Blue Dollar Updates

Investment incentive program RIMI launched by government

On Monday, the Argentine government released the regulations pertaining to the Incentive Program for Medium-Sized Investments (RIMI, as per its Spanish initials) in the Official Gazette. The program aims to stimulate productive investments in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on goods, construction projects, and assets that are directly tied to productive activities. RIMI seeks … Read more

Milei’s Auction Backs Group Linked to China

A US dredging company is challenging the bid terms of President Javier Milei’s flagship concession in Argentina, asserting that they are skewed in favor of a consortium with historical connections to China. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co has pledged to assist in deepening the Paraná River, contingent upon its partner, Belgium-based Dredging Environmental & … Read more

Javier Milei

Javier Milei Confronts Growing Public Discontent Amid Economic Hopes

President Javier Milei has seen a complete erosion of the gains he achieved in opinion polls following his victory in the October midterm elections last year. His approval ratings have reached their nadir since he assumed leadership of Argentina in December 2023. However, this is not inherently a cause for significant concern while in office. … Read more

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Milei touts ‘record consumption,’ but analysts see it differently

After the INDEC, the official statistics agency, released data indicating a 7.9% interannual growth in private consumption in 2025, government leaders rejoiced. Some private consulting firms, however, are presenting an other narrative. According to Scentia, mass consumption decreased by 2.1% in the first two months of 2026 and by 3.4% in February. According to a … Read more

Argentina’s Inequality Dips Yet Income Gap Persists

At the close of the year, there was a modest improvement in income inequality in Argentina; however, the disparity between the wealthiest and the most impoverished continues to be significant. According to recent, the wealthiest 10 percent of the population earns approximately 13 times the income of the poorest 10 percent nationwide. While the bureau’s … Read more

Market Soars as Middle East Truce Takes Hold

On Wednesday, Argentina’s country risk index experienced a significant decline, decreasing by over 50 points, coinciding with a global economic recovery spurred by the recent truce between the United States and Iran. The indicator currently registers at 551 basis points, a decrease from 610 points observed on Tuesday. Sovereign U.S. dollar bonds are experiencing notable … Read more

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Argentina’s Economy to Grow 3.6% in 2023, Says World Bank

Argentina is poised to achieve three consecutive years of economic growth for the first time since 2008, as indicated by a recent report from the World Bank, marking a notable positive development for the broader region. In the most recent installment of its periodic analysis evaluating the economic prospects for countries in Latin America and … Read more

Public Transport

Bus Numbers Dwindle Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Unpaid Subsidies

Public transport buses in the capital and its densely populated outskirts are operating at diminished frequencies, a consequence of escalating fuel prices associated with the conflict in the Middle East and postponements in subsidy disbursements, industry sources reported on Tuesday. The decline in activity has resulted in extensive lines of passengers forming at the primary … Read more

Javier Milei

Javier Milei’s popularity dips nearly seven points

President Javier Milei experienced a decline in his approval rating, which fell by seven points from February to March. This shift can be attributed to the political repercussions stemming from scandals involving Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni and other government officials, alongside an increase in economic pessimism. A survey reveals that in the past month, … Read more

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Caputo Supports Adorni and Officials Behind Multimillion Loans

Economy Minister Luis Caputo provided a defense for Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni amidst allegations of possible illicit enrichment, alongside various government officials who have been accused of securing multimillion-peso mortgages from the national public bank Banco Nación under preferential terms. During an interview, the Economy Minister refuted the allegations directed at Adorni, who is … Read more