News of economy minister

Santilli sworn in as Cabinet chief as Milei reshuffles pack

01-07-2026 00:47 Diego Santilli formally took over as President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief on Tuesday, completing a transition triggered by Manuel Adorni's resignation amid a corruption investigation.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei

22-05-2026 14:43 Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal.

IMF PROGRAMME

IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review

22-05-2026 14:27 International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Luis Caputo: ‘It’s possible Argentina will grow by up to 10% in 2026’

12-11-2025 12:57 Argentina’s economy minister says growth could reach five or six percent next year, but could rise as high as 10 percent should President Milei’s reform push be successful.

PRICE COMPLAINTS

Milei officials beef with Darín over price of a dozen empanadas

26-05-2025 20:43 Actor Ricardo Darín draws Milei administration’s ire by complaining about the price of a dozen empanadas.

Price of speaking up?

Empanada attack: Milei’s defenders slam actor Ricardo Darín

26-05-2025 16:53 Defenders of President Javier Milei’s government – including Economy Minister Luis Caputo – slam actor Ricardo Darín after he expresses concern over high prices in Argentina.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Caputo to skip G20 meeting in South Africa

24-02-2025 17:30 Argentina’s Luis Caputo is the latest economy minister to skip a meeting of G20 finance chiefs in South Africa.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Foreign Ministry set to meet chainsaw after Mondino's failure to cut costs

05-11-2024 10:32 The now former foreign minister not only displeased President Milei, she also failed to cut costs. Mondino’s lack of budget-slashing means La Libertad Avanza’s chainsaw will now descend on the Palacio San Martín.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

HEALTH & ECONOMY

New health minister fires management of top children’s hospital

03-10-2024 16:27 Newly appointed Health Minister Mario Lugones fires board of Garrahan Children’s Hospital for awarding 500,000-peso bonus; Decision “does not match the national government’s wage guidelines.”

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

06-09-2024 11:59 Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, says Paraguay.

News of economy minister

Santilli sworn in as Cabinet chief as Milei reshuffles pack

IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei

IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review

Luis Caputo: ‘It’s possible Argentina will grow by up to 10% in 2026’

Milei officials beef with Darín over price of a dozen empanadas

Empanada attack: Milei’s defenders slam actor Ricardo Darín

Caputo to skip G20 meeting in South Africa

Foreign Ministry set to meet chainsaw after Mondino's failure to cut costs

New health minister fires management of top children’s hospital

Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

Argentina’s beef export boom to United States leaves locals paying more for steak

'If Israel falls, all of the West is next' – Milei calls on Latin America to align with Israel

Argentina continue knockout preparations in scorching Kansas City heat

Kicillof admits last Peronist government ‘didn’t work’

Four in 30 months: Milei sets new record for Cabinet chief turnover

Se agrava el deterioro del poder adquisitivo de los jubilados y afirman que si el bono hubiera respetado el IPC llegaría a los $220.000

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