Argentine regulators have taken steps to limit the demand for dollars in the financial market, marking the latest initiative by the government to avert a depreciation of the peso beyond its designated trading band. On Friday, the National Securities Commission of the country released a new interpretation of an existing regulation that prohibits brokers from … Read more
On Monday, resident Javier Milei addressed Argentines, asserting that “the worst is over” during a speech that introduced elements of his government’s 2026 Budget bill, simultaneously positioning himself for the upcoming midterm elections. Milei, unveiled intentions to increase expenditures on pensions, healthcare, education, and assistance for the disabled in the upcoming fiscal year as outlined … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration has reduced by fifty percent the emergency assistance allocated to Bahía Blanca following the severe storms that occurred last March – merely days after securing the support of voters in the southern Buenos Aires Province city. In the elections held on September 7 for the provincial legislature, Milei’s La Libertad Avanza … Read more
Argentina is facing the prospect of an impending recession. Since April, the economy has exhibited a persistent lack of recovery, with declines in consumption and production now impacting the labor market. Suspensions are on the rise, and conflicts are escalating. Official data indicates that June recorded the highest number of layoffs in the past nine … Read more
David Cairns, the newly appointed Ambassador of Britain in Buenos Aires, has officially presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein, thereby commencing his diplomatic mission in Argentina. Cairns, accompanied by his wife Sharon, made his arrival in the capital last Saturday. He arrives in the 200th year of bicentennial relations between Argentina and the … Read more
The International Monetary Fund provided support to President Javier Milei, noting Argentina’s economic “progress” and encouraging the government to maintain its current direction. “We see the important progress in lowering inflation, leading to monthly price rises of less than two percent for the fourth month in a row,” stated IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack. Just days … Read more
Argentine energy director Daniel González believes this technique can handle short-term political issues. Argentina’s goal is to entice investors to support the development of shale oil and gas infrastructure. Within the past two years, President Javier Milei has implemented a number of market-oriented measures that have made it possible for shale producers and transporters to … Read more
President Javier Milei’s government unexpectedly let the peso drop this week, while also taking steps to stop a mass exit from the currency that could spark inflation again. Last week, the government spent about US$100 million each day to support its falling currency before an important provincial election. Now, the Treasury has reduced dollar sales … Read more
A chartered flight transporting 17 Argentines who were deported from the United States arrived at Ezeiza International Airport during the early hours of Thursday morning, following layovers in Colombia and Brazil. The Boeing 767-300, under the operation of Omni Air International for the US Department of Homeland Security, made its landing at approximately 3am. The … Read more
Officials from the International Monetary Fund were aware beforehand that the Argentine Treasury would take action in the foreign exchange market, as stated by Julie Kozack during a press conference on Thursday. Kozack also reiterated the necessity of accumulating reserves via transparent mechanisms. “We have continued to underscore the significance of a transparent, consistent, and … Read more