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The first decline in 11 months is April’s 2.6% inflation

In April, inflation in Argentina decreased to 2.6%, as reported by the statistics agency INDEC on Thursday. The figure indicated a decrease relative to March’s 3.4%, signifying the inaugural instance in eleven months where the inflation rate has decelerated. The current figure represents the lowest level observed in the past five months, exceeded solely by … Read more

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Patagonia Workers Set to Thrive in Milei’s Economic Strategy

The Argentine Patagonia region is poised to become the primary driver of new employment opportunities in the forthcoming years, fueled by substantial oil and mining investments promoted by President Javier Milei’s administration, as indicated by the latest report from the Fundación Mediterránea think tank. The southern part of the country region emerges as the primary … Read more

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Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Faces Fresh Challenges

May 1 represented a significant milestone in South American history, as a segment of the trade agreement between the regional bloc Mercosur and the European Union, which had been under negotiation for more than twenty years, finally came into effect. The agreement represents a significant advancement in enhancing Mercosur’s export capabilities, facilitating Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, … Read more

Argentina’s Inflation Takes a Breather

Following seven months of rising monthly inflation, it appears that prices may have finally paused in April, as reported by private consulting firms. According to their estimates, April’s price increase is projected to be between 2.4% and 2.6% month-on-month — marking the first monthly slowdown in 11 months. Statistics institute INDEC will release official figures … Read more

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Milei Welcomes Czech President Petr Pavel at Casa Rosada

Argentina’s President Javier Milei welcomed Czech President Petr Pavel at the Casa Rosada, as part of an initiative to enhance political and economic relations between the two nations. Pavel, a former NATO general whose presidential role is primarily ceremonial, engaged with Milei in the presence of their respective delegations, which included Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo … Read more

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Inflation Surges Amid Energy Shock

In March, Argentina experienced a greater-than-anticipated increase in inflation, driven by a significant rise in fuel prices due to the Iran conflict and a notable surge in education expenses resulting from annual tuition adjustments. Consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent last month relative to February, surpassing the three percent median forecast of economists. Inflation has … Read more

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Argentina’s Economy to Grow 3.6% in 2023, Says World Bank

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

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Argentina Feels Economic Shockwaves of Global Conflict

Over 30 days into the conflict in the Middle East instigated by Donald Trump, the international landscape reveals more than mere geopolitical tension; it highlights a rapid political deterioration that can no longer be hidden. What began as a display of authority transformed, within a few weeks, into a source of internal instability. In the … Read more

The US is planning a new declaration of support for Argentina in the 2012 YPF expropriation trial.

Argentina Keeps Petrol Prices Amid Milei’s Free-Market Shift

Argentina’s state-run energy firm YPF SA has decided to maintain petrol prices at the pump for a duration of 45 days, diverging from President Javier Milei’s free-market strategy, as the ongoing conflict in Iran exacerbates inflationary pressures. “We’re going to leave prices approximately constant for 45 days,” stated YPF Chief Executive Officer Horacio Marín. “If … Read more

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Argentina Wins Pause in YPF $16B Legal Battle

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has approved a motion submitted by Argentina, seeking to delay the discovery process related to the 2012 expropriation of the state-owned energy company YPF until the resolution of the country’s appeal in the matter. The ongoing dispute arises from the protracted legal conflict that Argentina … Read more