News of government

Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

15-06-2026 19:09 San Juan Province is facing a persistent water shortage due to climate change, while mining advances across the Andes and its thousands of glaciers.

Editorial

Artificial Intelligence and natural stupidity

13-06-2026 05:30 Capitulation to robots is always going to be a hard sell.

INTERVIEW / MODO FONTEVECCHIA

Miguel Ángel Pichetto: ‘Peronism is a national movement, lying in the centre’

12-06-2026 13:00 Veteran Peronist and national deputy analyses the social impact of austerity and anticipates strong polarisation between President Javier Milei’s administration and a Peronism united under a model of "productive capitalism" in next year’s election.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Inflation slowed to monthly 2.1% in May, reports INDEC

11-06-2026 16:14 Second consecutive monthly slowdown; Consumer price hikes slowed by half a point compared to April; Inflation in first five months of year totals 14.7%.

ANALYSIS – POLITICS & TECHNOLOGY

A robot oasis and billionaire’s playground in Argentina?

06-06-2026 07:02 Milei’s self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist libertarianism seems totally aligned with the idea of generating a robot oasis and a billionaire’s playground in Argentina.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row

05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Jan de Nul wins contract to dig Argentina’s US$10-billion waterway

05-06-2026 10:25 Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.

RESERVES

Argentina’s dollar buying tops US$10 billion goal on export boom

04-06-2026 13:21 Argentina’s Central Bank has surpassed its US$10-billion target for dollar purchases, fuelled by a record crop harvest, an energy boom and a surge in debt issuance by provinces and local companies.

IMF CRITICISM

IMF report notes concern over corruption, delay in asset declarations

02-06-2026 13:00 The International Monetary Fund’s last quarterly review of Argentina’s multi-billion-dollar loan deal urges a strengthening of anti-corruption policies and calls on Milei government officials to submit their asset declarations in a timely and proper manner.

by Ezequiel Orlando

ENVIRONMENT

Court clears implementation of Milei’s Glacier Law reform in Santa Cruz

02-06-2026 12:36 Appeals court overturns injunction in Santa Cruz Province, allowing Milei-backed mining reform to take effect while broader legal challenges continue.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ to cut more staff across all government departments

02-06-2026 09:40 Deregulation tzar Federico Sturzenegger plans to keep the "chainsaw" running; Government plans fresh round of lay-offs across all departments.

“Efecto Messi”?

Milei government dismisses impact of World Cup on reserves

01-06-2026 15:41 The American dream versus local wallets – the most expensive sporting event in history arrives at a time of falling real wages and a cheap exchange rate in Argentina.

by Eugenia Muzio

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Choose your own Argentina

30-05-2026 05:27 Depending on which data you look at, you get a different Argentina. The main political question for the next year is whether the two Argentinas will begin to converge or drift further apart.

by Marcelo J. García

INVESTMENT DROUGHT?

OECD data shows Argentina ranks last in regional FDI rankings

28-05-2026 16:42 Report reveals that Argentina was Latin American economy that received the least foreign direct investment in 2025.

DEBT & MARKETS

Argentine provinces tap global markets that sovereign avoids

28-05-2026 13:40 Provincial governments are tapping global bond markets at the fastest pace in nearly a decade

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei government sends lobbying transparency bill to Congress

28-05-2026 10:43 Argentina’s government sends four bills to lower house for debate, including its much-heralded ‘Super RIGI’ investment incentive scheme and the ‘Ley de Lobby,’ which would regulate management of private interests before public officials and force lobbyists to register.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei eases grip on peso as reserves hit seven-year high

27-05-2026 11:14 Central Bank reserves hit their highest level since 2019, giving President Javier Milei room to let the peso trade more freely.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Senate receives new ‘anti-gambling addiction’ bill

26-05-2026 10:49 Milei government’s proposal would restrict minors’ access to betting sites; Bill permits limited advertising for platforms, unlike the opposition-backed bill approved in 2024.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Archbishop of Buenos Aires warns Argentina faces ‘social breakdown’

25-05-2026 16:01 Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration.

MINING & ENVIRONMENT

High in the Andes, Milei pushes Argentina’s copper revolution

23-05-2026 15:21 Argentina is accelerating copper extraction under President Javier Milei as investors pour in and fears grow over glaciers and water supplies.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Underneath it all

23-05-2026 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

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

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

22-05-2026 17:26 Wheat and barley export duties will fall from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent starting in June, soy reductions from January onwards; President tells agro-business leaders that he will reduce export duties to zero by 2028 – if he wins re-election next year.

BONDS & MARKETS

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

22-05-2026 14:10 Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets.

Interview

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

22-05-2026 05:00 Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of the war in the Middle East head-on and addresses the controversy surrounding the involvement of Israeli oil company Navitas in oil exploration near the Malvinas.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

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.

POLITICS IN BOLIVIA

Embattled Bolivia leader Paz promises 'to listen' to protesters

21-05-2026 12:00 Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.

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.

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.

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.”

POLITICS

Milei attacks press, defends Espert after Machado plea deal

18-05-2026 10:42 President Javier Milei launches another assault on the press, denouncing a “media operation” by “trash” journalists against former lawmaker José Luis Espert; Attack comes after ‘Fred’ Machado pleads guilty to money-laundering and fraud in bid to avoid drug-trafficking charges

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.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Does Milei want a second term?

16-05-2026 05:57 The good news is that the vote for his re-election is still 17 months away; the bad news is that, at this rate, he might not win.

by Marcelo J. García

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.

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.

POLITICS, COURTS & CORRUPTION

Comodoro Py smells blood, activates Milei government corruption cases

13-05-2026 13:27 Five high-profile cases progressing within the Comodoro Py federal courthouse in Retiro compromise members of the national government – those most concerning the Milei government are ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam and allegations related to the ANDIS national disability agency.

by Barbara Komarovsky

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.

Marcha Federal Universitaria

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Milei cuts to university budgets

12-05-2026 21:48 Fourth ‘Marcha Federal Universitaria’ draws large crowd in capital, rallies in several cities nationwide; Protesters slam cutbacks to sector as MIlei government announces further reductions are on the way.

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.

Politics

Milei siblings close ranks around Adorni at Cabinet meeting

09-05-2026 08:45 President Javier Milei publicly backs top aide Manuel Adorni during tense Cabinet meeting overshadowed by allegations over his wealth and assets; Backing comes after Security Minister Patricia Bullrich spoke up, increasing pressure on Cabinet chief to disclose info about his finances.

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.