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Argentine Protests Erupt Over Milei's Cuts to Tuition-Free Public Universities
world13 days ago

Argentine Protests Erupt Over Milei's Cuts to Tuition-Free Public Universities

Thousands across Argentina protested President Javier Milei’s cuts to the tuition-free public university system, urging adherence to a funding law that would cover operating costs and teacher salaries. Milei’s government argues the law lacks funding specifics and is being challenged in court, a case that could reach the Supreme Court, as unions report inflation-driven pay losses and faculty departures to private or better-paying jobs.

via AP News|
#argentina#funding#milei
Milei’s Trump Ties Put Falklands Dispute Back in the Spotlight
world25 days ago

Milei’s Trump Ties Put Falklands Dispute Back in the Spotlight

Argentine President Javier Milei has intensified his push on Falklands sovereignty, leveraging his bond with Donald Trump as US-UK tensions rise. Experts say a settlement will require persuading Britain, not Washington, even as reports hint at Pentagon options that could pressure allies over Iran. The US has traditionally remained neutral on the Falklands, and Milei’s domestic popularity remains low as he pushes for momentum on the issue.

via Al Jazeera|
#argentina#falkland-islands#milei
Netanyahu Brands Milei Lubavitcher, Boots Israel-Latin America Ties
world1 month ago

Netanyahu Brands Milei Lubavitcher, Boots Israel-Latin America Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Argentine President Javier Milei on his third visit to Israel and told him he is now part of the “mishpacha” because he is a Lubavitcher. The two leaders announced the Isaac Accords to deepen Israel–Latin America ties, with memorandums on counterterrorism and AI, a $150 million Israeli credit line for Argentina, and direct El Al flights launching in 2026. Milei prayed at the Kosel and the Rebbe’s Ohel, expressing gratitude, while Netanyahu highlighted ongoing efforts to counter Iran’s threats and suggested Milei’s visits precede major regional developments. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee attended the signing and praised the leaders as allies of President Trump.}

via Anash.org|
#isaac-accords#israel#lubavitch
Argentina approves glacier mining bill amid environmental protests
world1 month ago

Argentina approves glacier mining bill amid environmental protests

Argentina's lower house approved the glacier-law amendment 137-111 (with three abstentions), enabling mining in ecologically sensitive glacier and periglacial areas amid protests; environmentalists warn it threatens water supplies, while backers say it clarifies policy and could boost mining exports by giving provinces more authority to designate protected zones.

via The Guardian|
#environmental-protests#glacier-mining#milei
Argentina advances sweeping labor reform critics call anti-union
world2 months ago

Argentina advances sweeping labor reform critics call anti-union

Argentina’s Senate is poised to approve a broad labour reform that would weaken unions, extend the maximum workday to 12 hours, reduce severance costs, and allow direct employer-employee negotiations while phasing out national labour courts in favor of an hour-bank system; supporters say it will boost formal employment and business predictability, while critics call it unconstitutional, harmful to workers, and unlikely to create jobs amid high informal employment and ongoing protests.

via The Guardian|
#argentina#labor-reform#milei
Argentina-U.S. trade pact slashes tariffs, opens markets under Milei-Trump alignment
world3 months ago

Argentina-U.S. trade pact slashes tariffs, opens markets under Milei-Trump alignment

Argentina and the United States signed a broad trade and investment agreement that eliminates reciprocal tariffs on hundreds of goods—Argentina removing barriers on more than 200 categories and the U.S. scrapping tariffs on about 1,675 Argentine products—while allowing tariff-free entry under quotas for sensitive items like vehicles, live cattle, and dairy. The deal also aims to boost U.S. imports of Argentine beef to 100,000 tons annually, and the U.S. will review its 50% steel and aluminum tariffs rather than abolish them outright. The accord underscores Milei’s pro‑market pivot and strengthens ties with Washington, though it faces domestic pushback from cattle ranchers and some lawmakers who oppose subsidies or tariff relief.

via AP News|
#argentina-us#beef#milei
Lula and Milei Dispute US-Venezuela Tensions
world5 months ago

Lula and Milei Dispute US-Venezuela Tensions

Brazilian President Lula warned against US military action in Venezuela, calling it a potential humanitarian catastrophe, while Argentine President Milei supported US pressure on Caracas; the summit also saw calls for the EU to sign a long-delayed trade deal with Mercosur.

via DW|
#lula#mercosur#milei
US Bails Out Argentina Again Amid Political Risks
world7 months ago

US Bails Out Argentina Again Amid Political Risks

Argentina is seeking a $20 billion bailout from the US Treasury to address its ongoing economic crises, inflation, and currency instability, with suggestions that dollarization could be a more effective solution. President Milei faces political challenges and has yet to implement key reforms, including replacing the peso with the dollar, which experts believe could stabilize the economy. The country's history of defaults and crises suggests that current measures may only provide temporary relief.

via Fortune|
#argentina#dollarization#economic-crisis