Paolo Rocca

Rocca Resigns as Tenaris Chief Amid Milei Tensions

Billionaire businessman Paolo Rocca is set to resign from his position as CEO of Tenaris SA, the Techint Group entity focused on the production of steel pipes for the oil sector. The company has announced that the Italo-Argentine billionaire will be succeeded by the current chief operating officer Gabriel Podskubka, marking the group’s most substantial … Read more

Blue Dollar Updates

Vaca Muerta’s Boom Faces Job Challenges

The exponential growth of the unconventional oil fields in Vaca Muerta, Neuquén, stands out as one of the most significant economic developments during the Milei presidency. The data presents a compelling case, especially within the oil sector. In the first quarter of 2026, the sector experienced a year-over-year growth of 16.2%, as reported by the … Read more

Blue Dollar Updates

March Sees First Year-on-Year Industry Growth in Nine Months

In March, the Argentine industry exhibited a notable recovery, marking its first year-over-year increase in nine months, with a rise of 5%. According to the Industrial Production Index published on Thursday by the statistics institute INDEC, activity experienced an increase of 3.2% relative to the preceding month. This favorable data mitigated the declines that Argentina’s … Read more

Milei’s Austerity Drive Faces Growing Backlash

President Javier Milei’s administration has significantly reduced inflation — from 211% annually in 2023 to 31% in 2025 — and achieved two consecutive years of fiscal surplus, a feat not accomplished in Argentina since the initial Kirchner administration nearly two decades prior. However, his popularity has been declining for several months. The decline cannot be … Read more

Trump administration supports Milei government.

Trump Boosts Milei and Elevates Argentina’s IP Rating

The government of President Javier Milei garnered renewed backing from the United States at the end of April, attributed to an enhancement in Argentina’s intellectual property ratings. In a recent acknowledgment of the strengthening relationship between Washington and Buenos Aires, the Office of the United States Trade Representative elevated Argentina’s rating in its annual assessment … Read more

Blue Dollar Updates

Fitch Boosts Argentina Amid Milei’s Economic Revamp

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Argentina’s credit score, reflecting an increasing confidence in President Javier Milei’s efforts to reform the economy and obtain financing for the nation’s forthcoming debt commitments. The South American nation was upgraded to ‘B-‘ from ‘CCC+’, which is six notches below investment grade, according to a statement released by the ratings firm … Read more

Blue Dollar Updates

Argentina Households Face Rising Utility Costs

The count of households benefiting from subsidies in Argentina has decreased by approximately three million since December 2023, coinciding with the commencement of President Javier Milei’s administration. At present, there are 2.1 million fewer households benefiting from electricity support and 900,000 fewer receiving assistance for piped natural gas in comparison to the beginning of the … Read more

Argentina Economy

Young Argentines Leave Jobs as Retirees Return

Argentina’s workforce has been evolving over the past two years: a decline in the number of young individuals entering the job market, coupled with an increase in retirees returning to work to supplement their income. The trend, as detailed by the Instituto Argentina Grande in its recent report, is progressing at two distinct speeds. The … Read more

Argentines Hide Cash at Home Amid Milei’s Bank Account Push

Alejandro Lamas notes that dollar bills can become surprisingly damp and odorous after being tucked away under a mattress for years. He has accumulated numerous stacks from Argentines to whom he has sold used cars over the years, making him somewhat of a connoisseur. Present him with a fake, and he can discern its authenticity … Read more

Key players in the agricultural ecosystem are facing a debt crisis, declining revenues and reduced access to credit

Netherlands Bans Argentine Soymeal Due to GMO Issues

The Netherlands has declined at least two shipments of Argentinian soybean meal this month due to the presence of non-approved genetically modified material, posing a risk to a significant trade flow. In April, Dutch authorities issued two alerts concerning cargoes that originated from Argentina, the leading exporter of soybean meal globally. The notifications dated April … Read more