Javier Milei's Free Market Reforms Are Starting To Pay Off As poverty and inflation plunge, Milei's reforms begin to reshape Argentina's economy. Reason · Apr 2, 2025
Trump suggests Elon Musk’s DOGE could be shut down long before its expected closing date DOGE may end after only 130 days, well before schedule, as Musk's work at DOGE has become increasingly unpopular among some of the President's constituents. Fortune · Apr 1, 2025
How memes spread conspiracy theories – and what to consider before sharing one “I am become meme,” declared Elon Musk at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference, just after hoisting a chainsaw – a gift from Argentina’s president, Javier Milei – above his head. The tech billionaire and head of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was correct. Within hours, images… The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
Political Support Leading To Increasing Fallout For Crypto Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentine leader Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers told AFP. "The entire crypto industry is being tarnished," said Claire Balva, strategy director for fintech company Deblock. International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025
Argentina reports a drop in poverty under President Milei, but many say life is harder Argentina says that its poverty rate has dropped to 38.1% in libertarian President Javier Milei’s first year in office The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
Karina Milei, The Former Baker Who Is Behind Every Decision Made By His Brother, The Argentine President Karina Milei has no prior political experience, but is a key figure in the Argentine government. Latin Times · Mar 30, 2025
Argentina Seeking $20 Billion IMF Loan Argentina has sought a $20 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, the country's economy minister said Thursday, as the government struggles to hold on to foreign reserves while propping up an ailing currency. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025
‘You couldn’t trust anyone’: documenting Argentina’s military dictatorship – photo essay Lorenzo Tondo speaks to the photographer José Luis Ledesma about his work documenting the Dirty War, the brutality of Videla’s regime and Maradona’s life in Italy The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
Argentina's Milei Wins Congress Green Light For New IMF Loan Argentina's Congress on Wednesday gave President Javier Milei the green light to negotiate a new IMF loan agreement, on top of the $44 billion Buenos Aires already owes the lender. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
Argentina: despite the scandals, Milei’s politics are here to stay The Argentinian president, Javier Milei, is going through the toughest moment of his short but remarkable political career. He is facing impeachment calls – as well as legal action – over his promotion of a cryptocurrency on social media. The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025
WATCH: Police Fire at Elderly Woman as Argentina Faces Violent Protests Over Pension Cuts Footage of police firing at an elderly woman during a protest in Argentina has gone viral as protests against the government's economic policies grow in size, particularly in response to pension cuts. Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
Argentina seeks arrest of U.S. crypto figure tied to Melania and Milei cryptocurrencies Hayden Adams claimed to be one of the key actors behind the launch of Javier Milei’s memecoin in February. Fortune · Mar 13, 2025
Photographer in coma after Argentina police hit pensioner protest hard Photographer in coma and scores injured as police use teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon against retirees The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025
Argentine Football Fans Clash With Police At Pensions March Many of those involved in the clashes wore football jerseys and the regular protest turned out to be one of the most violent demonstrations yet against President Javier Milei's budget-slashing policies. Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025 Far-right Argentinian president celebrates reports he inspired UK Government THE president of Argentina has endorsed The National's description of him as a "far-right poster boy" as he celebrated reports that he has…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025 Though Starmer’s project is fragile, he’s taking one giant leap: to reconfigure the British state Headlines about Whitehall cuts obscure the real intent. The PM wants effective, dynamic administration that voters will believe in, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Argentine retirees and soccer fans clash with police during protests against austerity measures Argentine retirees and fans of several soccer teams have clashed with police during a protest in front of Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, against the economic policies implemented by the government of President Javier Milei
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Argentine Football Fans, Protesters Clash With Police At Pensions March Argentine police fought running battles Wednesday with hundreds of protesters, including numerous football fans, during a protest march by pensioners in Buenos Aires.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025 Labour planning 'far-right inspired Project Chainsaw' to cut public sector – reports The Labour Government is considering launching a “Project Chainsaw” inspired by the far-right poster boys Elon Musk and Argentinian president…
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 Downing Street rejects ‘chainsaw’ characterisation of Civil Service reforms ‘There is no approach here where we are taking a chainsaw to the system,’ the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said.
The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2025 Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters Authorities warn more fatalities expected as a year’s worth of rain falls on Bahía Blanca in eight hours
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2025 Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.
The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2025 US rise of cryptocurrency and fall of regulation pose ‘profound risks’ – report Center for Political Accountability, which advocates for corporate disclosure, warns of fallout from Trump’s efforts
International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025 Abortion Access Under Threat In Milei's Argentina Four years after Argentina became the first big Latin American country to legalize abortion, women are finding it hard to access terminations due to President Javier Milei's "chainsaw" economics and anti-feminist diatribes, critics say.
International Business Times · Feb 28, 2025 Meme Coins Are Not Securities, SEC Says In Major Development For Scam-Ridden Segment Meme coins, a controversial segment in the broader blockchain industry, are not securities, the SEC declared Thursday, ending years of questions about the legal status of the tokens.