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Javier Milei

The latest news on Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, including China-Argentina relations, plus politics in South America.

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22 Oct 1970

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Politician

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, in November. Photo: Reuters

China-Latin America relations

Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties

Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.

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United States

US says Argentina has ‘fully repaid’ currency lifeline

10 Jan 2026 - 2:53AM

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Argentina targets US dollars hoarded under mattresses, eases tax evasion rules

3 Jan 2026 - 9:17AM

Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

The Venezuelan opposition figure, who has been in hiding for over a year, will have her daughter accept the award in Norway.

10 Dec 2025 - 4:03PM

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, in August 2024. Photo: AP

China-Latin America relations

Trump’s national security blueprint aims to combat China’s rise in Latin America

Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region.

6 Dec 2025 - 7:37AMvideocam

Honduras

Rivals in Honduras presidential race locked in a ‘technical tie’

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura leads Salvador Nasralla by a razor-thin margin as the election council begins a manual vote count.

2 Dec 2025 - 2:28PM

US-China relations

Ex-Argentine leader warns against cutting China ties to improve US relations

Macri argues Argentina’s farm and commodity sales rely on China even as current president Javier Milei pursues broader deal with Washington.

22 Nov 2025 - 5:57AMvideocam

Argentina’s former president Mauricio Macri has warned the current Argentinian leadership not to cut ties with China just to curry favour with the US. Photo: AFP

G20

White House denies reversing G20 boycott, hits out at South African leader

Cyril Ramaphosa said the US had a last-minute change of mind, but the White House had sharp words in response.

21 Nov 2025 - 3:06PM

United States

Bananas and beef: White House unveils Latin America trade deals

Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador have agreed to open their markets to US products in exchange for tariff relief on some items.

14 Nov 2025 - 7:38AM

Science

Will a key hearing restart the China-Argentina telescope stalled by politics?

Multimillion-dollar observatory thought to be the target of US pressure faces other concerns after customs hearing.

12 Nov 2025 - 9:23PMvideocam

Approaching the final stages of the CART assembly on-site. Political resistance may have cast a new shadow over the long-awaited China-Argentina joint research project. Photo: Handout

My Take

My Take | How Anglo-American ideologues have exploited HK’s ‘free market’ success

If Hong Kong people can remove their colonial blinds, they would be able to see the economic detritus left around the world by Western ideology.

2 Nov 2025 - 11:14PM

A view of the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse

Argentina

Argentina’s Milei vows more reforms after stunning midterm elections victory

Argentina’s president triumphs in midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on his past two years in office.

27 Oct 2025 - 4:09PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test

Despite the currency swap being formalised by Argentina’s central bank, Trump threatens to withdraw aid if Milei is defeated in the midterms.

21 Oct 2025 - 3:18AM

Donald Trump

Trump says could cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses midterms

The US president’s administration has promised US$20 billion to prop up the Latin American country’s struggling economy.

15 Oct 2025 - 1:13PM

US President Donald Trump welcomes Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Brics

Opinion | Why New Zealand joining Brics makes sense in Trump’s ‘America-first’ era

Brics is a maturing economic and diplomatic powerhouse. Joining could help New Zealand spread its diplomatic wings and secure its future.

12 Oct 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

Brics leaders and other officials pose for a group photo during the latest summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7. Photo: Xinhua

Americas and the Caribbean

US launches US$20b financial lifeline for Argentina, buys pesos in rare move

US helps prop up Argentina’s faltering finances, and boost political ally President Javier Milei for midterm elections.

10 Oct 2025 - 1:13PM

China-Latin America relations

Argentina tightens sorghum rules to boost China trade, risking new clash with US

Buenos Aires updates grain standards to meet Chinese demand, shifting exports from once-dominant US suppliers.

6 Oct 2025 - 11:11PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

Argentina soy exports to China soar, Singapore’s record population: 7 highlights

From National Day celebrations in Hong Kong to Singapore’s population hitting a record high, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

3 Oct 2025 - 1:11PM

People cycle along a track backdropped with the city skyline in Singapore in June. The city state crossed the 6 million population threshold in 2024. Photo: AFP

US-China trade war

As Trump targets China in Argentina bailout offer, analysts fear ‘debt trap’

Washington’s offer involves replacing Argentina’s US$18 billion currency swap line with China for a US-backed arrangement.

2 Oct 2025 - 11:43PMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump administration ties Argentina support to rollback of China credit line

Washington warns US$18 billion China swap endangers Argentina’s sovereignty and boosts Beijing’s sway in South America.

26 Sep 2025 - 2:43AM

New Zealand

China Eastern to open Shanghai-Buenos Aires route amid Latin America push

With only one transit stop, the state-owned carrier says the new connection will be the most straightforward one between China and Argentina.

17 Sep 2025 - 5:16AMvideocam

A China Eastern Airlines jet is seen on the runway at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Photo: Nora Tam

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s president suffers crushing defeat in provincial vote

Defeat for Milei’s party in Argentina’s biggest province signals a potential shift in voter sentiment over his economic measures.

8 Sep 2025 - 2:06PM

Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivers a speech after Argentina’s opposition Peronist party triumphed in the legislative elections in the province of Buenos Aires. Photo: Reuters

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car

Objects were seen flying over the president’s head as he stood in the back of a moving truck.

28 Aug 2025 - 12:51PM

Brazil

Brazil’s Bolsonaro under 24-hour police watch over ‘flight risk’

Ex-president’s coup-plotting trial nears a verdict, with prosecutors pointing to a drafted asylum request as evidence he may try to flee.

27 Aug 2025 - 11:39AM

Argentina

US moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally

Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said the US would put Argentina on an ‘expedited path’ to enrolment in the Visa Waiver Program.

29 Jul 2025 - 6:28AM

Argentina’s President Javier Milei, left, and US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at the Casa Rosada government palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday. Photo: Argentinian Presidency / AFP / Handout

US-China relations

China slams US envoy nominee for framing Argentina as great power ‘battlefield’

Remarks by Peter Lamelas, ambassador-designate to Buenos Aires, at confirmation hearing also draw sharp responses from Argentine officials.

25 Jul 2025 - 3:07AM

Peter Lamelas during his Senate confirmation hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Image: US Senate Foreign Relations Committee

United States

Argentina eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals in new overture to Beijing

Move comes as President Milei seeks to shift foreign policy amid delayed US trade talks.

25 Jul 2025 - 2:11AM

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

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Javier Milei

Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties

Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.

US says Argentina has ‘fully repaid’ currency lifeline

Argentina targets US dollars hoarded under mattresses, eases tax evasion rules

Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

The Venezuelan opposition figure, who has been in hiding for over a year, will have her daughter accept the award in Norway.

Trump’s national security blueprint aims to combat China’s rise in Latin America

Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region.

Rivals in Honduras presidential race locked in a ‘technical tie’

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura leads Salvador Nasralla by a razor-thin margin as the election council begins a manual vote count.

Ex-Argentine leader warns against cutting China ties to improve US relations

Macri argues Argentina’s farm and commodity sales rely on China even as current president Javier Milei pursues broader deal with Washington.

White House denies reversing G20 boycott, hits out at South African leader

Cyril Ramaphosa said the US had a last-minute change of mind, but the White House had sharp words in response.

Bananas and beef: White House unveils Latin America trade deals

Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador have agreed to open their markets to US products in exchange for tariff relief on some items.

Will a key hearing restart the China-Argentina telescope stalled by politics?

Multimillion-dollar observatory thought to be the target of US pressure faces other concerns after customs hearing.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | How Anglo-American ideologues have exploited HK’s ‘free market’ success

If Hong Kong people can remove their colonial blinds, they would be able to see the economic detritus left around the world by Western ideology.

Argentina’s Milei vows more reforms after stunning midterm elections victory

Argentina’s president triumphs in midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on his past two years in office.

Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test

Despite the currency swap being formalised by Argentina’s central bank, Trump threatens to withdraw aid if Milei is defeated in the midterms.

Trump says could cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses midterms

The US president’s administration has promised US$20 billion to prop up the Latin American country’s struggling economy.

Opinion | Why New Zealand joining Brics makes sense in Trump’s ‘America-first’ era

Brics is a maturing economic and diplomatic powerhouse. Joining could help New Zealand spread its diplomatic wings and secure its future.

US launches US$20b financial lifeline for Argentina, buys pesos in rare move

US helps prop up Argentina’s faltering finances, and boost political ally President Javier Milei for midterm elections.

Argentina tightens sorghum rules to boost China trade, risking new clash with US

Buenos Aires updates grain standards to meet Chinese demand, shifting exports from once-dominant US suppliers.

Argentina soy exports to China soar, Singapore’s record population: 7 highlights

From National Day celebrations in Hong Kong to Singapore’s population hitting a record high, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

As Trump targets China in Argentina bailout offer, analysts fear ‘debt trap’

Washington’s offer involves replacing Argentina’s US$18 billion currency swap line with China for a US-backed arrangement.

Trump administration ties Argentina support to rollback of China credit line

Washington warns US$18 billion China swap endangers Argentina’s sovereignty and boosts Beijing’s sway in South America.

China Eastern to open Shanghai-Buenos Aires route amid Latin America push

With only one transit stop, the state-owned carrier says the new connection will be the most straightforward one between China and Argentina.

Argentina’s president suffers crushing defeat in provincial vote

Defeat for Milei’s party in Argentina’s biggest province signals a potential shift in voter sentiment over his economic measures.

Argentina’s Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car

Objects were seen flying over the president’s head as he stood in the back of a moving truck.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro under 24-hour police watch over ‘flight risk’

Ex-president’s coup-plotting trial nears a verdict, with prosecutors pointing to a drafted asylum request as evidence he may try to flee.

US moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally

Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said the US would put Argentina on an ‘expedited path’ to enrolment in the Visa Waiver Program.

China slams US envoy nominee for framing Argentina as great power ‘battlefield’

Remarks by Peter Lamelas, ambassador-designate to Buenos Aires, at confirmation hearing also draw sharp responses from Argentine officials.

Argentina eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals in new overture to Beijing

Move comes as President Milei seeks to shift foreign policy amid delayed US trade talks.

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.

My Take | How Anglo-American ideologues have exploited HK’s ‘free market’ success