Argentina has accused Chile and Bolivia of harbouring Hezbollah members after asking to join Nato. The claims have caused a diplomatic scandal in South America with leaders in both countries expressing their anger at comments made by Argentinian security minister Patricia Bullrich.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has submitted a request for the country to become a NATO member. Milei has repeatedly said he wants to protect his country’s sovereignty claim on the Falkland Islands – while also trying to tie closer links with the
Argentina’s firebrand President Javier Milei is “playing two different games” as he is trying to appeal to both an international audience of powerful world leaders and his voters at home, according to an expert. Mr Milei took office in December, after securing
A confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters angered by President Javier Milei’s spending cuts escalated on Wednesday, as protesters blocking the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants arrested. In a rare move, riot police officers
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. And surging resale prices are shocking even to Argentines accustomed to triple-digit inflation. The country’s latest crisis: There isn’t enough mosquito repellent. As
On Tuesday, Argentina’s president Javier Milei re-ignited the Falklands issue by insisting the disputed islands will “return to Argentine hands”. This sparked an uproar on the islands themselves as well as in Westminster. Lee Anderson, the Reform Party MP, dismissed President Milei’s
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has revived tensions surrounding the disputed Falkland Islands, confirming his nation’s sovereignty and hinting at a bold plan to reclaim the territory. “We have grown tired of hearing over the past decades’ politicians beating their chests defending our
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, formed by women whose children were abducted during Argentina’s military dictatorship, are marking 47 years of searching. Each year in March, thousands join in protests to commemorate what is said to be the darkest period of
The discovery of lithium beneath the salt flats has drawn global attention, as it is vital for green energy technologies, including electric car batteries. Mining lithium requires significant water extraction from the region’s salt flats, posing a threat to the environment and
Argentina summoned this week the British ambassador to the Latin American country to discuss what it sees as issues that emerged following Lord David Cameron’s recent trip to the Falkland Islands. The UK ambassador, Kirsty Hayes, took part in a meeting with