Blue Dollar 
Argentina is required to relinquish its controlling stake in the prominent energy firm YPF SA within two weeks, following a New York judge’s ruling in favor of litigators in a US$16-billion judgment. This decision poses a significant challenge for President Javier Milei ahead of important midterm elections. Judge Loretta Preska ordered Milei’s government to transfer … Read more
With a 1.9% increase over the previous month, Argentina’s economy expanded at a faster rate than anticipated in April following President Javier Milei’s decision to relax certain currency controls, which is part of a US$20-billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Following a significant contraction last year at the onset of Milei’s austerity measures, economic … Read more
An EU spokeswoman stated on Monday that the European Commission is set to present EU states with the final legal version of a trade deal with South American nations “in the coming days.” After twenty-five years of negotiations, Brussels finalized an agreement with Mercosur bloc members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay in December of the … Read more
A new agreement aims to enhance investment and collaboration within Argentina’s mining sector, positioning it as a potential pivotal contributor to the global energy transition for France. Argentina’s government has formalized an agreement with France aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two countries in the realm of critical minerals, notably lithium. Representatives from both governments … Read more
China has secured an unusual shipment of soybean meal from Argentina, as it aims to ensure a steady supply of this essential animal feed component during its ongoing trade conflict with the United States. A group of Chinese traders and feed producers has collectively placed an order for a trial shipment from the leading global exporter … Read more
Economic unpredictability and foreign exchange volatility are still really shaping consumption behavior online. Online casino gamers are fine-tuning their strategy, specifically in inflationary and controlled-currency markets. The increasing popularity of online gaming portals has brought about a paradigm shift regarding how users think about entertainment expenses. In the case of inflationary markets or fluctuating exchange … Read more
Argentina’s economy experienced growth that fell short of expectations in the first quarter of 2025, as an increase in imports, coupled with decreases in exports and government spending, moderated the recovery of the South American nation. Gross domestic product increased by 0.8 percent in the first quarter relative to the preceding quarter, significantly below the 1.5 … Read more
The Argentinian government has announced that it will issue a $1 billion bond auction for international investors. This is the first time the government has done so since 2020, when it announced a sovereign default. The government frames the move as a return to international markets. The experts take a more cautious approach to the … Read more
In Argentina, the blue dollar is more than an unofficial exchange rate; it’s a practical workaround that many rely on daily. When the official rate doesn’t match real market conditions, the blue dollar offers a closer reflection of what money is actually worth. It has helped people protect their savings, make larger purchases, and sidestep … Read more
This Wednesday, Argentina’s government formalised three significant appointments in the Official Gazette. Businessman Alejandro ‘Alec’ Oxenford presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump, thereby formally confirming his role as ambassador to the United States. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein appointed a new ambassador to Germany. The appointment of diplomat Betina Pasquali de Fonseca as the new … Read more