Overview
- State Department officials said the U.S.–Argentina relationship is at its strongest point in history, citing alignment on economic growth, democratic governance and regional stability.
- Washington praised Argentina’s recent terrorism designations of the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran’s Quds Force, Tren de Aragua and the Cartel de los Soles as evidence of closer security coordination.
- Milei’s Davos agenda features a Country Strategy Dialogue on Argentina, meetings with global bank CEOs and a public address scheduled after President Trump, with a peace council signing set for Thursday.
- Banks and investors are seeking details on U.S.-linked financial support, including the parameters of a U.S. swap and recent repo operations, as well as Argentina’s prospects for reentering debt markets ahead of an IMF review next month.
- U.S. backing over the past year has included Treasury assistance before Argentina’s October legislative elections and an announced bilateral trade and investment framework that has yet to be finalized.