Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.

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Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina

A $20 billion loan to support Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, could come with economic and political risks.

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U.S. Pledges Support for Argentina’s Economy and Javier Milei

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options” are under consideration to help President Javier Milei.

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Karina Milei, Argentina’s Mysterious First Sister, Captivates Nation After Audio Leaks

Karina Milei has become a lightning rod for corruption accusations even as her power and the loyalty of her brother, President Javier Milei, remain unwavering.

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Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazil’s Police Say

The police said they found a request for asylum, addressed to Argentina’s leader, on the phone of the Brazilian ex-president, who is accused of plotting a coup.

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A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

A livestream of an undersea project has captivated Argentina as President Javier Milei wields a chain saw on the budget for science.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

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Argentina’s Supreme Court Upholds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s Prison Sentence

The Supreme Court confirmed a corruption conviction against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, a former president, cementing a six-year sentence from a lower court and blocking her planned political comeback.

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Who Is Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral? Guests Include Prince Williams, Trump and More

Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.

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Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina?

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.

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