Aerolíneas Argentinas

Argentina Cuts World Cup Routes as Costs Surge

Argentina’s state-owned airline has cancelled special flights for the World Cup from three provincial cities to Miami for fans of the reigning champions. This decision comes in light of increasing fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and a global demand that has not met initial expectations. Aerolíneas Argentinas SA will cease operations … Read more

April Data Signals Weakness in Argentine Economy

Following the unprecedented reading in March, private analysts anticipate a contraction this month, driven by declining industrial output, subdued consumption, and a sluggish soybean harvest that is expected to hinder overall activity. Even as Javier Milei’s government emphasised March’s significant increase in economic activity — an all-time high — most private indicators concur that the … Read more

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Argentina anticipates US$55 billion mining boom

Argentine business leaders project that the nation has the potential to draw in US$55 billion in mining investment over the coming decade. This influx presents a significant opportunity to establish a network of local suppliers, fostering job creation and stimulating industrial growth. The figures were presented in a report published on Wednesday by the Argentine … Read more

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Argentina receives the least FDI in Latin America

In 2025, Argentina ranked lowest in foreign direct investment among the six largest economies in Latin America, as indicated by a regional study. Last year, the country attracted $3.1 billion in direct foreign investment. Brazil led the rankings with US$76.8 billion, trailed by Mexico at US$40 billion, Chile at US$13 billion, Colombia at US$11 billion, … Read more

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Milei loosens control on peso as reserves reach seven-year peak

A wave of dollars flowing into Argentina is providing President Javier Milei with the opportunity to allow the peso to trade more freely, as the Central Bank’s previously depleted foreign reserves have reached their highest level since 2019. Despite Milei’s affinity for free markets, he has maintained strict control over the currency since assuming office, … Read more

After 20 years, Mercosur is finally expanding beyond South America

The South American bloc Mercosur — comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay — is currently experiencing an unparalleled expansion in trade opportunities. Paradoxically, this outcome is largely attributable to the cooperation between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, two administrations positioned at opposing ends of the ideological spectrum. Throughout much of its … Read more

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IMF urges tax reform and quicker reserve growth before 2027 vote

The International Monetary Fund has expressed support for Javier Milei’s economic strategy while also challenging the government’s claims regarding the fiscal surplus. The IMF has emphasised the need for tax reform and a more accelerated approach to reserve accumulation in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections next year. The IMF’s Executive Board concluded the second … Read more

Argentina Pushes Massive Mining Expansion Amid Economic Crisis

The future of Argentina’s economy is situated beneath the surface, at depths exceeding 3,000 metres (9,843 feet) in the Andes, as stated by President Javier Milei. In this strikingly beautiful landscape characterised by snowy peaks, glaciers, and mountains marked by oxidised minerals, excavators are systematically extracting substantial portions of the Andes in pursuit of copper … Read more

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Milei slashes export duties on wheat, barley, and soy

President Javier Milei announced a forthcoming reduction in export duties on wheat and barley, effective next month, and on soy, commencing in January, during a speech to rural business leaders in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The measure represents yet another gesture from the La Libertad Avanza leader towards the influential agricultural sector, which constituted over … Read more

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Argentina receives a US$1 billion payout from the IMF

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday the approval of the second review of Argentina’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility agreement, which was signed in 2025. Consequently, the nation is set to obtain approximately US$1 billion, which corresponds to 0.8 billion of Special Drawing Rights, the IMF’s international reserve asset. With these … Read more