News of dolar soy

Argentina running out of soy adds to next president’s economic woes

16-11-2023 19:05 After the worst drought in six decade, farmers are running out of the very commodity that fuels Argentina’s economy.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

'Soy dollar' back with 25% foreign currency available to exporters

05-09-2023 12:17 Fifth edition of the 'Export Increase Programme' this time does not include unique exchange rate; Applies to exporters from last 18 months; Details of the new decree and the sector's reaction.

FINANCIAL TURBULENCE

Massa rejects devaluation speculation as peso sinks

22-04-2023 08:13 Revealing WhatsApp message from Economy Minister Sergio Massa denies market speculation about president's imminent resignation and potential currency devaluation.

DOLLARS & RESERVES

Government's bid to bring in dollars stumbles as peso falls faster

20-04-2023 15:09 Soybean exporters, who are temporarily allowed to sell dollars at a rate of 300 pesos per dollar compared to the official rate at 218, didn’t sell a single greenback Wednesday – the first day of no sales since the policy kicked in.

EXCHANGE RATE SCHEME

Governors push back on criticism of Massa’s ‘dolár agro’ scheme

06-04-2023 19:27 New plan offers a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports; Governors push back from criticism from agricultural producers.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Mixed reaction as Massa looks to boost reserves with ‘dolár agro’ rate

06-04-2023 01:09 Economy minister unveils Programa de Incremento Exportador, otherwise known as a third incarnation of the ‘soy dollar’ scheme; New plan will offer a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports and introduce automatic benefits for producers affected by drought.

DOLAR AGRO

Argentina rolls out special exchange rate to prop up reserves

05-04-2023 19:16 Argentina will once again introduce a temporary exchange rate for soybean exports and other products in an elaborate attempt to shore up dwindling Central Bank reserves amid a devastating drought.

NEW EXCHANGE RATE

Argentina debuts ‘Dollar Malbec’ to aid exports amid drought

31-03-2023 10:16 Economy Minister Sergio Massa confirmed Thursday he’s rolling out a temporary, subsidised exchange rate for wine and other agriculture products, dubbed the “Dollar Agro” or “Dollar Malbec” by the local press.