Buenos Aires Times

Police Killings Intensify Security Debate in Buenos Aires Province

The fatal shootings of two provincial police officers in Fuerte Apache and Loma Hermosa have prompted renewed political pressure for tougher criminal penalties, placing public security at the centre of debate in Buenos Aires Province.

OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism

Former Florida pastor Scott Winters says the chatbot presented personalized medical guidance with unwarranted confidence, encouraged prolonged inactivity and failed to recognize symptoms preceding a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

Key Trends to Watch

Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime is rapidly translating into major commitments in the energy and mining sectors, with attention now shifting to how quickly those investments are converted into infrastructure and employment.

Digital Banks Gain Ground in Argentina's Corporate Payroll Market

Argentine fintech companies and digital banks are attracting a growing share of corporate payroll accounts by offering higher returns on transaction balances, increasing competition for traditional banks.

Fundar Calls for Broader Industrial Strategy Beyond Energy and Mining

The Argentine think tank Fundar argues that stronger industrial and technology policies will be needed to achieve sustained long-term growth, even if energy and mining exports continue to expand rapidly.

United States Investigates Commercial Contracts Linked to Argentine Football

The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have expanded a money laundering investigation involving more than $300 million in commercial contracts connected to the Argentine Football Association.

Technology Investment Accelerates in Buenos Aires Innovation Districts

Venture capital firms and cloud infrastructure providers are increasing investment in Buenos Aires technology hubs, encouraged by the government's deregulation of the digital economy.

Buenos Aires Expands International Business Events Calendar

Buenos Aires has secured several major international real estate and corporate law conferences during the third quarter, supporting the city's recovery as a regional business destination.

Argentine Provinces Prepare New International Bond Issues

Several provinces are planning to return to international debt markets to finance infrastructure and energy projects following an improvement in Argentina's sovereign risk profile.

Rosario Grain Exchange Warns Drought Could Affect Soybean Production

Agricultural analysts have warned that continued rainfall shortages across the Pampas could limit soybean yields, while domestic soybean prices remain close to 508,000 pesos per tonne.

IMF Reviews Conditions for Removing Argentina's Capital Controls

International Monetary Fund technical teams are continuing discussions on the economic conditions required for the eventual removal of Argentina's capital controls, known locally as the cepo.

Companies Begin Adapting to Argentina's New Labor Modernization Law

Businesses across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area are restructuring hiring practices and employment contracts to align with the country's recently implemented labor reforms.

Santa Fe, San Juan and Mendoza Agree New Copper Export Logistics Plan

The three provinces have signed an agreement to route future copper exports through Paraná River ports, aiming to reduce transport costs and improve the competitiveness of Argentina's mining industry.

Argentine Sovereign Bonds Slip as Middle East Tensions Lift Country Risk

Argentina's dollar-denominated sovereign bonds fell 1.1% in Wall Street trading, pushing the country's risk premium to 429 basis points as higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on emerging markets.

Argentine Household Loan Delinquencies Reach Record High

Research firms report that household loan delinquency has climbed to a record 12.7%, with nearly 5.8 million people in arrears, creating challenges for the government's strategy to support economic recovery through stronger consumer lend...

Argentina and United States Deepen Talks on Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Officials from Argentina and the United States are expanding discussions on integrating Argentine lithium and copper projects into North American electric vehicle supply chains.

Argentina Advances Punta Colorada Port to Support Rising Energy Exports

Engineering work is progressing on the Punta Colorada deep-water terminal in Río Negro province, where infrastructure is being developed to accommodate very large crude carriers and ease export bottlenecks for Vaca Muerta oil production.

Argentina's Central Bank Holds Reserves Near $49 Billion

Gross international reserves remained stable at $48.8 billion despite the seasonal slowdown in agricultural export proceeds, supported by renewed private-sector foreign financing.

Argentina Weighs State-Backed Mortgage Expansion to Revive Construction

Economy Minister Luis Caputo is in discussions with the construction sector on using between $15 billion and $20 billion in state-held assets from the Sustainability Guarantee Fund to expand middle-class mortgage lending and stimulate th...

Rio Tinto Secures $1.17 Billion for Argentina Lithium Project

Rio Tinto has finalized a $1.17 billion financing package for its Rincón lithium project in Salta province, reinforcing investment in Argentina's critical minerals sector despite weaker global lithium prices.

Argentina's Trade Surplus Reaches Nearly $14 Billion as Energy Exports Surge

Official data show Argentina's trade surplus nearly quintupled to almost $14 billion in the first half of the year, driven by a historic shift in the energy balance as rising Vaca Muerta production reduced fuel imports and increased hydr...

Vaca Muerta Attracts More Than $10 Billion in New Energy Investment

Vaca Muerta has secured fresh investment commitments totaling $10.3 billion after Pampa Energía pledged $4.5 billion for the Rincón de Aranda block and Vista Energy applied to invest $5.8 billion in Bandurria Norte under Argentina's Larg...

Argentina Expands Fiscal Amnesty to Draw Informal Foreign Currency Into the Banking System

President Javier Milei's administration has submitted legislation to expand the Fiscal Innocence Law by removing asset limits, seeking to attract part of an estimated $170 billion held outside Argentina's formal financial system into dom...

Government Presses Ahead With Broader Economic Deregulation

Following earlier reform measures, Argentina is preparing additional deregulation focused on logistics, transport and domestic trade as part of its broader effort to reduce business costs and encourage private investment.

Reserve Accumulation Strengthens Argentina's Debt Management Strategy

Steady foreign exchange purchases and support from multilateral lenders are improving Argentina's ability to manage upcoming sovereign debt obligations while strengthening international reserves.

Large Investment Programme Fuels Long-Term Capital Commitments

The expansion of Argentina's investment incentive regime continues to attract major projects across energy, mining and technology, reinforcing its role as a key policy tool for encouraging long-term foreign investment.

Export Industries Continue to Outperform Argentina's Domestic Economy

Argentina's energy, mining and agricultural export sectors remain the main drivers of investment and foreign exchange earnings, even as consumer spending, construction and manufacturing continue to face weaker domestic conditions.

United States Expands Money Laundering Investigation Involving Argentine Football Contracts

Federal prosecutors in Florida have subpoenaed documents related to commercial and broadcasting agreements involving the Argentine Football Association, adding scrutiny to the organisation's international business dealings.

Winter Storms Disrupt Trade Across Argentina-Chile Border

Heavy snowfall forced the prolonged closure of the main border crossing between Argentina and Chile, leaving hundreds of freight trucks stranded in Mendoza and delaying cross-border trade.