News of argentina economy

IMF names Tucumán-born Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist

Yesterday 09:00 International Monetary Fund says Argentine, British, and Italian national Silvana Tenreyro will serve as the lender’s new chief economist.

Milei wants US-style 'shutdown' mechanism for Argentina

07-07-2026 22:16 President begins to trail new legislative package that would allow government to “shut down” as in United States and ban the Central Bank from printing money.

Argentina targets investment grade rating by 2031, Caputo says

06-07-2026 14:16 Milei administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, announces minister.

Argentina pushes US$6 billion in repo maturities past election

03-07-2026 16:48 Central Bank extends maturities worth US$6 billion on its repurchase agreements to ease the government debt burden.

Santilli sworn in as Cabinet chief as Milei reshuffles pack

01-07-2026 00:47 Diego Santilli formally took over as President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief on Tuesday, completing a transition triggered by Manuel Adorni's resignation amid a corruption investigation.

Argentina’s beef export boom to US leaves locals paying more for steak

30-06-2026 10:50 Argentina’s exports to the United States are expanding fast past premium steaks to lower-quality cuts. That's great for exporters, but worse for locals, who see prices becoming less affordable.

Adorni reportedly bought video game console on staffers’ credit cards

27-06-2026 08:20 President Javier Milei has remained supportive of his Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni, who previously served as the presidential spokesman and is under investigation for illicit enrichment.

Milei shuns Wall Street to raise dollars at rate lower than 7%

25-06-2026 13:28 Luis Caputo stuck to a strategy that many investors initially saw as too risky: secure dollars through cheaper alternative channels, buy time and wait for spreads to come down.

Minimum wage has lost 40% of its purchasing power under Milei

23-06-2026 12:07 Basic income for registered workers has plunged against November 2023 to levels even inferior to the 2001 crisis, according to a report by UBA Buenos Aires University’s Economics Faculty. Economic growth produces winners but they are not a majority.

by Ezequiel Orlando

INDEC says unemployment rate stood at 7.8% in first quarter

23-06-2026 11:37 According to INDEC, 1.1 million people are out of work and searching for jobs; Those in employment represent 44.8% of the population, equivalent to 13.5 million people.

World Cup blues in Messi and Milei’s Argentina

20-06-2026 05:59 The World Cup provides partial reprieve for nearly six weeks, especially if Messi & Co are in it for a deep run. Politics, though, continues its course, and Adorni is coming up to the chopping block.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentina confirms awarding of concession for strategic Paraná-Paraguay waterway

19-06-2026 13:56 Government confirms consortium of Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus will be granted a 25-year concession to dredge and maintain Paraguay-Paraná waterway.

Milei’s Cabinet chief claims to be the crypto investor nobody knew

17-06-2026 14:30 Argentina’s well-established crypto community is struggling to buy Manuel Adorni’s explanation to rebut allegations of illicit enrichment.

World Bank issues Argentina guarantees for US$2bn commercial loan

16-06-2026 21:37 World Bank board approves guarantees for a commercial loan of as much as US$2 billion that Argentina intends to use to help pay down upcoming debt maturities.

Manuel Adorni admits to tax fraud in bid to turn page on scandal

11-06-2026 18:01 Manuel Adorni admits he failed to declare half a million dollars in previous sworn affidavits outlining wealth and assets; President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief says he concealed wealth and saved “off the books like everyone else” before election to office.

Inflation slows to eight-month low in win for Milei

11-06-2026 17:00 Inflation slows to lowest level since September following a surge in March due to the Iran war-related energy shock.

Caputo cheers as S&P upgrades Argentina's debt rating to ‘B-’

10-06-2026 22:05 Ratings agency cites lower inflation, fiscal surplus and improved access to financing, while warning that external debt and market volatility remain key risks.

Chevron among drillers to feed Argentina shale NGL venture

10-06-2026 21:48 Chevron will partner with state-run YPF and private energy firm Pluspetrol to sign contracts to supply a natural gas liquids project.

UNICEF says child poverty in Argentina fell to 42.3% in 2025

09-06-2026 21:58 Child poverty dropped its lowest level since 2018, according to UNICEF data, though NGO warns levels may have risen in first half of 2026.

US-China rivalry is laid bare by a contract to deepen an Argentine river

07-06-2026 10:26 A government tender in Argentina underscored tensions between Washington and Beijing in Latin America as President Javier Milei’s administration awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China.