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Milei takes on USD 20 billion in IMF debt and lifts the exchange rate cap Milei takes on USD 20 billion in IMF debt and lifts the exchange rate cap

The opposition argues that the new debt was taken on to sustain an economic program that is not working as claimed by Milei.

Why did Milei apply for another IMF loan and what are the chances of the peso’s devaluation?

Three economists analyze Argentina’s secret IMF. Their conclusion: the government, which is secretly negotiating against the clock to achieve exchange rate stability, is about to unravel.

Argentina responds to the brutal repression of retirees’ march

After the violent repression of the retirees’ demonstrations, journalists’ unions and social organizations demanded the resignation of the Secretary of Security, Patricia Bullrich.

Argentine governor blames Chubut fires on Indigenous community

Several fires have broken out in Argentine Patagonia, destroying more than 5,000 hectares. The national executive has no answers, and the Chubut government accuses the Mapuche population

South America on fire

More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices.

Police violence, security breaches, and brawls mark the US-hosted Copa America

The continent’s most important national team football tournament was overshadowed by serious incidents on and off the field. Many point the finger at the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the host country, the United States.

La ultraderecha gobierna en Argentina. ¿Quién es y qué está haciendo Javier Milei?

Milei y sus políticas neoliberales de extrema derecha representan un giro radical en un país gobernado por el progresismo durante los últimos veinte años

El Movimiento Mundial por la Salud de los Pueblos reclama un nuevo orden internacional en lo económico, político y lo social

En una reciente reunión mundial, cientos de activistas de la salud se comprometieron a unir el movimiento por la salud con otros movimientos sociales progresistas. Su objetivo es formar una amplia coalición para un cambio radical que contrarreste las crisis del capitalismo y el imperialismo.

Global People’s Health Movement calls for a new international economic, political, and social order

At a recent global gathering, hundreds of health activists committed to uniting the health movement with other progressive social movements. Their aim is to form a broad coalition for radical change to counter the crises of capitalism and imperialism

Movement leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean met in Social CELAC summit in Argentina

This is the first summit of its kind within the CELAC framework; agreements were presented at the presidential summit on Tuesday

Report finds 193 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2021 and other stories

Today we look at the UN’s report on rising acute food insecurity, mass displacement amid violence and massacres in Darfur, and more

“It’s time for Our America”: ALBA Movements Assembly concludes in Argentina

The III Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements held in Argentina from April 27-30 concluded with a panel highlighting proposals and initiatives of people’s movements to transform the world.