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IMF Set to Greenlight $1 Billion for Argentina Next Week

An International Monetary Fund Executive Board meeting and the necessary “board approval” next week will facilitate a US$1 billion disbursement to Argentina, as stated by IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack during a press conference on Thursday in Washington, D.C. While a specific date was not provided, estimates suggest that the transfer may occur next Wednesday. Argentina … Read more

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The first decline in 11 months is April’s 2.6% inflation

In April, inflation in Argentina decreased to 2.6%, as reported by the statistics agency INDEC on Thursday. The figure indicated a decrease relative to March’s 3.4%, signifying the inaugural instance in eleven months where the inflation rate has decelerated. The current figure represents the lowest level observed in the past five months, exceeded solely by … Read more

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Patagonia Workers Set to Thrive in Milei’s Economic Strategy

The Argentine Patagonia region is poised to become the primary driver of new employment opportunities in the forthcoming years, fueled by substantial oil and mining investments promoted by President Javier Milei’s administration, as indicated by the latest report from the Fundación Mediterránea think tank. The southern part of the country region emerges as the primary … Read more

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Uruguay and Argentina Aim for Hydrogen Plant Deal

Uruguay and Argentina report advancements in negotiations aimed at resolving a dispute concerning a multibillion-dollar green hydrogen facility proposed on the Uruguayan side of a jointly held border river. Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno visited Montevideo for a second meeting with his Uruguayan counterpart Mario Lubetkin within a six-month period to deliberate on the US$5-billion … Read more

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Milei Cuts Public Transport Amid Austerity Plan Scrutiny

In pursuit of its objective to uphold the fiscal surplus, Javier Milei’s administration is set to introduce a substantial rise in fares for nationally regulated trains and buses beginning in May, with total increases reaching as high as 90% in the ensuing months. Government officials articulated their objective to transition towards a “more organized, efficient, … Read more

April Sees 3.2% Drop in Argentine Retail Sales

Recent private surveys indicate that consumer spending remains stagnant, raising concerns about the economic recovery that President Javier Milei has been forecasting for the upcoming months. In April, retail sales experienced a decline of 3.2% compared to the same month last year, and a decrease of 1.3% relative to the preceding month, as reported by … Read more

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Argentina’s Upgrade: A Brief Opportunity for Debt Sale

Argentina’s recent credit upgrade is stimulating speculation that the nation may have another opportunity to access international markets following a missed chance in early 2026. According to investors, Fitch Rating’s decision to elevate the country’s credit score to ‘B-‘ may drive spreads back toward the multi-year lows observed in January. President Javier Milei may find … Read more

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Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Faces Fresh Challenges

May 1 represented a significant milestone in South American history, as a segment of the trade agreement between the regional bloc Mercosur and the European Union, which had been under negotiation for more than twenty years, finally came into effect. The agreement represents a significant advancement in enhancing Mercosur’s export capabilities, facilitating Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, … Read more

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Milei Siblings Rally Behind Adorni at Cabinet Meeting

President Javier Milei’s administration aims to convey a sense of unity in the face of the political turmoil involving Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. In a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Thursday at the Casa Rosada, the President and his sister, influential Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei, expressed their public support for the official, despite the increasing allegations … Read more

Argentina’s Inflation Takes a Breather

Following seven months of rising monthly inflation, it appears that prices may have finally paused in April, as reported by private consulting firms. According to their estimates, April’s price increase is projected to be between 2.4% and 2.6% month-on-month — marking the first monthly slowdown in 11 months. Statistics institute INDEC will release official figures … Read more