ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation in September reached 5.9%, the highest figure of the year so far 16-10-2019 16:26 Prices have risen by 37.7% in 2019 so far and by 53.5% over the last 12 months, according to INDEC's CPI index.
#SISEPUEDE TOUR Macri asks for 'more time' in Salta after primary boost 10-10-2019 20:12 The Juntos por el Cambio leader, seeking re-election, asks voters to back him at the polls on October 27, telling them Argentina’s problems could be solved with “more time.”
BLOOMBERG Argentines shift money into short-term deposits ahead of election 03-10-2019 18:46 As the presidential vote draws closer, savers are increasingly choosing short-term instruments for their deposits.
STATE-RUN ENERGY FIRM YPF pursues US$5-billion LNG project, despite political havoc 05-09-2019 07:00 Argentina’s state-run oil company is pressing on with plans despite financial and political chaos.
NEW MINISTER Hernán Lacunza begins work after being sworn in as new finance minister 20-08-2019 08:58 "I want to thank Hernán Lacunza for accepting this complex responsibility in such a difficult time," declares President Macri at Casa Rosada ceremony.
BLOOMBERG YPF bonds hit record low after Fernández-Fernández PASO win 13-08-2019 09:16 Bonds drop amid fears Peronist victory will lead to re-imposition of regulated energy prices.
ANALYSIS: PASOs 2019 Macri, Fernández must begin transition of power now 12-08-2019 16:31 Alberto Fernández has still not woken up to the fact that he's the virtual president-elect. When he spoke on Sunday evening, upping the ante to gain even more votes in October, he spoke of "in the next two months." His problem starts now, in the next two days. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS: PASOs 2019 Three lessons from the PASOs 12-08-2019 13:06 The breakdown of the vote in the PASOs was surprisingly steady when compared to the past – it’s the electoral offer that made the difference. by Marcelo J. Garcia
ELECTION EXPLAINER Argentina's PASO primaries: What you need to know 08-08-2019 21:34 Argentina goes to the polls on Sunday for “open, simultaneous and obligatory primaries.” Confused? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.
ELECTION 2019 President Macri attacks 'enemies of change' as campaign nears end 07-08-2019 16:12 Juntos por el Cambio leader slams "bureaucrats, mafiosos, the corrupt, thugs and bribers" for holding country back, in aggressively worded message on social networks.
ELECTION 2019 Roberto Lavagna makes up his mind: 'I am a candidate for president' 20-05-2019 17:07 With the deadline for candidates to register for the PASO primaries fast approaching, the line-up is becoming more defined by the day: Roberto Lavagna has now confirmed that he will run for the presidency.