Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
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40% Bias Score
Milei Claims Left-Wing Hegemony Crumbling, Cites Economic Success Amidst Poverty Rise
Argentinian President Javier Milei declared at the World Economic Forum that the global dominance of left-wing politics is weakening, citing his alliances with various global leaders and his economic policies that lowered inflation in Argentina from 289.4% to 117.8% between April and December 2024, ...
Milei Claims Left-Wing Hegemony Crumbling, Cites Economic Success Amidst Poverty Rise
Argentinian President Javier Milei declared at the World Economic Forum that the global dominance of left-wing politics is weakening, citing his alliances with various global leaders and his economic policies that lowered inflation in Argentina from 289.4% to 117.8% between April and December 2024, ...
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60% Bias Score
Nisman's Death Ruled Murder: New Report Fuels AMIA Investigation
A new Argentinan Public Prosecutor's report concludes that prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died in 2015, was murdered because of his investigations into the 1994 AMIA bombing and an alleged cover-up involving a memorandum with Iran; President Milei supports the report and seeks justice for Nisman and...
Nisman's Death Ruled Murder: New Report Fuels AMIA Investigation
A new Argentinan Public Prosecutor's report concludes that prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died in 2015, was murdered because of his investigations into the 1994 AMIA bombing and an alleged cover-up involving a memorandum with Iran; President Milei supports the report and seeks justice for Nisman and...
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44% Bias Score
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
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48% Bias Score
Alfonsín's Victory Marks Argentina's Return to Democracy After Falklands Defeat
Argentina's 1983 elections, following the Falklands War defeat, saw Raúl Alfonsín's victory with almost 52% of the vote, marking the return to democracy and the prosecution of the junta for human rights abuses, despite facing economic and political challenges.
Alfonsín's Victory Marks Argentina's Return to Democracy After Falklands Defeat
Argentina's 1983 elections, following the Falklands War defeat, saw Raúl Alfonsín's victory with almost 52% of the vote, marking the return to democracy and the prosecution of the junta for human rights abuses, despite facing economic and political challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Argentina's Inflation Plummets Under Milei, Reaching Lowest December Rate Since 2018
Argentina's inflation rate plummeted from 211.4% in 2023 to 117.8% in 2024 under President Milei's new economic policies, despite high poverty and uneven economic impacts; the monthly rate dropped from 25.5% to 2.7% in the same period, with the lowest December inflation since 2018.
Argentina's Inflation Plummets Under Milei, Reaching Lowest December Rate Since 2018
Argentina's inflation rate plummeted from 211.4% in 2023 to 117.8% in 2024 under President Milei's new economic policies, despite high poverty and uneven economic impacts; the monthly rate dropped from 25.5% to 2.7% in the same period, with the lowest December inflation since 2018.
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48% Bias Score
Milei's Davos Speech: A Populist Critique of 'Wokeism' and Western Decline
At the 2025 Davos World Economic Forum, Argentinian President Javier Milei delivered a controversial speech attacking "wokeism" and promoting international alliances with figures like Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, while also highlighting his economic successes in reducing inflation and restoring ...
Milei's Davos Speech: A Populist Critique of 'Wokeism' and Western Decline
At the 2025 Davos World Economic Forum, Argentinian President Javier Milei delivered a controversial speech attacking "wokeism" and promoting international alliances with figures like Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, while also highlighting his economic successes in reducing inflation and restoring ...
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60% Bias Score
Milei Prioritizes US Alliance, Considers Leaving Mercosur and International Organizations
Argentine President Javier Milei prioritizes a strong US alliance, potentially leaving Mercosur and international organizations like the Paris Agreement and WHO, generating uncertainty among Western allies.
Milei Prioritizes US Alliance, Considers Leaving Mercosur and International Organizations
Argentine President Javier Milei prioritizes a strong US alliance, potentially leaving Mercosur and international organizations like the Paris Agreement and WHO, generating uncertainty among Western allies.
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64% Bias Score
139th Grandchild Found: Argentina's Dictatorship Legacy Continues
The Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo announced on January 21, 2025, the discovery of the 139th grandchild appropriated during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship, the daughter of Noemí Macedo and Daniel Inama, disappeared in November 1977; the grandchild's identity is protected until she decides otherwise.
139th Grandchild Found: Argentina's Dictatorship Legacy Continues
The Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo announced on January 21, 2025, the discovery of the 139th grandchild appropriated during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship, the daughter of Noemí Macedo and Daniel Inama, disappeared in November 1977; the grandchild's identity is protected until she decides otherwise.
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20% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange: Uncertain Fate of Argentinian Hostages
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will see the release of 33 hostages, including eight Argentinians, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners; however, the safety and survival of some hostages, including two young children, remains uncertain.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange: Uncertain Fate of Argentinian Hostages
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will see the release of 33 hostages, including eight Argentinians, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners; however, the safety and survival of some hostages, including two young children, remains uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
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60% Bias Score
Milei Awarded Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentinian President Javier Milei received Israel's 2025 Genesis Prize for his pro-Israel stance, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem, despite facing domestic challenges like high unemployment and poverty, and will donate the \$1 million award to fight antisemitism.
Milei Awarded Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentinian President Javier Milei received Israel's 2025 Genesis Prize for his pro-Israel stance, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem, despite facing domestic challenges like high unemployment and poverty, and will donate the \$1 million award to fight antisemitism.
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40% Bias Score