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Heres why Argentina should pursue deeper ties with Indonesia

In 2026, Argentina and Indonesia mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, established on 30 July 1956 — and it’s a timely milestone to reassess a partnership...

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Venezuelan democracy cannot be defended through military intervention

Buenos Aires Herald editorial (versión en español a continuación) In the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, the United States once again...

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Milei got Trumps money, not Americas support

I just got back from a week in the United States, where I had wide-ranging conversations — with a diverse group of bankers...

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Chinas leap toward high quality opens a window for Argentina

Alejandra Conconi is the executive director of the Argentina–China Chamber. This piece is part of the Argentine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s monthly column in...

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EU-Mercosur deal: when Europe hesitates, the US decides

By Dr. Fernando Ruiz, professor at the Ecole Royale Militaire in Belgium, and Herbert Gonçalves Marques Junior, PhD candidate, CECRI, UCLouvain, Belgium. With...

While Argentinas main film festival struggles, a grassroots effort is gaining ground

Launched under the motto “The rebirth of splendor,” the 2025 Mar del Plata International Film Festival had set a bar pretty high for...

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The rise of the cute economy marks a shift for Chinese industry

The so-called “cute economy,” known in China as Meng Jingji (萌经济), describes a consumer trend driven by millennials and Gen Zers who seek...

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Milei’s midterm high and Argentina’s hope for a middle ground

Argentina’s midterm elections delivered exactly what President Javier Milei had been hoping for: a resounding national endorsement of his administration and a stronger...

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The UK’s experiences with austerity are a lesson for Argentina

The results of Argentina’s mid-term elections were not what anyone expected. President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party harvested 41% of the vote...

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How I found an Indian home in Argentine cooking

When I left Mumbai for Buenos Aires three years ago, I thought the hardest part would be language. Or maybe distance the kind...