UK Refutes Milei’s Argentina Arms Sales Claim

The United Kingdom has refuted a statement made by President Javier Milei, which asserted that Argentina is engaged in discussions with London regarding the potential lifting of a weapons ban that has been enforced since the Malvinas War more than four decades ago. In an interview Milei indicated that the government has initiated discussions with … Read more

Government Unveils Labor Reform Bill

The Argentine government has introduced a labor reform bill designed to relax employment regulations and reduce litigation against employers, with the intention of facilitating the hiring process for companies. Peronism, along with left-wing parties and unions, has criticized the proposal as a direct assault on workers’ rights, subsequently organizing a protest march in reaction. The … Read more

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Milei Prepares Big Reforms as Markets Anticipate Currency Change

President Javier Milei is poised to initiate a bold reform agenda for Argentina’s economy as a more cooperative Congress assumes its duties on Wednesday. Investors anticipate that this may merely be the preliminary phase of a more significant shift: the removal of the stringent currency controls that characterized his initial two years in office. Milei’s … Read more

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Argentina Slashes Grain Export Duties

The government has declared a fresh decrease in export duties pertaining to the agricultural sector. The initiative targets the nation’s primary agricultural hubs, with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and expediting the influx of foreign currency. The measure is set to be formalized this Wednesday in the Official Gazette, as per reports. Economy Minister Luis … Read more

A big win could inspire Milei and his colleagues to keep appreciating the peso, which is lowering inflation and benefiting Argentina's upper and high-middle classes.

Milei to Postpone Lawmakers’ Break to Advance Reforms

President Javier Milei intends to ensure that the newly elected Congress, set to take office in October, forgoes its customary summer recess. This measure aims to facilitate timely votes on his proposed reforms and the budget before the conclusion of the year. Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni announced that the president is set to sign a … Read more

Shutdowns and layoffs trigger alarm in Argentine industry

The investment amounted to US$52 million, characterized as the “most modern of its kind, worldwide, with cutting-edge sustainable technology,” as stated in the official announcement. In October 2022, Whirlpool inaugurated a new washing machine production facility in Pilar, Argentina. Last week, just over three years later — and two years into the presidency of libertarian … Read more

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Argentina to Issue Dollar Bonds as Milei Gains Traction

Argentina has declared its desire to issue a local law bond denominated in dollars, taking advantage of the momentum that has been created in the wake of President Javier Milei’s resounding victory in the congressional midterm elections that were held in October. The Ministry of Economy has said that the Bonar bond is scheduled to … Read more

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Poverty in Argentina Drops, But Official Figures Under Fire

Poverty and destitution in Argentina have seen a notable decline over the past year; however, the current levels still exceed those reported by official statistics, according to a credible watchdog. A report released on Thursday by the Social Debt Observatory of the Argentine Catholic University indicates that poverty was recorded at 36.3 percent, while extreme … Read more

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Argentina’s year-end reserves aim is difficult, says IMF

The administration of Javier Milei has been instructed by the International Monetary Fund to increase its foreign reserves. This comes with the acknowledgement that Argentina will face “difficulties” in meeting its year-end accumulation target. Julie Kozack stated, “At this stage, meeting the end year reserve target will be challenging. Nevertheless, it is of the utmost … Read more

Milei’s Labor Reforms Spark Bank-Fintech Tensions

President Javier Milei’s forthcoming labor reform initiative is rekindling enduring conflicts between the nation’s banking institutions and its rapidly expanding financial technology platforms. In a notable shift, salaried employees may have the option to direct their paychecks into either a virtual wallet or a traditional bank account, as indicated by an informed source. At present, … Read more