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China imports Argentina soy meal in trial amid US tensions

1 day ago | batimes.com.ar | Alfred Cang |Hallie Gu |James Grainger

China has booked a rare shipment of soybean meal from Argentina, as the country seeks to secure supplies of a key animal feed ingredient amid an ongoing trade war with the United States. Several Chinese traders and feed producers jointly ordered the cargo from the world’s top exporter of soy meal and oil as a trial shipment, according to people with the knowledge of the deal. It marks the first purchase since Beijing opened the door to imports from the country in 2019, the people said.
Child poverty on rise in northwest and northwest of Argentina

2 days ago | batimes.com.ar | Agustina Bordigoni

Over 70 people regularly visit Patricia’s soup kitchen in the province of Catamarca. Fifty-six of them are children. “As a mother, it breaks me up. I’d often like to give more to help all those who come asking but with the little I’m given, I cannot,” she tells Perfil.
Russia’s relationship with Milei government is ‘frozen,’ says ambassador

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Since President Javier Milei took power in December 2023, there has been a historically unprecedented shift in Argentina’s foreign policy. An "anti-socialist" rhetoric, uncompromising alignment with the United States and Israel and marked indifference towards schemes of regional integration have redefined the country’s place on the international chessboard.
Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | James Grainger |James Grainger

Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday. After defeats for Paris Saint-Germain against Botofogo and Chelsea against Flamengo, Bayern bucked the trend of European teams falling to South American opponents with an accomplished victory in the Group C encounter.
Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Alvaro Villalobos |James Grainger

Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially in South America. Even the bloc's broader energy security and climate goals could depend on securing a steady supply of the key mineral, used in batteries and other clean energy supply chains. But Europe has run into a trio of obstacles: lack of money, double-edged regulations and competition from China, analysts told AFP. China has a major head start.
Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | James Grainger

A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday. The Argentine superstar found the top corner with a second half set-piece to clinch a surprise victory for the MLS side and give them a strong chance of progressing from Group A. Inter Miami and Palmeiras have four points each, after the Brazilian side beat Al Ahly 2-0 earlier on – the Egyptians like Porto have one point.
CFK begins house arrest: ‘Can I go out to my balcony or not?’

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Patrick Gillespie |James Grainger

Former p[resident Cristina Fernández de Kirchner started her first full day of house arrest wondering what she can actually do at her home in Argentina’s capital for the next six years. With throngs of supporters swarming outside her Buenos Aires apartment Wednesday, Fernández de Kirchner sought clarity from a judge before she opened her French doors. “Can I go out to my balcony or not?
Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Argentina’s government formalised three key appointments this Wednesday in the Official Gazette. Businessman Alejandro 'Alec' Oxenford presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump, formally confirming his role as ambassador to the United States, while Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein appointed a new ambassador to Germany.
Inflation and the ballot box: Milei bets on falling prices to win votes

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Gonzalo Martinez |Gonzalo Martínez

With just months to go before Argentina’s national legislative elections, the government is seeking results and has focused all its efforts on one goal: reducing inflation. But while the recent slowdown in both consumer prices and wholesale inflation was celebrated, other economic variables may undermine Economy Minister Luis Caputo’s strategy. Notably, there are still no signs that purchasing power is recovering, which could weaken the government’s inflation strategy as an electoral tool.
Milei cools Argentina wholesale inflation to lowest since 2020

1 week ago | batimes.com.ar | Manuela Tobias |James Grainger

Argentine President Javier Milei notched another economic victory Tuesday after data showed wholesale prices declined in May for the first time since the height of the pandemic, adding to his momentum before October midterm elections. The producer price index fell 0.3 percent from April and rose 22.4 percent on the year, according data from the INDEC national statistics bureau.