President Javier Milei declared from Israel midweek that his administration will submit an electoral reform bill to Congress which, among other modifications, will abolish the PASO primaries. The proposed reform is set to fundamentally transform Argentina’s electoral landscape. In addition to modifications in political financing, the proposal would implement the ‘Ficha Limpia’ or “clean slate” … Read more
The development of a major oil field in Argentina’s thriving Vaca Muerta shale area is expected to advance thanks to President Javier Milei’s massive investment incentive package. The privately held driller Pluspetrol SA announced that it would expedite Bajo del Choique-La Invernada production under Milei’s so-called RIGI project, which was expanded to include shale oil … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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