Buenos Aires Times

Milei Plans Paris Talks With Macron Focused on Trade and Investment

President Javier Milei is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for discussions focused on strengthening trade ties and attracting French investment into Argentine infrastructure and technology. :chatgpt-content-ref...

Argentina Prepares UN Arbitration Request Over Sea Lion Oil Project Near Malvinas Islands

Argentina’s Foreign Ministry is preparing an arbitration request at the United Nations to challenge the Sea Lion offshore oil project, extending the sovereignty dispute over hydrocarbon development in waters surrounding the Malvinas Isla...

U.S. Court Allows Asset Embargo Requests in Aerolíneas Argentinas Expropriation Case

A U.S. federal court authorized distressed-debt funds to begin seeking embargoes against Argentine sovereign assets to enforce a multimillion-dollar judgment linked to the state expropriation of Aerolíneas Argentinas. :chatgpt-content-re...

Vista Energy Raises $400 Million in New York Bond Sale for Vaca Muerta Expansion

Vista Energy issued $400 million in corporate bonds under New York jurisdiction to finance accelerated unconventional oil and gas development in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="8"}

Japan Reopens Market to Argentine Beef After More Than 20 Years

Japan lifted its long-standing sanitary restrictions on Argentine beef, reopening an important export market to producers after more than two decades. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="7"}

Argentina and UAE Open Talks on Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Argentina and the United Arab Emirates formally began negotiations on a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with energy investment and the Argentina LNG project among the central areas of cooperation. :chatgpt-content...

Milei Says Argentina Could Reach $180 Billion in Annual Exports by 2031

President Javier Milei told international investors that Argentina could double its export capacity to about $180 billion by 2031, with much of the expected growth tied to expanding hydrocarbon production from Vaca Muerta. :chatgpt-conte...

Argentina Manufacturing Output Falls 5% as Poverty Rises

Official data show a 5% contraction in manufacturing alongside a sharp increase in poverty, highlighting the uneven effects of Argentina’s economic adjustment despite fiscal surpluses and greater monetary stability. :chatgpt-content-refe...

IMF Maintains 3.5% Growth Forecast for Argentina in 2026

The International Monetary Fund kept its forecast for Argentina’s economy to expand 3.5% in 2026 as President Javier Milei’s government continues its fiscal consolidation program ahead of major debt principal repayments. :chatgpt-content...

Argentina’s Private Sector Acquires $47 Billion After Currency Controls Are Eased

Argentine individuals and companies legally acquired $47 billion following the dismantling of capital controls known as the cepo, reflecting continued demand for dollar assets even as inflation slows and the exchange rate stabilizes near...

Argentina Investment Incentive Regime Draws Nearly $50 Billion in Proposed Projects

Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime is processing 48 major projects worth almost $50 billion, with copper mining and hydrocarbons accounting for much of the planned investment. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

YPF, Eni and XRG Near $51 Billion Investment Decision on Argentina LNG Project

State-backed YPF, Eni and XRG are moving toward a final investment decision on the $51 billion Argentina LNG project, which is intended to turn the Neuquén basin into a major liquefied natural gas export hub by the end of the decade. :ch...

Argentina Denounces Unauthorized British Flight From Malvinas to Chile

Argentina formally denounced a flight operated by Thales UK Limited between the Malvinas Islands and Punta Arenas, Chile, saying it took place without authorization from Argentine authorities and ordering further legal and diplomatic act...

Poverty and Falling Real Incomes Remain Major Challenges During Argentina’s Adjustment

Economic analyses cited in the source notes point to continued pressure on Argentine households from inflation and declining purchasing power, with poverty remaining elevated and parts of the middle class facing worsening income conditions.

Argentina Advances Central Bank Reform Focused on Currency Stability

Argentina’s Congress is debating reforms to the Central Bank that supporters say would strengthen institutional independence and reinforce efforts to preserve the value of the peso as part of the government’s broader stabilisation progra...

Company Closures and Job Losses Highlight Uneven Economic Conditions Across Argentina

Private-sector data indicate widespread business closures and employment losses across several inland provinces, while Neuquén has continued to benefit from job creation linked to the Vaca Muerta energy industry.

Vaca Muerta Oil Growth Faces Pressure From Rising Costs and Lower Crude Prices

Production growth at Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation could slow as falling global oil prices and higher domestic operating costs challenge the economics of further expansion after a period of record output and heavy investment.

Argentina Approves More Than $1.3 Billion in Lithium Investments Under RIGI

Lithium projects operated by Minera Exar and Posco received approval under Argentina’s Large Investments Incentive Regime, unlocking combined investment of more than $1.37 billion and providing tax and customs benefits for further produc...

US Plans Up to $7 Billion in Financing for Argentina’s Energy and Critical Minerals Sectors

The United States announced a financing framework of up to $7 billion to support energy, critical minerals and infrastructure projects in Argentina, including development linked to lithium and the Vaca Muerta shale region.

Argentina’s 2027 Budget Targets 18% Inflation and 4% Economic Growth

The Milei administration’s 2027 budget projects annual inflation of 18%, economic growth of 4% and an official exchange rate of about 1,847 pesos per US dollar, maintaining the government’s emphasis on gradual disinflation and fiscal sta...

Argentina’s Milei Rejects Recession Claims and Defends Economic Programme Through 2027

President Javier Milei said Argentina is not in recession and defended his government’s inflation and exchange-rate strategy, arguing that the recent slowdown reflects progress toward macroeconomic stabilisation rather than a collapse in...

New Zealand Restores Working Visa Programs for Argentine Professionals

Immigration authorities in New Zealand have reinstated working holiday visa quotas for young Argentine professionals, reflecting trends in global talent mobility amidst domestic economic restructuring.

Digital Wallets Reshape Consumer Credit and Investment Behavior in Argentina

The rapid adoption of virtual payment ecosystems is altering monetary velocity, allowing millions of citizens to access high-yield daily investment accounts and micro-credit to hedge against inflation.

Argentina Files Formal Protest Over Unauthorized British Logistics Flights from Chile

The administration of President Javier Milei issued a diplomatic warning after detecting unsanctioned commercial flights connecting Punta Arenas with the Malvinas Islands, threatening sanctions against violating corporations.

El Niño Weather Patterns Threaten Argentina’s Upcoming Agricultural Exports

Commodity analysts warn that extreme precipitation and flooding from the Super El Niño pattern could severely compromise the soy and corn harvests essential for national dollar accumulation.

Central Bank Exchange Rate Gap Narrows Below Three Percent Amid Currency Stabilization

The differential between the official wholesale rate and parallel financial markets has reached historic lows, providing the Central Bank with breathing room as it navigates the unwinding of capital controls.

Live Nation Entertainment Acquires Control of Moviar Arena and Dale Play to Expand in Buenos Aires

The North American entertainment conglomerate has purchased majority control over key venues and production companies, signaling a major consolidation in the Argentine live events market.

Vista Energy Expands Vaca Muerta Footprint with $1.1 Billion Purchase of Equinor Assets

The independent Argentine producer has acquired stakes in the Bandurries Sur and Bajo del Toro blocks from Norway’s Equinor, reinforcing its position as a leading driller in the Neuquén basin.

Visa Acquires Prisma Medios de Pago for $1.5 Billion to Expand Argentine Digital Presence

The global payments leader has integrated the processing networks of Prisma and Newpay following a historic acquisition from Advent International, positioning itself to lead the expansion of contactless commerce in South America.

Mercuria Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Raízen Argentina and Shell Retail Network

The Swiss energy trading giant has finalized a massive buyout of the Raízen downstream network, securing the second-largest portfolio of retail fuel stations in Argentina.

State Energy Firm Enarsa Advances Privatization of Thermal Power Plants to Reduce Fiscal Deficit

The Argentine executive branch is accelerating the divestment of federal stakes in key electricity generation plants through an auction process designed to reduce the financial burden on the national treasury.

Argentine Senate Passes Central Bank Reforms and Regional Energy Subsidy Revisions

The upper house sanctioned structural changes to the Central Bank’s mandate and passed the controversial Cold Zones Law, reflecting the complex political negotiations required to advance the government's stabilization agenda.

Zijin Mining Subsidiary Secures $700 Million Lithium Project Approval in Catamarca

Provincial authorities have authorized a major foreign investment package from China-backed Liex, marking the third large-scale lithium project activated under the national Large Investment Incentive Regime.

Government Approves $2.2 Billion Gas Pipeline Expansion to Connect Vaca Muerta to Northern Hubs

Energy authorities have greenlit a massive infrastructure package designed to reverse the flow of the Northern Gas Pipeline, replacing expensive Bolivian imports with domestic shale gas to support the northwest’s mining and agribusiness ...

Argentina Initiates UN Arbitration Against United Kingdom Over Offshore Oil Extraction

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has formally elevated its territorial dispute with the UK to an international maritime tribunal, targeting British hydrocarbon operations in the Malvinas Basin.

Argentine Sovereign Risk Spikes to Six-Month High as Investors Reevaluate Debt Service

The JP Morgan country risk index surged to 628 basis points, reflecting mounting anxiety in international capital markets regarding the Treasury's ability to cover massive debt maturities due early next year.

National Statistics Institute Records Second Consecutive Quarter of Economic Contraction

Argentina’s statistics agency, INDEC, reported a 0.6% decline in GDP during the second quarter, triggering a debate over whether the downturn represents a structural recession or temporary stabilization shocks.

Argentina’s Economy Ministry Rolls Over 8.6 Trasting Pesos in Domestic Debt to Curb Inflation

Economic Minister Luis Caputo secured a complete rollover of massive short-term treasury obligations without printing new currency, maintaining fiscal discipline to avoid inflationary liquidity injections.

Argentine Central Bank Reserves Fall Below $50 Billion Amid Debt Payments and Currency Pressure

Gross international reserves have contracted sharply as heavy sovereign debt obligations and sustained corporate demand for dollars overshadow steady foreign exchange purchases.

Chevron Projects $13.8 Billion Investment in Neuquén to Accelerate Vaca Muerta Production

The multinational energy group has outlined an aggressive capital deployment strategy for the El Trapial shale block, reinforcing international confidence in Argentine hydrocarbon yields and the recently enacted Large Investment Incentiv...