Buenos Aires Times

Transport Deregulation Lowers Domestic Freight Costs Across Argentina

The Transport Ministry said aviation liberalisation and trucking deregulation have reduced internal transport costs, improving profit margins for agribusinesses and technology importers that depend on Argentina's logistics networks.

Buenos Aires Stock Market Holds Near Record Levels on Improving Economic Outlook

Argentina's benchmark Merval index remained near record highs following the latest sovereign and corporate credit upgrades, with investors increasing exposure to energy, banking and utility stocks.

Central Bank Maintains Managed Currency Depreciation Strategy

Argentina's central bank said it will continue using a controlled crawling peg exchange rate policy to support export competitiveness, rebuild foreign reserves and limit imported inflation.

Argentina's Fintech Sector Nears US$150 Billion in Annual Payment Volume

Industry estimates indicate that Argentina's digital payments sector, led by platforms including Mercado Pago and Ualá, is on track to process nearly US$150 billion this year as financial inclusion and smartphone adoption accelerate the ...

Buenos Aires Property Market Shows Recovery as Foreign Investment Returns

Residential property prices in prime Buenos Aires districts have risen by as much as 8 percent in dollar terms over the past year, supported by rental market deregulation and improving macroeconomic conditions that are attracting renewed...

YPF Repurchases Debt and Pursues Record Energy Infrastructure Financing

State-backed energy company YPF repurchased US$16.8 million of debt maturing in 2026 and is negotiating a record project finance package with international banks to support a new generation of energy export pipelines.

Argentina Debates New Incentives to Attract Artificial Intelligence and Data Centre Investments

Lawmakers and government officials are negotiating a specialized incentive regime that would offer long-term tax stability and preferential energy access to attract global technology companies to build large-scale data centres in and aro...

GeoPark Applies for US$1 Billion Expansion of Vaca Muerta Oil Operations

Latin American energy company GeoPark has applied to invest more than US$1 billion in two Vaca Muerta oil blocks, aiming to increase production from 1,500 barrels per day to 20,000 barrels per day through expanded drilling and processing...

POSCO Wins Approval for Major Lithium Expansion in Northern Argentina

South Korea's POSCO has secured regulatory approval to expand its Sal de Oro project in Catamarca and Salta, increasing production capacity to 23,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent annually and generating an estimated US$300 mill...

Eight Argentine Companies Receive Credit Rating Upgrades After Sovereign Reclassification

S&P Global Ratings upgraded eight major Argentine infrastructure, energy and utility companies to a B rating with a stable outlook, lowering borrowing costs and improving access to international financing for future investment projects.

European Union and Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement Takes Effect

The interim trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur has entered into force, eliminating tariffs on more than 90 percent of Mercosur goods and expanding market access for Argentine agricultural products, manufactured goods...

Argentina Approves Major Gas Pipeline and Floating LNG Export Terminal

Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed approval of the US$1.3 billion San Matias gas pipeline and the Southern Energy Project floating liquefaction facility, infrastructure that will connect Vaca Muerta to the Atlantic coast and support ...

Chevron Seeks Approval for US$13.8 Billion Vaca Muerta Oil Development

Chevron has applied to join Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime with a US$13.8 billion proposal to expand unconventional oil production in the El Trapial block in Neuquén, a project that could significantly strengthen the count...

Argentina's Monthly Inflation Falls to Eight-Month Low of 2.1 Percent

Argentina's statistics agency reported that monthly inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in May, the lowest reading in eight months, providing a significant boost to the government's stabilization efforts even as annual inflation remained ele...

IMF Approves One Billion Dollar Disbursement After Completing Argentina Program Review

The International Monetary Fund approved the immediate release of about US$1 billion after completing the second review of Argentina's extended arrangement, praising progress on disinflation, foreign reserve rebuilding and structural ref...

S&P Global Upgrades Argentina's Sovereign Credit Rating to B-Minus on Fiscal Progress and Debt Confidence

S&P Global Ratings raised Argentina's long-term foreign and local currency sovereign rating to B-minus, citing the Javier Milei administration's fiscal discipline and reduced economic vulnerabilities, a move that pushed the country's 203...

Argentine Biotechnology and Agricultural Technology Startups Attract Growing International Deep-Tech Investment

Global venture capital firms are increasingly targeting Argentine companies developing crop genetics, molecular biology and agricultural data platforms, betting on technologies designed to improve global food production and resilience.

Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni Faces Expanding Scrutiny Over Asset Growth and Cryptocurrency Holdings

Federal prosecutors are examining allegations related to the rapid increase in Adorni's declared assets and cryptocurrency investments, creating new transparency challenges for an administration elected on anti-corruption promises.

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof Seeks to Build Opposition Coalition Against Milei's Economic Agenda

Argentina's most senior Peronist leader has called for a unified political and economic front ahead of the 2027 elections, positioning Buenos Aires province as the principal counterweight to the federal government's austerity and deregul...

President Javier Milei Addresses Historic Hasidic Gathering in Buenos Aires and Reaffirms Alignment With Israel

As the first non-Jewish sitting head of state to deliver the keynote speech at a major Chabad-Lubavitch memorial event, Milei linked free-market principles with Judeo-Christian values and reiterated his support for Israel and Western par...

Argentina Raises Minimum Pensions Following Lower-Than-Expected Inflation Reading

The Ministry of Human Capital confirmed that minimum pensions will increase by 9,000 pesos under the country's inflation-indexed social security formula, illustrating the fiscal effects of automatic benefit adjustments.

Argentine Agro-Exporters Warn High Logistics Costs Are Undermining Global Competitiveness

Agricultural producers say freight and transport expenses now absorb about 30% of harvest values and are calling for faster upgrades to the Paraná River waterway and freight rail networks.

Argentina Introduces Duty-Free Retail Zones Along Borders With Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay

The government has approved tax-exempt commercial areas at designated border crossings to improve regional competitiveness, create formal employment and attract spending from foreign visitors.

Argentina's Technology Sector Surpasses 900 Startups and Strengthens Its Position as a Regional Innovation Hub

Investors continue to back Argentine technology companies despite economic volatility, with capital increasingly flowing into business payments infrastructure, agricultural technology and blockchain services.

GeoPark and Helmerich & Payne Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Expand Vaca Muerta Drilling

The Latin American exploration company has secured advanced drilling rigs from the U.S. contractor to accelerate horizontal well development in the Loma Jarillosa Este block, underscoring confidence in the Neuquén shale formation.

YPF Luz Reports Revenue Jump as Renewable and Thermal Generation Expands

Argentina's leading electricity generator posted first-quarter revenue of more than $220 million, supported by new solar and wind assets alongside high-efficiency thermal power generation.

President Javier Milei Visits Spain to Seek European Investment Commitments

The Argentine president is holding meetings with corporate leaders and academic institutions in Madrid to promote Argentina's deregulated investment environment despite recent diplomatic tensions with Spain.

Argentina Implements Labour Reforms Aimed at Reducing Employment Costs and Attracting Investment

The Milei administration has begun enforcing labour market changes approved by Congress, including longer working hours without traditional overtime penalties and lower dismissal costs intended to stimulate private-sector hiring.

New York Appeals Court Issues Further Orders in $16 Billion YPF Expropriation Case Against Argentina

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has issued new procedural rulings in litigation arising from the 2012 nationalization of YPF, maintaining legal pressure as Argentina seeks renewed access to international debt markets.

YPF and Transportadora de Gas del Sur Advance $3 Billion Pipeline Project for Vaca Muerta Gas Exports

The companies are finalizing plans for a 573-kilometre pipeline linking the Neuquén basin with the Atlantic coast at Bahía Blanca as they prepare to seek federal investment incentives.

Argentina Opens Path for Banks to Offer Cryptocurrency Custody and Trading Services

The Central Bank of Argentina is preparing an open finance framework that would allow traditional lenders to integrate crypto-assets and stablecoins into retail banking platforms, deepening ties between the financial technology sector an...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement Takes Provisional Effect and Reshapes Argentine Trade Outlook

The agreement, reached after decades of negotiations, begins lowering tariffs on Argentine agricultural exports and reducing duties on European machinery and electric vehicles, potentially reshaping trade patterns across the region.

Argentina's Monthly Inflation Falls to Eight-Month Low as Milei's Stabilization Drive Gains Momentum

Official data showed consumer prices rose 2.1% in May, marking a second consecutive slowdown that beat market expectations and strengthened the government's macroeconomic narrative despite annual inflation remaining at 33%.

Argentina Meets Annual Reserve Target in Six Months as Energy Exports Match Agricultural Revenues

The Central Bank of Argentina has surpassed its annual International Monetary Fund reserve accumulation target, with oil, gas and mining exports generating $8.1 billion in the first quarter, equalling grain and oilseed revenues for the f...

Chevron Proposes $14 Billion Expansion of Shale Operations in Argentina's Neuquén Basin

The U.S. energy major has applied to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime with plans to expand drilling at the El Trapial block while advancing a $3 billion natural gas liquids partnership with YPF.

YPF Submits Record $25 Billion Vaca Muerta Export Project Under Argentina's New Investment Incentive Regime

State energy company YPF has proposed the largest investment project in Argentine history, outlining a 15-year plan to drill more than 1,000 wells and produce 240,000 barrels of oil per day by 2032 for export through the Vaca Muerta Oil ...

Government Recalibrates Investment Incentives to Broaden Foreign Participation in Mining and Energy Projects

The extension and revision of the RIGI framework reflect efforts to attract a wider range of multinational investors by offering long-term fiscal and customs incentives across strategic sectors.

Argentina’s Technology Sector Shifts Toward Export-Oriented Deep-Tech and Financial Infrastructure

Investors are increasingly backing applied artificial intelligence, financial technology and agricultural biotechnology ventures that can generate hard-currency revenues and expand into international markets.

Argentina’s Economic Recovery Remains Uneven Despite Fiscal and Monetary Stabilization

The government has achieved fiscal surpluses, reserve accumulation and improved credit ratings, but weak consumer spending and greater reliance on credit continue to expose strains within the domestic economy.

Massive Infrastructure Investment Signals Growing Confidence in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Energy Basin

Large-scale spending on processing facilities and export infrastructure suggests increasing investor confidence in Neuquén’s shale resources and could accelerate Argentina’s emergence as a globally competitive hydrocarbon exporter.

Mendoza Pursues Economic Diversification by Combining Mining Development With Tourism and Wine Industries

Regional authorities are seeking to balance major copper projects with the preservation of Mendoza’s established agricultural and hospitality sectors, positioning the province as a more diversified economic centre.

Argentina Expands Soybean Oil Exports to New Markets in North America

The United States Department of Agriculture said Argentine producers have begun supplying soybean oil to Canadian refining facilities as exporters broaden their customer base amid strong global demand for agricultural commodities.

Logistics Operators Expand Paraná River Port Infrastructure to Support Rising Agricultural Exports

Port authorities and private operators in Santa Fe and Buenos Aires are accelerating dredging and terminal expansion projects to accommodate larger grain shipments and reduce logistical constraints.

Provincial Leaders Push for Greater Local Participation in Argentina’s Lithium Industry

Officials from Catamarca and other mining provinces are urging international operators to expand workforce training and increase local sourcing so that lithium projects deliver lasting economic benefits to surrounding communities.