina’s unions and social organizations are vowing pushback and even protests if he makes good on his promises to slash the size of the state and privatize companies.
Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires
Read full article: Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos AiresFormer President Donald Trump has told Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei that he plans to travel to the South American country so the two can meet.
Meet the influential women behind Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei
Read full article: Meet the influential women behind Argentina’s President-elect Javier MileiArgentina's populist President-elect Javier Milei lacks a group of well-known political advisers but has surrounded himself with a group of women who are set to be influential players in his administration.
After the dollar-loving Milei wins the presidency, Argentines anxiously watch the exchange rate
Read full article: After the dollar-loving Milei wins the presidency, Argentines anxiously watch the exchange rateThe exchange rate is top of mind for millions of Argentines coping with triple-digit inflation.
Argentina's president-elect wants public companies in private hands, with media first to go
Read full article: Argentina's president-elect wants public companies in private hands, with media first to goArgentina’s president-elect has given the first signals of how he plans to shake up South America’s second-largest economy.
Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: 'No room for lukewarm measures'
Read full article: Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: 'No room for lukewarm measures'What many deemed impossible just months ago is reality: Right-wing populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidency.
Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises 'drastic' changes
Read full article: Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises 'drastic' changesRight-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Argentine presidential candidate Milei goes to the opera — and meets both jeers and cheers
Read full article: Argentine presidential candidate Milei goes to the opera — and meets both jeers and cheersBoth jeers and cheers for Argentina’s right-wing presidential candidate resounded with acoustic perfection inside the country’s legendary Colón Theater, laying bare the country’s polarization.
Populist Javier Milei is rallying for the Argentine presidency with chainsaws and Comic-Con costumes
Read full article: Populist Javier Milei is rallying for the Argentine presidency with chainsaws and Comic-Con costumesBatman and the Joker, a man decked out in a full-body lion costume, another whose head and arms have been replaced by chainsaws.
Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nearsPolitics was suddenly a topic of conversation as thousands of Taylor Swift fans eagerly lined up for the superstar’s first-ever concert in Argentina.
Argentina's third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoff
Read full article: Argentina's third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoffFormer Argentine presidential candidate Patricia Bullrich has endorsed right-wing populist Javier Milei for next month’s runoff.
After presidential race surprise, Argentine economy minister and right-wing populist look to runoff
Read full article: After presidential race surprise, Argentine economy minister and right-wing populist look to runoffArgentina’s economy minister and the anti-establishment upstart he faces in a presidential runoff next month have begun competing to shore up the moderate voters they need.
Economy minister wins surprise finish ahead of right-wing upstart in Argentina's presidential vote
Read full article: Economy minister wins surprise finish ahead of right-wing upstart in Argentina's presidential voteArgentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa is leading right-wing populist Javier Milei in early returns from Sunday’s presidential election.
Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknown
Read full article: Desperate and disaffected, Argentines to vote whether upstart Milei leads them into the unknownMillions of disaffected voters in Argentina are planning to cast their ballots Sunday for right-wing populist and self-described anarcho-capitalist, Javier Milei.
Down, but not out: Two Argentine political veterans seek to thwart upstart populist
Read full article: Down, but not out: Two Argentine political veterans seek to thwart upstart populistEconomy Minister Sergio Massa and former Security Minister Patricia Bullrich adapted shrewdly over their combined seven decades in Argentine politics.
Argentina's populist presidential candidate Javier Milei faces criticism as the peso takes a dive
Read full article: Argentina's populist presidential candidate Javier Milei faces criticism as the peso takes a diveArgentina’s firebrand populist presidential candidate Javier Milei is coming under fire from his rivals who are blaming him for a sharp depreciation of the local currency in the parallel market.
Argentine inflation keeps soaring, putting the government on the defensive as elections near
Read full article: Argentine inflation keeps soaring, putting the government on the defensive as elections nearConsumer prices in Argentina have soared 12.4% in August, compared to the previous month, a number that puts the government on the defensive a little more than a month before presidential elections in which a right-wing populist who admires Donald Trump appears the favorite to win.
Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote
Read full article: Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary voteThe Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president.
Argentine peso plunges after shaggy-haired rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote
Read full article: Argentine peso plunges after shaggy-haired rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary voteThe Argentine peso plunged Monday after a shaggy-haired 52-year—old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'
Read full article: Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished.