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Government scores big with ‘Super RIGI’ and holdout agreement

The ruling coalition achieved two significant legislative successes on Wednesday, with the Chamber of Deputies endorsing a new investment incentives framework for emerging industries, referred to as “Super RIGI,” alongside a resolution with hedge funds possessing bonds from Argentina’s 2001 default. The new Incentive Regime for Large Investments in New Industries (RIGI for New Industries) … Read more

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Industry in Argentina wants more RIGI-supplier cooperation

The Argentine Industrial Union (in Spanish, UIA) has introduced a bill to Congress designed to solidify collaborations between domestic firms and foreign capital investing in the nation through the Large Investment Incentives Regime, which is President Javier Milei’s primary investment initiative. While the RIGI includes a clause mandating that 20% of the purchases and contracts … Read more

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Argentina’s GDP jumps 2.3% in Q1 2026, but investments fall

Argentina’s Gross Domestic Product experienced a year-on-year growth of 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 0.7% increase compared to the last quarter of 2025, marking a “new all-time high” for a first quarter, as stated by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Growth was primarily fuelled by private consumption, which achieved a record high. … Read more

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Milei Defends Legal Status for AI-Run Companies

President Javier Milei has articulated his stance on granting legal recognition to companies overseen by artificial intelligence, following cautionary remarks from Israeli historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari regarding the potential for these entities to introduce unparalleled challenges in terms of accountability and regulation. In an extensive statement released on Thursday via social media, the … Read more

Milei envisions a surge of immigration to the provinces

President Javier Milei anticipates that substantial investments in energy and mining will not only redefine the nation’s productive and export landscape but also alter the living conditions of millions of Argentines. Deregulation and State Transformation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, a cabinet member closely aligned with the president’s economic ideas, has articulated this ambition most clearly. Sturzenegger … Read more

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Bitcoin experts question Adorni’s wealth surge claims

The explanations provided by Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni regarding his cryptocurrency investments have once again come under scrutiny. Last week, blockchain specialist Fernando Molina analysed one of the digital wallets the official showed during a recent television interview and estimated potential profits of around US$60,000 – far below the US$300,000 Adorni claimed to have earned … Read more

Argentina’s Inflation Cools Further in May

May inflation in Argentina was recorded at 2.1%, according to a report released Thursday by the statistics agency INDEC. The figure indicates a slight decline compared to April’s 2.6%, marking the first occurrence in a year where the inflation rate has shown a deceleration for two consecutive months. It is also the lowest figure in … Read more

Country risk in Argentina lowers to an 8-year low

Standard & Poor’s upgraded Argentina’s credit rating from CCC+ to B- on Thursday, igniting a surge of optimism in the local market. Dollar-denominated sovereign bonds experienced significant increases, while the country risk index fell dramatically to 444 basis points, marking its lowest point since May 2018. The local S&P Merval index experienced an increase of … Read more

Argentina’s Central Bank meets 2026 dollar-buying objective

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its Spanish acronym) achieved its 2026 dollar-buying target with the International Monetary Fund in merely six months, driven by robust performance in the agriculture and energy sectors. As of the end of last week, the BCRA had acquired US$10.1 billion in 2026, exceeding the US$10 billion full-year target … Read more

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Argentina’s AI Ambition Faces Big Questions

President Javier Milei articulated his vision for transforming Argentina into a hub for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence in the foreseeable future. He establishes a connection between the prosperity of the Dutch Empire in the 17th century and a significant legal advancement – the limited liability company, which enabled investors to limit their risk exposure. … Read more