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4 nations that seduced Donald Trump with gifts — and got rewards you’d never expect in return

When you are the President of one of the world’s largest democracies, you are definitely important. And when you are that significant, you can be sure that many will go to great lengths to win your favour through various means of appeasement.

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7 countries that seduced Trump with extravagant gifts – what they got in return will leave you stunned

Donald Trump is a sucker for expensive gifts.

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Dictatorship-era army officers and supporters rally in Argentina in latest sign of political shift

Ex-military officers who served in Argentina’s brutal dictatorship and their families have staged a rare rally to push for the release of fellow officers imprisoned for human rights abuses committed during the junta’s 1976-1983 rule

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Awkward moment Argentina’s president holds his hand out for blind tenor Andrea Bocelli to shake

Musician Andrea Bocelli was awarded one of Argentina's highest decorations before sharing an awkward handshake with president Javier Milei.

The Independent UK

Ghost of Franco still haunts Spanish politics, 50 years on

In Spain, far-right parties such as Vox have reiterated their allegiance to the dictator Francisco Franco, who died 50 years ago on 20 November, 1975. In a bid to counterbalance this, the country's leftist government has announced hundreds of events throughout the year to mark the restoration of democracy.

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Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

Few political alliances in recent American history have seemed as solid as the one between Donald Trump and the country’s farmers. Through three elections, farmers stood by Trump even as tariffs, trade wars and labor shortages squeezed profits.

The Conversation

Disease fears as Argentina child vaccination rates hit historic lows

Sharp drop since 2024 in country regarded as a Latin American leader in childhood and adolescent immunisation

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‘We need an iron fist’: the Trump-inspired favourite to win Chile’s election

José Antonio Kast, 59, is appealing to voters with a hard-right pitch on crime and immigration

The Guardian - UK

Argentinian President does the ‘Trump dance’ at a Mar-a-Lago while several Americans struggle due to SNAP benefits reductions

Since Donald Trump began his second term as president this year, America has faced a series of unfortunate events. It started with the attack on migrant populations, followed by a government shutdown, threats to fire federal workers, imposition of tariffs, and cuts to SNAP benefits.

The Mary Sue

Rodrigo Paz sworn-in as Bolivia's new president ending 20 year dynasty of one-party rule

The newly sworn-in president has promised to restore economic stability to Bolivia. The country has been dealing with a crippling economic and cost of living crisis, the worst in four decades, causing widespread unease and discontent.

Euronews

Socialism Didn't Work In Argentina. It Won't Work For America Either.

To understand this week's election, look to economic and political lessons from Argentina.

Reason

‘We don’t have enough to eat, to live’: how Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ cuts are driving homelessness in Argentina

Those hit hard by far-right leader’s zero-deficit policies fear worse to come after his election win

The Guardian - UK

'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini Thinks Argentina's Bitcoin-Backing President Can Fix What Ails Buenos Aires, But Can He?

Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini said in an op-ed published Monday that Argentina is on the path to “economic success” under President Javier Milei, who secured a decisive victory in the midterm legislative elections.

Benzinga

Milei’s win should lock in financial backing from Trump. But at what cost to Argentinians?

In late October Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, won a decisive victory in the country’s midterm elections. The scale of the result caught most political commentators off-guard. It now gives the president the legislative capacity to push through his much touted programme of labour and tax reforms.

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The Guardian - UK

‘You’re either poor or rich’: the Argentinians struggling under Milei’s chainsaw austerity

Despite falling inflation, a majority are failing to make ends meet as wages and purchasing power have nosedived

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Argentina’s election: one step closer to becoming a Trumpian client state

Editorial: A $40bn rescue may have helped Javier Milei scrape through midterms, but it leaves Argentina’s democracy and economy more dependent than ever on Washington

Reason

Milei Win Buys Time To Return Argentina to Prosperity

Once a common saying, “rich like an Argentine” became a sad joke under statist politicians.

The Guardian - UK

‘A colony of the US’: Argentinians contemplate future after Trump-backed Milei coasts to victory

Big win leaves many wondering if result reflects genuine support for president or corrosive US influence

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Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Accuses Trump And Scott Bessent Of Buying Argentina Election For 'Political Ally' To Make 'Hedge Fund Investors Richer'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X on Monday to accuse Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump of "buying" Argentina's midterm elections for their "political ally" Javier Milei and enriching hedge funds.

Reason

Javier Milei's Libertarian Policies Win Shock Election

Plus: Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, more unauthorized military strikes in Venezuela, and what a Mamdani victory in NYC could mean for the country.

The Guardian - UK

Milei’s win in Argentina had Trump’s fingerprints all over it. But just how long will their friendship last?

The Argentine president’s libertarian experiment is in tatters, and his hold on power seems increasingly dependent on volatile US support, says journalist Jordana Timerman

Reason

Javier Milei's Party Wins Argentina's Midterm Election, Gaining More Power To Push Reforms

Milei’s coalition secured 41 percent of the national vote and tripled its seats in Congress, positioning his party as the first political force nationwide.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s bailout threat may have been key to Milei’s electoral triumph in Argentina

Voters appear to have responded to idea that US president’s ‘generosity’ would evaporate if Milei failed to win

Benzinga

Argentine Stocks Are Soaring To Start The Week: What's Going On?

Shares of Argentine stocks across various industries are rising Monday following results from a key midterm election in the Latin American country.

The Conversation

Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s midterm elections is also a win for Trump

Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president, has secured a resounding victory in legislative midterm elections. Following a year marked by radical austerity, economic upheaval and political scandals, this outcome is nothing short of extraordinary.

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