An ongoing debate in Argentina’s economy centers on the question of whether interest rates should be determined by the Central Bank or the market. Unsurprisingly, libertarian President Javier Milei holds this view. In 2023, he advocated for the closure of the Central Bank. He did not succeed. The Milei government appears inclined to attribute the … Read more
President Javier Milei aims to uphold his libertarian revolution within the temporary brick dwellings and vacant warehouses of Argentina’s most perilous district during his pivotal election. The leader, embroiled in controversy, commenced his assembly campaign in La Matanza. The vote on September 7 serves as a precursor to the midterm elections in October, during which … Read more
Argentina was sued by former minority owners of oil and gas corporation YPF in New York in 2023 for not allowing them to sell their interests following the company’s 2012 nationalization. In a lengthy discovery fight over Argentina’s seizable assets, Judge Loretta Preska ordered current and previous economics ministers to provide their WhatsApp chat records. … Read more
A senior official in the administration of Argentine President Javier Milei asserted that a Chinese bank intentionally depressed the value of the peso on Monday, capitalizing on the limited liquidity present in the foreign-exchange market that day. “On Monday, during two hours with just US$30 million, a Chinese bank attempted to elevate the dollar’s price, … Read more
Javier Milei experienced a significant setback on Thursday when the Senate voted to reverse a presidential veto, marking the first occurrence of such an event in 22 years. In a significant political setback for the Casa Rosada, senators have opted to reject Milei’s attempt to abolish the Disability Emergency Law, thereby ensuring that the bill … Read more
The European Union is intensifying its initiatives to finalize a proposed trade agreement with Mercosur nations by year-end, following the introduction of safeguard measures aimed at addressing the concerns of France and other hesitant member states. On Wednesday, the European Commission released the final text of its free-trade agreement with the South American economies of … Read more
Uruguay is set to present a proposal for a natural gas pipeline traversing its territory to potential investors and neighboring governments. This infrastructure aims to connect Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale deposit with Brazil, as stated by Industry & Energy Minister Fernanda Cardona in a recent interview. Cardona’s ministry has recently submitted a report outlining a … Read more
The United States has halted Argentina’s pursuit of a visa waiver at the moment when the process for its inclusion in the program was beginning, marking a new obstacle for President Javier Milei ahead of an important midterm election on Sunday. During Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Buenos Aires in July, South America’s … Read more
Buenos Aires City and Santa Fe Province are considering international bond sales in the limited timeframe between the provincial election in Buenos Aires Province on Sunday and the midterm elections in October. Buenos Aires is contemplating the sale of up to US$600 million in international markets, which would include approximately US$400 million in new debt … Read more
On Tuesday, the Argentine government declared its intention to intervene in the currency market to mitigate the rapid depreciation of the peso observed in recent days. The decision to intervene via the Treasury signifies a notable change in the exchange rate policy under President Javier Milei’s administration, occurring mere days ahead of the legislative elections … Read more