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Political waters

Today 05:47 The gratuitous political contamination of what should be a purely technical issue may bring needless complications.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Underneath it all

Today 05:32 The shift of wealth and population from the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt to inland mining, farming, oil and gas is only now starting to be visible. Not all provinces are blessed with such natural resources, which could lead to new disparities arising alongside the old.

by Michael Soltys

CHAINSAW HITS DEFENCE

Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Armed Forces at a crossroads

Yesterday 15:25 Latest round of public spending hits Defence Ministry; Argentina’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all stretched to the limit in operational terms; Underfunded and debt-ridden healthcare schemes, with those in uniform paid below the poverty line.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei

Yesterday 14:43 Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal.

IMF PROGRAMME

IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review

Yesterday 14:27 International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.

BONDS & MARKETS

Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries

Yesterday 14:10 Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election

Yesterday 13:52 President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump

21-05-2026 16:57 Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Eonomy picked up much more than expected in March

21-05-2026 16:46 Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei government secures lower house passage of 'Ley Hojarasca' deregulation law

21-05-2026 16:05 Deregulation bill received 138 votes in favour with 96 against and nine abstentions. It now heads to the Senate, where the government is seeking final approval.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation

21-05-2026 14:33 The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Argentina's exports surge, trade surplus topped US$2.7 billion in April

20-05-2026 23:25 INDEC national statistics bureau releases latest trade figures, showing exports rose more than 33 percent to surpass US$8.9 billion last month.

defence & military

Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance

20-05-2026 17:07 Letter of intent signed this month aims at developing local capacities to patrol and control maritime spaces with a focus on illegal fishing.

Dredging bid row

KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction

19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Empty shopfronts on rise in Buenos Aires as retail crisis deepens

19-05-2026 21:17 CAC chamber group reveals sharp increase in commercial properties available for rent in nation’s capital; Survey finds surge in rental listings and shuttered premises across City’s main shopping districts.

Interview

Luis Caputo predicts ‘Milei will win 2027 election by landslide in first round’

19-05-2026 11:05 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says President Javier Milei “will win the 2027 election by a landslide in the first round.”

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Vaca Muerta promises flood of dollars, insuring next president against any currency crisis

19-05-2026 10:28 Between the export boom of Vaca Muerta and annual agricultural contributions, an unprecedented amount of hard currency could be entering Argentina as from 2027. The next government would have, for the first time in many years, sufficient support to avoid runs on the currency and hyperinflation.

by Carlos Burgueño

INVESTMENT & ENERGY

YPF seeks incentive programme for US$25-billion oil project

16-05-2026 10:43 YPF announces US$25-billion project to accelerate oil production – the largest investment since President Javier Milei took office.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Inflation as a false friend

16-05-2026 05:59 Inflation is rightly seen as the most malign tumour which can hit an economy but another way of expressing that might be to say that it grows on you like cancer.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Sturzenegger presses ahead with his war against ANMAT drug regulator

15-05-2026 10:33 Argentina’s deregulation and state transformation minister is locked in a conflict with oversight bodies. Among his main targets: the ANMAT food and drug regulatory agency.

POLITICS

Adorni projects business as usual – but the allegations keep coming

14-05-2026 21:00 Under-pressure Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni retains the backing of Javier and Karina Milei and is trying to return to his normal agenda. But revelations about his spending – and that of his relatives – continue to drip out.

INVESTMENT

Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties

14-05-2026 17:22 Milei’s government clears joint venture led by China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group to invest US$1.24 billion in an expansion of its mine in the province of Jujuy along with partners Lithium Argentina AG, which has US-listed shares, and state-owned JEMSE.

ANALYSIS

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 11 months

14-05-2026 16:54 Transport saw the biggest price increases with 4.4% on higher fuel costs, followed by education.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF to vote next week on Argentina’s review to unlock US$1 billion

14-05-2026 16:33 International Monetary Fund Board to approve latest quarterly review with Argentina next week, allowing the release of US$1 billion in fresh funds.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Relief for Milei as inflation slows for first time in 11 months

14-05-2026 16:11 Run of negative headlines for Milei broken by INDEC data; Consumer prices rose 2.6% last month, a drop of 0.8 points from March, reveals bureau; Inflation now 32.4% over the last 12 months, CPI up 12.3% so far this year.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF says it will approve review of Argentina’s programme next week

14-05-2026 14:12 IMF board to meet next week; Decision will unlock a disbursement of US$1 billion.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Soaring household defaults rock Argentina’s banks and fintechs

14-05-2026 11:24 A sharp rise in household delinquencies is shaking Argentina’s banks and fintech firm.

ECONOMY & FOREIGN POLICY

Uruguay, Argentina seek compromise on hydrogen plant

13-05-2026 10:49 Montevideo and Buenos Aires advance talks over proposed US$5-billion green hydrogen plant on shared border river; Uruguay prepared to consider alternative locations after environmental concerns, Milei government open to agreement.

DEBT & MARKETS

Argentina upgrade seen opening narrow window for debt sale

11-05-2026 13:02 Fitch Rating’s decision to raise Argentina's credit score is fuelling bets that the country will get another shot at tapping international markets.

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Meteorologists warn lay-offs affecting timely weather alerts

09-05-2026 12:30 Employees and scientists at the National Meteorological Service denounce “hollowing out” of agency, which they puts at risk the supply of accurate climatological data.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Economists cast doubt on Milei’s green shoots in weary Argentina

09-05-2026 08:41 Experts worry that President Javier Milei's government is painting an optimistic picture of the economy that is not yet backed by data.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Europa and the bullies

09-05-2026 06:00 This month finally sees a massive free-trade agreement covering some 700 million people come provisionally into being – deserving that description because it eliminates tariffs on 91 percent of EU goods while opening European markets to South American farm produce.

by Michael Soltys

Agriculture

Argentina soyoil trades at decade low to US on harvest, biofuels

08-05-2026 18:12 Argentine farmers are collecting a bumper soybean crop forecast to be 48.6 million metric tons, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange.

PRESIDENT IN UNITED STATES

Milei to investors: ‘American dream is being reborn in US and Argentina’

07-05-2026 00:45 President tells Milken Institute conference the "American dream" is being reborn under his government and to "bet on Argentina."

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Trump gives Milei another boost, ups Argentina’s IP rating

06-05-2026 22:53 United States government improves Argentina’s ratings for the protection of and respect for intellectual property rights for first time in three decades.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Milei government sees financial reasons to be cheerful

06-05-2026 22:45 President Javier Milei’s economic team sees a change in trend with external traction and lower interest rates. Experts and analysts speculate about sustainability of the model, income shock and Central Bank’s theory about a crisis of arrears.

by Eugenia Muzio

Agricultural exports

Argentina fights to save huge soy exports after Dutch rejections

06-05-2026 16:11 Recent rejections of Argentine soy meal cargoes by the Netherlands creates complications; Testing detected drought-resistant HB4 strain, which lacks authorisation in EU.

RATINGS AGENCY

Argentina upgraded by Fitch on Milei’s economic overhaul

05-05-2026 21:33 Nation raised to 'B-' from 'CCC+' – six notches below investment grade, ratings firm said in a statement.

RATINGS AGENCY

Boost for Milei as Fitch lifts Argentina's credit rating to B-

05-05-2026 20:52 Fitch raises Argentina's credit rating one notch, citing the country's improved fiscal picture and its progress on economic reforms.

FINANCE & BANKING

Argentines keep cash under mattresses even as Milei pushes bank accounts

04-05-2026 14:44 Officials estimate roughly US$170 billion sits outside banks. Unlocking even a fraction of that by putting it to work in the formal financial system could help revive Argentina's economy.

SUBSIDIES SLASHED

Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ slashes energy subsidies for three million households

04-05-2026 14:08 ‘Chainsaw’ slashes subsidies to lowest levels in years; Register clean-up and tariff reform has driven US$5.6 billion in savings, according to government; Nearly half of households now pay the full cost.

CRIME & SECURITY

Police arrest duo after raid over 'Chinese mafia' supermarket threats in Mar del Plata

01-05-2026 15:30 Two arrested and cash, firearms seized after probe into alleged extortion network targeting Chinese-run supermarkets.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Argentina bond investors increasingly fear the day after Milei

29-04-2026 15:36 Worries over the economy’s future have been reignited by polls showing the President’s approval rating is at its lowest since he took office.

NO MORE CHAINSAW

President doubles pay for Cabinet ministers via presidential decree

29-04-2026 14:53 Data emerges from government report accessed by Perfil through request filed under Access to Public Information Law. Backdated to last January, Cabinet ministers now earn 7.2 million pesos a month – a rise from some 3.5 million previously.

by Felipe Leibovich

ENERGY & GAS

Argentina hunts for LNG imports for Winter in war-wrecked market

28-04-2026 19:21 Argentina is looking to purchase liquefied natural gas cargoes for its upcoming winter heating season.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Netherlands rejects Argentina soy meal cargoes over GMO issue

28-04-2026 11:16 Netherlands has rejected at least two Argentinian soybean meal cargoes this month after non-approved genetically modified material was found.

Editorial

Problems of success?

25-04-2026 06:25 The transformation sought by President Javier Milei in Argentina runs into a delicate balance between the upward thrust of the new being created and the downward pull of the old being destroyed

politics & environment

Milei’s glacier law reform push hits first legal hurdle

24-04-2026 21:43 Court blocks application of law in Santa Cruz Province; Milei's overhaul over glaciar protection rules hands provinces control over protected areas.

labour reform push

Appeals court backs Milei's labour reform in key ruling

24-04-2026 11:50 National Labour Appeals Court rules that labour reform is constitutional; Judges overturn injunction, unions vow fresh protests.

TRADE & COMMERCE

Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says

23-04-2026 11:36 Mercosur is set to discuss Venezuela’s possible return to the South American trade bloc as countries warm to Caracas following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

News of argentina economy

Political waters

Underneath it all

Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Armed Forces at a crossroads

IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei

IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review

Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries

Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election

Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump

Eonomy picked up much more than expected in March

Milei government secures lower house passage of 'Ley Hojarasca' deregulation law

Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation

Argentina's exports surge, trade surplus topped US$2.7 billion in April

Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance

KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction

Empty shopfronts on rise in Buenos Aires as retail crisis deepens

Luis Caputo predicts ‘Milei will win 2027 election by landslide in first round’

Vaca Muerta promises flood of dollars, insuring next president against any currency crisis

YPF seeks incentive programme for US$25-billion oil project

Inflation as a false friend

Sturzenegger presses ahead with his war against ANMAT drug regulator

Adorni projects business as usual – but the allegations keep coming

Milei approves RIGI incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties

Inflation slowed in April for first time in 11 months

IMF to vote next week on Argentina’s review to unlock US$1 billion

Relief for Milei as inflation slows for first time in 11 months

IMF says it will approve review of Argentina’s programme next week

Soaring household defaults rock Argentina’s banks and fintechs

Uruguay, Argentina seek compromise on hydrogen plant

Argentina upgrade seen opening narrow window for debt sale

Meteorologists warn lay-offs affecting timely weather alerts

Economists cast doubt on Milei’s green shoots in weary Argentina

Europa and the bullies

Argentina soyoil trades at decade low to US on harvest, biofuels

Milei to investors: ‘American dream is being reborn in US and Argentina’

Trump gives Milei another boost, ups Argentina’s IP rating

Milei government sees financial reasons to be cheerful

Argentina fights to save huge soy exports after Dutch rejections

Argentina upgraded by Fitch on Milei’s economic overhaul

Boost for Milei as Fitch lifts Argentina's credit rating to B-

Argentines keep cash under mattresses even as Milei pushes bank accounts

Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ slashes energy subsidies for three million households

Police arrest duo after raid over 'Chinese mafia' supermarket threats in Mar del Plata

Argentina bond investors increasingly fear the day after Milei

President doubles pay for Cabinet ministers via presidential decree

Argentina hunts for LNG imports for Winter in war-wrecked market

Netherlands rejects Argentina soy meal cargoes over GMO issue

Problems of success?

Milei’s glacier law reform push hits first legal hurdle

Appeals court backs Milei's labour reform in key ruling

Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says

Underneath it all

Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Argentina’s Armed Forces at a crossroads

Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in billionaire football ranks after US deals

Ambassador Eyal Sela hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations

Milei announces cut in export duties for wheat, barley, soy

Ley de Equidad Jubilatoria: primer fallo de fondo declara inconstitucional quita de haberes a jubilados

Luis Caputo afirmó que no habrá “ajuste” adicional para compensar la baja de retenciones al agro

Trump alista nuevos ataques contra Irán mientras Teherán evalúa la última oferta de EE.UU.

China respondió a las acusaciones de EEUU por la Hidrovía: "Especulaciones infundadas"

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