News of kulfas

The Kulfas saga and the never-ending Néstor Kirchner pipeline

10-06-2022 20:40 Kulfas was a thorny character for the Kirchnerites within the ruling Frente de Todos coalition from day one. One of the few 'Albertistas' in the Cabinet, he is said to have expressed President Fernández’s own view of the economy.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

FRENTE DE TODOS

Internal affairs: Why no-one wants to be loyal to Alberto Fernández

09-06-2022 23:27 One by one, the president is letting go of those officials who defend him. Scenes from a Cabinet in disarray.

by Juan Luis González

And that reminds me…

The near in blood, the nearer bloody

09-06-2022 23:06 No economic policy in Argentina seems as dangerous as its total subordination to politics – which is what has happened with Matías Kulfas.

by Michael Soltys

Frente de Todos

Fernández sacks Kulfas over 'off-the-record' briefing against vice-president

04-06-2022 20:49 Alberto Fernández sides with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and sacks one of his key officials, Productive Development Minister Matias Kulfas.

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.

POLITICS

Rumours of imminent Cabinet reshuffle grow stronger

14-04-2022 15:56 After a week full of intrigue, calls for a Cabinet reshuffle are being stepped up. Rumours swirl that changes are being lined up for after Easter, with the names of Roberto Feletti and Matías Kulfas resounding the most among those in the know.

by Juan Luis González

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

Deepwater oil targeted by Argentine activists who quashed mining

11-01-2022 21:50 After a recent victory in Chubut Province, environmental activists in Argentina are trying to prevent new oil exploration in the Atlantic Ocean.

NEW CENTRAL BANK RESTRICTIONS

Kulfas defends new rules: ‘Middle class has many options for the summer’

28-11-2021 09:08 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas becomes the latest government minister to take to the airwaves to defend new Central Bank rules on credit card purchases in dollars.

POST-PASO FALLOUT

Casa Rosada draws up post-PASO measures, no plans for reshuffle

14-09-2021 16:52 Fernández administration drawing up host of measures designed to boost consumption and improve purchasing power.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Matías Kulfas: ‘To lower inflation you need multi-sector agreements and clear objectives’

13-08-2021 22:36 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas on trying to lower inflation, the IMF agreement and the role of the state.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Government announces partial re-opening of beef exports

22-06-2021 17:35 Gradual reopening of beef exports approved but under a new quota system, with number of cuts reserved for the domestic market.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Kulfas: Suspension on beef exports could be lifted next week

19-06-2021 09:36 Productive Development Ministry hints deal with meatpackers that would allow re-opening exports could be announced soon, in conjunction with cattle-breeding plan to boost production.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Beef exports: Government, meatpackers close in on agreement to lift ban

17-06-2021 10:19 Productive Development Ministry hints that deal to reopen exports could be announced soon, in conjunction with cattle-breeding plan to boost production

BLOOMBERG

Government mulling oil price controls to tap Vaca Muerta, says Kulfas

10-04-2021 08:57 Argentina’s government is pushing for long-term oil price controls to boost Vaca Muerta production.

BLOOMBERG

Argentine banks ask for some relief after worst year since 2007

27-03-2021 08:34 After posting their worst returns in 13 years, nation’s banks are blaming part of their losses on government’s pandemic measures and asking the Central Bank for help.

Bloomberg

Argentina expands tech companies’ incentives amid recovery push

10-10-2020 20:35 Government expands benefits to its burgeoning tech sector in an effort to boost much-needed foreign investment and exports.

PERIODISMO PURO / INTERVIEW

Matías Kulfas: 'We believe in an active state, which complements the market'

29-08-2020 08:36 Argentina’s Productive Development Minister on post-pandemic Argentina, the state’s role in the economy and balancing public accounts.

by Jorge Fontevecchia