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Holiday flights are affected by air traffic controller strikes

The union representing air traffic controllers has declared a series of strikes that will impact both domestic and international flights in the forthcoming weeks, following unsuccessful negotiations with the Argentine Air Navigation Company. The measures, encompassing restrictions on takeoffs and flight plans, will align with the peak air traffic period of the year. The Association … Read more

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Women Sommeliers Shatter Wine’s Glass Ceiling

Women who have ascended to prominence in the male-dominated wine sommelier profession assert that their field is gradually becoming less sexist and more inclusive, despite the ongoing trend of men securing the majority of accolades. Now an established figure as resident wine advisor at Chambers restaurant in New York, Pascaline Lepeltier remarked to AFP that … Read more

Farming

Leading banks gamble on Argentine farmland expansion as Milei cuts taxes

Two prominent banks in Argentina are aiming to expand credit availability for farmers as President Javier Milei dismantles economic obstacles, notably by reducing export tariffs for agricultural producers. The local subsidiary of Spanish banking powerhouse Banco Santander and Argentina’s largest private financial institution, Grupo Financiero Galicia, are broadening their collaboration – known as Nera – … Read more

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San Juan’s Premier Copper, Silver, and Gold Project Seeks RIGI Membership

A mining project focused on copper, gold, and silver in the Argentine province of San Juan has submitted a request to participate in the Incentive Regime for Large Investments, which offers tax breaks, currency-exchange advantages, and various incentives. The Vicuña Argentina project signifies a projected investment ranging from US$15 billion to US$17 billion over the … Read more

UK Refutes Milei’s Argentina Arms Sales Claim

The United Kingdom has refuted a statement made by President Javier Milei, which asserted that Argentina is engaged in discussions with London regarding the potential lifting of a weapons ban that has been enforced since the Malvinas War more than four decades ago. In an interview Milei indicated that the government has initiated discussions with … Read more

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Argentina Slashes Grain Export Duties

The government has declared a fresh decrease in export duties pertaining to the agricultural sector. The initiative targets the nation’s primary agricultural hubs, with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and expediting the influx of foreign currency. The measure is set to be formalized this Wednesday in the Official Gazette, as per reports. Economy Minister Luis … Read more

Shutdowns and layoffs trigger alarm in Argentine industry

The investment amounted to US$52 million, characterized as the “most modern of its kind, worldwide, with cutting-edge sustainable technology,” as stated in the official announcement. In October 2022, Whirlpool inaugurated a new washing machine production facility in Pilar, Argentina. Last week, just over three years later — and two years into the presidency of libertarian … Read more

Javier Milei

Argentina to Issue Dollar Bonds as Milei Gains Traction

Argentina has declared its desire to issue a local law bond denominated in dollars, taking advantage of the momentum that has been created in the wake of President Javier Milei’s resounding victory in the congressional midterm elections that were held in October. The Ministry of Economy has said that the Bonar bond is scheduled to … Read more

Luis Caputo

Argentina will fund January maturities with US currency debt

Argentina’s Economy Ministry announced on Friday the issuance of a local-law bond denominated in U.S. dollars, aimed at addressing the debt maturities scheduled for January. The newly issued bond, designated as BONAR 2029N, is set to be tendered on December 10, with a maturity date in 2029 and a semiannual coupon rate of 6.5%. The … Read more

Poverty in Argentina

Poverty in Argentina Drops, But Official Figures Under Fire

Poverty and destitution in Argentina have seen a notable decline over the past year; however, the current levels still exceed those reported by official statistics, according to a credible watchdog. A report released on Thursday by the Social Debt Observatory of the Argentine Catholic University indicates that poverty was recorded at 36.3 percent, while extreme … Read more