ANALYSING ARGENTINA Governors show lone-wolf Milei their teeth – will they bite? Yesterday 06:59 Wrestling with Argentina’s powerful provincial leaders is more likely to hinder Milei than help him achieve his goals. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Corruption claims and political miscalculations Yesterday 06:16 The Milei government must defend its hard-fought macroeconomic stability at all costs, at least until the election. That’s why Caputo and Milei went on the offensive, making the rounds with their typical, friendly interviewers to accuse provincial governors and the opposition at large of seeking to destabilise the government. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Editorial Fiscal surplus versus political deficit Yesterday 06:02 The “forces of heaven” might be on the ascendancy in recent times but what politics needs is more agnostics with a pragmatic rather than dogmatic approach.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: July 4 to 11 11-07-2025 17:22 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
MYSTERIOUS FLIGHT IN FOCUS The businessman, the employee, the private jet and 10 suitcases 10-07-2025 23:46 Court probe puts mystery of private jet suitcases back on agenda; Government denials of uninspected luggage from Miami queried, with CPAC-linked businessman Leonardo Scatturice and his employee Laura Belén Arrieta in spotlight.
ypf nationalisation case Argentina appeals US court order to hand over YPF shares 10-07-2025 19:25 Argentina has appealed a US judge's ruling ordering it to hand over 51% of the shares of the oil company YPF to settle a US$16.1 billion debt.
WORLD ECONOMY Trump’s Brazil tariffs risk upending trade from coffee to beef 10-07-2025 17:16 US President Donald Trump’s unexpected move to threaten a 50 percent tariff on Brazil risks roiling global commodity markets, disrupting trade on everything from beef to coffee.
$LIBRA CRYPTO SCANDAL Report: $LIBRA-linked entrepreneur made huge crypto transfers after Milei meet 10-07-2025 14:31 Scandal into cryptocurrency scam deepens as IT expert and journalist identifies transfers – allegedly surpassing US$5 million – that were sent by businessman Hayden Davis via virtual wallets to accounts that remain unidentified, less than an hour after meeting with President Javier Milei.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Argentina moves to appeal US judge’s order to cede YPF stake 10-07-2025 12:41 Government gives notice it will appeal ruling requiring it to hand over controlling stake in state energy company YPF to help satisfy a US$16-billion judgement.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Rush of farm dollars fails to lift peso ahead of vote 10-07-2025 09:37 Three months after President Javier Milei lifted Argentina’s currency controls, early investor optimism has given way to growing caution
TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR Trump unveils 50% Brazil levy in response to Bolsonaro trial 09-07-2025 21:22 US President Donald Trump announces 50% tariff targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial of the country's ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.
INEQUALITY ANALYSIS Trips to Miami or living month-to-month – Argentina’s ‘rift’ hits consumers 09-07-2025 16:34 The disparity in purchasing power in Argentina has accentuated in the past year, according to a private study. One sector travels to Miami and the other can’t make it to the end of the month. What happened?
POLLING & SURVEYS Milei's approval rating holds as Argentines worry more about jobs 08-07-2025 15:39 Milei’s approval rating and positive image remains well above domestic peers even as Argentines became increasingly worried about the job market.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Prices in Buenos Aires City rose 2.1 percent in June 08-07-2025 13:13 Monthly inflation picks up slightly; Housing, transport and financial services drive cost-of-living up, rising half a point from May.
CHAINSAW CUTS CONTINUE Milei shutters agencies, looks private for roads, road safety 08-07-2025 11:31 State agencies in charge of roads and highways will be shuttered to make way for a new entity created to oversee private road construction; Several other bodies, including institutes dedicated to industrial tech, agricultural development and wine also eliminated as special delegated powers expire.
FEATURE Santiago Caputo, Milei’s secret weapon, disrupts domestic politics 08-07-2025 10:57 Top adviser is upending Argentine politics amid rumoured tension with the President’s sister, Karina Milei, ahead of crucial midterm vote.
ICONIC CITY VENUE Luna Park redevelopment plan unveiled with 2027 target 07-07-2025 14:51 DF Entertainment and Live Nation announce plan to renovate iconic Buenos Aires venue; Late 2027 target for reopening; More than 150 shows a year planned, historic façade preserved.
TRADE WAR BRICS criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat 07-07-2025 14:00 BRICS leaders describe Trump's stop-start tariff wars as "indiscriminate", damaging, and illegal, drawing a quick rebuke from the pugilistic US president.
FOREIGN POLICY Modi and Milei vow to boost trade after Casa Rosada talks 06-07-2025 09:15 Indian PM Narendra Modi, leader of the world's fifth-largest economy, vows to expand and diversify trade Argentina before heading to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
FOREIGN POLICY President Milei hosts India PM Narendra Modi at Casa Rosada 05-07-2025 13:31 Second meeting between two national leaders after G20 talks last year; India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, is a key export destination for Argentina.
As I see it Milei hurt by yet another time bomb 05-07-2025 07:34 A New York judge has ordered the government to hand just over half the shares in YPF to a vulture fund that had purchased the rights of companies harmed by the cack-handed takeover of the oil firm in 2015. by James Neilson
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Anti-Milei sentiment growing among Argentina’s elites 05-07-2025 06:38 There’s a growing feeling among certain groups of elites that the Milei administration will fail at some point in the near future. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Editorial Yesterday’s Petrol Fiasco 05-07-2025 06:03 Manhattan judge Loretta Preska’s controversial ruling on the US$16-billion time-bomb compensating speculative interests for the nationalisation of YPF needs to be viewed in its electoral context as much as for its legal force.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 27 to July 4 04-07-2025 18:09 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Background to YPF takeover YPF: How a firm was purchased with its own money, ending in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit 04-07-2025 08:56 The Eskenazis family entered into YPF thanks to Néstor Kirchner without placing a dollar. The Grupo Petersen purchased shares with the promise to pay with the dividends. More than a decade on, the case in the US courts.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Argentina appeals US$16-billion YPF court ruling 04-07-2025 08:42 Argentina appeals US judge's order to hand over 51% of shares in YPF in expropriation case; Milei points finger at Kicillof, Fernández de Kirchner as fears over ruling impact grow.
ECONOMIC WOES 'The stressed' – Argentina's ‘Non-poor’ who can’t reach the end of the month 04-07-2025 06:58 The INDEC national statistics bureau does not consider them poor, but millions of Argentina can’t make it to the end of the month; New study by UCA’s poverty watchdog shines light on those living under “economic stress” by Agustina Bordigoni
ANALYSIS Lula hugs it out with Milei, but saves warm embrace for Fernández de Kirchner 03-07-2025 18:43 The sharp divides roiling Latin American politics were visible in a pair of hugs.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Investors see way for Milei to end fight over YPF 03-07-2025 16:43 Could there be a silver lining for Javier Milei in the multibillion-dollar US judgment targeting Argentina’s main oil producer?
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Milei urges Mercosur to pursue greater trade openness at summit 03-07-2025 11:58 President Javier Milei urges Mercosur partners to push for greater trade openness within the bloc as he opened a summit in Buenos Aires.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei reportedly ‘not interested’ in meeting Mercosur peers 03-07-2025 00:48 Government source tell reporters that Argentina’s president has little interest in meeting him Mercosur peers – though a bilateral with Paraguay’s Santiago Peña could take place.
No more love for Milei? Musk walks back chainsaw wielding display: ‘It lacked empathy’ 02-07-2025 20:52 Billionaire Elon Musk now regrets his chainsaw-wielding appearance with President Javier Milei, it seems...
MERCOSUR TRADE TALKS Mercosur, European EFTA bloc conclude talks on free-trade deal 02-07-2025 19:10 Mercosur and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) close negotiations over a free-trade agreement.
MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Swiss-Norway group and South America’s Mercosur agree on free-trade deal 02-07-2025 18:17 European Free Trade Association of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland finalise free-trade agreement with Mercosur bloc.
CURRENCY MARKETS Peso weakens as seasonal bonus stokes dollar demand 02-07-2025 17:38 Peso weakens to 1,243 pesos per dollar during trading as seasonal demand for dollars picks up.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN BUENOS AIRES Fate of EU free-trade deal looms as Milei hosts Mercosur summit 02-07-2025 12:54 Leaders of South America's Mercosur bloc will hold two days of talks in Buenos Aires, focused on a massive trade deal with the European Union being blocked by France.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei’s foreign-exchange shake-up has brokers moving into banking 02-07-2025 11:42 Brokerages are restructuring after President Javier Milei took away lucrative arbitrage opportunities that juiced their business when he rolled back capital controls.
US$16-billion court ruling Milei vows appeal amid fallout as US judge orders transfer of YPF shares 01-07-2025 11:12 President vows to appeal as US judge orders Argentina to hand over 51% of shares in YPF in expropriation case; Milei points finger at Kicillof, Fernández de Kirchner as fears over ruling impact grow.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew more than expected after Milei lifted controls 30-06-2025 17:51 Argentina’s economy grew more than expected in April, with economic activity up 1.9% on previous month.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Court strikes down Milei decree restricting right to strike 30-06-2025 15:15 Ruling says measure lacked urgency and bypassed Congress without any justification.
COURT BLOW Argentina must turn over 51% stake in YPF, US judge rules 30-06-2025 14:48 US judge orders state to turn over its controlling stake in state-run oil company YPF SA as partial payment of a US$16-billion court judgment.
‘Mattress dollars’ INDEC reveals how many dollars Argentines have stashed away 30-06-2025 13:02 INDEC estimates the amount of cash stashed outside the traditional financial system fell by more than US$3 billion in the first quarter of the year from the preceding period.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU to present Mercosur trade deal 'in coming days' 30-06-2025 13:01 European Commission will present EU states with the final legal version of a trade deal with South American nations "in the coming days," says spokesperson.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN BUENOS AIRES Milei to host Mercosur presidents amid tensions with Lula 29-06-2025 11:54 President will lead this week’s two-day two summit in Buenos Aires; Argentina’s leader to again push for a liberal shift in the South American trade bloc’s future.
WATER AND ARGENTINA Where water runs dry, hope begins 29-06-2025 06:26 With over seven million compatriots without access to drinking water, the situation is becoming especially dramatic in the face of the extreme events arising from climate change. Nevertheless, persons and communities – especially the most vulnerable – are working together with NGOs to confront an increasingly hostile reality with creativity and communal effort. by Fernanda Sández
ENERGY & GAS Total gets offers for potential sale of Argentina shale oil assets 28-06-2025 18:12 France’s TotalEnergies SE is in talks with at least two suitors who have submitted bids for its shale oil assets in Argentina.
FOREIGN RELATIONS France and Argentina sign agreement on critical minerals 28-06-2025 10:29 New agreement designed to accelerate investment and cooperation in Argentina’s mining sector, which could become a key player in the global energy transition for France.
Analysing Argentina Milei’s Argentina: A tale of two pockets 28-06-2025 07:33 There is a “dollarised” Argentina doing well and a “pesofied” Argentina that is struggling. by Marcelo J. García
Campaign comments Midterms in midyear 28-06-2025 07:24 Given the total inability of the protagonists in Buenos Aires Province to get their act together, the midterms still four months away are looking more like candidates for “It’s the economy, stupid” than ever. by Michael Soltys
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: June 20 to June 27 27-06-2025 17:41 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Crop traders rush to secure Argentine cargoes as Milei perk ends 27-06-2025 14:03 Agriculture traders rush to get crop shipments on the books before government's tariff relief expires next week.
DEBT & BONDS Córdoba Province sells US$725 million of debt abroad 27-06-2025 13:51 Cordoba Province taps investors in the first international debt sale by a local government since President Javier Milei took office.
BUSINESS & BANKING Argentine fintech Tapi buys Mastercard unit in Mexico expansion 27-06-2025 13:15 Argentine payments services startup tapi has acquired the bill payment and cash-handling operations of Mastercard’s Arcus in Mexico, part of a bid to double-down on Latin America’s second-largest economy.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY China imports Argentina soy meal in trial amid US tensions 26-06-2025 17:45 China has booked a rare shipment of soybean meal from Argentina amid an ongoing trade war with the United States.
BANKING & FINTECH UK fintech giant Revolut to acquire BNP’s Cetelem in Argentina 26-06-2025 14:46 Revolut, Europe’s largest digital bank, to acquire Argentina’s Banco Cetelem, a small local lender owned by BNP Paribas.
HEALTH & ECONOMY Workers at top children's hospital strike over pay, budget cutbacks 25-06-2025 17:47 Workers at the Garrahan Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires protest against government policies, demanding improves wages and budget for the prestigious paediatric institution.
SOCIETY Child poverty on rise in northwest and northwest of Argentina 24-06-2025 14:18 Child poverty as measured by UCA watchdog dropped from 58.8% to 52.8% nationwide between second halves of 2023 and 2024. But the drop was uneven and, in some parts of Argentina’s north, the situation even worsened. by Agustina Bordigoni
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grows less than expected as imports surge 23-06-2025 22:46 Gross domestic product expanded 0.8% in first three months of the year compared with the previous quarter, short of analysts' estimates.
JOBS & EMPLOYMENT Economic pick-up fails to filter through to job market 23-06-2025 15:43 Improved economic activity has reversed last year's shrinkage but the improvement has yet to seep through to the labour market – in March the private sector shed over 7,000 jobs with numbers of self-employed simultaneously on the rise. by Martín Fernández Nadale
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Will Milei be haunted by the ghost of Cristina? 21-06-2025 06:07 The arrest and jailing of a political opponent may be good news for incumbents in the short term, but nothing good results in the medium to long term. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Dissidence will be treated as treason 21-06-2025 05:59 A leader as experienced as Cristina Fernández de Kirchner knows there is no time to waste, as the window of opportunity could quickly close. by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: June 13 to 20 20-06-2025 17:52 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
lithium mining Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash 20-06-2025 09:20 Too much regulation and not enough investment, the paradox facing a Europe –in need of lithium.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Unemployment rises despite economic recovery, data shows 19-06-2025 22:19 Unemployment in Argentina rose to 7.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to INDEC data.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Oxenford takes up post as Argentina’s ambassador to United States 18-06-2025 14:24 Tech businessman presents credentials to US President Donald Trump; Foreign Ministry reshuffle continues with appointment of key economic envoy. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
ANALYSIS Inflation and the ballot box: Milei bets on falling prices to win votes 18-06-2025 12:46 Monthly CPI and wholesale rates are now central to the government’s election strategy – but questions are mounting over purchasing power and price-controlled services. by Gonzalo Martínez
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Milei cools Argentina wholesale inflation to lowest since 2020 17-06-2025 23:23 Data shows wholesale prices declined in May for the first time since the height of the pandemic.
ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire 17-06-2025 11:05 US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as he leaves G7 summit early.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Argentine deregulation offers upside for Globant in a tough year 17-06-2025 10:33 Software company Globant says the deregulation of the local financial industry is prompting companies to step up investment in technology systems.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 6 to 13 13-06-2025 18:03 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.