Copper boom? Argentina’s copper rush lures top power generator Central Puerto 07-03-2023 11:11 One of Argentina’s biggest power producers is trying to get in on the nation’s copper boom as the rush for key metals in the global energy transition accelerates.
Bloomberg Australian billionaire eyes investment in Argentina energy or mining 01-02-2023 23:50 Australian billionaire James Packer explored investment options during a dinner late last year at a race track in Buenos Aires with businessmen and politicians including Economy Minister Sergio Massa, according to sources.
Bilateral relations Lula and Fernández hail ‘new history’ as Argentina and Brazil reunite 27-01-2023 14:20 Brazil leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underlined the significance of his visit to Argentina on Monday, declaring it marked “the beginning of a new history” between the two nations.
INVESTMENT IN ARGENTINA 2023: Interesting challenges for investors in the year to come 25-01-2023 12:56 Having a global vision helps us understand that there are economic problems that transcend borders and the mechanisms used to solve them have consequences in different geographies.
EDITORIAL Hanging in the balance (of powers) 26-11-2022 01:52 Argentina has very concrete problems resulting from the seemingly abstract factor of legal security.
Grounded plane row Whirlpool touts bet on troubled Argentina as others steer clear 25-10-2022 14:38 Whirlpool is betting on demand for front-load washing machines in Latin America with a new state-of-the-art plant in Pilar.
Bloomberg Lionel Messi launches investment firm Targeting sports and tech 19-10-2022 10:51 Argentina captain and PSG star is creating a holding company to invest in sports, media and technology globally, reveals Bloomberg.
MARKETS Investors dodge Argentina bond pain by buying up YPF, provinces 27-09-2022 13:18 Quasi-sovereigns posting best returns in emerging markets; Meanwhile, Argentina’s sovereign bonds slumped more than 35%.
Bloomberg Tierra del Fuego pitches US$6-billion hydrogen dream 16-06-2022 11:04 Tierra del Fuego Province is trying to lure investments in hydrogen or ammonium, seeking to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels to tap the global clean-energy transition.
BLOOMBERG Hunt for lithium sparks frantic rush into Argentina's mountains 24-05-2022 13:20 Looming shortage of lithium, key for electric vehicles, gives Argentina a chance to become a mining mecca.
BLOOMBERG As rivals turn screws on mining, Argentina puts out welcome mat 11-05-2022 23:35 Government turns to capital-control loopholes and tax breaks, eyeing export boost as neighbours look to raise mine taxes.
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2022 Guzmán tells AmCham that Argentina needs ‘common sense,’ not ‘fairy tales’ 11-05-2022 01:19 Argentina’s economy minister addresses coalition tensions and inflation at AmCham summit; Opposition leaders Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich pitch their visions to business leaders.
BLOOMBERG MercadoLibre posts record revenue, braces for macro jitters 06-05-2022 09:08 Latin American e-commerce retailer grew its revenue more than forecast in the first quarter; Company plans to invest some US$10 billion across the region this year.
BLOOMBERG How China beat out the United States to dominate South America 18-02-2022 22:29 It’s no secret that China has been pouring resources into South America this century, chipping away at the United States' historic dominance. But an important shift has gone largely unnoticed in the country's approach to the region: going local to expand and strengthen its financial grip.
nuclear deal Argentina signs agreement to build fourth nuclear power plant 04-02-2022 03:22 New nuclear power plant, Atucha III, requires an investment of more than US$8 billion and will create 7,000 new jobs, according to the government. Announcement made on eve of president’s visit to China.
MINING & ENVIRONMENT Argentina wants to triple mining exports, despite social conflicts 12-01-2022 22:31 Government introducing new incentives to grow the sector over next decade, but social and environmental organisations warn of impact. by Javier Lewkowicz, Diálogo Chino
LATIN AMERICA Gabriel Boric has the chance to rewire Chile – and Latin America’s left 10-01-2022 10:24 Once the region’s no-frills, free-market poster child, Chile needs more government spending, not less, to sustain its growth trajectory.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES Argentina begins taxing cryptocurrency, reversing old stance 17-11-2021 15:17 Transactions involving cryptocurrencies will be subject to government's tax on bank credit and debts, effective immediately.
BLOOMBERG Corporación América plans US$300-million Uruguay airport investment 12-11-2021 14:12 Airport operator Corporación América Airports SA is boosting its bet on Uruguay after receiving a 20-year extension on a key international airport there while beefing up its presence in the South American country with some smaller airfields.
BLOOMBERG Shell, YPF to invest US$300M at Vaca Muerta in next two years 05-11-2021 02:12 With a US$300-million investment, the companies hope to reach a production of 15,000 barrels per day by 2024 and employ 800 people.
Lithium in Argentina Argentina at crossroads over the future of its lithium sector 15-10-2021 16:56 Fernández administration wants to boost the state's role in lithium extraction and electromobility, but conflicts with local communities remain. by Javier Lewkowicz, Diálogo Chino
BUSINESS InvestBA helps push Buenos Aires onto international stage 27-09-2021 09:47 City Hall’s investment and trade promotion agency, better known simply as investBA, was created less than half a decade ago – but the agency is already making a name for itself on the international stage. by Sophia Moore-Smith
BLOOMBERG In oddball Argentina, provinces seen as safer than sovereign 23-08-2021 13:10 Over the past three months, overseas bonds issued by provinces have handily outperformed sovereign counterparts, cementing their status as the preferred choice for investors.
Cryptocurrencies A crypto-revolution in Argentina 12-06-2021 00:17 Argentina’s economy is prime breeding ground for the crypto-world. And the populist promise of cheap energy here is a crypto-miner’s dream. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CRYPTOCURRENCIES Central Bank warns citizens of risks of cryptocurrencies 21-05-2021 13:35 Argentina, the land of currency crises, warns about crypto risks.
Cryptocurrency Economic downturn fuels crypto craze in Argentina 07-05-2021 08:00 As Argentines battles high inflation, a weaker currency and a shortage of US dollars, citizens have been putting their money into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Tether, Etherium or Dai.