Buenos Aires Times

Regional Infrastructure Disputes Emerge as Investment Accelerates

The debate over proposed trucking tolls in La Pampa highlights growing tensions over infrastructure costs and logistics as large-scale mining and energy projects expand across western Argentina.

Record Grain Shipments Offset Decline in Argentina's Agricultural Export Revenue

Agricultural exporters reported a 28 percent annual decline in July foreign currency inflows after temporary export tax incentives expired, although grain and derivative shipments reached a record 69 million tonnes during the first seven...

Continental Resources Targets New Vaca Muerta Exploration Opportunities

United States energy company Continental Resources said it plans to compete for additional exploration blocks in Neuquén province as it seeks to expand its presence in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.

Ruling Coalition Proposes Eliminating Buenos Aires Provincial Senate

Lawmakers from La Libertad Avanza introduced legislation to replace the Buenos Aires provincial legislature with a unicameral system, arguing the reform would reduce political spending in Argentina's largest province.

Argentina Raises Domestic Biodiesel and Bioethanol Prices by Four Percent

The Energy Secretariat increased regulated prices for biodiesel and bioethanol used in fuel blending, affecting production margins for agricultural processors and raising costs for fuel distributors.

Argentina's Fuel Sales Decline for Fifth Consecutive Month

Domestic fuel consumption fell for a fifth straight month, with retail sales down 1.3 percent in the first half of 2026 as weaker purchasing power and changing commercial transport patterns weighed on demand.

La Pampa Toll Proposal Sparks Debate Over Vaca Muerta Logistics Costs

La Pampa is advancing plans to impose tolls on heavy vehicles serving the Vaca Muerta energy basin, prompting debate over how higher transport costs could affect one of Argentina's most important industrial regions.

Buenos Aires Venture Capital Shifts Toward Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software

Investment activity in Buenos Aires is increasingly focused on enterprise software, financial technology, regulatory technology and artificial intelligence, moving away from consumer-oriented digital platforms.

Argentina Removes Postal Export Limits for Small Businesses

Tax agency ARCA eliminated value caps on commercial exports shipped through postal services, a move intended to help small and medium-sized businesses expand into international e-commerce markets.

Argentina Adjusts to Mercosur-European Union Trade Agreement

Argentine importers and logistics companies are reorganizing supply chains following the activation of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, seeking to benefit from phased tariff reductions and new automotive trade opportunities.

Government Delays Market Deregulation to Prioritize Central Bank Independence

Argentina's Economy Ministry said broader reforms affecting capital and insurance markets will be postponed until Congress considers the proposed Central Bank charter, underscoring the government's focus on institutional reform.

Compañía MEGA Expands Gas Processing Capacity in Vaca Muerta

Compañía MEGA will invest 360 million dollars to increase natural gas liquids processing capacity under the RIGI program, with the expansion expected to boost annual energy exports by around 190 million dollars.

POSCO Secures Approval for Next Phase of Sal de Oro Lithium Project

South Korea's POSCO received regulatory approval under the RIGI framework to expand its Sal de Oro lithium operation in Salta province, reinforcing international investment in Argentina's lithium sector.

Chinese Miner Zijin Expands Argentina Lithium Investment

The government approved Zijin Mining's Tres Quebradas lithium carbonate expansion in Catamarca province, allowing production capacity to increase to 40,000 tonnes a year for international electric vehicle markets.

Pampa Energía Wins Approval for 2.7 Billion Dollar Fertilizer Plant

Pampa Energía received RIGI approval to build a large fertilizer facility that will use natural gas from the Vaca Muerta formation, with the project expected to generate about 800 million dollars in annual export revenue.

YPF Advances Liquefied Natural Gas Export Terminal for Vaca Muerta

State-backed energy company YPF awarded key construction contracts for a major liquefied natural gas export terminal designed to connect Vaca Muerta shale production with customers in Europe and Asia.

Argentina's Foreign Reserves Near 50 Billion Dollars as Sovereign Debt Improves

Argentina's gross international reserves rose to 49.6 billion dollars, the highest level under the current administration, while sovereign bonds advanced and the country's risk premium fell to a three-week low of 412 basis points.

BHP and Lundin Win Approval for 9.7 Billion Dollar Vicuña Copper Project

The Vicuña copper, gold and silver development in San Juan province became the largest project approved under the RIGI investment regime and is expected to generate annual exports of 2.6 billion dollars while strengthening Argentina's ro...

Argentina Sends Landmark Central Bank Reform to Congress to Ban Monetary Financing

President Javier Milei submitted a new Central Bank charter that would permanently prohibit monetary financing of government deficits and the transfer of accounting profits to the Treasury, seeking to establish a long-term framework for ...

Argentina Approves 14 Billion Dollars in Mining and Energy Projects Under Investment Incentive Program

The Argentine government approved five major domestic and foreign investment projects in copper, lithium and natural gas under the RIGI incentive regime, marking a significant expansion of capital investment aimed at increasing the count...

Buenos Aires Is Emerging as a Regional Technology Investment Hub

Macroeconomic stabilization, investment incentives and expanding energy capacity are helping Buenos Aires attract venture capital, software companies and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Capacity Will Be Critical to Argentina's Export Ambitions

Rising investment in energy and mining is increasing pressure on pipelines, ports and logistics networks, making transport upgrades central to sustaining future export growth.

Argentina Seeks to Lock Fiscal Discipline Into Permanent Law

The proposed ban on Central Bank financing of the Treasury reflects the government's effort to embed its fiscal and monetary policies in legislation rather than relying on executive action.

Energy and Mining Are Reshaping Argentina's Export Economy

Growing oil, gas and lithium production is reducing Argentina's reliance on agricultural exports, creating a more diversified source of foreign exchange and strengthening the country's external position.

Argentine Markets Rally as Investor Confidence Strengthens

Argentine government bonds and equities have extended their gains as stronger foreign reserves, fiscal surpluses and investment reforms improve investor sentiment and reduce the country's risk premium.

Milei Unveils 90-Point Reform Agenda Ahead of Congressional Debate

President Javier Milei is preparing a broad legislative package focused on corporate tax reductions, further deregulation and greater competition in education as the government seeks to deepen its market-oriented reform programme.

Government Accelerates Port and Logistics Reform to Support Export Growth

The Economy Ministry is advancing deregulation and potential private concessions for logistics infrastructure along the Paraná River and the Port of Buenos Aires to expand capacity for agricultural, mining and energy exports.

New Investment Incentives Drive Corporate Restructuring in Mining and Energy

Argentina's Incentive Regime for Large Investments now allows eligible project companies to carry forward tax losses indefinitely with inflation adjustments, prompting multinational firms to reorganize long-term mining, energy and infras...

Argentina's Inflation Rate Set to Fall to Around 30% This Year

Government projections indicate annual inflation is on course to slow to about 30%, down sharply from 211% in 2023, reflecting the impact of fiscal austerity and tighter monetary policy.

Buenos Aires Attracts Fresh Venture Capital as Economic Stability Improves

Technology companies, startups and investors are increasing activity in Buenos Aires, with improved macroeconomic stability and investment incentives supporting new spending on cloud infrastructure and software exports.

Argentina Enters New Monetary Phase After Eliminating Interest-Bearing Central Bank Liabilities

The Central Bank of Argentina says it has begun a remonetization phase in which the money supply will expand in line with recovering demand for the peso following the elimination of interest-bearing liabilities from its balance sheet.

Argentina Becomes South America's Fourth-Largest Oil Producer

Record output from the Vaca Muerta shale basin has lifted Argentina above Colombia to become the fourth-largest crude oil producer in South America, with production targets pointing to further expansion by 2030.

Government Launches Campaign to Attract AI Data Centres With Low-Cost Energy

President Javier Milei has unveiled an initiative to position Argentina as a regional hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure by combining competitively priced natural gas from Vaca Muerta, renewable energy potential in Patagonia ...

YPF Plans $5.8 Billion Investment Focused on Vaca Muerta Development

State-controlled YPF will invest $5.8 billion in 2026, with around 70% of spending directed toward unconventional production in the Vaca Muerta shale basin as part of a broader expansion strategy.

Argentina Introduces Labour Reforms to Reduce Severance Costs and Encourage Formal Employment

A new labour reform package has come into force, introducing more flexible working arrangements, changing severance payment rules and limiting union influence in critical infrastructure sectors as the government seeks to expand formal em...

Argentina Approves POSCO Investment in Golden Salt Lithium Project

South Korea's POSCO has received approval for a $208 million investment in the Golden Salt Two lithium carbonate project in the Salar del Hombre Muerto under Argentina's large investment incentive regime, reinforcing foreign interest in ...

Argentina Approves $709 Million Lithium Expansion at Tres Quebradas Project

The Argentine government has admitted the China-backed Tres Quebradas lithium project into its Incentive Regime for Large Investments, clearing a $709 million expansion that will double annual lithium carbonate production capacity to 40,...

IMF Chief Praises Argentina's Fiscal Surplus and Falling Inflation

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commended Argentina's fiscal discipline during a visit to Buenos Aires, highlighting two consecutive years of primary budget surpluses, lower inflation and declining sove...

YPF, Eni and XRG Sign Agreement to Advance Argentina LNG Export Project

State-run energy company YPF has signed a binding joint development agreement with Italy's Eni and partner XRG to develop a liquefied natural gas export project designed to process Vaca Muerta gas, with a final investment decision target...

Argentina's Oil Production Reaches Record 904,000 Barrels a Day on Vaca Muerta Growth

Argentina produced a record 904,000 barrels of crude oil per day in May, with the Vaca Muerta shale basin driving most of the increase as unconventional production accounted for about 69% of national output and strengthened the country's...

Argentina Exceeds IMF Foreign Reserve Target Six Months Ahead of Schedule

The Central Bank of Argentina has accumulated more than $10 billion in foreign reserves for 2026, surpassing its full-year International Monetary Fund target by the end of July as stronger energy and mining exports bolster external accou...

President Javier Milei Proposes Central Bank Overhaul to Ban Treasury Financing

President Javier Milei has submitted legislation to rewrite the charter of the Central Bank of Argentina, permanently prohibiting direct or indirect financing of the National Treasury in a move aimed at reinforcing monetary independence ...

Breaking With the Past: One of the World’s Smallest Countries Changes Its Name

The Pacific island nation formerly known as Nauru has adopted its traditional name, the Republic of Naoero, to reflect its language, heritage and national identity.

Foreign Exchange Accumulation Remains a Central Policy Objective

The Central Bank continues to build foreign exchange holdings even as debt repayments limit reserve growth, underscoring the government's focus on strengthening monetary stability and investor confidence.

Infrastructure and Provincial Disputes Could Slow Energy Expansion

Labour action on key waterways and proposals for new freight charges illustrate how transport and regional policy disputes may increasingly affect the growth of the Vaca Muerta energy sector.