Blue Dollar Updates 
Argentina is listed as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, with a worsening scenario over the last five years, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by NGO Transparency International on Tuesday. In 2025, Argentina achieved a score of 36 out of 100 points, which is one point lower than the … Read more
The Argentine Senate approved President Javier Milei’s hallmark labor reform legislation, marking a significant advancement for the libertarian’s bold agenda that may facilitate his administration’s re-entry into international markets. The Senate, in a decisive 42-30 vote, has approved the comprehensive bill, which will now proceed to the lower house for further deliberation. Milei’s administration executed … Read more
A recent report indicates that Argentina is projected to experience a decline of 1.2 million primary school pupils by 2030 compared to 2023, underscoring the nation’s demographic deceleration. The report, entitled ‘Present and future in the number of students per teacher and grade,’ was developed by María Sol Alzú and Martín Nistal from Argentinos por … Read more
Argentina’s government has officially enacted the Fiscal Innocence Law, aiming to promote the formalization of undeclared savings, including the notorious “mattress dollars,” while also redefining the dynamics between the state and taxpayers. The measure, representing one of the most ambitious tax reforms of President Javier Milei’s administration, was formalized by Decree 93/2026, which appeared in … Read more
In January, Argentina’s inflation rate increased to 2.9%, as reported by the government’s statistics agency, INDEC. This release came one week following the resignation of the bureau’s head, which was prompted by a disagreement regarding the measurement methodology. Prices rose by 32.4% on an annual basis, with the food and non-alcoholic beverages sector experiencing the … Read more
State spending decreased by 5.1 percentage points of GDP from 2023 to 2025, reaching approximately 14.5 percent of GDP – the lowest level observed in the last ten years. A recent report indicates that the adjustment primarily focused on public works, economic subsidies, and discretionary transfers to provinces and universities. In 2025, social benefits—comprising retirements, … Read more
Mercuria Energy Group, an energy-trading firm, is nearing a deal to acquire a refinery along with hundreds of gas stations in Argentina that are currently being offered for sale by Raizen SA, as reported by sources. According to several individuals, who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the negotiations, a deal may exceed … Read more
President Javier Milei has adjusted his agenda for the upcoming weeks, postponing a scheduled trip to the United States to participate in the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington DC. Milei had originally scheduled a trip to the US this week, with plans to visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate … Read more
The Industrial Union of Santa Fe has highlighted what it refers to as Argentina’s elephant in the room: the erosion of the middle class. Job losses, declining income across all segments, and constrained consumption are indicative of a more extensive decline. In the face of rising inflation, the government remains committed to a strategy of … Read more
A technical staff team from the International Monetary Fund arrived in Buenos Aires on Thursday, aiming to conduct an audit of Argentina’s economic program. Javier Milei’s administration secured a US$20 billion loan with the Fund last April, adding to an existing US$45 billion debt incurred during Mauricio Macri’s government in 2018. To secure an impending … Read more