Recognised on the tourist map for its diverse landscapes, tango, wine, beef, and football, Argentina has faced challenges in establishing itself as a prominent destination for international travellers. If anything, it has been experiencing a decline in foreign visitors recently. According to Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC, 3,502 foreign tourists arrived in Argentina during the initial … Read more
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
Argentina’s trade balance recorded a surplus of US$2.711 billion in April, representing the 29th consecutive month of positive results. The outcome was propelled by an unprecedented surge in exports coupled with a reduction in imports. Total trade exchange — combining both flows — reached US$15.118 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.1 percent. Exports totalled … Read more
Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC reports that the economy faced its most substantial monthly contraction in February since December 2023. On Wednesday, the government’s statistics agency reported a 2.6% decrease in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator compared to January. It has reached its lowest point since July 2025. The downturn can be linked to disappointing outcomes … Read more
In February, Argentina’s economy experienced a significant contraction, marking its largest monthly decline since 2023, as both retail and manufacturing sectors face ongoing challenges. Economic activity declined by 2.6 percent from January, significantly underperforming the 0.5 percent decrease projected by source, as reported in government data released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product proxy experienced … Read more
President Javier Milei stated that Argentina is “much better than in 2023,” the year he ascended to power. However, he acknowledged that in recent months there has been a decline in economic activity coupled with rising inflation, and he requested additional patience for the success of his economic program. In a recent assault on the … Read more
Argentina’s economic activity experienced a growth of 1.9% year-on-year in January and a 0.4% increase relative to December 2025, as reported. The agriculture, livestock, hunting, and forestry sector exhibited a remarkable 25.1% growth, contributing significantly to the year-over-year change in the index. This was closely followed by the mining and quarrying sector, which experienced a … Read more
In an effort to solidify Argentina’s fiscal surplus and bolster the Central Bank’s international reserves, President Javier Milei’s administration is advancing an ambitious and long-standing privatization initiative. The government’s approach aims to produce revenue in dollars through the sale or concession of state-owned enterprises. This is essential for the government, as the accumulation of foreign … Read more
In the final quarter of 2025, Argentina experienced an increase in unemployment, reaching 7.5%. The figure stands at 1.1 percentage points above the corresponding period of 2024 and nearly 2 points higher than late 2023, according to a recent report from Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC. The figure stands in stark contrast to the growth of … Read more
Argentina’s economy experienced a contraction for the second consecutive month in November, following a midterm election that triggered a significant market sell-off. The INDEC national statistics bureau reported on Wednesday that economic activity decreased by 0.3 percent from October, following a 0.4 percent decline in the previous month. Economic activity contracted by 0.3 percent relative … Read more