Buenos Aires Times

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Argentina in First Papal Trip in Decades

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will visit Buenos Aires and Córdoba in November 2026, marking the first papal visit to Argentina in decades and setting the stage for major religious and state events.

Argentina Suspends Maritime Deregulation Decree to End Paraná River Shipping Strike

The government temporarily halted a planned deregulation of river navigation and pilot licensing after industrial action disrupted grain and crude oil exports along the Paraná River, with logistics losses estimated at up to fifteen milli...

Milei Government Proposes Súper RIGI Law to Attract Billion-Dollar Investments

President Javier Milei's administration submitted legislation to Congress offering enhanced tax, customs and foreign exchange stability for domestic and foreign investment projects worth more than one billion United States dollars, with ...

Argentina Approves Major Gas Pipeline and Lithium Investments Under RIGI Incentive Program

The Economy Ministry approved one point eight billion United States dollars in projects under Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime, including the San Matías natural gas pipeline linking Neuquén to the Atlantic coast and an expan...

Argentina Extends Currency Swap With China as Foreign Reserves Approach Fifty Billion Dollars

The Central Bank of Argentina and the People's Bank of China renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement for another five years, lifting Argentina's international reserves to about forty-nine billion United States dollars, the countr...

Argentina's Energy Exports Overtake Agriculture as Trade Surplus Nears Fourteen Billion Dollars

Argentina's statistics agency reported that oil exports from the Vaca Muerta shale formation surpassed corn and soybean meal to become the country's largest export during the first half of 2026, helping generate a trade surplus of nearly...

Regional Infrastructure Disputes Emerge as Investment Accelerates

The debate over proposed trucking tolls in La Pampa highlights growing tensions over infrastructure costs and logistics as large-scale mining and energy projects expand across western Argentina.

Chinese and South Korean Investment Strengthens Argentina's Lithium Industry

Major new lithium approvals for Chinese and South Korean companies reinforce Argentina's position as a leading destination for international investment in battery minerals.

Government Prioritizes Central Bank Reform as Foundation for Economic Policy

The administration's decision to advance Central Bank legislation ahead of broader market reforms signals its emphasis on establishing long-term fiscal and monetary discipline.

Argentina Deepens Shift Toward Higher-Value Energy Processing

New investments in fertilizer production, gas processing and liquefied natural gas infrastructure reflect a broader effort to capture greater value from Vaca Muerta's natural resources before export.

Record Grain Shipments Offset Decline in Argentina's Agricultural Export Revenue

Agricultural exporters reported a 28 percent annual decline in July foreign currency inflows after temporary export tax incentives expired, although grain and derivative shipments reached a record 69 million tonnes during the first seven...

Continental Resources Targets New Vaca Muerta Exploration Opportunities

United States energy company Continental Resources said it plans to compete for additional exploration blocks in Neuquén province as it seeks to expand its presence in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.

Ruling Coalition Proposes Eliminating Buenos Aires Provincial Senate

Lawmakers from La Libertad Avanza introduced legislation to replace the Buenos Aires provincial legislature with a unicameral system, arguing the reform would reduce political spending in Argentina's largest province.

Argentina Raises Domestic Biodiesel and Bioethanol Prices by Four Percent

The Energy Secretariat increased regulated prices for biodiesel and bioethanol used in fuel blending, affecting production margins for agricultural processors and raising costs for fuel distributors.

Argentina's Fuel Sales Decline for Fifth Consecutive Month

Domestic fuel consumption fell for a fifth straight month, with retail sales down 1.3 percent in the first half of 2026 as weaker purchasing power and changing commercial transport patterns weighed on demand.

La Pampa Toll Proposal Sparks Debate Over Vaca Muerta Logistics Costs

La Pampa is advancing plans to impose tolls on heavy vehicles serving the Vaca Muerta energy basin, prompting debate over how higher transport costs could affect one of Argentina's most important industrial regions.

Buenos Aires Venture Capital Shifts Toward Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software

Investment activity in Buenos Aires is increasingly focused on enterprise software, financial technology, regulatory technology and artificial intelligence, moving away from consumer-oriented digital platforms.

Argentina Removes Postal Export Limits for Small Businesses

Tax agency ARCA eliminated value caps on commercial exports shipped through postal services, a move intended to help small and medium-sized businesses expand into international e-commerce markets.

Argentina Adjusts to Mercosur-European Union Trade Agreement

Argentine importers and logistics companies are reorganizing supply chains following the activation of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, seeking to benefit from phased tariff reductions and new automotive trade opportunities.

Government Delays Market Deregulation to Prioritize Central Bank Independence

Argentina's Economy Ministry said broader reforms affecting capital and insurance markets will be postponed until Congress considers the proposed Central Bank charter, underscoring the government's focus on institutional reform.

Compañía MEGA Expands Gas Processing Capacity in Vaca Muerta

Compañía MEGA will invest 360 million dollars to increase natural gas liquids processing capacity under the RIGI program, with the expansion expected to boost annual energy exports by around 190 million dollars.

POSCO Secures Approval for Next Phase of Sal de Oro Lithium Project

South Korea's POSCO received regulatory approval under the RIGI framework to expand its Sal de Oro lithium operation in Salta province, reinforcing international investment in Argentina's lithium sector.

Chinese Miner Zijin Expands Argentina Lithium Investment

The government approved Zijin Mining's Tres Quebradas lithium carbonate expansion in Catamarca province, allowing production capacity to increase to 40,000 tonnes a year for international electric vehicle markets.

Pampa Energía Wins Approval for 2.7 Billion Dollar Fertilizer Plant

Pampa Energía received RIGI approval to build a large fertilizer facility that will use natural gas from the Vaca Muerta formation, with the project expected to generate about 800 million dollars in annual export revenue.

YPF Advances Liquefied Natural Gas Export Terminal for Vaca Muerta

State-backed energy company YPF awarded key construction contracts for a major liquefied natural gas export terminal designed to connect Vaca Muerta shale production with customers in Europe and Asia.

Argentina's Foreign Reserves Near 50 Billion Dollars as Sovereign Debt Improves

Argentina's gross international reserves rose to 49.6 billion dollars, the highest level under the current administration, while sovereign bonds advanced and the country's risk premium fell to a three-week low of 412 basis points.

BHP and Lundin Win Approval for 9.7 Billion Dollar Vicuña Copper Project

The Vicuña copper, gold and silver development in San Juan province became the largest project approved under the RIGI investment regime and is expected to generate annual exports of 2.6 billion dollars while strengthening Argentina's ro...

Argentina Sends Landmark Central Bank Reform to Congress to Ban Monetary Financing

President Javier Milei submitted a new Central Bank charter that would permanently prohibit monetary financing of government deficits and the transfer of accounting profits to the Treasury, seeking to establish a long-term framework for ...

Argentina Approves 14 Billion Dollars in Mining and Energy Projects Under Investment Incentive Program

The Argentine government approved five major domestic and foreign investment projects in copper, lithium and natural gas under the RIGI incentive regime, marking a significant expansion of capital investment aimed at increasing the count...

Buenos Aires Is Emerging as a Regional Technology Investment Hub

Macroeconomic stabilization, investment incentives and expanding energy capacity are helping Buenos Aires attract venture capital, software companies and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Capacity Will Be Critical to Argentina's Export Ambitions

Rising investment in energy and mining is increasing pressure on pipelines, ports and logistics networks, making transport upgrades central to sustaining future export growth.

Argentina Seeks to Lock Fiscal Discipline Into Permanent Law

The proposed ban on Central Bank financing of the Treasury reflects the government's effort to embed its fiscal and monetary policies in legislation rather than relying on executive action.

Energy and Mining Are Reshaping Argentina's Export Economy

Growing oil, gas and lithium production is reducing Argentina's reliance on agricultural exports, creating a more diversified source of foreign exchange and strengthening the country's external position.

Argentine Markets Rally as Investor Confidence Strengthens

Argentine government bonds and equities have extended their gains as stronger foreign reserves, fiscal surpluses and investment reforms improve investor sentiment and reduce the country's risk premium.