With soy and lithium trade in the balance, Argentina’s Milei has a China conundrum

With soy and lithium trade in the balance, Argentina’s Milei has a China conundrum

BUENOS AIRES/BEIJING, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei has a China conundrum. The libertarian economist insulted communist-run China in a fiery campaign, but takes office on Sunday needing the country’s second-largest trade partner more than ever as a recession looms and foreign currency reserves run dry. Since he won the Nov. 19 election, … Read more

Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe

Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe

Prosecutors investigating lithium, hydrogen deals PM Costa subject of related investigation Says his conscience is clear, to cooperate with probe President to address nation on Thursday LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned on Tuesday, hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption in his … Read more

Portugal’s PM Costa resigns over corruption investigation

Portugal’s PM Costa resigns over corruption investigation

LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Portugal’s Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned on Tuesday amid an investigation into alleged irregularities committed by his majority Socialist administration in handling lithium mining and hydrogen projects in the country. Costa announced the decision in a televised statement after meeting President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He said he conscience was … Read more