Blue Dollar Updates

Argentina’s country risk hits a new low since 2018

Argentina’s country risk, as measured by JP Morgan, decreased to 517 basis points on Monday — the lowest level observed since June 2018. The indicator assesses the likelihood of a nation experiencing a sovereign default. A low score, consequently, is essential for reestablishing access to the international debt market. Upon Javier Milei’s assumption of office … Read more

How Digital Payments Are Changing the Economy in Latin America

Latin America is undergoing a financial revolution. Once dominated by cash transactions and long queues at banks, the region is now embracing mobile wallets, instant transfers, and fintech platforms that are reshaping how people interact with money. This shift is not only modernizing consumer behavior but also redefining the foundations of economic growth. Mobile Phones … Read more

Latin America Navigates Trump’s Trade Turbulence with China’s Support

Latin America prepared for a significant impact as President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted global trade last year. However, the current period presents an unprecedented opportunity for the region’s exports. On Tuesday, Argentina reported that its exports in the previous year ranked as the second-highest in the nation’s history. The release came on the heels of … Read more

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Milei emphasizes satellite mission as proof of efficient scientific spending

The Argentine government has recently declared its participation in NASA’s Artemis II, marking the first crewed mission to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission is set to deploy five small satellites in collaboration with NASA’s international partners, featuring Atenea, a satellite developed in Argentina. President Javier Milei showcased Argentina’s involvement in the … Read more

Javier Milei

Milei thinks America will be West’s ‘beacon of light’ in Davos

President Javier Milei praised the leadership of US President Donald Trump, advocated for free-market capitalism, and criticized socialism during a notably restrained address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. Milei, regarded as Trump’s principal ally in Latin America, underscored his strong ties with Washington and articulated a defense of “Judeo-Christian values.” Highlighting … Read more

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Government Takes Control of Ushuaia Port

The national government has initiated a 12-month administrative takeover of the Port of Ushuaia, following the identification of significant financial irregularities and the misallocation of public funds. The directive was issued by the National Ports and Navigation Agency and made public this Thursday in the Official Gazette. The government of Tierra del Fuego province has … Read more

Milei in Davos praises Argentina-China trade ties

Javier Milei provided a strong justification for Argentina’s expanding economic relationship with China, asserting that his nation had limited alternatives but to engage in trade with Beijing, all while negotiating a potential agreement with the US. During an interview, Milei skillfully navigated his ideological alignment with US President Donald Trump’s administration alongside his economic engagement … Read more

Argentina China Flags

Santa Cruz Secures $130M Chinese Loan for Dam Revival

The provincial government of Santa Cruz announced on Sunday that it has secured a loan of US$136 million from China to restart construction on a hydroelectric dam, a project that has been stalled since December 2023. The total loan is US$150 million and is provided by a consortium of banks led by ICBC and the … Read more

Argentina Economy

Economy Shrinks More Than Anticipated Post-Midterms

Argentina’s economy experienced a contraction for the second consecutive month in November, following a midterm election that triggered a significant market sell-off. The INDEC national statistics bureau reported on Wednesday that economic activity decreased by 0.3 percent from October, following a 0.4 percent decline in the previous month. Economic activity contracted by 0.3 percent relative … Read more

Argentina’s 2025 trade surplus continues positive trend

Argentina achieved a trade surplus of US$11.286 billion in 2025, indicating a second consecutive year of positive balance for President Javier Milei. Data released on Tuesday aligns with the government’s announcement last Friday regarding Argentina’s fiscal surplus in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of such an outcome. Data indicates that Argentina’s exports reached a … Read more