Buenos Aires Times

Argentina Faces Technical Recession as Economists Cut 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.5%

Private economists participating in the Central Bank of Argentina's market expectations survey estimate that the economy contracted by approximately 1% in the third quarter, raising the prospect of a technical recession. The latest proje...

Argentine Military Increases South Atlantic Patrols to Combat Illegal Fishing

Following the modernization of naval and air assets, the military has escalated enforcement in the nation's Exclusive Economic Zone to protect strategic Patagonian fisheries.

International Airlines Adjust Buenos Aires Flight Frequencies Amid Shifting Travel Demand

While some carriers have modified routes from Madrid, the aviation sector is seeing robust demand for premium corporate travel, reflecting the influx of foreign executives into the country.

French and Argentine Executives Discuss Data Center Expansions in Buenos Aires

Discussions held in Paris between European tech leaders and Argentine officials are focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure in the federal capital.

Corporate Leasing Surges in Puerto Madero as Multinational Firms Move to Buenos Aires

The premium real estate market in the capital is seeing a revival as international energy and mining corporations secure office space to manage expanding Argentine operations.

Rosario Grain Exchange Forecasts Surge in Agricultural Export Revenues

Strong harvest projections and favorable global prices in the central Pampas are expected to generate significant foreign exchange inflows for the Central Bank in the coming quarter.

Argentine Sovereign Debt Rallies as Country Risk Hits Seven-Year Low

Wall Street investors are increasing holdings of Argentine dollar-denominated bonds in response to sustained fiscal surpluses and major new corporate investment announcements.

Midstream Operators Fast-Track Pipeline Expansions to Address Vaca Murta Bottlenecks

As production surges in Neuquén, energy companies are accelerating the construction of compression plants and transport networks to ensure oil and gas can reach Atlantic export terminals.

Federal Authorities Advance Dredging Contracts for Paraná River Export Corridor

The administration is finalizing concessions to deepen the strategic waterway connecting agricultural hubs in Santa Fe to the Atlantic, a move intended to lower logistics costs for grain exports.

Domestic Banks Increase Sovereign Debt Holdings as Private Lending Remains Weak

Despite macroeconomic stabilization, Argentine commercial banks are channeling liquidity into government securities rather than private sector loans, highlighting ongoing challenges for the manufacturing and retail sectors.

Treasury Launches $350,000 Citizenship-by-Investment Program to Attract Foreign Capital

The federal government has unveiled a new scheme offering Argentine citizenship in exchange for direct treasury contributions or sovereign bond purchases to boost international liquidity.

World Bank Approves $900 Million in Funding for Argentine Infrastructure and Social Programs

The international lender has committed substantial new disbursements over the next six months to support domestic development as the national government maintains strict fiscal adjustments.

Buenos Aires Monthly Inflation Edges Up to 1.8 Percent

September data for the federal capital shows a slight acceleration in consumer prices, prompting concerns among economists regarding the balance between price stability and economic recovery.

Argentina Joins United States in Global Declaration Against Industrial Overcapacity

The Milei government has officially signed a Washington-led trade statement targeting non-market economic practices, signaling a strategic geopolitical shift toward the United States and away from China and Brazil.

President Milei Vows to Veto Legislative Attempts to Increase 2027 Public Spending

Addressing business leaders in Buenos Aires, the President pledged to block any congressional efforts to raise expenditures, reinforcing his administration's commitment to a strict fiscal surplus and a path toward dollarization.

Eramet Announces $350 Million Expansion of Lithium Operations in Salta

The French mining company is scaling its Centenario Ratones facility in northwest Argentina, leveraging the new investment incentive regime to supply global battery markets.

Federal Courts Block Presidential Veto on University Funding in Constitutional Dispute

The judiciary has declared the executive decree halting expanded higher education budgets unconstitutional, triggering a legal battle between the Milei administration's zero-deficit policy and congressional spending mandates.

Economy Minister Travels to Thailand to Negotiate New IMF Credit Line

Argentina's Finance Minister Luis Caputo is scheduled to hold high-level talks with International Monetary Fund officials in Bangkok to secure a new financial program intended to bolster central bank reserves and support the removal of c...

Private Consortium Wins $340 Million Bid to Privatize State Water Utility AySA

A consortium led by businessman Mauricio Filibately has secured control of the water utility, marking a significant milestone for the Milei administration's agenda to divest state-owned enterprises and reduce public spending.

Glencore Commits $4 Billion to Argentine Copper Project Following Paris Meetings

During President Javier Milei's European investment tour, the Swiss multinational confirmed massive capital deployment for the Agua Rica site in Catamarca, positioning the region as a key player in global copper supply chains.

Argentina Secures $12.4 Billion Pluspetrol Investment for Vaca Muerta Shale Project

The government’s new Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) has authorized a twenty-five-year project in the Bajo del Choique-La Invernada block, which is expected to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day.

Argentine Agricultural Producers Secure New Export Contracts in Japan and Europe

Leading domestic producers have expanded long-term commodity agreements with buyers in Japan and the European Union, demonstrating a successful diversification of high-value grain and meat exports beyond traditional regional partners.

British Retailer Superdry Commits $50 Million to Expand Argentine Store Presence

The multinational clothing brand has confirmed a $50 million investment to open 15 new premium locations across Buenos Aires and major provincial cities, signaling renewed international confidence in the Argentine consumer market.

Argentina to Pursue International Legal Action Against UK Over Offshore Oil Operations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to file cases before international maritime tribunals after a British energy firm acquired vessels for the Sea Lion project, a move Argentina views as a defiance of sanctions regarding hydr...

President Javier Milei’s Comments on Brazilian Elections Heighten Mercosur Tensions

The Argentine president’s public celebration of right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his criticism of the current Brazilian administration have introduced new diplomatic volatility into the Mercosur trade relationship.

Milei Administration Develops $800,000 'Golden Passport' Program to Attract Global Wealth

The Argentine government is finalizing a citizenship-by-investment initiative that would require an allocation of up to $800,000 in local assets, in an effort to position Buenos Aires as a destination for global high-net-worth capital.

Economists Warn Argentina’s Export Revenues are Driving Private Sector Dollarization

Prominent analysts cautioned the Milei administration that the massive influx of foreign exchange from Vaca Muerta and the agricultural sector is increasingly being used to finance domestic private dollarization rather than rebuilding th...

Argentine Industrial Production Records Monthly Growth Amid Economic Stabilization

Official macroeconomic data shows a return to monthly expansion in the national industrial sector, leading Economy Minister Luis Caputo to highlight the progress of early fiscal stabilization measures despite negative annual manufacturin...

Argentina’s Official and Parallel Exchange Rate Gap Narrows to One Percent

The spread between the official exchange rate and the parallel "blue" dollar has fallen to historically low levels near 1%, reflecting growing market confidence as the Central Bank of Argentina accumulated an additional $100 million in r...

Surging Vaca Muerta Production Drives $10 Billion Energy Trade Surplus for Argentina

The Argentine Institute of Oil and Gas projects the national energy trade balance will end the year with a $10 billion surplus, noting that increased production in the Neuquén Basin is preventing the country from facing energy import cos...

Argentina Considers Tax and Regulatory Exemptions to Retain LNG Export Revenue Offshore

Lawmakers are advancing a new regulatory framework that would allow liquefied natural gas operators to keep up to 50% of their export-generated US dollars in offshore accounts, a measure designed to secure large-scale international energ...

Rio Tinto Deploys $1.8 Billion for Lithium Infrastructure Projects in Argentina

Global mining group Rio Tinto has confirmed nearly $2 billion in investment for its Rincón and Fénix lithium operations in Salta and Catamarca, utilizing the new large investment incentive regime to scale up exports of battery-grade mine...

Argentina Approves $12 Billion Investment for Vaca Muerta Shale Expansion

The Milei administration has formally authorized a $12.4 billion capital injection for the Bajo del Choique-La Invernada hydrocarbon blocks under a new large-scale incentive regime, a move intended to help the Vaca Muerta formation doubl...

Argentina Reports Steady Tourism Demand in Buenos Aires and Regional Cultural Centers

Hotels and entertainment businesses reported stable occupancy and solid foreign visitor demand, supported by international performances and cultural festivals in Buenos Aires and other destinations.

Argentina’s Courts Oversee Corporate Restructuring and Compliance Proceedings

Federal commercial courts are managing reorganization and financial transparency proceedings involving several companies undergoing complex debt restructuring.

Argentina’s Universities Debate Funding, Research Grants and Resource Allocation

University leaders and student federations are holding parliamentary and public discussions over operating budgets, research funding and the distribution of resources across national institutions.

Argentina’s Political Leaders Debate Changes to Primary Elections and Voting Calendar

Provincial governors and national lawmakers are negotiating possible reforms to primary election rules and electoral schedules ahead of upcoming votes.

Argentina’s Auto Industry Adjusts Prices as Exchange Rates and Input Costs Shift

Vehicle manufacturers in Buenos Aires and Córdoba revised pricing to reflect changing production costs, import tariffs and movements in Argentina’s exchange-rate bands.

Argentina’s Small-Business Retail Sales Show Modest Stabilization

A survey by the Confederation of Argentine Medium Enterprises showed slight monthly growth in retail sales in September, though annual indicators continued to reflect cautious household spending.

Argentina’s Online Betting Tax Revenue Rises More Than 40% in Real Terms

Tax collections from legalized online gambling grew by more than 40% year on year in real terms, increasing the sector’s contribution to provincial government revenues.

Buenos Aires Markets See Volatility in Stocks and Sovereign Risk

Argentina’s S&P Merval equities and country-risk indicators fluctuated as investors weighed global economic pressures alongside domestic monetary adjustments.

Argentina Advances Power Grid Expansion to Support Wind and Solar Growth

The Energy Secretariat is prioritizing high-voltage transmission projects across central and northern provinces to ease grid bottlenecks and accommodate expanding renewable energy generation.

Argentina Promotes Economic Reforms to European Investors During Paris Meetings

Argentine officials met institutional investors and corporate leaders during Argentina Week in Paris to promote deregulation measures, fiscal surplus achievements and the country’s foreign investment framework.

YPF and TotalEnergies Agree on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Partnership

Argentina’s state energy company YPF reached a long-term agreement with TotalEnergies to supply sustainable aviation fuel from a planned biorefinery with annual production capacity of 170,000 tonnes of green hydrocarbons.