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Buenos Aires Office Market Recovers as Energy and Technology Companies Expand

Premium office leasing activity increased in the Microcentro and Puerto Madero districts, driven by multinational energy groups and software exporters expanding their presence amid expectations of a sustained economic recovery.

More Than Three-Quarters of Banking Transactions in Argentina Now Take Place Digitally

The banking industry reported that over 75 percent of financial operations are conducted through digital channels as traditional lenders accelerate technology investments to compete with fintech firms.

Global Mining Leaders Meet in Buenos Aires to Expand Lithium Supply Chain Partnerships

Executives, regulators and battery manufacturers gathered at the Lithium Latin America Congress to pursue new extraction agreements across Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca, underscoring Argentina's growing role in the electric vehicle supply c...

Argentina's Oil Output Holds Above Half a Million Barrels Per Day as New Pipelines Ease Constraints

Production from the Vaca Muerta shale basin reached modern highs, supported by improved infrastructure that has expanded export capacity and generated additional foreign currency earnings.

Argentina Simplifies Corporate Tax Rules and Raises Threshold for Criminal Evasion Cases

The country's new revenue agency introduced streamlined income declarations and increased the minimum threshold for criminal tax prosecutions to one billion pesos, focusing enforcement on large-scale compliance issues.

Buenos Aires Startups Raise More Than $400 Million as Investors Shift Toward Financial Infrastructure

Argentine technology companies secured significant new funding, with investment increasingly directed toward business software, agricultural technology and cybersecurity rather than consumer applications.

Argentina Launches Incentives for Medium-Sized Firms to Join Major Energy and Mining Supply Chains

The Ministry of Economy introduced a fiscal promotion framework aimed at helping domestic manufacturers and logistics companies integrate into supply chains generated by large investments in Vaca Muerta and the Lithium Triangle.

Argentina Resumes Maize Exports to China as Farmers Prepare for Record Harvest

The country shipped its first bulk maize cargoes to China in several years after phytosanitary restrictions were lifted, opening a major export market as producers anticipate a record harvest of 62 million tonnes.

Argentina Implements Labor Reforms to Encourage Hiring and Reduce Informal Employment

A new labor framework allowing alternative twelve-hour work schedules, limiting severance liabilities and restricting strikes in essential services has officially taken effect as part of the government's deregulation agenda.

Argentina Cuts Agricultural Export Taxes to Accelerate Grain Sales and Boost Foreign Currency Inflows

The government lowered export duties on wheat and barley from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent in an effort to improve producer profitability and increase hard-currency earnings during the winter harvest.

Oil, Gas and Lithium Exports Match Agricultural Revenue for First Time in Argentina

Central Bank figures showed that export earnings from hydrocarbons and mining reached $8.1 billion in the first quarter, equaling inflows from grain exports and highlighting a major shift in the country's economic structure.

Argentina Extends Thirty-Year Stability Guarantees for Large Energy and Mining Investments

The government strengthened its investment incentive regime by granting long-term tax, customs and foreign exchange protections designed to shield major projects from regulatory volatility and attract billions of dollars in foreign capital.

Chevron Seeks Approval for $13.8 Billion Vaca Muerta Project Under Argentina's Investment Incentive Scheme

The U.S. energy company applied to develop a major shale project in Neuquén and simultaneously launched a $3 billion natural gas liquids partnership with YPF and Pluspetrol, reinforcing Argentina's ambitions to become a leading energy ex...

Argentina's Central Bank Meets IMF Reserve Target Six Months Ahead of Schedule

The Central Bank accumulated more than $10.1 billion in net purchases by mid-June, supported by strong agricultural exports and rising energy revenues that have improved sovereign liquidity ahead of future debt repayments.

Argentina's Inflation Falls to Eight-Month Low as Tight Fiscal Policies Gain Traction

Official data showed consumer prices rose 2.1 percent in May, below market expectations and providing a political boost to the government as fiscal tightening helps anchor inflation expectations across the country.

S&P Upgrades Argentina's Sovereign Credit Rating on Fiscal Turnaround and Falling Inflation

S&P Global Ratings raised Argentina's foreign and local currency sovereign credit rating to B-minus, citing President Javier Milei's elimination of the fiscal deficit and improved macroeconomic stability, a move that strengthens the coun...

Geopolitical Competition Intensifies Around Argentina's Critical Minerals Sector

The United States' decision to support governance initiatives in Argentina's lithium-producing provinces highlights growing international competition over critical mineral supply chains and the strategic importance of transparent regulat...

Vaca Muerta Shifts From Extraction Boom to Export Infrastructure Expansion

Investment in processing facilities and export logistics around Vaca Muerta is increasingly focused on midstream infrastructure, reflecting Argentina's efforts to establish itself as a long-term supplier of hydrocarbons to international ...

Argentina Accelerates Rollout of Large Investment Incentive Regime to Attract Foreign Capital

The rapid approval of major mining projects under the Large Investment Incentive Regime signals the government's determination to attract foreign investment by offering long-term fiscal stability and guaranteed access to foreign exchange.

Argentina's Export Sectors Continue to Outpace the Domestic Economy

Energy production, agribusiness and mining are operating at high levels and generating foreign currency earnings, while domestic manufacturing and consumer sectors remain under pressure from weaker purchasing power and slowing economic a...

Andean Drought Intensifies Water Disputes Between Mining and Agriculture in San Juan

Persistent drought and declining glacial melt have worsened water shortages in San Juan province, fuelling tensions as vineyards and olive producers facing rationing challenge the water demands of proposed large-scale mining developments.

United States Launches Funding Programme to Improve Transparency in Argentina's Lithium Triangle

The US embassy in Argentina has introduced a grant programme for organisations in Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca to strengthen environmental oversight, train regulators and promote transparent governance across the country's lithium-producin...

Argentina Establishes Duty-Free Retail Zones Along Mercosur Land Borders

The government has incorporated Mercosur land-border duty-free shops into national legislation, allowing customs authorities to create tax-exempt commercial areas intended to support formal employment, tourism and cross-border trade comp...

Argentina Introduces Stricter Rules for Foreign Companies Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits

Through General Resolution 5855, Argentina's tax authority has imposed new compliance requirements on non-resident entities seeking treaty-based tax benefits, including sworn declarations and updated residency documentation before reduce...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect Provisionally, Lowering Barriers for Argentine Exports

The commercial chapters of the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement have entered provisional application after ratification by Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, immediately reducing tariffs and other trade barriers for Argentine agricult...

Louis Dreyfus Announces Major Agro-Industrial Expansion at Bahía Blanca Port

Louis Dreyfus Company will build a new soybean and sunflower crushing plant at the port of Bahía Blanca, marking its largest investment in Argentina in a decade and strengthening links between regional oilseed production and deep-water e...

Argentina Grants Major Mendoza Copper Project Access to Investment Incentive Regime

The Economy Ministry has formally admitted the Minera San Jorge copper project in Mendoza into the Large Investment Incentive Regime, providing 30 years of fiscal stability, tax benefits and unrestricted access to foreign exchange market...

Chevron and YPF Back $3 Billion Vaca Muerta Project to Expand Natural Gas Exports

Chevron is finalising agreements with state-controlled YPF and Pluspetrol to support a $3 billion natural gas liquids processing facility led by TGS, a project aimed at easing infrastructure bottlenecks and boosting Argentine shale expor...

Argentina's Economy Grows 4.4% in First Quarter as Energy and Agribusiness Lead Recovery

Official data show Argentina's economy expanded by 4.4% in the first quarter, driven largely by robust performances in agriculture, mining and energy production, while manufacturing activity remains subdued after tight monetary policies ...

0Argentina Meets Full-Year IMF Reserve Accumulation Target Within Six Months

Argentina's central bank has accumulated more than $10 billion in foreign reserves since January, reaching its full-year target agreed with the International Monetary Fund six months ahead of schedule, supported by strong agricultural ex...

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.

Argentina Reports Early Success in Formalising Employment

Government data shows increasing numbers of workers are moving from informal employment into formal jobs, particularly in the technology, construction and energy sectors, following labour reforms that reduced corporate severance liabilit...

Northwestern Provinces Launch Logistics Upgrades for Expanding Lithium Industry

Authorities in Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca have begun coordinated infrastructure projects to improve highways, rail links and water systems as multinational mining companies expand lithium production across the region.

Telecommunications Companies Speed Up Fifth-Generation Network Expansion

Major telecom operators are accelerating investments in 5G and fibre-optic infrastructure across Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Mendoza to support future growth in software development, agricultural technology and advanced manufacturing.

Agricultural Export Sales Accelerate Through Rosario Port Complex

Exporters and logistics operators in Rosario reported faster soybean and corn shipments to Asian and European markets, generating an important inflow of export tax revenues and supporting the government's fiscal surplus targets.

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.