President Javier Milei on Thursday called on his Mercosur partners to advocate for increased trade openness within the bloc while hosting his fellow leaders of the South American group in Buenos Aires. In a typically forceful opening speech, the La Libertad Avanza leader cautioned that his government would pursue that goal unilaterally if necessary, suggesting … Read more
This Wednesday, Argentina’s government formalised three significant appointments in the Official Gazette. Businessman Alejandro ‘Alec’ Oxenford presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump, thereby formally confirming his role as ambassador to the United States. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein appointed a new ambassador to Germany. The appointment of diplomat Betina Pasquali de Fonseca as the new … Read more
Argentina’s wholesale inflation has reached its lowest level since 2020. Wholesale prices experienced a decline in May, marking the first decrease since the peak of the pandemic. Argentine President Javier Milei achieved another economic milestone Tuesday as data revealed a decline in wholesale prices in May, marking the first decrease since the peak of the pandemic. … Read more
In the first quarter of 2025, Argentina experienced an increase in unemployment, reaching 7.9 percent, as reported by the INDEC national statistics bureau. This figure indicates a rise of 1.5 points relative to the 6.4 percent noted during the October-December 2024 timeframe. It experienced an increase relative to the January-March quarter of 2024, albeit by a … Read more
As Argentina approaches its national legislative elections in a matter of months, the government is intensifying its efforts towards a singular objective: the reduction of inflation. However, despite the recent deceleration in consumer prices and wholesale inflation being met with approval, other economic indicators could potentially jeopardize Economy Minister Luis Caputo’s approach. It is important … Read more
Earlier this week, Argentina’s Central Bank implemented new economic measures aimed at enhancing foreign currency reserves. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended President Javier Milei’s administration for implementing recent strategies aimed at enhancing Argentina’s international reserves. Earlier this week, Argentina’s Central Bank implemented new economic measures aimed at enhancing foreign currency reserves in response to … Read more
On Thursday, Argentina’s government announced the submission of a new bill to Congress, which is a component of its extensive “mattress dollars” initiative aimed at encouraging citizens to deposit the substantial amounts of cash they currently hold in their homes, safety deposit boxes, and offshore accounts. During a press conference at Casa Rosada, national deputy José … Read more
The court has suspended Milei’s decree that restricts the right to strike following a challenge from labor groups. A labour court in Argentina has put a hold on a portion of a decree from President Javier Milei that limited the right to strike and broadened the definition of “essential services” necessary to ensure operations during industrial … Read more
Argentina asserts its re-entry into global markets through the issuance of peso-denominated bonds. Argentina’s government will issue a five-year bond denominated in pesos aimed at international investors who are permitted to purchase it in US dollars, a move the government celebrated as its return to global markets following a sovereign restructuring during the pandemic. On Monday, … Read more
Argentines are well aware of their historical context, having indulged in spending sprees previously funded by the Central Bank, which consistently culminated in economic disaster: during the late 1970s, the 1990s, and the mid- to late 2000s. Milei faces the significant challenge of persuading them that the status quo will not persist. In the initial … Read more