President Javier Milei

Milei Takes Aim at Argentine Business Leaders in NYC

President Javier Milei took aim at Argentine business leaders on Tuesday, denouncing Paolo Rocca and Javier Madanes Quintanilla, notable industrialists in the nation, as “crony businessmen.” Milei spoke to investors at the start of Argentina Week 2026, an economic forum in New York focused on showcasing investment opportunities in the country. While the president maintained … Read more

Milei says industries will ‘disappear’ amid Argentine industry decline

President Javier Milei recognized that the economic reforms implemented by his administration will unavoidably lead to the “disappearance” of certain economic sectors. His remarks come during a nationwide challenge for the industrial sector, as factories shut down in response to the government’s choice to deregulate the economy and permit an influx of imports. “If you … Read more

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Milei’s Shock Therapy Hits Argentina Industry

It may seem amusing at first, but the situation takes a serious turn once the bombs start to descend. The derogatory remarks, the raised voices, the irony, the memes, and the relentless verbal assaults. Viewership ratings have increased as President Javier Milei delivered his state-of-the-nation address to the Legislative Assembly on March 1, achieving a … Read more

Congress passes Milei-winning labor reform

President Javier Milei’s signature labour reform has successfully passed its final obstacle in the Senate, marking a crucial triumph in the libertarian’s bold agenda that may assist the South American nation in re-entering global markets. The upper chamber passed the significant legislation with a 42-28 vote late Friday, following a prolonged campaign against deeply rooted … Read more

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Milei Brings Governors to Wall Street for Investment Boost

President Javier Milei is set to make an appearance in New York City from March 9 to 11, where he will be the featured guest at “Argentina Week.” This prominent investment roadshow is designed to strengthen Wall Street’s backing for his economic agenda and draw in new capital. Milei, 55, has extended an invitation to … Read more

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State spending falls to lowest level in a decade

State spending decreased by 5.1 percentage points of GDP from 2023 to 2025, reaching approximately 14.5 percent of GDP – the lowest level observed in the last ten years. A recent report indicates that the adjustment primarily focused on public works, economic subsidies, and discretionary transfers to provinces and universities. In 2025, social benefits—comprising retirements, … Read more

Business chamber reports 2.5% rise in consumption last year

Consumption in Argentina exhibited improvement last year, although it experienced a deceleration in November and December, according to a recent report. Data indicates that consumption increased by 2.5 percent in 2025 relative to the prior year, even as it experienced a decline in December for the second consecutive month. The Consumption Indicator compiled by CAC … Read more

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Milei Dismisses Techint’s Rocca as Indian Firm Lands Pipeline Deal

A prominent pipeline initiative endorsed by Javier Milei’s administration opted for a foreign supplier rather than a domestic behemoth led by one of Argentina’s wealthiest individuals, serving as a litmus test for the President’s commitment to a free-market approach aimed at liberalizing a protectionist economy. Southern Energy SA, the private consortium spearheading the construction of … Read more

Argentina’s 2025 inflation was 31.5%, the lowest in 8 years

In 2025, Argentina experienced a price increase of 31.5%, marking the lowest inflation rate since 2017, as reported. While the rate remains elevated compared to global benchmarks, inflation has shown signs of deceleration under Javier Milei’s administration. The figure stands at more than 86 points below the 117.8% projected for 2024, marking the initial complete … Read more

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Milei Prepares Big Reforms as Markets Anticipate Currency Change

President Javier Milei is poised to initiate a bold reform agenda for Argentina’s economy as a more cooperative Congress assumes its duties on Wednesday. Investors anticipate that this may merely be the preliminary phase of a more significant shift: the removal of the stringent currency controls that characterized his initial two years in office. Milei’s … Read more