The projects approved by the Incentive Regime for Large Investments, or RIGI in Spanish, provide the provinces in Argentina’s north and west cause for optimism. Out of 21 approved investments, 12 are allocated to the mining sector. Situated in the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy, these initiatives are projected to entail … Read more
Argentine Industrial Union President Martín Rappallini responded sharply to Economy Minister Luis Caputo following the minister’s severe critique of domestic industries regarding their product pricing. Rappallini remarked that such comments do not “foster the dialogue so desperately needed” during a period of declining industrial activity. Caputo made the remarks last Wednesday while defending his economic … Read more
June was the eighth consecutive year-over-year reduction in investments in Argentina, with a total decline of 7.6% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This information is derived from a survey executed by Orlando Ferreres & Asociados. The consulting firm’s Monthly Gross Domestic Investment Index experienced a decline of … Read more
Luis Caputo, the minister of economics, said in April of last year that the upcoming months will be the finest for the Argentine economy in decades. A little over three months after that assessment, that scenario remains distant. Research centers, think tanks, and consulting firms monitoring the Argentine economy indicate that the initial half of … Read more
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed various facets of the Argentine economy during a conference held on Monday, where she was accompanied by Economy Minister Luis Caputo upon her arrival in Buenos Aires. Georgieva acknowledged the challenges confronting the country, yet she conveyed a generally positive perspective, asserting that she “didn’t foresee the … Read more
Argentina’s economy contracted for a second consecutive month in May, highlighting a pattern of inconsistent growth as President Javier Milei’s term progresses beyond the halfway mark. Economic activity declined by 0.5 percent from April, falling short of the 0.2 percent increase projected by analysts, as reported by government data released on Wednesday. From a year … Read more
The administration of President Javier Milei was pleased to hear that June saw the first monthly inflation rate in Argentina to fall below two percent since August 2025. The most recent numbers provided by the INDEC national statistics department on Tuesday showed a 1.9% increase in prices for June, providing Milei and his staff with … Read more
President Javier Milei has invited Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, to visit Argentina at the end of the month. The announcement follows an IMF report that upholds its economic growth forecasts for the country, coinciding with the appointment of an Argentine economist as the fund’s new chief economist. Economy Minister Luis … Read more
Argentina’s economy contracted in April following a brief recovery in the preceding month, highlighting a pattern of inconsistent growth as President Javier Milei’s term progresses beyond the halfway mark. Economic activity declined by 1.5 percent from March, falling short of the one percent decrease projected by economists, as reported by government data released on Monday. … Read more
The International Monetary Fund emphasised the advancements achieved by the Milei administration in terms of economic stabilisation, decreasing inflation rates, and increasing reserves. The fund indicated that the decision for Argentina to return to international debt markets rests with the country’s own authorities. The message was delivered by Julie Kozak, the director of the IMF’s … Read more
