Poverty in Argentina

Argentina Poverty Falls to 28.2%

Poverty in Argentina decreased to 28.2% in the second semester of 2025, as reported by the government’s statistics institute, INDEC, on Tuesday. This represents the lowest figure recorded since the first half of 2018. In the interim, 6.3% of the population in the country experienced extreme poverty. Extrapolated to the total population, 13.1 million individuals … Read more

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Argentine Women Leading Startup Revolution

During an event held in Buenos Aires, two accelerators focused on promoting greater female representation in traditionally male-dominated sectors showcased three young female founders. These entrepreneurs introduced their startups, each designed to innovate within the realms of mental health treatments, agriculture, and medical data. The presentation was orchestrated by Emprendedoras LAC and WeInvest, two initiatives … Read more

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Mercuria Nears Raizen Asset Acquisition in Argentina

Mercuria Energy Group, an energy-trading firm, is nearing a deal to acquire a refinery along with hundreds of gas stations in Argentina that are currently being offered for sale by Raizen SA, as reported by sources. According to several individuals, who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the negotiations, a deal may exceed … Read more

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Bond Buyers Hunt for Trump-Friendly Nations

Investors from T. Rowe Price Group Inc. to TCW Group Inc are adopting a strategy that is swiftly gaining traction in emerging markets: channeling funds into Latin American countries that align with US President Donald Trump. Investment professionals at these firms are showing a preference for government bonds from countries like Ecuador and Argentina, where … Read more

Latin America Navigates Trump’s Trade Turbulence with China’s Support

Latin America prepared for a significant impact as President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted global trade last year. However, the current period presents an unprecedented opportunity for the region’s exports. On Tuesday, Argentina reported that its exports in the previous year ranked as the second-highest in the nation’s history. The release came on the heels of … Read more

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Argentina’s Milei optimism contrasts with Europe’s pessimism

Argentina stands out as one of the rare democratic nations where the government, after several years in office, continues to maintain substantial public backing. It is also a scenario in which one might reasonably anticipate that the future could significantly surpass both the present and the recent past. Absent the prevailing optimism that, in due … Read more

Trump Tariffs may create a plethora of troubles for Brazil

Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could mess up trade in everything from coffee to beef

The United States ranks as Brazil’s second-largest trading partner, following China. While the two nations engage in direct competition in certain markets such as corn and cotton, Brazil, recognized as an agricultural powerhouse, also cultivates tropical goods like coffee that are not viable for production in the continental United States. Brazil has been increasing its … Read more

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Chinese embassy strikes back in response to Bessent’s comments in Argentina

The Chinese Embassy responds to comments made by Bessent during his visit to Argentina. China’s Embassy in Argentina has issued a statement condemning US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alleging that he has made “malicious slanders and libellous remarks.” In a recent statement from Beijing’s envoy in Buenos Aires, the Chinese government expressed strong dissatisfaction and … Read more

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Latin Americans disagree on how to handle Trump’s tariffs

Approximately 50% of individuals in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil express a desire for their governments to respond to the tariffs imposed by Trump, while a marginally lower percentage of Colombians and Chileans hold similar views. Concerns regarding US tariffs are prevalent among Latin Americans; however, there exists a spectrum of opinions regarding the appropriate responses their … Read more