News of pesos

Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei

10-10-2025 13:48 When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent decided to buy Argentine pesos, it didn’t turn to a US bank.

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”

BONDS & MARKETS

Argentina rolls over 61% in peso debt auction, yields soar

13-08-2025 20:00 Local debt auction falls short of market expectations as President Javier Milei’s administration rolls over just 61% of maturities in a key auction that analysts said may prompt a drop in the peso.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Savers buying up dollars after Milei lifts currency controls

30-04-2025 12:08 Savers are going back to the bank to buy dollars after President Javier Milei granted them complete freedom to do so.

CENTRAL BANK MANOUEVRES

Argentina takes steps to dollarise and holds key rate

17-01-2025 11:49 Argentina’s Central Bank said payment intermediaries will have to enable debit card transactions in US currency by February 28, marking a key step in President Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy.

POLITICS

Entre Ríos senator detained in Paraguay with US$200,000 in cash

04-12-2024 16:23 Senator for Entre Ríos Province Edgardo Kueider arrested on Paraguayan border carrying US$200,000 and 600,000 pesos in cash; Arrest of Peronist lawmaker, who has distanced himself from Kirchnerism and backed Javier Milei’s government in key votes, confirmed by Paraguayan authorities.

'Shock Therapy'

Clamour for pesos leads banks to tap repo market

23-10-2024 12:47 A surge in demand for local currency in recent months has left Argentina's commercial banks needing access to pesos.

CURRENCY WOES

Bitcoin is trumping dollars for many inflation-weary Argentines

19-03-2024 14:59 Argentines are buying Bitcoin to protect themselves from 276% inflation instead of rushing to exchange pesos for dollars.

News of pesos

Santander plays key role as US buys Argentine peso to back Milei

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

Argentina rolls over 61% in peso debt auction, yields soar

Savers buying up dollars after Milei lifts currency controls

Argentina takes steps to dollarise and holds key rate

Entre Ríos senator detained in Paraguay with US$200,000 in cash

Clamour for pesos leads banks to tap repo market

Bitcoin is trumping dollars for many inflation-weary Argentines

US lifeline buys Argentina time as investors urge overhaul

Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos

IMF backs Argentina growth outlook as others trim forecasts

China accuses US of bullying after Bessent’s Argentina comments

La NASA aclaró si hay probabilidades de que el cometa 3I/ATLAS choque contra la Tierra

A horas de conocerse la venta oficial de Telefe, dos grupos locales se disputan el negocio mano a mano

Marcelo Gallardo puso límites para la decisión que la dirigencia de River no va a tomar por él

El INDEC publica la inflación de septiembre y los privados proyectan que se acelere a niveles del 2%

Calendario de pagos de Anses: quiénes cobran hoy lunes 13 de octubre