Buenos Aires Times

Mar del Plata Tourism Industry Forecasts Stronger Summer Season

Hotels, tourism operators and property developers in Mar del Plata are projecting improved summer occupancy and rental demand as more stable inflation supports hopes for a recovery in domestic coastal tourism.

Argentina’s 2027 Budget Proposal Draws Debate Over Discretionary Funding Increase

Technical revisions to Argentina’s proposed 2027 budget would sharply increase discretionary executive reserves, prompting congressional debate over fiscal discipline and the allocation of public funds.

Argentina’s Industrial Output Remains Under Pressure Across Buenos Aires Manufacturing Belt

Industrial production continued to decline through August as weak domestic demand, high utility costs and restricted access to some imported inputs weighed on manufacturers in the Buenos Aires industrial region.

Argentine Retail and Wholesale Consumption Continues to Contract

Supermarket and wholesale sales volumes remained sharply lower through July, highlighting continued pressure on household purchasing power as wage growth struggles to keep pace with economic adjustment.

Argentina Extends Large Investment Incentive Regime Deadline to July 2027

Argentina has extended the deadline for companies to join its Large Investment Incentive Regime, giving major energy and mining projects additional time to complete investment plans and financing arrangements.

Vaca Muerta LNG Development Secures US$900 Million Credit Facility

The consortium developing Vaca Muerta liquefied natural gas infrastructure has secured a US$900 million international financing facility, providing early-stage funding for the major Neuquén basin export project.

Copper Overtakes Lithium as Leading Driver of Argentina’s Mining Investment

Approved copper projects in San Juan and Mendoza now represent more than US$13 billion in planned investment under Argentina’s large-investment regime, compared with about US$5 billion committed to lithium projects.

Gita Gopinath Calls for Faster Peso Depreciation and Reserve Accumulation

Gita Gopinath said Argentina should allow the peso to weaken more quickly and accelerate foreign-exchange reserve accumulation while welcoming the government’s decision not to pursue full dollarisation.

Argentina’s Central Bank Faces Pressure From Low Foreign-Exchange Reserves

Argentina’s central bank continues to operate with severely depleted liquid foreign-exchange reserves as authorities manage access to dollars and prepare for substantial sovereign debt payments in the coming year.

Argentina’s Economy Contracts 0.6% in Second Quarter

Argentina’s gross domestic product fell 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with weak consumption and private investment continuing to weigh on economic activity.

YPF, Eni and XRG Seek Approval for US$51 Billion Argentina LNG Project

YPF, Eni and XRG have submitted their US$51 billion Argentina LNG development for approval under the country’s Large Investment Incentive Regime, advancing plans to export gas from Vaca Muerta to international markets.

United States and Argentina Launch US$7 Billion Infrastructure and Logistics Framework

The United States and Argentina announced a US$7 billion financing framework covering strategic transport, satellite and port infrastructure as the two countries deepen economic cooperation and pursue long-term logistics upgrades.

Argentine Manufacturers Reassess Export Outlook as Brazilian Growth Slows

Automotive and heavy machinery producers in Córdoba are adjusting production expectations as weaker growth in Brazil threatens demand for Argentine manufactured exports within Mercosur.

Buenos Aires Luxury Property Transactions Reach Highest Levels Since Before the Crisis

High-end property transactions in Puerto Madero, Palermo and Buenos Aires’ northern suburbs have risen to their strongest levels since before the crisis, helped by renewed investment in real estate following the national tax amnesty.

Mendoza Targets Foreign Investment in Tourism and Oil and Gas

Mendoza’s provincial government has launched an international investment campaign aimed at attracting North American and European capital to wine tourism and conventional hydrocarbon projects.

Buenos Aires Venture Funding Recovers as Foreign Investors Return

Technology accelerators and venture investors reported stronger early-stage funding activity in Argentine fintech and biotechnology, supported by lower valuations, reduced regulatory barriers and improving investor confidence.

Argentina’s Digital Commerce Rebounds as Fintech Credit Expands

Payment platforms and digital wallets recorded a sharp rise in alternative consumer financing during the third quarter, helping support urban retail spending despite weak wage growth.

Argentina Reviews Paraná River Dredging and Port Contracts

Federal maritime authorities have begun reviewing dredging agreements and terminal concessions along the Paraná River and at the Port of Buenos Aires as the government seeks to improve logistics for agricultural exports.

Argentina Accelerates Closure of State Agencies and Prepares Further Privatisations

The government has issued decrees dismantling state agencies and trusts as part of its effort to reduce the public-sector footprint and prepare selected state-owned enterprises for possible private ownership.

Argentina Debates Enhanced RIGI Incentives for AI and Semiconductor Projects

Lawmakers are discussing a specialised investment regime for technology projects worth more than $1 billion, including a proposed 15% corporate tax rate for qualifying artificial intelligence and semiconductor developments.

Slower Farm Export Sales Put Pressure on Argentina’s Foreign Exchange Inflows

Central Bank dollar purchases have slowed as soybean and corn producers reduce foreign-currency sales after the peak harvest period, adding pressure to reserve management during the seasonal export transition.

Argentina Expands Currency-Market Hedging to Support the Peso

The Central Bank increased its use of futures contracts and foreign exchange-linked securities to manage liquidity and support the crawling peg, even as a stronger peso puts pressure on exporters and domestic manufacturers.

Argentina and South Korea Deepen Cooperation Across Lithium Supply Chain

Argentina and South Korea formalised a partnership covering lithium processing technology and investment, linking Argentine production more closely with the supply needs of Asian battery manufacturers.

Vaca Muerta Oil Sur Pipeline Secures 30 Years of Fiscal Stability

The consortium behind the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur pipeline, including Vista, Pan American Energy and Chevron, secured protection under Argentina’s investment regime, providing 30 years of fiscal stability for the planned Atlantic export corr...

Argentina Approves $709 Million Zijin Mining Lithium Expansion in Catamarca

The government approved a $709 million expansion of the Tres Quebradas lithium project operated by a Zijin Mining subsidiary, bringing another major mining investment under the RIGI incentive framework.

Argentina’s Sovereign Risk Premium Falls to 839 Points

Argentina’s country risk premium declined to 839 points as investor sentiment improved, potentially easing the path toward an eventual return to international capital markets.

Argentina Steps Up IMF Talks Ahead of Major Debt Maturities

Economy Ministry officials have intensified technical discussions with the International Monetary Fund as Argentina seeks greater financial flexibility ahead of multibillion-dollar external debt payments.

Argentina’s August Inflation Falls to 1.7% as Household Financial Stress Deepens

Monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August, but analysts warned that tight credit conditions and high household debt are increasing financial pressure on consumers and small businesses.

Copper Projects Overtake Lithium in Approved Investment Under Argentina’s New Incentive Framework

Copper developments led by the Vicuña and PSJ Cobre Mendocino projects now account for more than $13 billion in approved investment, making copper the largest asset class under Argentina’s new investment regime.

YPF, Eni and XRG Move Vaca Muerta LNG Project Toward Final Investment Decision

YPF, Eni and XRG are nearing completion of technical and financial work on a floating liquefied natural gas project designed to turn Vaca Muerta gas into a major source of Argentine exports.

Argentina Moves to Ban Direct Central Bank Financing of the Treasury

President Javier Milei’s administration is advancing a reform of the Central Bank charter that would prohibit direct monetary financing of government spending and make price stability the institution’s central mandate.

YPF Files $25 Billion Vaca Muerta Oil Export Project Under Argentina’s RIGI Investment Regime

State-backed YPF has submitted its 15-year LLL Oil project for regulatory approval under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime, targeting exports of 240,000 barrels a day and more than $100 billion in cumulative revenue.

Buenos Aires Premium Property Market Draws Fresh Capital

High-end residential and commercial developments in Puerto Madero and northern Buenos Aires are attracting renewed investment as previously undeclared domestic capital returns to the formal economy.

Agricultural Export Earnings Continue to Supply Argentina With Critical Foreign Currency

Strong dollar inflows from the agricultural sector are providing an important source of foreign-exchange liquidity as policymakers seek to rebuild reserves and maintain stability in the currency market.

Milei Reaffirms Deregulation and Fiscal Discipline as Core Economic Policies

President Javier Milei has defended the government’s programme of deregulation, lower public spending and market reforms while signalling that further changes will follow as his administration seeks to sustain investment and economic gro...

Argentina’s RIGI Investment Regime Expands Pipeline of Large Industrial Projects

The government is using long-term fiscal, customs and regulatory guarantees to attract major investment across energy, mining, industrial infrastructure and technology, with dozens of projects either approved or under evaluation.

Sidersa Advances $286 Million Steel Plant in Buenos Aires Province

Sidersa is moving ahead with a new steelmaking project in the San Nicolás industrial corridor under the RIGI framework, supporting investment in domestic production of long steel products.

Argentina Attracts New Artificial Intelligence and Data-Centre Investment Interest Under RIGI

Technology companies are exploring large-scale digital infrastructure projects under Argentina’s long-term investment incentive regime, which offers extended tax and regulatory stability for capital-intensive developments.

Household Loan Arrears Rise to Highest Level in More Than Two Decades

Argentine household credit stress has intensified, with delinquency reaching levels not seen in more than twenty-four years as families continue to absorb the effects of earlier inflation and pressure on purchasing power.

Southern Energy Advances Floating LNG Export Project for 2027 Start

Pan American Energy, YPF, Pampa Energía, Harbour Energy and Golar LNG are progressing infrastructure for floating liquefied natural gas exports from Río Negro, with the first vessel scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2027.