Analysing Argentina Forget about October, what matters is the day after 30-08-2025 06:59 After the elections, Milei will not have the benefit of the doubt anymore. Expectations will be higher, just as reality might get tougher. by Marcelo J. García
As I see it Dark clouds line the horizon 30-08-2025 06:52 Millions who voted for Milei less than two years ago may have assumed that he would immediately replace the old political class but, needless to say, that was a pipe dream. by James Neilson
EDITORIAL Audios rather more than hearsay 30-08-2025 06:37 No room for innocence where squeezing kickbacks out of the medicine for around a million disabled people is concerned – arguably the most vulnerable sector of society.
Politics & corruption Milei’s libertarian dream and the risks of Karina’s greed 30-08-2025 06:22 It seems as if the Milei administration has been participating in the “caste-like” behaviour it was mandated by its voters to eradicate. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Swimming against the current 30-08-2025 06:04 The undecided in Corrientes could just top up Juan Pablo Valdés over the 40 percent needed to ensure first-round victory, although the current Zeitgeist of voter apathy would make it likelier for them to sit this one out. by Michael Soltys
EXPLAINER United States targets Venezuela over 'Soles' cartel – but does it exist? 29-08-2025 07:36 While some of US President Donald Trump's right-wing led allies in South America have echoed his designation of the 'Cártel de los Soles' as a terrorist organisation, many have doubts such a group even exists.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Milei’s poll numbers take a hit amid bribery scandal claims 29-08-2025 07:33 One week out from key elections in Buenos Aires Province, the popularity of Argentina’s President has hit a slump – but will scandalous graft claims be enough to damage his chances at the ballot-box? by James Grainger
ABOUT THE BRIBERY SCANDAL Explainer: What to know about ANDIS audio scandal 28-08-2025 16:52 Burgeoning corruption scandal prompted by leaked audio recordings linking Karina Milei and other top officials to corrupt practices in the purchases of medicine for disabled people.
POLITICS Milei calls bribery scandal a lie after facing ‘rain of rocks’ 28-08-2025 16:22 “This week’s operation is nothing more than another item on the long list of tricks by the caste and, like all the previous ones, just another lie,” declares President in speech to business leaders.
CORRUPTION CRISIS Trading in ‘Lule’ Menem to save Karina Milei 28-08-2025 13:48 A risky idea is starting to spread in one government sector. Perhaps the only way to save the supreme sister is to sacrifice Lule. by Javier Calvo
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Alarm bell ring for investors amid graft scandal claims 28-08-2025 11:55 Members of so-called ‘círculo rojo’ business establishment concerned by possible consequences of recent scandal, which could slow desired influx of investment. What the top businessmen who defend the economic plan think about the future. by Ariel Maciel
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Milei pelted with stones by opponents on campaign trail 27-08-2025 21:42 President attacked with stones while campaigning in Lomas de Zamora, but escapes unharmed; Developing scandal piles pressure on government.
politics President unhurt after being attacked in Lomas de Zamora 27-08-2025 17:02 Security guards acted quickly to shield the group and the convoy was diverted before reaching its destination.
RIGI INVESTMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME One year in, RIGI investor incentive scheme fails to take off 27-08-2025 09:18 One of President Javier Milei’s flagship policies, the RIGI incentive scheme for large investors, is not taking off – one year on from its launch, three projects have imported a mere US$26 million. Seven initiatives have been approved with 11 others pending and a Chinese rejection. by Gonzalo Martínez
Analysing Argentina How can the new centrists kill polarisation? 23-08-2025 07:01 The centre might be the only viable solution for a country like Argentina, but who would vote for a dull, rationality-driven politician when you have the angry mob? by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS Pensioners on the frontline of politics 23-08-2025 06:44 It has become a Buenos Aires tradition – each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police violently confront pensioners protesting against President Javier Milei’s policies.
POLITICS Milei adds a corruption scandal to his mounting list of woes 22-08-2025 22:59 Reeling from a week of political, economic and financial setbacks, President Javier Milei now faces a fresh corruption scandal reportedly linked to his sister.
POLITICS & CORRUPTION Probe into alleged corruption at disability agency implicates Milei’s sister 22-08-2025 17:41 Raids carried out to gather evidence in an investigation into an alleged corruption case at the ANDIS national disability agency that implicates, among others, President Javier Milei's sister.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei comes out swinging as setbacks pile up before key vote 21-08-2025 18:09 President Javier Milei suffers rapid-fire political, economic and financial setbacks as his most daunting electoral test yet draws near.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei complains Congress is being held ‘hostage by Kirchnerism’ 21-08-2025 14:08 President criticises rejection of his veto of the Disability Emergency Law, accuses opponents of seeking to “bring down the national state.”
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei’s veto of pension increase survives congressional vote 20-08-2025 23:46 Bill Milei vetoed would have boosted pension payments and risked the libertarian government’s budget surplus, highly prized by investors
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy extends downturn in June before midterms 20-08-2025 23:12 Economic activity fell 0.7% from May, below economists’ estimates for a 0.2% dip.
ESPIONAGE & INTELLIGENCE Sergio Neiffert: Secrets and business dealings of Milei's spy chief 20-08-2025 09:28 The house of spies has a leak – and it's not the first time. A look at the tenure of spy chief Sergio Neiffert and his business dealings as questions are asked about the activities of Argentina's intelligence services. by Rodis Recalt
BANKING & FINANCE Milei clashes with top banks amid Argentina’s liquidity squeeze 20-08-2025 08:35 Liquidity measures have stoked tensions between the government and the country’s banks; Discontent became evident during a meeting.
RIGI INVESTMENT BOOST Glencore seeks incentives for US$13-billion copper mining projects 18-08-2025 16:46 Switzerland-based commodities firm Glencore files applications to have two copper projects with combined capital expenditure estimated at more than US$13 billion included in RIGI investment incentive scheme.
ELECTIONS 2025 October legislative race takes shape, polarised contest looms 18-08-2025 12:21 La Libertad Avanza, Peronism, centre-ground Provincias Unidas and left-wing fronts close candidate lists ahead of a pivotal vote for Javier Milei’s government.
Editorial Through a (bionic) glass darkly 16-08-2025 06:47 Are universities wholly to blame for educational and cultural deficits long preceding entry into institutions of higher learning?
FRIENDSHIP, BUSINESS & POLITICS Donation to Milei's party triggers scrutiny of Santiago Caputo’s employer 15-08-2025 13:20 Lucas Costa is one of the partners at Zefico SA, the company where top presidential adviser Santiago Caputo is the sole employee. The firm was reported to the Unidad de Información Financiera (UIF) two weeks, after the businessman transferred some three million pesos to La Libertad Avanza’s campaign in Formosa. by Giselle Leclercq
ANALYSIS Inflation posts mild acceleration after policy stumble 13-08-2025 16:49 Monthly inflation picked up some momentum last month as regulated price hikes collided with a peso overhang that sparked the currency’s worst month since 2023.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Consumer prices rose 1.9% in July, reports INDEC 13-08-2025 16:14 Inflation of 17.3% since the turn of year, reaching 36.6% over the last 12 months; Positive signs for Milei administration heading into crunch midterms.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Peronist list closure: unity, local names, strategy of division 11-08-2025 17:50 In half of Argentina's provinces, the Fuerza Patria banner managed to bind all the Peronist options together, but in other territories unity will have a different name.
POLITICS: MIDTERMS 2025 Candidate debate: Decisive week for Argentina’s political forces 11-08-2025 12:08 Political parties are locked in last-minute negotiations to finalise their candidate lists before Sunday’s registration deadline; LLA-PRO alliance confirmed as PJ inks Fuerza Patria front in just over half of provinces.
Analysing Argentina The (wrong?) assumption that energy and mining will save Argentina 09-08-2025 06:35 President Javier Milei’s economic programme relies heavily on the prospects of Argentina massively increasing its exports in the coming years. But projections work better on paper than in reality. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Civil war in the ‘iron triangle’ and the Scatturice ordeal 09-08-2025 06:34 A little less than three months out from the election, it is getting tense for the Milei administration and the country in general. The President is placing his political project on the line, knowing that he needs to deliver electorally if he wants to keep his re-election dreams alive. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Editorial Thinking outside the box 09-08-2025 06:22 For both government and opposition, the question is more or less spending on pensions with few stopping to consider how more can come out of less.
CONGRESS & POLITICS Congress pushes back after Milei’s three-veto strike 08-08-2025 14:07 Responding to presidential vetoes, lawmakers pass law to increase funding for universities and declare state of emergency for paediatric healthcare in Argentina.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Milei vetoes pension increases in bid for fiscal balance 04-08-2025 17:48 President Javier Milei vetoes a law approved by Congress to increase pensions for the elderly and the disabled.
MONETARY POLICY Banks face liquidity crunch as peso yields soar 22-07-2025 17:42 Interest rates on peso notes are soaring across the board, piling pressure on banks amid a liquidity crunch caused by government efforts to defend the local currency.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS The risks of the Milei government’s economic plan 17-07-2025 10:03 Macroeconomic order and disinflation alone do not guarantee long-term sustainability. by Luis Secco
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Milei tightens grip on currency market left awash in pesos 16-07-2025 10:10 President’s economic team sends a signal to the market that it still has an iron grip on Argentina’s money supply, a key ingredient to thwarting inflation, stabilising the peso – and his high approval ratings.
HUMAN RIGHTS United Nations rights council criticises Milei pressure on Judiciary 15-07-2025 15:43 International rights watchdog calls for clarification on measures that could undermine the autonomy of the courts. Executive has yet to respond and present its defence.
LAY-OFFS: WHERE AUSTERITY HITS Correo Argentino, ARCA, Trenes Argentinos top redundancy rankings 15-07-2025 11:06 President Javier Milei put deregulation tsar Federico Sturzenegger in charge of cuts across state agencies. The official left almost no area untouched – among state-owned companies, Correo Argentino saw the highest number of lay-offs, with 4,945 jobs cut.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Milei celebrates as June inflation data hints at stabilistation 14-07-2025 20:02 Inflation last month only slightly up at 1.6%, barely up on last month; Consumer prices rose 15.1% in the first half of the year, up almost 40% over the last 12 months, INDEC reveals.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Monthly inflation in Argentina inches up but remains low 14-07-2025 19:49 June inflation came in at 1.6%, slightly up from May's 1.5%, which had been the lowest rate in five years, the INDEC national statistics bureau said.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Inflation ticked up slightly last month, less than expected 14-07-2025 18:54 Inflation ticked up slightly but less than expected in June, another win for President Javier Milei ahead of midterm elections.
POLITICS Move Group: the consultancy firm advising government and opposition 12-07-2025 07:15 From Mayra Mendoza to Rolando Figueroa and Alberto Weretilneck. During the Javier Milei Presidency, a wide range of leaders have contracted the services of the consultancy firm where Santiago Caputo previously worked. by Giselle Leclercq
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Governors show lone-wolf Milei their teeth – will they bite? 12-07-2025 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 12-07-2025 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
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Independence for whom? 12-07-2025 06:13 The Independence Day alliance on the right leaves the Peronists playing catch up after their stab at unification at the Partido Justicialista Congress. by Michael Soltys
Editorial Fiscal surplus versus political deficit 12-07-2025 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.