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The Vaca Muerta ended Argentina’s record oil output and energy surplus

In 2025, Argentina’s energy sector experienced significant prosperity, largely attributed to its most prominent asset: the expansive shale oil and gas field known as Vaca Muerta, located in northern Patagonia. Oil production achieved two significant milestones this year. The initial achievement was attaining the peak volume of barrels produced daily. In October, the nation achieved … Read more

Argentina Senate Backs Milei 2026 Budget

President Javier Milei’s administration achieved a significant milestone in Argentina’s Senate on Friday, as the upper chamber endorsed his 2026 Budget bill in principle. In a recent session, senators cast their votes with 46 in favor and 25 opposed to support the proposal, alongside one abstention, following an extensive eight-hour debate. The upper house is … Read more

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Santa toys sold 7% less in Argentina this year

During the Christmas holidays, toy sales in Argentina decreased by 6.9% compared to the 2024 season, indicating a trend of more cautious consumer behavior and constrained household finances, according to the Argentine Toy Industry Chamber. “The result was better than anticipated, particularly in contrast to November, which had exhibited a significant and unforeseen decline,” stated … Read more

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Argentina to Cut Ties with Wall Street, Declares Economy Minister

Economy Minister Luis Caputo has indicated that Argentina will seek to avoid issuing debt under New York law in January, aiming to reduce the nation’s “dependence on US Market. We will try to ensure that there isn’t” any new debt under New York law next month, Caputo stated, responding to an inquiry from a user. … Read more

Argentines flock to short-term bonds to evade FX controls

Argentine enterprises and investors are incurring additional costs to acquire dollars in a strategic maneuver to circumvent the currency controls imposed by President Javier Milei. While individuals encounter reduced limitations in the current environment, corporations continue to navigate obstacles related to the acquisition and disposal of U.S. dollars as Milei endeavors to stabilize the peso … Read more

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SUBE card still necessary for getting around Buenos Aires

The Sistema Único de Boleto Electrónico (Unique Electronic Ticket System), commonly referred to by its SUBE acronym, achieved widespread adoption in Buenos Aires City and its metropolitan area following its introduction in 2009, supplanting cash and alternative payment methods. However, recent changes in legislation have placed it in a state of uncertainty, and the card … Read more

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Argentine Loan Defaults Soar to 15-Year High

In October, the delinquency rate for Argentine household loans with banks climbed to 7.8%, marking the highest level recorded since the Central Bank initiated its data collection in 2010. The figure indicates a 5.5% increase year-on-year relative to 2024, a period during which irregularities in loan repayments to families were just above 2%. A report … Read more

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Government lifts air traffic controller strikes as negotiations continue

The human capital ministry announced on Tuesday the suspension of the air traffic controller strikes that had been impacting both domestic and international flights. The decision follows the government’s implementation of a “compulsory conciliation,” a legal mechanism that suspends the protest and mandates the resumption of negotiations. The ministry announced via a statement that the … Read more

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Argentine environmental views change with pro-mining bills

Argentina appears to be shifting from a prolonged resistance to mining and other activities viewed as detrimental to the environment, towards a strategy that prioritizes the pressing need for economic development and growth. Three significant legislative proposals that have captured public discourse in recent weeks indicate this remarkable change in perspectives. On Monday, President Javier … Read more

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Lula and Milei Spar Over Venezuela at Mercosur Summit

President Javier Milei engaged in a confrontation with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the regional Mercosur summit regarding the situation in Venezuela, coinciding with US President Donald Trump intensifying pressure on Caracas. Sparring remarks from Lula and Milei emerged during a gathering of the South American bloc, where discussions included a prospective … Read more