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How elections bring about a cycle of devaluation
Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 01/05/2024
» The proposition that major currency devaluations are more likely to come immediately after, rather than before, an election is being tested anew. In the biggest voting year in history, the implications could be far-reaching.
China widens South America trade highway
Published on 20/01/2024
» CHANCAY, Peru - In September, a group of Brazilian farmers and officials arrived in the Peruvian fishing town of Chancay. The draw: a new Chinese mega-port rising on the Pacific coast, promising to turbocharge South America’s trade ties with China.
Tough time for Milei, no quick peace for Gaza: Peru shamans' predictions for 2024
AFP, Published on 28/12/2023
» LIMA - Tough times ahead for Argentina's new President Javier Milei, continued war in Gaza, and an Uruguay-Argentina 2024 Copa America final: Peru's shamans made their annual predictions Wednesday for the year ahead.
‘Shock therapy’ begins in Argentina
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei has announced a series of measures to deregulate the country's struggling economy, eliminating or changing more than 300 rules via presidential decree, including on rent and labour practices.
China reportedly suspends $6.5bn currency swap agreement with Argentina
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/12/2023
» China has suspended a US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, and the freeze remains in effect until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing, Argentine media have reported.
Ukraine sounds alarm as Hungary threatens EU support
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» BRUSSELS - Ukraine sounded the alarm over its European ambitions on Monday as EU leaders face a struggle to agree renewed financial support and an invitation to Kyiv to start formal membership talks.
Zelensky hails Argentina's 'new beginning' at Milei inauguration
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday congratulated Argentina's new President Javier Milei while attending an inauguration ceremony in Buenos Aires, where he met with several South American leaders.
Argentina's Milei warns of 'shock' austerity as he takes office
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's Javier Milei was sworn in on Sunday, warning the country to brace itself for painful austerity measures as he seeks to cut spending and curb triple-digit inflation, all with empty coffers.
From the Israel-Gaza war to the Moon race: Events that defined 2023
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» PARIS - From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel, and the fierce retribution it provoked, to the kiss that caused a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023:
Argentina's Milei no 'Trump of the Pampas', analysts say
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - They are both abrasive, have a penchant for insults and vulgarity, and boast an untamed mop of hair.