Business chamber reports 2.5% rise in consumption last year

Consumption in Argentina exhibited improvement last year, although it experienced a deceleration in November and December, according to a recent report. Data indicates that consumption increased by 2.5 percent in 2025 relative to the prior year, even as it experienced a decline in December for the second consecutive month. The Consumption Indicator compiled by CAC … Read more

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Argentina’s Debt Dreams Soar with Ecuador’s Bond Win

Ecuador’s notable re-entry into global credit markets is perceived as a positive sign among investors who are keenly anticipating Argentina’s eventual return after years of exclusion from international financing. Ecuador executed a sale of US$4 billion in bonds on Monday, marking its largest global offering to date and its inaugural sale following the debt restructuring … Read more

Argentina wants YPF lawsuit discovery halted pending appeal

The Argentine Treasury Attorney General’s Office has submitted a formal request to the Southern District Court of New York, seeking to suspend the discovery process mandated by the court, along with the contempt motion initiated by Burford Capital in the ongoing trial concerning the 2012 expropriation of the state-owned energy company YPF. The government, in … Read more

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Milei Dismisses Techint’s Rocca as Indian Firm Lands Pipeline Deal

A prominent pipeline initiative endorsed by Javier Milei’s administration opted for a foreign supplier rather than a domestic behemoth led by one of Argentina’s wealthiest individuals, serving as a litmus test for the President’s commitment to a free-market approach aimed at liberalizing a protectionist economy. Southern Energy SA, the private consortium spearheading the construction of … Read more

‘irrecoverable’ digital wallet debts treble in Argentina

The financial condition of Argentine households has entered a pivotal phase, with debt to digital wallets attaining unprecedented levels. A recent study utilizing data from the Argentine Central Bank through November 2025, reveals that the typical family dedicates 33% of its income to the repayment of virtual wallet balances and non-bank loans. The figures have … Read more

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US Treasury Secretary Says Argentina is Latin America’s Key Player

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that Trump’s endorsement and the US$20 billion U.S. currency swap with Argentina have facilitated President Javier Milei’s strong performance in October’s midterm elections. In an interview, Bessent remarked: “[Trump] endorsed President Milei.” Clearly, President Milei surpassed all expectations in the polls, achieving a significant victory. It appears … Read more

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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