BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina said Wednesday that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending, the latest in a series of painful economic measures that have put the libertarian government on a collision course with angry protesters and powerful trade unions. Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni … Read more
By Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The government of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei said on Monday a threat by oil-rich province Chubut to cut off gas and oil supplies amounted to “extortion” amid a brewing fight over tax disbursements to the Patagonian region. The conflict started late last week when the central government … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Poverty levels in Argentina skyrocketed to 57.4% in January, the highest rate in 20 years, according to a study by the Catholic University of Argentina released over the weekend. The study quickly unleashed a series of accusations between Argentina’s former Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and the government of President … Read more
ROME — Despite their rocky start, Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appear to have hit it off as they met Monday amid speculation that the Argentine pontiff might finally go home for a visit later this year. The Vatican said the two men met for an hour and 10 minutes, an unusually long … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica, as Argentine faith and politics came together during a Mass to canonize the country’s first female saint. The ceremony to declare Mama Antula a saint marked the first meeting between the Argentine pope and Milei, who once called Francis … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A Catholic laywoman who lived in 18th-century Argentina and joined the Jesuits in their evangelical mission throughout the South American country will become the first female saint from the home country of Pope Francis on Sunday. María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, more commonly known by her Quechua name of “Mama … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Thousands of union members and activists took to the streets of Argentina’s capital Wednesday to protest a decree from President Javier Milei that imposes sweeping deregulation and austerity measures meant to revive the country’s struggling economy. Unions had asked a court for a prior injunction to block measures lifting some labor … Read more
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In the early 20th century, Argentina was one of the richest countries — wealthier, by some measures, than Germany, France or Spain. But for decades it has been in economic decline, and has in recent years struggled with rapid inflation. While inflation is a major concern in many countries, including at a rate above 3 … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave Donald Trump has told advisers he would like to attend the inauguration of Argentina’s new president-elect, Javier Milei, this weekend, although logistical hurdles make the visit unlikely, according to two people familiar with the matter. A handful of Republican House members will go to Buenos Aires for … Read more