The International Monetary Fund has expressed criticism regarding the management of anti-corruption policies by President Javier Milei’s government, particularly highlighting the leniency in overseeing officials’ asset declarations. This marks the first instance in which the multilateral lender has articulated its position in such severe terms, at least since Argentina resumed borrowing from the IMF in … Read more
According to estimates, a journey to watch Argentina’s football national team play its first three games in the 2026 World Cup group stage will cost US$7,850 per person, including average expenses. It represents a significant financial commitment for what is regarded as the most costly World Cup ever, coinciding with a period when Argentina’s currency … Read more
Javier Milei’s administration has redefined the framework of Argentina’s nuclear policy, aiming to emphasise foreign investment and promote high-value-added exports, in alignment with the Nuclear Plan introduced by the president in late 2024. The shift was announced on Sunday during a ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of the National Atomic Energy Commission. At the event, … Read more
Following the unprecedented reading in March, private analysts anticipate a contraction this month, driven by declining industrial output, subdued consumption, and a sluggish soybean harvest that is expected to hinder overall activity. Even as Javier Milei’s government emphasised March’s significant increase in economic activity — an all-time high — most private indicators concur that the … Read more
Argentine provinces are accessing global bond markets at the quickest rate in almost ten years, while the federal government remains focused on short-term debt in the domestic market due to investor concerns regarding the upcoming 2027 elections. Chubut, Cordoba, and other provinces, together with Buenos Aires City, have collectively issued bonds amounting to US$2.3 billion … Read more
A wave of dollars flowing into Argentina is providing President Javier Milei with the opportunity to allow the peso to trade more freely, as the Central Bank’s previously depleted foreign reserves have reached their highest level since 2019. Despite Milei’s affinity for free markets, he has maintained strict control over the currency since assuming office, … Read more
The South American bloc Mercosur — comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay — is currently experiencing an unparalleled expansion in trade opportunities. Paradoxically, this outcome is largely attributable to the cooperation between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, two administrations positioned at opposing ends of the ideological spectrum. Throughout much of its … Read more
The International Monetary Fund has expressed support for Javier Milei’s economic strategy while also challenging the government’s claims regarding the fiscal surplus. The IMF has emphasised the need for tax reform and a more accelerated approach to reserve accumulation in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections next year. The IMF’s Executive Board concluded the second … Read more
The future of Argentina’s economy is situated beneath the surface, at depths exceeding 3,000 metres (9,843 feet) in the Andes, as stated by President Javier Milei. In this strikingly beautiful landscape characterised by snowy peaks, glaciers, and mountains marked by oxidised minerals, excavators are systematically extracting substantial portions of the Andes in pursuit of copper … Read more
President Javier Milei announced a forthcoming reduction in export duties on wheat and barley, effective next month, and on soy, commencing in January, during a speech to rural business leaders in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The measure represents yet another gesture from the La Libertad Avanza leader towards the influential agricultural sector, which constituted over … Read more