Daily brief
Argentine President Javier Milei signed the founding document for the 'Council for Peace' initiative launched by US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Argentina was reportedly exempted from the initiative's $1 billion membership fee. Milei's Security Minister praised his Davos speech, emphasizing the importance of values for progress.
Argentina's ambassador to France demanded the removal of a map from the French parliament that included the Falkland Islands, a move that drew criticism from some French lawmakers.
Plaintiffs in the trial over Argentina's national oil company YPF have requested information on the location of the central bank's gold reserves.
Chile's president-elect appointed an ultraconservative youth to lead the country's Women's Ministry.
A judicial scandal in Argentina's Santa Cruz province is growing over allegations of irregular salaries and appointments.