News of levy

Argentina sells most FX reserves since 2019 on importer demand

26-12-2024 19:14 Central Bank sells most foreign reserves in one day since October 2019 after officials eliminate PAIS tax on imports, igniting corporate demand for dollars.

GEOPOLITICS

US likely to increase focus on LatAm with Rubio as top diplomat

19-11-2024 12:27 Marco Rubio's appointment as the United States' top diplomat has raised expectations that Washington will place greater emphasis on Latin America moving forward.

ECONOMIC POLICY

Caputo confirms that PAIS tax will be cut next week

28-08-2024 23:37 Goverrnment to lower 'Impuesto PAIS,' key import tariff, to cool inflation; Economy minister says cuts will begin for imports and freight cargo with reduction beginning next week.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

Milei lowers key import tariff to cool inflation

28-08-2024 10:35 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announces government will lower levy known as 'PAIS tax' from 17.5% to 7.5%.

Bloomberg

Argentina seeks to tax lithium boom to avoid region’s resource curse

02-10-2023 11:57 Provincial and federal officials want to tap the profits of lithium companies with an annual tax that would be put toward building infrastructure.