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
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
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
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
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
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
President Javier Milei’s administration was on the verge of achieving Argentina’s lowest country-risk rating since assuming power — a crucial step for accessing international debt markets — but recent data from the U.S. seems to have derailed those ambitions once more. On Friday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics unveiled its latest monthly count of new … Read more
Less than halfway through the year, Argentina’s Central Bank has exceeded its US$10-billion target for dollar purchases, driven by a record crop harvest, an energy boom, and a significant increase in debt issuance by provinces and local companies. The monetary authority acquired US$43 million on Wednesday, as per official figures, surpassing the purchasing target established … Read more
President Javier Milei assured global technology companies on Thursday that Argentina will establish a unique legal framework to promote the advancement of Artificial Intelligence within the country, reiterating his dedication to maintaining a “unregulated” environment for the sector. In an opinion piece, the President presented Argentina as an attractive destination for technology giants, promising to … Read more
Argentina’s economy is projected to expand by 2.8 percent in 2026, even in the face of a deteriorating global economic environment, as per a revised estimate from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. In its latest report – ‘Under Pressure’ – the Paris-based organisation cautions that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is … Read more