President Javier Milei utilized a nationally televised broadcast on Friday night to celebrate a favorable court ruling for Argentina concerning the 2012 nationalization of the state energy firm YPF, while simultaneously characterizing the leaders of the opposition Peronist movement as irresponsible and reckless. In an unexpected ‘Cadena Nacional’ address aired nationwide, Milei vehemently condemned former … Read more
A US appeals court on Friday reversed a decision that mandated Argentina to compensate US$16.1 billion for the 2012 expropriation of oil company YPF. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York issued a ruling, determining that the lower court had erred in siding with former shareholders who alleged they suffered harm due … Read more
A report indicates that the number of checks rejected due to insufficient funds in the first two months of 2026 has reached levels comparable to those observed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The analysis indicates that in December, the volume of rejected checks peaked at 97,612, marking a historical high. In January, the figure stood at … Read more
Argentina’s economic activity experienced a growth of 1.9% year-on-year in January and a 0.4% increase relative to December 2025, as reported. The agriculture, livestock, hunting, and forestry sector exhibited a remarkable 25.1% growth, contributing significantly to the year-over-year change in the index. This was closely followed by the mining and quarrying sector, which experienced a … Read more
Argentina is currently experiencing a digital finance revolution that is reshaping how consumers save, spend, and manage their financial lives. For many Argentinians, longstanding economic challenges such as high inflation, currency devaluation, and frequent market fluctuations have accelerated the adoption of digital payment solutions, innovative fintech platforms, and even unconventional financial tools like cryptocurrency and … Read more
In an effort to solidify Argentina’s fiscal surplus and bolster the Central Bank’s international reserves, President Javier Milei’s administration is advancing an ambitious and long-standing privatization initiative. The government’s approach aims to produce revenue in dollars through the sale or concession of state-owned enterprises. This is essential for the government, as the accumulation of foreign … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration has announced the declassification and publication of nearly 500 pages of official documents from Argentina’s intelligence services, spanning the years 1973 to 1983, which includes the seven-year duration of the country’s harsh military dictatorship. The documents have been made available on the official website of the Presidency, originating from the archives … Read more
The European Union announced on Monday that a free-trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur will provisionally take effect on May 1, despite an ongoing court ruling regarding its legality. The significant agreement to remove tariffs on over 90 percent of trade between the two blocs has sparked division in Europe, with France at … Read more
In the fourth quarter of the previous year, Argentina’s labour informality rate was recorded at 43 percent, indicating that over four out of ten workers are engaged in employment that lacks the protections of applicable labour, tax, and social security laws. The INDEC national statistics bureau announced on Wednesday that the unemployment rate increased to … Read more
In a closing speech at the CPAC summit in Hungary on Saturday, President Javier Milei asserted that “Argentina is in a position to guarantee Europe’s energy security.” The remarks followed a meeting between the head of state and his ally, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a far-right leader who is preparing for an election later … Read more