Paraguay and Taiwan strengthen their embrace, for nowParaguay has benefited from increased Taiwanese investment, but will it be enough to ward off the lure of Beijing? Jul 04 24July 04, 2024Article at economist.com
Argentina inflation stings as people brace for president’s radical changeSome 100 days into office and Argentina’s Milei struggles to pass legislation needed to make his economic overhaul a reality. Mar 29 24March 29, 2024Article at csmonitor.com
What Milei Means for MercosurThe new Argentine president pledged to dissolve the trading bloc. But what if he ends up saving it? Dec 18 23December 18, 2023Article at foreignpolicy.com
Ending 2023 with a bangArgentina’s new government gives us plenty to unpack in the newsletter’s last edition of the year. Dec 15 23December 15, 2023Article at buenosairesherald.com
Almighty US dollar? Argentina’s new leader provides a test.The U.S. dollar has always carried a certain cache. But as Argentina considers adopting it as official currency, the drawbacks of the greenback come into sharp relief. Dec 08 23December 08, 2023Article at csmonitor.com
Presidential processionMilei’s full-day inauguration: from cold shoulders to political favors Dec 08 23December 08, 2023Article at buenosairesherald.com
Argentina’s President-elect Milei promises drastic change: Can he deliver?With repeated economic crises and politicians who no longer inspire hope, protest candidates can transform into presidents-elect. Will Javier Milei be able to shake up Argentina as promised? Nov 20 23November 20, 2023Article at csmonitor.com
Argentina 2023 elections: in final debate, Massa goes on offensive against MileiThe economy minister and ruling coalition presidential candidate kept the libertarian economist on the defensive in an at times chaotic exchange a week out from the vote Nov 13 23November 13, 2023Article at buenosairesherald.com
Bad bloodTaylor Swift touches down in an Argentina that’s as undecided (and divided) as ever less than two weeks out from the run-off Nov 10 23November 10, 2023Article at buenosairesherald.com
Argentina’s economic entropyWith the highest inflation in 32 years, Massa faces growing political challenges Sep 15 23September 15, 2023Article at buenosairesherald.com