CENTRAL BANK RESERVES Argentina sells most FX reserves since 2019 on importer demand 26-12-2024 19:14 Central Bank sells most foreign reserves in one day since October 2019 after officials eliminate PAIS tax on imports, igniting corporate demand for dollars.
EDITORIAL Libertarian entrapment 31-08-2024 05:21 The paradox of a libertarian government revering the free market while unable to exit bureaucratic Kirchnerite capital controls has already drawn comment but the reduction of the PAIS tax exposes another contradiction.
ECONOMIC POLICY Caputo confirms that PAIS tax will be cut next week 28-08-2024 23:37 Goverrnment to lower 'Impuesto PAIS,' key import tariff, to cool inflation; Economy minister says cuts will begin for imports and freight cargo with reduction beginning next week.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei lowers key import tariff to cool inflation 28-08-2024 10:35 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces government will lower levy known as 'PAIS tax' from 17.5% to 7.5%.