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Milei’s Glacier Law Reform Faces Legal Setback

A federal court in Argentina has halted the implementation of President Javier Milei’s contentious amendments to the glacier protection law in Santa Cruz Province, marking the initial legal setback for the reform initiative. The ruling suspends Milei’s new law, which permits provincial governments to redefine protected zones and potentially open periglacial areas to mining and … Read more

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Milei’s Labour Reform Gets Court Approval

An appeals court in Argentina has authorized President Javier Milei’s administration to advance with its contentious labor reform, reversing an injunction that had halted it at the behest of the CGT labor federation. The National Labour Appeals Court of Argentina has determined that the reform is constitutional, a finding that faces significant opposition from both … Read more

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Monthly economic activity drops the most since Milei entered office

Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC reports that the economy faced its most substantial monthly contraction in February since December 2023. On Wednesday, the government’s statistics agency reported a 2.6% decrease in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator compared to January. It has reached its lowest point since July 2025. The downturn can be linked to disappointing outcomes … Read more

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Brazil says Mercosur will rethink Venezuela’s membership

Mercosur is poised to deliberate on Venezuela’s potential reintegration into the South American trade bloc, as member nations exhibit increasing receptiveness towards Caracas in the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s removal by US forces earlier this year. Brazil’s Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin indicated that the group might reconsider Venezuela’s suspension as the country approaches a “different moment,” … Read more

Economic Activity Sees Largest Drop Since 2023

In February, Argentina’s economy experienced a significant contraction, marking its largest monthly decline since 2023, as both retail and manufacturing sectors face ongoing challenges. Economic activity declined by 2.6 percent from January, significantly underperforming the 0.5 percent decrease projected by source, as reported in government data released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product proxy experienced … Read more

US$30bn export deluge gives Milei chance to restore reserves

Argentina is poised to experience an influx of hard currency, with analysts projecting approximately US$30 billion in the coming six months. This development presents President Javier Milei with a significant opportunity to bolster international reserves. The Central Bank’s diminished cash reserves remain a constant worry for investors and the International Monetary Fund. The scarcity of … Read more

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Argentine Firms Shift from Manufacturing to Importing

A report indicates that several Argentine companies have altered their business models to begin importing products that they previously manufactured. The investigation revealed that the strategic shift suggests significant layoffs and the sale of imported goods in Argentina at prices “well above their import costs.” The report indicates that the transition is observable across multiple … Read more

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Milei’s railroad auction may exclude US-backed bidders

President Javier Milei is pursuing substantial private investment to revitalize Argentina’s deteriorating freight railways, aiming to establish them as a vital corridor for transporting grain and minerals to export ports. However, the privatization of the state-owned network presents a formidable challenge, one that Argentina has previously struggled to overcome. During the 1990s, the government’s initial … Read more

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Milei says US-Israel attack on Iran is ‘right thing to do’

President Javier Milei stated on Sunday that the collaborative military efforts of the US and Israel against Iran represented the “right thing to do,” capturing attention during his visit to the Middle East. Milei, greeted with enthusiasm by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also unveiled a new multilateral agreement, referred to as the “Isaac Accords,” … Read more

Argentine wages plummet 20% since 2018

The evident decline in Argentine salaries is a trend that has been in place prior to President Javier Milei’s administration. It is important to highlight that wages experienced a more pronounced decrease during the final year of the Alberto Fernández administration (2023) and the initial years of the libertarian government. A recent report indicates that … Read more