'CEPO' ON WAY OUT? Baffling Argentina FX rates on borrowed time as election nears 17-10-2023 16:02 The hodgepodge of currency controls put in place in Argentina is likely in its last days.
CURRENCY CONTROLS Lacunza, Milei both warn against lifting FX controls suddenly 28-06-2023 10:26 Two opposition figures in Argentina with differing views struck the same chord Tuesday, warning against lifting the country’s strict currency controls right away when a new government takes office in December.
Coronavirus pandemic National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks 21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.
ENERGY Government relaxes FX rules for companies to boost Vaca Muerta development 24-05-2022 16:41 Foreign currency exchange restrictions loosened to encourage greater investment in the energy sector and generate foreign currency.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Price control chief quits in latest sign of infighting 24-05-2022 09:41 Resignation of Domestic Trade Secretary Roberto Feletti is the latest sign of infighting over the government’s economic strategy as annual inflation approaches 60 percent.
BLOOMBERG Argentine firms cut from dollar access rush to refinance debt 20-05-2022 13:39 Local firms begin to refinance debt due next year as they lose faith Central Bank will roll back restrictions that limit access to dollars.
Cuban Embargo US announces easing visa and family remittance restrictions for Cuba 17-05-2022 13:21 The United States said Monday it is easing restrictions imposed during former president Donald Trump's administration on travel to Cuba and on the sending of family remittances between the US and the island.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Brazil drops Covid test requirement for vaccinated travellers 06-04-2022 13:45 Brazil has loosened its pandemic restrictions for international travellers, ending its Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated passengers and scrapping a lengthy health questionnaire.
Coronavirus pandemic Vaccinated Argentines, residents no longer need negative PCRs to enter country 27-01-2022 21:54 Resolution, which will come into effect this Saturday, will cover travellers coming from neighbouring countries who wish to re-enter Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina sees record number of infections, but relaxes restrictions 11-01-2022 22:11 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti loosens restrictions for those considered to be close contacts, as Argentina registers record 134,439 new infections over the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated 29-12-2021 16:29 Argentina cuts isolation period for vaccinated individuals infected with Covid-19 from ten to seven days, but says new restrictions aren't on the way, despite surge in cases.