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Chevron Joins Drillers for Argentina Shale NGL Project

Certain sources indicate that Chevron Corp, along with two other significant Argentine shale producers, is set to finalise contracts this week for a natural gas liquids project. This development strongly suggests that the US$3-billion initiative is poised to proceed. Certainly, Chevron, the prominent US supermajor, is looking to increase its activities in the Vaca Muerta … Read more

Argentina’s Central Bank meets 2026 dollar-buying objective

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its Spanish acronym) achieved its 2026 dollar-buying target with the International Monetary Fund in merely six months, driven by robust performance in the agriculture and energy sectors. As of the end of last week, the BCRA had acquired US$10.1 billion in 2026, exceeding the US$10 billion full-year target … Read more

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Argentina Child Poverty Falls to Lowest Since 2018

Child poverty in Argentina decreased to 42.3 percent last year, marking its lowest point since 2018, as reported. In a report released on Tuesday, the Argentine branch of the UN agency for children indicated that by the conclusion of 2025, 5.1 million children and adolescents were residing in impoverished households, a decrease from 6.3 million … Read more

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Argentina’s AI Ambition Faces Big Questions

President Javier Milei articulated his vision for transforming Argentina into a hub for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence in the foreseeable future. He establishes a connection between the prosperity of the Dutch Empire in the 17th century and a significant legal advancement – the limited liability company, which enabled investors to limit their risk exposure. … Read more

Slow Payouts Are Rewriting Casino Loyalty

Withdrawal speed has become a key trust signal in online gambling. Industry data now points to payment delays as a bigger churn trigger than bonuses and game variety. Online casinos once competed most visibly on welcome offers and large game libraries. Those still influence sign-ups, but retention is increasingly decided after play ends, when a … Read more

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Argentina Boosts Nuclear Ties with US for Next-Gen Reactors

A regional training on nuclear technology put on by the United States called the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology program was recently held in Argentina. It was the fourth time that the program had been held in Latin America and the Caribbean. In September 2025, Argentina became the first … Read more

Milei’s plan for AI-run ‘non-human corporations’ raises alarms in Argentina

Politicians and tech experts have voiced their apprehensions regarding President Javier Milei’s proposal to permit “non-human corporations” managed by artificial intelligence to function in Argentina, without regulations and with minimal taxes. On Thursday, the esteemed British publicatio released an opinion piece authored by Milei, in collaboration with Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, titled “Argentina invites AI … Read more

US job data hinders Argentina’s global debt market comeback

President Javier Milei’s administration was on the verge of achieving Argentina’s lowest country-risk rating since assuming power — a crucial step for accessing international debt markets — but recent data from the U.S. seems to have derailed those ambitions once more. On Friday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics unveiled its latest monthly count of new … Read more

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Argentine dollar purchase exceeds US$10 billion export boom aim

Less than halfway through the year, Argentina’s Central Bank has exceeded its US$10-billion target for dollar purchases, driven by a record crop harvest, an energy boom, and a significant increase in debt issuance by provinces and local companies. The monetary authority acquired US$43 million on Wednesday, as per official figures, surpassing the purchasing target established … Read more

Milei vows fresh laws and ‘unregulated’ AI for tech firms in Argentina

President Javier Milei assured global technology companies on Thursday that Argentina will establish a unique legal framework to promote the advancement of Artificial Intelligence within the country, reiterating his dedication to maintaining a “unregulated” environment for the sector. In an opinion piece, the President presented Argentina as an attractive destination for technology giants, promising to … Read more