On Tuesday, the United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham Argentina) held a summit in Buenos Aires, bringing together politicians and prominent business leaders. In her opening speech, María Schoua stated that agriculture “accounts for more than half of Argentina’s exports,” emphasized the country’s potential to become a global energy “supplier,” and noted that … 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 Congress has enacted legislation that relaxes protections for glacial formations, a development anticipated by major mining companies with significant projects awaiting approval, despite warnings from environmentalists regarding the potential consequences. Legislators sanctioned the amendments early Thursday with a vote tally of 137-111, following the Senate’s endorsement in late February. The approval represents a further … Read more
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
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
Argentina’s unemployment rate increased to 7.5 percent at the conclusion of the previous year, marking the highest fourth-quarter figure since the Covid-19 pandemic, as job losses intensified prior to the passage of a significant labour reform by Javier Milei’s administration last month. The jobless rate in Argentina’s formal sector increased for the first time in … Read more
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
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
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
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