Argentina achieved a budget surplus, marking the second consecutive year of fiscal outcome. The news was attributed to the “zero deficit” policy enacted by President Javier Milei upon his assumption of office in December 2023. Argentina’s primary surplus, excluding interest payments on debt, was recorded at 1.4 percent of gross domestic product last year, while … Read more
After 26 years of negotiations marked by numerous setbacks that jeopardized its success, representatives from the Mercosur countries and the European Commission formalized the EU-Mercosur trade agreement during a ceremony held in Asunción, Paraguay, on Saturday. The agreement establishes the largest free-trade area globally, encompassing over 715 million individuals. Regional leaders on both sides of … Read more
Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that 2025 closed with a primary fiscal surplus of AR$11.7 trillion, equivalent to 1.4% of GDP, while the overall financial balance showed a surplus of AR$1.45 trillion, or 0.2% of GDP. Caputo noted that this represents “the first time since 2008 that two consecutive years of cash-based financial surplus have … Read more
Legal representatives for Argentina in the YPF expropriation case in New York have characterized the request from UK-based hedge fund Burford Capital — the plaintiffs — to hold the nation in contempt as “procedural harassment.” On Thursday, Burford’s legal team submitted a formal request to Judge Loretta Preska. The assertion pertains to the discovery phase … Read more
International Monetary Fund spokesperson Julie Kozack announced that the Fund’s technical mission is set to conduct the second review of the agreement established with Argentina last year. She also emphasized that the Central Bank has been accumulating reserves “at a faster than anticipated pace” since the beginning of the year. “We are also very encouraged … Read more
Bolivia has announced a “energy and social emergency” in response to fuel shortages, escalating inflation, and dwindling dollar reserves. The government is set to implement extraordinary measures for a duration of one year to ensure the stability of fuel supply and stimulate economic activity. The announcement arrives amid increasing economic and social challenges confronting center-right … Read more
According to sources, MidOcean Energy LLC, a liquefied natural gas business that was founded by EIG, is now in the process of engaging in negotiations to join in Argentina’s famous LNG endeavor. The program, which is valued at twenty billion dollars and is being led by the state-owned YPF SA in conjunction with Eni SpA … Read more
The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur are poised to finalize an agreement on Saturday, culminating over 25 years of negotiations, aimed at establishing one of the largest free trade areas globally. Despite opposition from European farmers concerned about their financial interests, an agreement reached in Brussels last week is poised to be … Read more
In 2025, Argentina experienced a price increase of 31.5%, marking the lowest inflation rate since 2017, as reported. While the rate remains elevated compared to global benchmarks, inflation has shown signs of deceleration under Javier Milei’s administration. The figure stands at more than 86 points below the 117.8% projected for 2024, marking the initial complete … Read more
President Javier Milei is set to journey to Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, for the signing of the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union this Saturday, as reported by government sources. The European Union granted approval on January 9 for the long-anticipated trade agreement with the South American bloc, despite significant opposition spearheaded … Read more