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Why Argentina Fails to Attract Investors Despite Multinationals Exiting

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Under President Javier Milei’s administration, a minimum of 16 multinational corporations have exited Argentina to date. The sectors exhibit variability; however, they are predominantly influenced by issues such as insufficient legal security, profitability challenges, complications in dividend collection, and the regional strategies employed by firms. A comprehensive array of structural factors has hindered the official … Read more

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Argentina’s COP30 Attendance Still Uncertain

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Sources indicate that Argentina has yet to register for participation in the COP30 climate summit. This suggests that the nation might align with the United States in abstaining from the upcoming annual discussions organized by the United Nations, set to commence in Brazil later this week. Last week, the White House confirmed that no senior … Read more

Argentine Economists Say US Treasury Has Sold Its Pesos

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This week’s Central Bank data reveals that the United States Treasury has divested the pesos acquired prior to the mid-term elections, realizing a substantial profit, according to Argentine economists. If accurate, this would bolster the U.S. government’s position that it is not providing gratuitous financial assistance to Argentina. Nonetheless, it has raised concerns in both … Read more

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MercadoLibre urges stricter regulations for Asian e-commerce competitors

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The leader of MercadoLibre Inc’s operations in Argentina has advocated for stricter regulations concerning the rapidly expanding Chinese e-commerce platforms in Latin America, cautioning that a lack of equitable competition poses risks to local enterprises and employment opportunities. “It’s important to have a good regulatory framework that’s equal for everyone competing,” Juan Martín de la … Read more

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Milei Eases Peso Control as Argentina’s Future Brightens

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Argentina’s Central Bank has reduced its one-day peso repo rate by 300 basis points to 22 percent, as per reports, in the context of market stabilization following President Javier Milei’s midterm election victory. Traders were informed of the new rate on Wednesday via the BYMA, the principal stock exchange in the country, according to sources. … Read more

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Budget, Tax, and Labor Shine Following Milei’s Midterm Win

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In the wake of La Libertad Avanza’s unexpected triumph in Argentina’s midterm elections, President Javier Milei’s administration has bolstered its standing in both legislative chambers, thereby facilitating the advancement of an extensive economic reform agenda designed to liberalize the Argentine economy, according to a source. The package encompasses the 2026 budget alongside tax and labor … Read more

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Milei’s Meeting with New US Ambassador at Casa Rosada

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President Javier Milei received the new United States ambassador in Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, at the Casa Rosada on Monday, engaging in brief private discussions. Lamelas, 66, formally presented his diplomatic credentials to the President, a day after officially commencing his mission in Argentina. The Cuban-born US diplomat made an appearance at Government House shortly … Read more

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Miami is Milei’s global summit destination with Trump and Messi

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Javier Milei is set to return to the United States this week to participate in a global summit in Miami, where he will be among notable attendees such as national football team captain Lionel Messi and US President Donald Trump. This marks the 14th visit to the United States for the President since assuming office … Read more

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Final Chicago Boy Sounds Alarm for Javier Milei

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Javier Milei strode onto the stage in Santiago, flung up his arms, and gave a bow to an economist with a front-row seat: Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys. In 2019, four years prior to Milei’s election as President of Argentina, he began implementing his anarcho-capitalist approach to shock therapy … Read more

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Bessent planning second trip to Argentina, wants Milei market enthusiasm

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US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is preparing for a second visit to Argentina, as stated by President Javier Milei. Bessent, commending Milei’s “monumental midterm election victory” from the previous weekend. Furthermore, he urged for a robust and “enthusiastic” reaction from the markets to support Washington’s ally in the south. Milei, a firm advocate … Read more