News of economy

Trump builds vast Latin America military alliance on the cheap

Yesterday 12:29 US president has slashed aid to Latin America despite alignment of governments; Military assistance to eight nations dropped to just US$56 million last year.

Court declares decree halting university funding 'unconstitutional'

Yesterday 12:06 Dispute over university funding dates back to last year when the Javier Milei Presidency vetoed the bill and Congress insisted on approval – now the courts have again ruled in favour of the latter.

Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into election run-off

05-10-2026 13:26 Right-winger has promised fiscal austerity in the face of rising public debt, a smaller state, lower taxes and a tougher crackdown on crime.

Bolsonaro pushes Lula to brink of defeat ahead of Brazil run-off

05-10-2026 08:30 Flávio Bolsonaro now overwhelming favourite to win October 25 run-off; Scale of right's success leaves Lula aides concluding vote was broader rejection of veteran leftist's Workers' Party.

Drowning by numbers

03-10-2026 00:07 On the frequent reality of news announcers tossing out supposedly alarming statistics with zero context or explanation.

by Michael Soltys

Europe awaits its Milei moment

03-10-2026 00:04 Many European leaders would like to emulate Milei, but they know that most of their compatriots would rather not be told they would have to tighten their collective belts.

by James Neilson

Argentina offers golden passports to foreigners for US$350,000

02-10-2026 12:12 President Javier Milei's government will offer a "golden passport" to foreigners for a non-refunable payment of US$350,000 – or US$500,000 for a family of four. Applicants be will subject to "rigourous evaluation process."

Javier in Paris – Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace

01-10-2026 22:36 President wraps up ‘Argentina Week’ roadshow with promises of investment from French firms, meeting with French leader Emmanuel Macron.

YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to review Argentine legal win

01-10-2026 12:27 Former shareholders who claim they were harmed by the 2012 nationalisation of YPF ask US Supreme Court to review lower-court ruling on US$16-billion judgement in their favour.

French miner Eramet considers US$350-million lithium expansion

01-10-2026 11:54 French companies moving forward with projects in the lithium sector; Company executives met with members of Argentina's delegation during investment roadshow in Paris.

Milei’s fans in France want ‘chainsaw’ to stave off ‘crisis’

30-09-2026 15:38 As France grapples with record public debt, supporters of Argentina’s president are calling for his radical spending cuts to be adopted in France

Argentina’s stock rally narrows to oil as rest of economy slows

30-09-2026 15:11 Gap between energy stocks and the rest of the economy has been widening since Milei won congressional midterm elections in 2025.

Argentina monitoring talks between Chilean and Malvinas firms, says Quirno

29-09-2026 19:19 “We are monitoring the situation. We have agreements in force with Chile and, obviously, we expect Chile to respect those treaties, just as we respect them,” says foreign minister.

Caputo: 'Kirchnerism is hell, Kicillof is the antichrist’

29-09-2026 18:49 Argentina’s economy minister made the remark at a business forum while defending the government’s economic record and its prospects for 2027.

Argentina's richest lawmakers – what their asset declarations reveal

29-09-2026 07:04 Millionaires and indebted lawmakers sit side by side in the Chamber of Deputies. Máximo Kirchner, the son of ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and PRO veteran cum government ally Cristian Ritondo top the ranking of rich lawmakers, with fortunes above 10 billion pesos.

by Giselle Leclercq

Milei to seek UN arbitration over Malvinas oil project

28-09-2026 19:32 President Milei orders arbitration proceedings under UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, gives the UK two weeks to halt the 'Sea Lion' project in the North Falkland Basin.

Government extends Aeropuertos Argentina concession to 2049

28-09-2026 11:09 President Javier Milei’s government agrees deal with Aeropuertos Argentina to extend concession for 35 national airports until 2049, with further seven-year option; Agreement requires additional US$600-million investment in infrastructure by end of 2031.

Lula bans sports betting in Brazil, days ahead of crunch election

27-09-2026 17:47 Brazil President bans sports betting sites, the biggest sponsor of the country's football clubs, just days before a nail-biter election.

Stories that caught our eye: September 19 to 26

25-09-2026 19:24 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Argentina’s 10% yields tempt bond buyers as election risks build

25-09-2026 14:22 Bonds at double-digit yields are proving attractive to investors willing to shrug off fears about President Javier Milei’s re-election bid.

Economic activity records biggest monthly fall since pandemic

24-09-2026 18:12 Economic activity plunged 2.9% in July from previous month, biggest fall since pandemic; Down 1.4% year-on-year, reports INDEC.

Poverty in Argentina rose to 32.3% in first half of 2026

24-09-2026 16:27 INDEC says 9.7 million people in urban areas are now considered poor in Argentina as household incomes struggle to keep pace with rising costs; Poverty up four points in six months, worrying sign for Milei administration.

Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations in speech

23-09-2026 12:44 President Javier Milei describes United Nations as a "useless organisation" that feeds a "caste of parasites" in General Assembly speech; Pressing Malvinas sovereignty claim before world, he threatens oil firms with exclusion from Vaca Muerta and declares Argentina will be at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence revolution.

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

23-09-2026 11:13 Global economy proving more resilient than expected despite the Middle East conflict, says OECD; Weaker forecasts for Argentina and much of Latin America reflect mounting energy, inflation and climate risks.

Milei’s US trade deal under threat as Argentina demands better terms

22-09-2026 11:26 Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress to ratify bilateral trade agreement signed last February and are seeking renegotiation of the terms.

Milei’s chainsaw inspires Bolsonaro to wield scissors in Brazil election

21-09-2026 18:38 Flávio Bolsonaro is holding up Javier Milei's economic overhaul as an example of the fiscal discipline he says Brazil needs as election race heats up.

President heads to New York for UN General Assembly

21-09-2026 16:32 Argentina’s President will address UNGA on Wednesday and hold meetings with economists, business leaders and representatives of the Jewish community.

No consensus after third straw poll in UN secretary-general race

20-09-2026 08:12 Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief, but there is no clear consensus over who will next lead the organisation.