POLITICS & ECONOMY Great expectations as Milei jets to Washington for Trump meeting Yesterday 22:39 President Javier Milei travels to Washington to meet Donald Trump with markets anticipating announcements and progress towards a trade deal.
POLITICS (& ENTERTAINMENT) Doubts remain over who financed Milei’s ‘rock show’ at Movistar Arena Yesterday 22:30 Questions remain unanswered over who exactly funded Javier Milei’s recent “show” at the Movistar Arena. His presidential spokesperson says it was “a private rally, paid for by the publishers” of his new book, but how did a small publishing house afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars hiring a 15,000-capacity venue?
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline Yesterday 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF backs Argentina growth outlook as others trim forecasts Yesterday 15:54 International Monetary Fund retains projection of 5.5% increase in GDP this year; World Bank, OECD and FocusEconomics warn of slower growth, peso weakness despite early signs of stabilisation.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos Yesterday 15:07 United States “is willing to continue buying pesos and bonds, and all options are on the table,” says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
POLITICS & ECONOMY US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul Yesterday 14:58 US$20-billion lifeline will keep Javier Milei from being engulfed by a currency crisis in the run-up to key mid-term elections. The outlook after the vote is less clear.
GEOPOLITICAL ROW China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments 12-10-2025 09:05 Beijing's Embassy in Buenos Aires accuses Washington of Cold War-era intervention in Latin America after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests President Milei is “committed to getting China out.”
Analysis Investment or political marketing? Analysing OpenAI’s Argentina announcement 11-10-2025 09:36 Announcement by President Javier Mileil’s government of plans to create a mega AI data centre in Patagonia raises questions about its feasibility and geopolitical aims.
Editorial The jaws of defeat 11-10-2025 06:00 The biggest unknown in these midterms is surely how many citizens are going to turn out to vote in the first place.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert for President! 11-10-2025 06:00 José Luis Espert’s fall from grace was dramatic, portentous. In just a few weeks, he went from one of the pillars of Javier Milei’s government to a political outcast. by Agustino Fontevecchia
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 3 to 10 10-10-2025 18:24 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
TECH & INVESTMENT OpenAI, Sur Energy to build massive AI data centre in Patagonia 10-10-2025 16:07 US tech firm OpenAI and Argentine firm Sur Energy sign letter of intent for US$25-billion investment in artificial intelligence; Companies plan joint venture to develop Stargate Argentina, a massive AI infrastructure project that will include a data centre in Patagonia.
US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei 10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.
US REACTION Warren asks hedge fund group if it played Argentina bailout role 10-10-2025 13:44 Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks information from hedge funds and asset managers over Washington's bailout of Argentina.
ANALYSIS Bessent’s big gamble on Argentina has a narrow road to pay off 10-10-2025 10:01 For Scott Bessent’s US$20-billion bet on Argentina to pay off, a lot of things have to go right.
POLLING & SURVEYS Trump lifeline does little to boost Milei with voters in Argentina 10-10-2025 09:47 Trump’s financial assistance for Argentina may be enough to shore up local markets, but it’s doing little to boost President Milei’s standing with voters.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei 09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”
NUCLEAR SECTOR Nucleoeléctrica sell-off: Discontent in nuclear sector over Milei’s ‘geopolitical’ turn 09-10-2025 18:15 Halting the CAREM project, freezing plans to build the Atucha III and IV plants and entry into Washington’s FIRST programme all add up to a dramatic shift for Argentina’s nuclear sector. Critics accuse the government of violating “technological sovereignty” in favour of foreign interests. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Washington launches financial rescue, US Treasury buys pesos 09-10-2025 17:34 Trump and Bessent make bet on Argentina; Washington has finalised US$20-billion currency swap, with United States directly purchasing pesos.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY La Niña forecast raises early alarm bells for Milei’s Argentina 09-10-2025 15:24 Alarm bells are ringing in Argentina, where La Niña can cause heat waves and droughts that affect the country's main soybean and corn crops.
Currency markets Markets breathe sigh of relief as peso allowed to dip 09-10-2025 15:20 Argentina’s government let the peso weaken Thursday for the first time this week, easing strains on the local market that had sent yields surging.
PRESIDENTIAL SHOW How President Milei put crisis on hold to play rock star 09-10-2025 14:10 Head of state pretends to be rock star at bizarre book launch show in bid to revive sagging fortunes; After shouting his way through brief set, Milei talks economic policy, slams the left and talks up his “miracle” in Argentina.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Argentine rates exceed 80% as peso crisis sparks cash crunch 09-10-2025 13:06 Short-term interest rates soar as the Milei government steps up efforts to defend the peso.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF chief: Public support is crucial for Milei’s reform push 08-10-2025 18:07 With a US$20-billion swap with the United States reportedly under discussion, IMF reinforces that Milei government's reforms will falter without popular support.
MINING & INDUSTRY McEwen sees copper investors resisting latest Argentina woes 08-10-2025 18:02 McEwen Copper releases feasibility study for Los Azules project in San Juan Province and is looking to go public early next year.
Currency woes Milei’s dollar sales bolster the peso but stoke devaluation bets 08-10-2025 16:33 Investors are betting that President Javier Milei will devalue the peso after midterm elections this month.
$LIBRA CRYPTO SCANDAL ‘$LIBRA’ case: Prosecutor seeks probe of Javier and Karina's phones 08-10-2025 14:40 Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has ordered an investigation into the communications of the President, his sister and others accused of promoting the alleged cryptocurrency fraud.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei pulls out all stops in defence of fragile peso 08-10-2025 13:33 After burning through billions of dollars in reserves, Argentina’s government is getting creative and finding new alternatives to defend the peso.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert and Machado’s murky history 08-10-2025 12:27 How the government’s main candidate in Buenos Aires Province became tainted by campaign contributions of dubious origin. by Rodis Recalt
POLITICS Espert not the only LLA candidate with alleged narco links 07-10-2025 18:04 As well as the developing scandal starring José Luis Espert, there are other ruling party figures with chequered pasts – from deputy and senatorial candidate Lorena Villaverde to clients of minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and the omniscient presence of Claudio Cicarelli, a friend of the aforementioned Patagonian legislator. by Pablo Varela
RESERVES & CURRENCY WOES Milei running short of dollars as Argentina awaits US lifeline 07-10-2025 16:14 Argentina’s Treasury is burning through its dollar deposits to prop up the peso, with traders estimating it has as little as US$700 million left in its coffers.
SOCIETY & SEX Digital prostitution: Recession puts price on sex lives of youngsters 07-10-2025 15:42 Economic necessity and apps are acting as Argentina’s new “digital pimps.” Why growth of platforms like OnlyFans and Fansly is linked to global decline in sexual activity among young people. What the experts say and how the situation looks in Argentina.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank trims Argentina’s growth forecast to 4.6% 07-10-2025 13:37 Argentina’s economy will grow by 4.6 percent in 2025, predicts World Bank economists – above domestic projections; World Bank slightly raises growth forecast for wider Latin America region.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Bessent hosts Caputo as Argentina-US rescue talks begin 06-10-2025 22:41 US Treasury official highlights “productive” talks as negotiations over fresh funds for Milei government continue; Argentina’s economy minister also meets IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.
TRUMP’S TRADE WAR Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call 06-10-2025 19:05 Two leaders share "friendly" 30-minute call in first talks since trade war row in part spurred by conviction of ex-president Bolsonaro.
POLITICS New US ambassador: Firms on brink of 'unprecedented’ investment in Argentina 06-10-2025 17:44 Peter Lamelas, incoming US ambassador to Argentina, claims US companies and “Western world” are on the verge of investing an unprecedented amount of capital.”
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Argentina sells dollars for fifth day as Treasury drains reserves 06-10-2025 17:27 Argentina’s government sold around US$450 million in the foreign-exchange market Monday for a fifth straight session as it tried to stem a slide in the peso.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei defends peso while billions spent outside Argentina 05-10-2025 23:32 Argentines are going on cross-border shopping sprees, costing Milei's government billions as it tries to prop up the peso
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert's dirty financing 04-10-2025 06:45 On José Luis Espert’s ties with a suspected drug dealer and the libertarian obsession with coin. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Hunted by a red October 04-10-2025 06:26 The last few days have shown Trump’s support to be insufficient to overcome the loss of confidence in the libertarian administration, a problem which the midmonth snapshot with the Republican in Washington planned by Milei is hardly likely to change.
International Monetary Fund IMF chief offers Argentina show of support 03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: September 27 to October 3 03-10-2025 18:35 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
BONDS & MARKETS Locals fuel Argentine bond swings as Bessent stokes chaos 03-10-2025 17:38 Volatility soared in the past few weeks as Argentina slipped back toward a currency crisis.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Espert’s assets grew after ‘Fred’ Machado’s campaign contributions 03-10-2025 17:19 The financing of Espert's 2019 campaign had a clear star behind the scenes: Federico 'Fred' Machado. by Rodis Recalt
Geopolitics & finance Bessent’s Argentina rescue pledge put to test by traders attacking peso 03-10-2025 16:58 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Milei’s 48-hour tariff pause spurs record surge in crop exports 03-10-2025 11:50 Milei’s gambit to boost the supply of dollars on the foreign-exchange market quickly attracted about US$7 billion in scheduled shipments as exporters seized the moment.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Double setback for Milei as Congress overturns two vetoes 02-10-2025 19:56 Another blow for Milei as Senate overturns two presidential vetoes, upholding laws that increase funding for state universities and paediatric hospitals.
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap 02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.
FOREIGN POLICY US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina 02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei government sells dollars as peso drops for third day 01-10-2025 18:18 President Javier Milei's government sells more than US$450 million on spot market Wednesday to stem a slump in the peso.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Currency arbitrage costs Milei US$2 billion a month in Argentina 01-10-2025 12:59 A temporary surge in farm-export dollars has prompted Argentines to purchase cheap greenbacks.
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei’s government sells dollars as peso starts to sink again 30-09-2025 21:06 Currency fell more than 6% Tuesday, biggest intraday drop since September 8,
Foreign policy & diplomacy Trump offers Milei pre-election boost with White House visit 30-09-2025 17:53 President Javier Milei will be received by Donald Trump at the White House on October 14.
MARKETS Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso 30-09-2025 14:03 President says Argentina has secured financing through the end of next year and is working on longer term plans, giving a brief boost to the nation’s assets.
Casa Rosada to Casa Blanca Argentina: Trump will host Milei at White House on October 14 30-09-2025 13:53 US President Donald Trump to host President Javier Milei at the White House on October 14 – less than two weeks before Argentina’s head of state faces key nationwide elections.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Informal employment rises to 42%, affecting 4 in 10 workers 30-09-2025 11:11 According to a report, four in ten workers in Argentina are employed in jobs that are not subject to “the relevant labour, tax or social security legislation.”
CRIME & SECURITY Villa 21-24: Buenos Aires barrio remains in grip of drug-trafficking 29-09-2025 15:43 In the Villa Zavaleta neighbourhood, at least nine drug gangs operate, fighting violently for territory with bunkers and young "soldiers" dotted everywhere.
MORTGAGES & MARKETS Peso crisis drives mortgage rates to 15%, upending Milei agenda 29-09-2025 09:26 Recent market tumult was a stark reminder that despite signs of a turnaround since Milei took office less than two years ago, his success is far from assured.
RIGI INVESTMENT BOOST McEwen Copper’s Los Azules endorsed for Argentine initiative 27-09-2025 09:08 McEwen Copper Inc wins RIGI investment incentive scheme approval for its Los Azules copper project in San Juan Province.
As I see it Milei gets a second chance 27-09-2025 06:50 Like dei ex machina, two of the world’s most powerful men decided to step in and save Argentina from the unhappy fate it was plunging towards. by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA How many more rabbits can Milei pull out? 27-09-2025 06:38 Markets don’t vote, at least not on election day. The fate of the Milei programme will be determined by what the government does from now on. by Marcelo J. García
Campaign comments The future’s not ours to see 27-09-2025 06:25 Mayoral tails wagged gubernatorial and presidential dogs in Buenos Aires Province but next month’s midterms stand to be genuinely, not synthetically national with the state of the economy and the quality of governance deciding votes. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: From rockstar to beggar 27-09-2025 06:05 Milei has gone from international political rockstar to beggar in less than two years, following a similar trajectory to Mauricio Macri – only that the latter got bailed out after winning the midterm elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Milei’s bet on Trump pays off at critical moment for Argentina 26-09-2025 22:58 The years Javier Milei spent courting Donald Trump are paying off at a critical moment.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26 26-09-2025 18:20 A selection of stories that caught our eye over last seven days in Argentina.
CURRENCY CONTROLS ‘Cepo’ individual: Milei tightens restrictions on dollar dealings 26-09-2025 14:54 Milei government partially reinstates currency controls for individuals; Central Bank imposes restriction that prevents savers from purchasing both official and MEP/CCL dollars for a period of 90 days.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop 26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Argentina re-establishes grain export duties as farmers cry foul 26-09-2025 08:59 Government ends suspension of export duties after US$7-billion target is met; Meat and poultry to remain exempt; Reports say just 12 producers, mostly large agro-exporting, benefitted.
ECONOMY Milei’s Treasury set to snap up large dollar sales 25-09-2025 19:22 Argentina’s Treasury is moving to scoop up large amounts of foreign currency in block trades just as US$7 billion from grain exports enters the market.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Poverty falls to lowest level since 2018 25-09-2025 18:54 In the first half of the year, 31.6% of Argentines lived in poverty, down from nearly 53% in the early months of Milei’s Presidency a year ago.