President Javier Milei lauded Argentina’s unprecedented export achievements and the increase in oil and gas output on Monday, attributing these developments to his administration’s deregulation efforts and investment incentives that have revitalised the energy sector. During the inauguration of the Argentina Oil & Gas Expo 2026 in Neuquén, Milei announced that monthly exports had surpassed … Read more
Two key officials from the United States government are arriving in the region with an agenda that intertwines business and security, which are two central pillars of Donald Trump’s new security doctrine designed to prevent outside powers from establishing a presence in the hemisphere. Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, … Read more
Argentine exports persist in their upward trajectory, driven by the commodities boom that is currently affecting the region. In September, exports amounted to US$10 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, while seasonally adjusted exports experienced an 8.6% rise compared to the preceding month. The increase was propelled by advancements in both prices (16%) and … Read more
Argentina’s mining industry is witnessing a robust revival, propelled by a surge in exports and the increasing attractiveness of new ventures, especially those related to lithium and copper, alongside precious metals like gold. Argentina achieved a record in mining exports in 2025, reaching a total of US$8.1 billion, as reported by the national statistics institute … Read more
From 6 p.m. onwards, the cold becomes more pronounced, and the wind disrupts your equilibrium as you navigate your way. It is the same old wind that has blown across the Neuquén plateau for centuries, the one that for decades made Añelo just another town deep in Patagonia, characterised by its small farms, goats, and … Read more
Despite a year characterised by geopolitical uncertainty arising from the conflict in the Middle East and the trade tensions between China and the U.S., recent data indicate that global trade has persisted in its growth trajectory. Global trade volumes expanded by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, as reported by the Economic … Read more
Argentina is hesitating to sell dollar debt in the local market due to a rise in borrowing costs, complicating its efforts to fulfilll billions in debt payments next year. The government has refrained from issuing a Bonar dollar bond domestically for two months, marking its longest hiatus since the program’s inception in February, coinciding with … Read more
Argentine exports are witnessing an extraordinary surge in recent years, propelled by a significant increase in hydrocarbon production, mining activities, and an exceptional grain harvest. Estimates from the centre-right think tank Fundación Capital suggest that goods exports may exceed US$100 billion by year-end, surpassing the previous all-time high of US$88.7 billion established in 2022. Exports … Read more
Rio Tinto Group indicated that lithium output for the full year is expected to be at the lower end of guidance due to weather-related disruptions affecting its operations in Argentina. The Olaroz project will yield a reduced quantity of the battery metal from brine ponds as a result of rainfall, while the Fenix operation has … Read more
The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday a significant reduction to its 2026 growth forecast for Argentina, adjusting it from the 3.5% projected in its April report to 2.1%. The new projection places Argentina beneath the regional average of 2.3% and the global average of 3.1%. Additionally, the institution has adjusted the country’s unemployment forecast upward … Read more
