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Capital

Buenos Aires

Head of State

President Javier Milei

Head of Government

President Javier Milei

United States

In global survey, US cited more often than China as greatest ally and threat

Pew Research worldwide poll of nearly 32,000 respondents finds 15 of 24 nations citing US as top ally while China is named by four.

9 Jul 2025 - 6:03AM

Obituaries

Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dead at 93

27 Jun 2025 - 10:59AMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

China imports Argentina soybean meal in trial amid US tensions

27 Jun 2025 - 3:23AM

US-China relations

EU in Latin America touts itself as ‘just’ partner amid US-China rivalry

Speaking in Brazil and aiming bloc’s message at Global South, senior envoy also extols shared agenda for green and digital transition.

11 Jun 2025 - 4:44AM

Senior European Union official Brian Glynn (left) speaks at the Forte de Copacabana International Security Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, as German lawmaker Roland Theis listens. Photo: SCMP

US-China relations

Opinion | Why Xi’s decision to talk to Trump during trade crisis speaks volumes

In times of US-China tension, Chinese leaders tend to rebuff calls from their American counterparts. Xi choosing to speak to Trump stands out.

9 Jun 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

TV shows and streaming video

How Netflix hit The Eternaut brings real past horrors to the fore

The show has reopened historical wounds in Argentina at a moment of heightened anxiety about society under far-right President Javier Milei.

1 Jun 2025 - 8:45AM

Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona death trial collapses amid judge’s documentary scandal

New trial to start in Argentina after one of the three judges withdrew from the high-profile case.

30 May 2025 - 1:55PM

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona in 2008. File photo: AFP

Tourism

Avoiding Trump’s USA: 8 suggestions for similar experiences

Not interested in going to the US in the current geopolitical climate? Consider these alternatives to some of the country’s most popular attractions.

29 May 2025 - 6:36PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Judge in Maradona homicide trial steps down amid scandal

Julieta Makintach was one of three judges in the trial of seven medical team members accused of negligence in the football legend’s death.

28 May 2025 - 4:16AMvideocam

China travel

China to expand visa-free travel to 5 Latin American countries

The announcement comes amid Beijing’s latest push to gather international support for its opposition to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

15 May 2025 - 8:01PMvideocam

China has been expanding visa-free access as part of a push to attract more foreign tourists. Photo: AP

Americas and the Caribbean

Milei orders immigration crackdown to ‘make Argentina great again’

New order tightens rules for residency and citizenship, and makes it easier to eject foreigners who break the law.

15 May 2025 - 1:26PM

Argentina’s President Javier Milei. Photo: Reuters

US-China trade war

China expected to ramp up soybean imports from Brazil amid trade war: analysts

As Latin American leaders gather in Beijing, the mainland wants to diversify imports – creating opportunities for the region, experts say.

13 May 2025 - 10:07AMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela denies opposition members left country in rescue operation

Venezuela’s interior minister says exit of opposition staffers from embassy was negotiated.

8 May 2025 - 12:51PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela opposition members who hid in embassy flee Caracas with US help

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says group now in the US after a ‘rescue’ operation.

7 May 2025 - 3:25PM

Police at a roadblock on a street leading to Argentina’s embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: AP

Pope Francis

Where will Trump sit during Pope Francis’ funeral? It’s complicated

Kings and presidents will be among the VIPs, but detailed rules and the whims of the French alphabet will determine who’s in the front row.

26 Apr 2025 - 7:38AM

Pope Francis

Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

22 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM

Americas and the Caribbean

Pupy the elephant arrives at Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

The 35-year-old African elephant arrived ‘in perfect health’ and will remain in an outdoor shed while she begins to adapt to her new home.

19 Apr 2025 - 10:05AM

US-China relations

China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South

Beijing tells Washington to stop sowing discord after US treasury secretary accuses China of signing ‘rapacious deals’ with developing world.

15 Apr 2025 - 7:29PMvideocam

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks outside the White House in Washington on March 13. Bessent took aim at China’s currency swap deal with Argentina in an interview earlier this week. Photo: TNS

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina seals US$20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

The IMF will first disburse US$12 billion, with another US$2 billion by June, as Argentina’s central bank set to undo fixed currency peg.

12 Apr 2025 - 4:28PM

US-China relations

US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China

Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.

5 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM

Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | ‘Successful try’ at the Sevens proves game changer for stadium

Despite teething troubles at the rugby showcase, fans cheered the new Hong Kong venue that now eagerly awaits a top band and the best in football action.

1 Apr 2025 - 6:30AM

Argentina fans celebrate after their team won its cup final match against France on the third day of the 2025 Rugby Sevens Hong Kong tournament. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Who is actor James McAvoy’s fashion designer partner, Lisa Liberati?

James McAvoy is notoriously low-key when it comes to his love life – so much so that the X-Men star from Glasgow only confirmed his most recent wedding 3 years after it took place.

25 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

Actor James McAvoy and his wife, fashion designer Lisa Liberati. Photo: @encommunofficial/Instagram

Blockchain

Bitcoin slides below US$90,000 as cryptocurrency sell-off hastens

Tumbling crypto prices mirror a broader retreat from risky assets, while sentiment has also soured following a hack targeting exchange Bybit.

26 Feb 2025 - 10:01AM

Fame and celebrity

Argentina court drops charges against 3 accused in death of singer Liam Payne

Charges were dropped against singer’s representative in Argentina, the manager of the hotel and the head of the hotel’s reception.

21 Feb 2025 - 12:11PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s Milei denies promoting cryptocurrency that crashed

Argentina’s president spoke out for the first time about a cryptocurrency scandal that has dented his reputation.

18 Feb 2025 - 2:22PM

Argentina’s President Javier Milei leaves the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires on Monday. Photo: AFP

Donald Trump

Pope slams Trump, says US migrant deportations ‘will end badly’

In a letter to US bishops, the pontiff urges Catholics and others to reject narratives that discriminate against refugees and migrants.

11 Feb 2025 - 11:20PMvideocam

Brazilian migrants deported from the US arrive at Pinto Martins airport in Fortaleza, Brazil, on February 7. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports with ‘no exceptions’

US president says ‘it’s time for our great industries to come back to America’ after promising broader reciprocal tariffs.

11 Feb 2025 - 3:12PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

‘Like a stream of blood’: Argentina river turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak

Officials suspect the presence of aniline, a toxic substance used in dyes and medicines.

8 Feb 2025 - 1:53AM

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