News of investment

Argentine utility Albanesi approaches creditors after missed bond payment

09-05-2025 16:41 Generación Mediterranea SA and Central Térmica Roca SA are approaching bondholders to resolve a dispute over US$19 million in due interest.

JPMorgan to rent 20 floors in historic Buenos Aires office deal

09-05-2025 15:50 JPMorgan Chase & Co signs lease to rent 20 floors on a two-building campus in Núñez set to open in 2026.

Telefónica becomes victim of Chile’s mobile phone curse

17-03-2025 16:32 Telefónica’s bonds tumble and investors question its commitment to Chile as it sells assets in Argentina and Colombia.

Irish eyes are on the future, says Dublin’s man in Buenos Aires

15-03-2025 07:16 Ireland’s Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Gerard McCoy, marks St. Patrick’s Day with a review of diplomatic relations, Argentina’s Irish community and bilateral trade.

by Michael Soltys

Shell signs accord with Argentina’s YPF to develop LNG plant

19-12-2024 14:57 Shell Plc has signed an agreement with Argentina’s state-run energy company YPF SA to work on a plan to export liquefied natural gas.

Creditors agree to restructuring for Argentina’s Clisa

18-12-2024 14:34 Creditors agree to debt rework with Clisa, holding company behind Buenos Aires metro company operators.

Milei touts US$50 billion from investors eyeing 30-year loopholes

02-12-2024 13:04 Argentina has abundant natural resources and legions of well-educated workers. But it struggles to attract investors because its politicians have a habit of changing the rules on a whim.

Betting on Milei, investors choose longer duration

27-11-2024 12:43 Investors are extending the duration of their peso savings and investments, signalling confidence in President Javier Milei.

Trump and Argentina – Business leaders hope political affinity will pay off

07-11-2024 00:25 Despite uncertainty about the overhaul of the United States economy and its impact on domestic business, business leaders hope election of Republican leader will lead to commercial resurgence.

by Ariel Maciel

Eramet buys out Tsingshan from Argentina lithium project

24-10-2024 17:50 French miner Eramet SA to buy back Tsingshan Holding Group Co’s stake in an Argentinian lithium project

Milei’s Bermuda Triangle

21-09-2024 06:31 Milei’s political future lies within a triangle defined by inflation, approval ratings, and unemployment.

by Marcelo J. García

Milei government enthused by initial RIGI investment commitments

18-09-2024 18:03 Two multinationals from the automobile sector and a large energy company have committed investments since passage of the RIGI investment incentive scheme.

by Martín Fernández Nadale

Paul Singer is pitching Wall Street's own brand of MAGA

25-06-2024 12:06 Over the past decade, business figures led by hedge-fund billionaire Paul Singer have poured nearly US$200 million into a New York think tank that’s now projecting its own vision for Trump’s America.

Milei adviser expects major tech investments within eight weeks

07-06-2024 16:44 Javier Milei's senior adviser Demian Reidel is confident Argentina will be able to announce significant investments from Silicon Valley in the coming weeks.

Rich investors cheer Milei as Argentines bear brunt of austerity

24-05-2024 14:48 Amid Wall Street and investor optimism, critics are questioning how long Javier Milei's spending cuts can be sustained without permanently damaging the economy or fraying the social fabric.

Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms

23-05-2024 00:01 Milei government tries to lure global mining heavyweights; President must convince companies that their projects are safe and lay down rules for doing business.

Private-sector investment suffers biggest fall of Milei government yet

11-05-2024 09:23 New report by Orlando J. Ferreres & Asociados consultancy firm highlights slump in monthly gross domestic investment. Data shows "indicators of activity worsened" in March, mainly due to slump in construction sector.

Contradictions and multitudes

11-05-2024 06:07 The Javier Milei Presidency has never been short of contradictions.

Diana Mondino heads to China, Europe on investment quest

23-04-2024 20:52 Argentina’s foreign minister will set off on Sunday for a 10-day tour of China, France, Belgium and Portugal, accompanied by a “large business delegation.”

President Milei meets Elon Musk at Tesla factory in Austin

12-04-2024 14:52 Argentina’s President flies from Miami to Texas for a meeting with SpaceX boss Elon Musk at his Telsa factory in Austin; X owner gives Javier Milei tour of building as photos of encounter go viral online.