EXCHANGE RATE SCHEME Governors push back on criticism of Massa’s ‘dolár agro’ scheme 06-04-2023 19:27 New plan offers a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports; Governors push back from criticism from agricultural producers.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Mixed reaction as Massa looks to boost reserves with ‘dolár agro’ rate 06-04-2023 01:09 Economy minister unveils Programa de Incremento Exportador, otherwise known as a third incarnation of the ‘soy dollar’ scheme; New plan will offer a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports and introduce automatic benefits for producers affected by drought.
DOLAR AGRO Argentina rolls out special exchange rate to prop up reserves 05-04-2023 19:16 Argentina will once again introduce a temporary exchange rate for soybean exports and other products in an elaborate attempt to shore up dwindling Central Bank reserves amid a devastating drought.
WAR IN UKRAINE: ONE YEAR ON Argentina's trade with Ukraine and Russia down 40% since outbreak of war 23-02-2023 23:51 Trade with Russia and Ukraine has slumped by more than 40% since war broke out 12 months ago.
BATTLE AGAINST INFLATION Argentina freezes prices on over 1,400 goods ahead of elections 20-10-2021 10:11 The government is freezing prices on 1,432 household items in an effort to cool accelerating inflation ahead of November’s midterm election.
BLOOMBERG Argentina seeks pre-election price freeze on 900 household goods 13-10-2021 15:44 Government aims to extend Precios Cuidados price control programme to approximately 900 household goods in its latest attempt to recover ground with voters.
Bloomberg Colombia gets a leg up in global marijuana export market 09-08-2021 14:50 Colombia is already world renowned for its coffee beans and flowers. Now, a new decree could make it a a major exporter of marijuana as well.