AGRICULTURE Milei’s plan to boost farm exports: stop ships from running aground Today 11:41 Argentina’s government is moving to give the neglected Paraná waterway its first major upgrade in nearly two decades. But time is running out for the fixes to be made.
START-UPS Dozen Latin America start-ups flagged as top unicorn candidates Yesterday 17:01 At least a dozen tech firms in the region could cross the coveted US$1-billion valuation mark this year, according to specialised platform Distrito.
Currency flows Argentines spend most dollars since 2018 on strong peso policy Yesterday 12:29 Argentines are spending the most amount of dollars in years as they cash in on a strong peso.
POLLING & SURVEYS Argentines want US trade deal despite competition, tariff fears Yesterday 09:03 Argentines support President Milei’s quest to negotiate a free-trade agreement with the United States, but are split over competing with US firms.
SINS OF THE FATHER? Milei fires Cavallo’s diplomat daughter after peso criticism 10-02-2025 16:45 Milei removes Sonia Cavallo as Argentina’s ambassador to the Organisation of American States following criticism from her father, Domingo Cavallo.
Editorial Super size peso 08-02-2025 06:46 The peso is a palpably overvalued currency. Denialism is not the solution but nor is devaluation.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Data shows 185,000 jobs lost in Milei’s first 12 months 06-02-2025 08:42 More than 185,000 formal jobs were lost in the first 12 months of President Javier Milei’s government, with official data indicating that the recovery has yet to arrive.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Soy falls as US-China talks loom, weather improves in Argentina 05-02-2025 15:23 Soybean prices fall on worries that US-China trade tensions and bearish weather in Argentina.
‘CEPO’ NO MORE? President sets 2026 target for removal of currency controls 04-02-2025 15:47 La Libertad Avanza leader says his government will remove capital controls by start of 2026 – unless the IMF grants Argentina fresh funds beforehand.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Milei’s chainsaw slashes funds for science, research institutes 01-02-2025 09:12 President Javier Milei’s government has drastically reduced the budgets of the CONICET scientific research council, INTA agricultural technology body and ARSAT satellite firm – now entire programmes are being eliminated. by Andrea Gentil
MONETARY POLICY Central Bank cuts key rate to 29% as peso depreciation slows 30-01-2025 23:43 Central Bank cuts benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points to 29%.
SELf-SERVICE FUEL Unions warn new self-service fuel pump rules will mean job losses 30-01-2025 16:55 President Javier Milei’s government issues decree allowing self-service fuel pumps at service stations across Argentina; Union warns as many as 70,000 jobs could be lost.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Argentina and the IMF – scenarios for a possible new agreement 28-01-2025 10:04 Milei government and IMF continue to fine-tune a future agreement which is likely to include a remittance of some US$11 billion to bolster Central Bank coffers, allowing Argentina to remove the ‘cepo’ currency and capital controls. by Gonzalo Martínez
TOURISM & TRAVEL Argentina’s rich neighbours cut back on visits due to strong peso 28-01-2025 09:38 Tourists visiting from Uruguay and Chile fell at least 30% in December from a year ago, according to INDEC.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina wins upgrade from Moody’s in boost for Milei 26-01-2025 23:40 Argentina’s credit rating raised by Moody’s Ratings to 'Caa3,' the third-lowest level of junk and on par with Ecuador, Bolivia and Ethiopia.
POLITICS Milei tells top legal official Rodolfo Barra to resign 25-01-2025 10:15 President Javier Milei has sacked Rodolfo Barra, the attorney general of Argentina’s Treasury.
UNITED STATES Trump warns business leaders: produce in US or pay tariffs 23-01-2025 23:52 US president issues blunt warning to global elites, stating that products should be made in the United States or they will face rising tariffs.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina slashes export taxes to rescue drought-hit farmers 23-01-2025 23:25 Argentina slashes taxes on major crops, assisting farmers wrestling with a drought and low global prices.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Government temporarily reduces export duties in boost for farmers 23-01-2025 23:19 Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms that Argentina will temporarily lower export duties.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina's economy grew more than expected in November 23-01-2025 17:42 Economic activity rose 0.9% from October, according to INDEC data.
ENERGY & GAS Shale spurs Argentina’s largest energy trade surplus since 2006 23-01-2025 16:34 Argentina scored its widest annual energy trade surplus in nearly two decades in 2024 thanks to booming oil and gas production.
International Monetary Fund Caputo returns to Argentina for talks with IMF team 23-01-2025 14:46 IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington, highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. Technical team already in Buenos Aires, but Economy Minister Luis Caputo plays down talk of rapid removal of currency controls.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Dollar, IMF, tariffs – how Trump’s measures will impact Argentina 23-01-2025 00:35 US President’s protectionist policies clash with the free-market creed of President Javier Milei’s government. Argentina’s quest for support with the IMF, the negative effects of the "super dollar" and uncertainty as to the commercial dynamics. by Martín Fernández Nadale
WORLD ECONOMIC FORuM Milei praises Trump at Davos, but seeks deeper ties with China 22-01-2025 16:37 President indicates he has shifted stance on China, describing the nation as a "great trade partner," and showers praise on US President Donald Trump.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei would leave Mercosur if needed for US-Argentina deal 22-01-2025 15:09 President Javier Milei says he would leave Mercosur if necessary to cement a free-trade agreement with the United States.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU to set up one-billion-euro 'reserve' for farmers hit by Mercosur deal 21-01-2025 15:08 European Union vows to create one-billion-euro "reserve" for farmers negatively impacted by Mercosur trade deal.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Milei back in Davos after racking up victories in Argentina 21-01-2025 09:39 Argentina's president has achieved what few considered possible just a year ago. Will he be able to overcome even bigger challenges in 2025?
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina recorded record trade surplus in 2024 20-01-2025 22:48 Argentia recorded its biggest-ever trade surplus in 2024 – partly due to a drop in imports caused by recession.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Rainfall falters for Argentina’s baked soybean and corn farms 20-01-2025 14:57 Rains that were forecast to fall on farmland over the weekend largely failed to materialise, leaving the region continuing to suffer from dryness.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF to send team to Argentina after ‘excellent’ Milei meeting 20-01-2025 09:21 IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington and highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. An IMF team will travel to Buenos Aires next week to accelerate talks over a new programme.
ECONOMIC POLICY Milei touts 'promises kept' after rare budget surplus 18-01-2025 10:21 Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms Argentina's budget surplus, which amounted to 0.3% of GDP, was the first since 2010.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Peña says Paraguay thrilled to be on Trump’s radar 18-01-2025 10:10 Paraguay President Santiago Peña says as his nation stands to become more relevant in the next US administration.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects strong economic growth for Milei's Argentina in 2025 17-01-2025 18:59 International Monetary Fund estimates that Argentina’s economy contracted by 2.8% last year, but projects five percent growth in the coming two years.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina posts fiscal surplus after Milei’s budget cuts 17-01-2025 18:49 President Javier Milei made good on his promise to deliver a fiscal surplus in his first year, achieving a feat not seen in over a decade in Argentina’s deficit-prone economy.
CENTRAL BANK MANOUEVRES Argentina takes steps to dollarise and holds key rate 17-01-2025 11:49 Argentina’s Central Bank said payment intermediaries will have to enable debit card transactions in US currency by February 28, marking a key step in President Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank forecasts 5% growth for Argentina in 2025 17-01-2025 09:52 After two years of recession, President Javier Milei’s government will see approximately five percent in GDP this year, followed by a further 4.7 percent in 2026, predicts World Bank.
TRUMP'S INAUGURATION Milei to join far-right leaders, tech moguls at Trump's inauguration 16-01-2025 19:23 Along with the president's usual travelling crew, one unexpected Argentine will also be in attendance: San Juan Province Governor Marcelo Orrego.
International Summit Trump to make 'digital' appearance at Davos meeting 14-01-2025 17:30 US president-elect will "digitally" join world leaders at the annual World Economic Forum; President Javier Milei will also address global elite at summit.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei lowers peso crawling peg to 1% after inflation stabilises 14-01-2025 16:43 Monthly inflation continues to run near a four-year low, opening the door for first change to currency policy in more than a year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS INDEC reveals Argentina's 2024 inflation rate: 117.8% 14-01-2025 16:38 Annual inflation nosedives in boost for Milei; Prices rose 2.7% last month, reports INDEC; Bureau’s data shows inflation fell almost 94 points year-on-year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Poverty affected 28.1% of portenos in Q3 2024 14-01-2025 14:40 Nearly 900,000 porteños were considered poor in the third quarter of 2024, according to City Hall statistics bureau.
International Monetary Fund IMF publishes grim evaluation of Argentina’s US$44-billion deal 12-01-2025 08:55 Ex-post evaluation paints a grim picture of Argentina’s latest IMF programme that began in March 2022. Staff detailed reckless policy decisions by the government of former president Alberto Fernández that derailed the programme and economy in the run-up to the 2023 presidential election.
Analysing Argentina Main Street and Milei Street 11-01-2025 06:26 any process of economic transformation, like the one President Javier Milei is trying to implement, will have winners and losers. by Marcelo J. García
SPENDING CUTS Scientists warn Milei wants to 'deepen' cuts, slash state research 10-01-2025 14:51 Scientists and academics warn the Milei administration wants to cut research funding across social and environmental sciences.
Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay Paraná-Paraguay waterway a focal point for global security policy 10-01-2025 13:44 Ongoing tussle involving major dredging companies seeking to participate in Milei government's tender. Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay is a naval highway for the trafficking of illicit drugs to the rest of the world.
Analysis Midterm elections set limit on Milei’s search for spending cuts 10-01-2025 13:26 Spending cuts in 2024 reached some five percent of Argentina's GDP. Is there room to repeat this feat?
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Is appreciation appreciated? 09-01-2025 19:37 Currency appreciation has been a central factor in giving Milei a dream spring – let us see if that same factor impelling several million Argentines to vacation abroad this summer sends the balance of payments wheel spinning in the opposite direction. by Michael Soltys
ECONOMIC FORECASTS Central Bank poll predicts 2025 inflation rate of 25.9% 09-01-2025 14:22 Projections for last year’s inflation rate dips to 117.8% in Central Bank’s market expectations survey.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS City inflation accelerated slightly to 3.3% last month 09-01-2025 13:50 Consumer prices rose 3.3% last month due to increases in services; City Hall data shows that inflation over the last 12 months totalled 136.7% in 2024.
WHERE'S THE GOLD? Argentina refuses to disclose location of Central Bank’s gold 09-01-2025 13:13 Lawyers representing Argentina in a New York court have refused to reveal the location of the Central Bank’s (BCRA) gold reserves.