News of economy

2025: YEAR IN REVIEW

Milei’s alignment with Trump pays off, but trade deal is for 2026

Today 16:06 President Javier Milei’s alignment with his US counterpart Donald Trump was his electoral driving force in 2025, but the trade deal will have to wait until 2026.

Lithium in Latin America

Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium

Yesterday 08:55 Chile’s Codelco and SQM seal landmark deal to boost lithium extraction in Chile's Atacama Desert, giving the government control of one of the world’s richest reserves of the metal.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei eyes 'mattress dollars' as 'fiscal innocence' bill wins approval

27-12-2025 09:33 President Javier Milei wins Senate approval for bill encouraging savers to bring savings into formal economy; New changes will facilitate the whitening of funds and raises thresholds for prosecution for tax evaders.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei wins Budget approval despite tensions with Macri

26-12-2025 22:12 Budget bill was Milei’s first major test in Congress since his midterm election victory.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

26-12-2025 22:01 Upper house votes in favour of President’s 2026 Budget bill; Government backed by pro-dialogue lawmakers and handful of Peronists.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

The physics of power in Milei’s Argentina

26-12-2025 07:50 As the year enters its final stretch, spectators are looking to the Milei administration in order to figure out whether it will be able to deliver on multiple fronts, particularly whether it will manage to build a consensus in Congress.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Cheers – here’s to a more ‘caste-like’ Milei in 2026

26-12-2025 07:25 Looking ahead too much to 2027 risks overlooking 2026. Milei needs to take a step-by-step approach to his government.

by Marcelo J. García

Editorial

Tightening Santa’s belt

25-12-2025 05:54 The question is whether government policies are on course to translate the budget’s premises into anything remotely resembling reality.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei’s 2026 Budget bill likely to win Senate approval

24-12-2025 15:45 Government bill wins support of four senators from Convicción Federal caucus; Milei says he won’t veto bill, but will redistribute spending if key articles fall.

PUBLIC SPENDING STATS

Milei’s chainsaw slashes 50 trillion pesos in spending

23-12-2025 16:35 Data from the IARAF institute shows government has cut almost US$8 billion in spending since taking office – and President Milei is going for more, saying he will readjust spending even if 2026 Budget is approved.

BONDS & MARKETS

Argentines pile into short-term bonds to dodge FX controls

23-12-2025 16:16 Domestic businesses and investors are paying a premium to stock up on dollars in a creative effort to sidestep currency controls.

BONDS & MARKETS

Argentina to ‘try not to’ sell bonds in January, Caputo says

23-12-2025 14:56 “The objective is to eliminate the dependence the country has on Wall Street,” says economy minister.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Report: Sharp drop in employees, employers in Milei’s first two years

23-12-2025 14:47 Between November 2023 and September 2025, almost 281,000 registered jobs were lost with over 20,000 companies closing down, according to CEPA report based on government data.

BEEF CONSUMPTION & EXPORT

Argentina’s historic love affair with beef begins to fray

23-12-2025 14:19 Nation's historic, identity-defining relationship with beef is undergoing a slow and profound change, with a future focused on exports.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Economy grew less than expected before midterms

22-12-2025 18:03 Argentina’s economy grew less than expected in October in the face of a market sell-off.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur wants on-the-fence EU to know it has other options

21-12-2025 08:48 As the European Union struggles to complete a trade deal with Mercosur, competitors eyeing South America’s consumer market and vast mineral resources are taking note.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Europe stumbles in its attempt to bypass Trump’s world order

20-12-2025 14:12 The ongoing failure to ratify the accord is a blow for the EU, which wants to use the transatlantic agreement as evidence that it could be a global power.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur meets in Brazil, EU eyes January 12 trade deal

19-12-2025 17:35 Deal, which has been under negotiation for more than 25 years, met with fierce opposition from farmers and has now been postponed to January.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Grassi clears hurdle to take over distressed soy giant

19-12-2025 17:28 Grassi SA, one of Argentina’s top grain brokerages, cleared what could be the last hurdle to take over distressed exporter Vicentin SAIC.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula paves way for postponement of EU-Mercosur trade deal signing

18-12-2025 16:51 After call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Brazil president says will present proposed EU trade deal postponement to Mercosur at weekend summit.

POLITICS & LABOUR

CGT leads first rally against Milei’s labour reform bill

18-12-2025 16:43 Demonstration called by labour federation draws thousands to Plaza de Mayo.

MENDOZA MINING PROJECT

Cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining

18-12-2025 16:34 Swiss-backed venture seeking to build first large copper mine in province better known for winemaking is considering financing offers in key test case for fledgling industry.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

18-12-2025 15:48 Lawmakers open debate on Milei’s 2026 Budget bill, a labour reform package and controversial changes to the National Glaciers Law.

ENERGY & GAS

Vista to propose new Argentina shale acquisition to shareholders

18-12-2025 11:53 Vista has called a shareholder meeting for January 27 where it will propose carrying out one or more acquisitions, according to a regulatory filing.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei stymies wild peso swings as he resets Argentine FX policy

18-12-2025 01:34 The Central Bank’s FX desk is about to play a more prominent role as President Javier Milei seeks to accumulate reserves.

MARKETS

S&P lifts Argentina rating, sees nation more able to repay debt

18-12-2025 01:14 S&P’s score for Argentina is now on a par with Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

ENERGY & GAS

YPF seeking US$12.5-billion financing from JP Morgan for LNG project

18-12-2025 00:55 State energy company negotiating the entry of a new partner to replace Shell with a target of 18 million tons LNG projection. Next year, investment will jump to US$6 billion despite lower crude oil prices.

by Eugenia Muzio

GUEST COLUMN

Milei's law for (removing) glacier protection is a regressive reform

17-12-2025 23:56 The bill to amend the National Glacier Protection Law, would dismantle the minimalist regime which today protects glaciers and the periglacial perimeter, Argentina’s most important strategic water reserves.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula tells EU it’s now or never for Mercosur trade deal

17-12-2025 16:51 EU has been racing to finalise the accord with Mercosur ahead of a signing ceremony tentatively scheduled for Saturday.

NEW APPOINTMENT

Darío Wassermann named new president of Banco Nación

17-12-2025 13:01 New head of leading public bank closely linked to Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo;

MONETARY POLICY

Milei gives in to IMF pressure and opens door to inflation risk

17-12-2025 12:50 Economic team has relinquished price deceleration as its overriding priority in an effort to break through the floor of Argentina’s country risk rating, but new strategy faces market scepticism over government’s financing capacity.

by Eugenia Muzio

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Italy says 'premature' to sign EU-Mercosur deal

17-12-2025 10:21 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government is not ready to sign a massive trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, publicly joining France’s opposition and casting doubt on the pact’s future.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur deal gets boost after lawmakers back farmer protections

16-12-2025 22:12 EU lawmakers and member states are rushing to finalise the deal with the Mercosur bloc – Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay – before a potential signing ceremony on Saturday.

BONDS & MARKETS

Argentina moves closer to bond market return with peso pivot

16-12-2025 22:08 Central Bank will begin to gradually unwind the tight grip it keeps on the currency starting January; Officials also say they’re going to start buying dollars to boost the Central Bank’s cash stockpile.

economic indicators

Economy grew less than expected in third quarter

16-12-2025 21:57 Argentina’s economy expanded less than expected in the third quarter in the face of a market sell-off and sluggish activity.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei sends Glacier Protection Law reform bill to Congress

16-12-2025 21:30 Argentina's government targets approval by end of year, despite environmental pushback; New rules would loosen projections for glaciers and pass responsibility for mining projects to provincial administrations.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Milei names new chief as head of ARCA tax bureau resigns

16-12-2025 08:21 Juan Pazo, head of ARCA (ex-AFIP) tax bureau steps down to return to private sector; Government names head of DGI tax inspectorate, Andrés Edgardo Vázquez, as replacement.

CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCEMENT

Argentina to adjust peso's exchange rate bands in line with inflation

15-12-2025 23:13 President Javier Milei’s government says it will adopt a new monetary framework, adjust the peso’s trading bands in line with inflation and build up Central Bank’s international reserves.

MONETARY POLICY

Argentina to loosen currency policy and build reserves

15-12-2025 16:22 Beginning in 2026, the peso’s trading bands will expand at the same rate as monthly inflation, announces Argentina’s Central Bank.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Showdown looms as EU-Mercosur deal nears finish line

15-12-2025 13:47 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen due in Brazil on Monday for talks to finalise landmark pact with Mercosur blocof Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Editorial

Halfway to heaven?

13-12-2025 06:30 The Milei Presidency at its halfway mark can most charitably be described as a work in progress.

MINING & INDUSTRY

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

12-12-2025 21:37 Argentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the world’s two biggest miners advanced plans in the country.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Top banks bet on farming boom with Milei cutting taxes

12-12-2025 19:34 Two major banks in Argentina are seeking to open up more credit for farmers as President Javier Milei cuts export tariffs for growers.

GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS

Trump to name Peru a major non-NATO ally amid anti-drug push

12-12-2025 18:25 Trump has been looking to rally more governments in Latin America to back his drug-fighting agenda. In Peru, the status offers to boost a new leader who has pledged to be tough on crime.

ANALYSIS

Inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

11-12-2025 16:37 Inflation accelerated for the third straight month even after President Javier Milei’s midterm victory.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

11-12-2025 16:29 Disappointment for Milei as INDEC data shows hikes accelerated last month, led by increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages; Prices up 27.9% in first 11 months of the year, 31.4% year-on-year.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

France seeks to delay EU-Mercosur accord, risking deal’s collapse

11-12-2025 14:53 France seeks to delay accord over agricultural concerns; Paris wants to postpone signing until at least early next year.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur leaders to meet December 20, ready to sign EU trade deal

11-12-2025 14:49 December 20 is the deadline set by the European Commission for a green light from European states on the agreement that has met with opposition from France.

RETURN TO MARKETS

Government stages market comeback with local dollar bond sale

10-12-2025 22:53 Demand for the US$1-billion sale reached US$1.42 billion; Deal seen as dry run for Argentina's eventual resumption of overseas borrowing.

MARKETS & BONDS

Argentina’s dollar bond sale tests foreign demand under Milei

10-12-2025 15:39 A bond sale planned for Wednesday may be a small step for Argentina’s government at home, but a major move toward a potential return to international debt markets.

News of economy

Milei’s alignment with Trump pays off, but trade deal is for 2026

Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium

Milei eyes 'mattress dollars' as 'fiscal innocence' bill wins approval

Milei wins Budget approval despite tensions with Macri

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

The physics of power in Milei’s Argentina

Cheers – here’s to a more ‘caste-like’ Milei in 2026

Tightening Santa’s belt

Milei’s 2026 Budget bill likely to win Senate approval

Milei’s chainsaw slashes 50 trillion pesos in spending

Argentines pile into short-term bonds to dodge FX controls

Argentina to ‘try not to’ sell bonds in January, Caputo says

Report: Sharp drop in employees, employers in Milei’s first two years

Argentina’s historic love affair with beef begins to fray

Economy grew less than expected before midterms

Mercosur wants on-the-fence EU to know it has other options

Europe stumbles in its attempt to bypass Trump’s world order

Mercosur meets in Brazil, EU eyes January 12 trade deal

Grassi clears hurdle to take over distressed soy giant

Lula paves way for postponement of EU-Mercosur trade deal signing

CGT leads first rally against Milei’s labour reform bill

Cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

Vista to propose new Argentina shale acquisition to shareholders

Milei stymies wild peso swings as he resets Argentine FX policy

S&P lifts Argentina rating, sees nation more able to repay debt

YPF seeking US$12.5-billion financing from JP Morgan for LNG project

Milei's law for (removing) glacier protection is a regressive reform

Lula tells EU it’s now or never for Mercosur trade deal

Darío Wassermann named new president of Banco Nación

Milei gives in to IMF pressure and opens door to inflation risk

Italy says 'premature' to sign EU-Mercosur deal

Mercosur deal gets boost after lawmakers back farmer protections

Argentina moves closer to bond market return with peso pivot

Economy grew less than expected in third quarter

Milei sends Glacier Protection Law reform bill to Congress

Milei names new chief as head of ARCA tax bureau resigns

Argentina to adjust peso's exchange rate bands in line with inflation

Argentina to loosen currency policy and build reserves

Showdown looms as EU-Mercosur deal nears finish line

Halfway to heaven?

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

Top banks bet on farming boom with Milei cutting taxes

Trump to name Peru a major non-NATO ally amid anti-drug push

Inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

France seeks to delay EU-Mercosur accord, risking deal’s collapse

Mercosur leaders to meet December 20, ready to sign EU trade deal

Government stages market comeback with local dollar bond sale

Argentina’s dollar bond sale tests foreign demand under Milei

River Plate planning roofed Monumental with 100,000 capacity

Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium

Milei eyes 'mattress dollars' as 'fiscal innocence' bill wins approval

Horacio Rosatti: ‘I must be most spied upon public official in Argentina today’

Trump did shock and awe in 2025 – reality may bite in 2026

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ANSES confirmó quiénes cobrarán más de $2.300.000 en enero 2026

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