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Mercosur Approves Argentina’s Request for Temporary Import Quota on Industrial Polyols

The Mercosur Trade Commission has authorised Argentina to establish a temporary tariff-rate quota for specialised industrial polyols, allowing the government to protect domestic chemical manufacturers from international pricing pressures.

Argentina Hosts Global Agribusiness Leaders at Aapresid Congress on Soil Conservation

Thousands of international agribusiness executives, agronomists and biotechnology investors gathered in Buenos Aires and Rosario to examine Argentine direct-seeding and soil-management technologies aimed at advancing more sustainable agr...

International Real Estate Investors Return to Buenos Aires as Property Market Interest Recovers

More than 15,000 investors, developers and construction executives gathered in Buenos Aires for the Latin American Real Estate Expo, highlighting renewed international interest in Argentine commercial and residential property following r...

Rosario Airport Expands Cargo Operations as Santa Fe Strengthens Role in Agribusiness Logistics

Rosario International Airport handled more than 1,900 cargo movements in the first half of the year as agricultural and manufacturing exporters in Santa Fe increasingly use air freight to bypass logistics bottlenecks around Buenos Aires.

Argentine Banks and Fintech Lenders Face Rising Complaints Over Consumer Credit Rates

Consumer protection agencies are reporting a sharp increase in complaints against banks and fintech lenders over high interest rates on consumer credit, despite Argentina’s broader disinflation process.

Argentine Port Pilotage Deregulation Triggers Labor Disruptions Along Paraná River

A government decree deregulating maritime pilotage and navigation services has triggered labor action by port professionals, disrupting grain carriers and export operations along the Paraná River before federal authorities intervened to ...

Argentina-Chile Border Closure Leaves Thousands of Freight Trucks Stranded

Thousands of trucks remain halted along the Mendoza corridor after prolonged weather-related closures at major high-altitude crossings into Chile, disrupting regional export supply chains and imposing financial losses on freight operators.

Argentine Senate Begins Work on Framework for Voluntary Carbon Credit Market

Argentina’s Senate has begun committee discussions on legislation to regulate the voluntary carbon credit market, with lawmakers seeking greater certainty for investors in forestry and agricultural carbon projects.

Argentina Negotiates With Peronist Opposition Over Changes to National Primary Elections

The government has opened talks with Peronist opposition factions on restructuring Argentina’s mandatory national primary election system ahead of the midterm elections.

Argentina Joins Geneva Consensus Declaration Under Milei’s Government

Argentina has formally joined the Geneva Consensus Declaration, aligning President Javier Milei’s government with a U.S.-led diplomatic initiative supported by conservative governments and marking a shift in the country’s international p...

Mercado Libre Deploys New Artificial Intelligence Search Architecture as Argentine Sales Rise 41 Percent

Mercado Libre is overhauling its regional search technology with large language models after strong financial growth, with Argentine sales volumes rising 41 percent as the company expands its digital commerce and fintech operations.

Lithium Argentina Advances Cauchari-Olaroz Expansion After $140 Million in Free Cash Flow

Lithium Argentina generated more than $140 million in free cash flow from its Cauchari-Olaroz operation in Jujuy and plans to advance a second-stage expansion after securing regulatory approval and access to newly approved investment inc...

Argentina Opens 50-Year Privatization Tender for Belgrano Cargas Rail Network

The Argentine government has launched a 50-year concession process for the Belgrano Cargas freight railway, seeking private investment to modernize agricultural transport links between northern provinces and export ports in Santa Fe.

Argentina’s July Inflation Hits 2.1 Percent, Slightly Above Market Expectations

Consumer prices in Argentina rose 2.1 percent in July, slightly above forecasts, with seasonal winter holiday pressures contributing to the monthly increase while the broader disinflation trend continues.

Argentina Injects 3.8 Trillion Pesos Into Banks as Government Eases Liquidity Policy

Argentina’s Economy Ministry has distributed 3.8 trillion pesos among commercial banks rather than placing the funds at the central bank, marking a shift toward supporting domestic lending as the government responds to a weakening economy.

Argentina’s Central Bank Reserves Reach Nearly $49 Billion as Independence Bill Advances

Argentina’s gross international reserves have risen to nearly $49 billion, their highest level in almost seven years, as Congress prepares to debate legislation intended to strengthen the institutional independence of the central bank.

Argentina’s Mining Exports Jump 74 Percent to $4.7 Billion in First Half

Argentina’s mining exports reached $4.7 billion in the first half of the year, up 74 percent from a year earlier, driven by higher lithium carbonate shipments from Jujuy and Salta.

YPF Prepares Major Vaca Muerta Pipeline Investment After Strong Second-Quarter Earnings

State energy company YPF is preparing an application for the Large Investment Incentive Regime covering the Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline after reporting $2.8 billion in adjusted second-quarter earnings, with the project aimed at expanding Ar...

Argentina Approves More Than $21 Billion in Mining Projects Under Investment Incentive Program

The Argentine government has approved more than $21 billion in mining investments under the Large Investment Incentive Regime, including major copper projects such as Vicuña and Los Azules in San Juan province.

Continental Resources Commits More Than $4 Billion to Vaca Muerta Joint Venture in Argentina

U.S. shale producer Continental Resources has completed a joint venture with Mercuria Energy Group to acquire a 50 percent stake in Phoenix Global Resources, committing more than $4 billion to expand unconventional oil and gas production...

Argentina’s Monetary Base Expands Five Point Four Percent in July as Central Bank Manages Liquidity

Argentina’s monetary base grew five point four percent in July as policymakers balanced the need for commercial liquidity against the risk of renewed inflationary pressure.

Argentina Government and Grain Industry Launch Joint Agenda to Improve Agribusiness Competitiveness

Argentina’s Cabinet Chief has established a public-private working group with agricultural leaders to address export bottlenecks and tax inefficiencies as the government seeks to strengthen the sector’s contribution to foreign currency e...

Argentine Farmers Face 180 Million Dollar Increase in Costs as Fertilizer Prices Rise

Argentine agricultural producers are absorbing an estimated 180 million dollar increase in costs as geopolitical disruptions push up fertilizer and agrochemical prices ahead of the southern hemisphere planting season.

Halliburton Introduces Electric Drilling Rigs to Expand Vaca Muerta Operations

Halliburton has deployed electric drilling equipment in the Neuquén basin to support Vaca Muerta operations, upgrading extraction technology while creating electricity demand equivalent to about 30,000 homes.

South Korea Reopens Market to Argentine Poultry Exports After Sanitary Restrictions

South Korea has lifted sanitary restrictions on Argentine poultry products, giving Argentine producers greater access to an important Asian consumer market and supporting efforts to diversify export destinations.

United States Agriculture Department Forecasts 49 Million Ton Argentine Soybean Harvest

The United States Department of Agriculture projects a 49 million ton soybean harvest in Argentina as farmers prepare to plant more than 17 million hectares, supporting the country’s position as a major exporter of processed soybean meal...

Argentina’s Senate Advances Bill Easing Restrictions on Foreign Purchases of Rural Land

The Senate has begun debating legislation that would ease federal restrictions on foreign ownership of large rural and resource-rich properties, prompting debate over national sovereignty and foreign investment.

Rosario Port Plans Logistics Network to Serve Argentina’s Growing Lithium Exports

Santa Fe planners are adapting Rosario’s river port infrastructure to handle potential lithium exports from northwestern Argentina, seeking to establish a downstream logistics route for the expanding mining industry.

Rosario Grains Exchange Forecasts More Than 4.6 Billion Dollars in 2026 Agricultural Export Taxes

The Rosario Grains Exchange expects export duties on soybeans, corn and wheat to generate more than 4.6 billion dollars in 2026, with stronger second-half agricultural sales expected to lift federal tax collections.

Argentina and Chile Advance Plans to Send Vaca Muerta Gas to Pacific Markets

Argentina is accelerating talks with Chile on cross-border energy infrastructure that could allow Vaca Muerta natural gas to reach Pacific ports and high-demand Asian markets.

Buenos Aires Ports Post Highest Cargo Volumes Since 2019 on Strong Grain and Crude Exports

Ports in Buenos Aires province handled nearly 15 million tons of bulk cargo and 130,000 containers, their highest logistics volume since 2019, driven by stronger crude oil and agricultural shipments.

Vaca Muerta Oil and Argentine Lithium Production Surge as Mature Energy Fields Decline

Vaca Muerta unconventional oil production rose thirty-two percent while lithium carbonate extraction increased fifty-nine percent, offsetting declines from mature oilfields and strengthening the contribution of newer resource industries ...

Argentina and United States Deepen Anti-Cartel Cooperation at International Drug Enforcement Conference

Argentina’s Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva and United States officials launched closer cooperation in Buenos Aires, bringing Argentine federal forces into the Shield of the Americas initiative against transnational organized crime.

Argentina Loses 241,000 Formal Jobs as Economic Stagnation Deepens

Federal labor data show a loss of 241,000 formal jobs alongside rising informality, increasing pressure on the government to translate fiscal and inflation gains into stronger economic growth and employment.

Argentina’s Central Bank Survey Sees 2026 Inflation Falling Below 30 Percent

Argentina’s latest central bank expectations survey projects monthly inflation of one point eight percent in August and an annual inflation rate of 29.8 percent for 2026, pointing to a continued slowdown in price growth.

Argentina’s Sovereign Risk Premium Rises Above 500 Basis Points Amid Market Caution

Argentina’s sovereign risk premium has climbed above 500 basis points as investors remain cautious about the timing of changes to currency controls and continued restrictions on capital flows.

Mercado Libre to Invest 2.6 Billion Dollars in Argentina and Create 2,000 Technology Jobs

Mercado Libre founder Marcos Galperin announced 2.6 billion dollars of investment in Argentina to expand logistics and digital credit operations, with about 2,000 new technology jobs planned, mainly in Buenos Aires.

Argentina’s International Reserves Surpass 50 Billion Dollars on Strong Export Inflows

The Central Bank of Argentina said international reserves exceeded 50 billion dollars, reaching their highest accumulated level since 2019 after strong agricultural export liquidations and fiscal tightening under President Javier Milei.

Argentina Approves 709 Million Dollar Lithium Project as RIGI Proposals Reach 100 Billion Dollars

The government has approved the Tres Quebradas lithium project in Catamarca under RIGI, bringing the value of major infrastructure and mining proposals submitted through the investment framework to about 100 billion dollars.

Argentina Submits 51 Billion Dollar Vaca Muerta LNG Project Under Major Investment Incentive Regime

YPF, Eni and XRG have submitted the 51 billion dollar Argentina LNG project for inclusion in the RIGI investment framework, with plans for large processing facilities and floating liquefaction units in Río Negro to support natural gas ex...

Globant Reshapes Artificial Intelligence Leadership to Expand Enterprise AI Business

Argentine-founded software company Globant has appointed a new global chief executive for its artificial intelligence division as the company seeks to capture growing international corporate demand for generative artificial intelligence ...

Argentina’s Banking Union Secures Major Wage Agreement With Financial Institutions

Argentina’s banking workers union has reached a new salary agreement with domestic and international financial institutions, establishing a compensation benchmark that could influence upcoming labor negotiations in other industries.

Buenos Aires Province Healthcare System Faces Financial Crisis as Providers Suspend Services

IOMA, the Buenos Aires provincial healthcare system, is facing mounting financial pressure as private medical providers suspend services over accumulated debts, increasing pressure on Governor Axel Kicillof to stabilize coverage for mill...