Buenos Aires Times

Colombia Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Procedure at Unlicensed Bogota Salon

The death of fifty-two-year-old Adriana Manotas Rodriguez exposes the persistence of black-market medical clinics operating under the guise of hair salons.

Thomas Tuchel Faces Fierce Backlash After Tactical Retreat Costs England World Cup Final Berth

English manager's defensive substitutions and post-match remarks ignite a national controversy following a late collapse against Argentina in the semi-final.

Argentina Expands Investment Incentives for Mining and Technology

The government's investment incentive framework is attracting major new commitments to lithium, copper, and digital infrastructure projects, while multinational technology companies are expanding data center investments in Buenos Aires a...

Argentina Advances Paraná River Upgrade to Boost Agricultural Exports

The government approved a dredging and expansion plan for the Paraná River shipping corridor, allowing larger Panamax vessels to load directly at Santa Fe ports and lowering transport costs for soybean and corn exporters.

Argentina's Exports Exceed Forty Billion United States Dollars in the First Half

The Rosario Grain Exchange reported first-half exports of more than forty billion United States dollars, up twenty-four percent from a year earlier, providing the Central Bank with valuable foreign currency inflows during the peak agricu...

Argentina and Chile Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Vaca Muerta Gas Integration

Energy ministers from Argentina and Chile agreed on a framework for closer cross-border gas cooperation, with plans to use Chilean Pacific ports to support future liquefied natural gas exports from Vaca Muerta to Asian markets.

Argentina Accelerates Vaca Muerta Development With New Drilling Contract

YPF awarded Archer a five-year, ninety million United States dollar contract to deploy advanced drilling technology in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, supporting faster unconventional oil and gas production and the country's ambition to...

Argentina's Central Bank Completes Six Billion United States Dollar Reverse Repo Deal

The Central Bank rolled over six billion United States dollars in short-term obligations, lifting international reserves to nearly forty-nine billion dollars and strengthening confidence ahead of the next International Monetary Fund review.

Argentina's Inflation Falls Below Two Percent as Fiscal Tightening Continues

The National Statistics Institute reported June inflation of one point nine percent, the lowest monthly reading in ten months, while annual inflation slowed to thirty-three point five percent, reinforcing the government's fiscal and mone...

Argentina's Economy Grows Despite Weak Business Investment

Argentina's economy expanded 2.3 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, supported by stronger consumer spending and agricultural exports, although fixed investment declined by eleven percent, reflecting continued business caut...

Catamarca Approves Seven Hundred Million Dollar Lithium and Copper Mining Project

Authorities in Catamarca have approved a seven hundred and nine million dollar lithium and copper development under Argentina's new investment framework, strengthening the country's position in global critical minerals supply chains.

Argentina Prepares Central Bank Reform to Reinforce Fiscal Discipline

President Javier Milei's administration plans to submit legislation in August that would overhaul the Central Bank's charter, permanently prohibiting monetary financing of the treasury and embedding the government's zero-deficit policy i...

IMF Managing Director to Visit Vaca Muerta During Argentina Review Mission

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is set to visit the Vaca Muerta shale basin during an upcoming review mission, highlighting the growing importance of Argentina's energy exports to the country's long-ter...

Argentina's Central Bank Makes Largest Daily Foreign Exchange Purchase Since 2022

The Central Bank bought five hundred and thirty-two million dollars in a single trading session as strong agricultural export proceeds boosted foreign currency inflows, strengthening reserves and supporting plans to eventually remove cap...

Argentina's Monthly Inflation Falls Below Two Percent for the First Time in Months

Consumer prices rose 1.9 percent in June, pushing monthly inflation below the two percent mark and bringing core inflation to its lowest level in ten months, strengthening the government's fiscal and monetary policy strategy.

Argentina Extends Investment Incentive Program to Attract Energy and Technology Capital

The government has extended the application deadline for its flagship investment incentive regime to July 2027 and lowered the minimum investment threshold for offshore energy projects to two hundred million dollars, reinforcing its driv...

Argentina Reaches World Cup Semi-Finals

Argentina advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Switzerland, extending the defending champions' campaign and boosting the country's international profile during a period of renewed efforts to attract tourism and in...

Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia Raises Three Hundred Fifty Million Dollars for Expansion

Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia has secured a three hundred fifty million United States dollar international bond issue to refinance debt and expand its electricity generation and hydrocarbon operations.

Waton Launches Artificial Intelligence Wealth Management Platform in Buenos Aires

Nasdaq-listed technology company Waton has introduced its Artificial Intelligence investment platform in Buenos Aires, expanding digital wealth management services and reinforcing the city's position as a regional financial technology ce...

Buenos Aires Gains Direct Air Link to Auckland

A new direct flight between Buenos Aires and Auckland is expected to strengthen business travel, tourism, and commercial links with the Asia-Pacific region while improving market access for Argentine exporters.

Government Launches New Incentive Programme for Medium-Sized Investment Projects

Argentina has introduced a new investment incentive framework for medium-sized projects, offering tax and customs stability to encourage investment in agricultural technology, irrigation, and energy efficiency.

Corporate Borrowing Surges as Argentine Companies Raise Fourteen Billion Dollars

Argentine companies and provincial governments have raised more than fourteen billion United States dollars in international debt markets this year, financing infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications projects as investor confidence...

International Monetary Fund Approves One Billion Dollar Disbursement for Argentina

The International Monetary Fund authorised the release of a one billion United States dollar tranche under its extended financing programme after praising Argentina's fiscal reforms, stronger foreign reserves, and continued primary budge...

Argentina Approves Seven Hundred Million Dollar Lithium Project Under New Investment Framework

The government has approved the Tres Quebradas lithium project in Catamarca under its new large investment incentive regime. The development is expected to produce forty thousand tonnes of lithium carbonate annually and generate around f...

International Banks Prepare One Billion Dollar Financing for Vaca Muerta Export Infrastructure

Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Santander are finalising a one billion United States dollar financing package to expand Transportadora de Gas del Sur infrastructure linking Neuquén and Bahía Blanca, supporting higher shale gas exports and easin...

Argentina's Foreign Reserves Near Fifty Billion Dollars as Sovereign Risk Falls Sharply

The Central Bank of Argentina said international reserves have nearly doubled since 2023 to forty-nine billion United States dollars, while the country's sovereign risk premium has fallen to four hundred basis points, supported by a reco...

Argentina Secures One Point Two Billion Dollar Investment for Atucha Small Modular Nuclear Reactor

Argentina has reached an agreement with Meitner Energy to build a light-water small modular reactor at the Atucha nuclear complex near Buenos Aires. Officials said the project represents the largest foreign investment in the country's nu...

Argentina Awards Major Vaca Muerta Liquefied Natural Gas Pipeline Contract

YPF, ENI, and ADNOC have awarded a one point two billion United States dollar construction contract for Argentina's largest natural gas pipeline to a consortium led by United States firm Pumpco, marking a key step toward a final investme...

Harvard Astrophysicist to Lead U.S. Scientific Advisory on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Professor Avi Loeb appointed to advise the government on UAP data collection and analysis, emphasizing a data-driven approach over speculation.

On the Island That Did Not Yield to Trump, There Is No Electricity, and 10 Million Live in Darkness

On the Island That Did Not Yield to Trump, There Is No Electricity, and 10 Million Live in Darkness

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time in nine days amid fuel shortages linked to the U.S. oil blockade, leaving the island's 10 million residents without power as frustration and protests grow.

Buenos Aires Stock Market Reaches Record Dollar Valuation

Argentina's main stock index has climbed to a record level in United States dollar terms, driven by strong gains in banking and energy shares as investors continue to reprice Argentine assets.

Argentina and United States Expand Cooperation on Critical Minerals

Argentina and the United States are strengthening cooperation on lithium and copper supply chains to support electric vehicle production and semiconductor manufacturing.

Argentina's Dairy Production Forecast Raised on Stronger Output Prospects

The United States Department of Agriculture has increased its forecast for Argentina's dairy production to more than eleven point seven million metric tons, citing favorable weather, deregulation and stronger export opportunities.

Stellantis Expands Vehicle Exports From Argentina

Stellantis has increased exports from its Argentine manufacturing operations to meet stronger regional demand while incorporating locally sourced lithium into its electric vehicle supply chain.

Luxury Real Estate Investment Accelerates in Buenos Aires Financial District

International developers and hospitality companies are increasing investments in premium commercial properties across Puerto Madero and Buenos Aires' financial district in anticipation of stronger business activity.

Government Accelerates Privatization of State-Owned Industrial Enterprises

Argentina's government has added several industrial and military-linked state enterprises to its privatization program as part of broader economic reforms and fiscal restructuring.

Argentina Launches Direct Auckland-Buenos Aires Air Service

A new direct route between Auckland and Buenos Aires has begun operations, improving travel, trade and business links between Argentina and the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Cloud Providers Expand Data Center Investments in Buenos Aires

International technology companies have begun building new hyperscale data centers in Buenos Aires to support growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services across the region.

Argentine Provinces Return to International Debt Markets

Several provincial governments have raised more than fourteen billion United States dollars through international debt issuance, with proceeds directed primarily toward energy and infrastructure projects.

Argentina Builds Foreign Exchange Reserves as Agricultural Exports Accelerate

The Central Bank has increased its dollar reserves following stronger soybean and corn export sales, supported by lower export taxes and improving confidence in the country's economic outlook.