Buenos Aires Times

Milei Plans Talks With Chilean Leader José Antonio Kast Amid Strait of Magellan Tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei has scheduled high-level talks with Chilean leader José Antonio Kast following tensions over maritime boundaries and navigation rights in the Strait of Magellan.

Argentine Prosecutors Advance Investigation Into State-Linked Insurance Contracts

Federal prosecutors have stepped up financial assessments in an investigation into insurance brokerage contracts involving state-owned enterprises during former President Alberto Fernández’s administration.

Argentina Opens Talks With Peronist Lawmakers on Changing PASO Primary Elections

President Javier Milei’s administration has opened negotiations with moderate Peronist lawmakers over modifying or eliminating Argentina’s mandatory PASO primary system ahead of the next national election.

September Utility and Transit Increases Risk Renewed Inflation Pressure in Argentina

Planned increases in Buenos Aires subway fares, highway tolls, private-school fees and household energy charges could lift monthly inflation in September and complicate Argentina’s disinflation effort.

Argentina Approves $365 Million Expansion of Compañía Mega Gas Complex

Argentine authorities have granted RIGI status to a $365 million expansion of the Compañía Mega natural gas liquids facility, which is expected to lift processing capacity by 27% and generate more than $200 million annually in additional...

Chinese Lithium Producer Acquires Three Projects in Northwestern Argentina

A major Chinese lithium producer has acquired three additional extraction projects in Argentina’s northwestern provinces, expanding Chinese investment in the country’s critical-minerals industry as global competition for battery resource...

Argentina Reaffirms Primary Fiscal Surplus Target Above 15.6 Trillion Pesos

Argentina’s Economy Ministry has maintained a primary fiscal surplus target exceeding 15.6 trillion pesos, keeping the government’s austerity program at the center of its economic strategy following a sovereign credit-rating upgrade.

Argentines Bought Record $3.3 Billion in Dollars in July

Argentine consumers purchased more than $3.3 billion in foreign currency in July, the highest retail dollar purchases since the national elections and a sign of continued demand for dollars despite sustained fiscal surpluses.

Argentine Central Bank Survey Projects $23.4 Billion Trade Surplus

The Central Bank’s latest market expectations survey forecasts a $23.4 billion trade surplus, supported by recovering agricultural exports and restrained industrial imports.

Argentina Moves to Ban Central Bank Financing of the Treasury

President Javier Milei’s coalition has submitted legislation to reform the Central Bank charter and legally prohibit monetary financing of the Treasury, seeking to embed the government’s current monetary policy in law.

Pan American Energy Raises $900 Million for Argentina LNG Export Infrastructure

Pan American Energy has secured $900 million in international financing to advance floating natural gas infrastructure designed to bring Vaca Muerta gas to global markets and expand Argentina’s energy exports.

Pampa Energía Wins Approval for $4.5 Billion Vaca Muerta Shale Investment

Pampa Energía has received federal approval to invest more than $4.5 billion in the Rincón de Aranda oil block, adding another major capital commitment to Argentina’s fast-growing Neuquén Basin energy industry.

Argentina Secures Up to $3.2 Billion in Multilateral-Backed Financing

Argentina has arranged up to $3.2 billion from BBVA, Santander and Deutsche Bank with World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank guarantees, providing financing intended to bolster Central Bank reserves while avoiding expensive inter...

Argentina Says 2026 Sovereign Debt Maturities Are Fully Funded Without International Markets

Economy Minister Luis Caputo says Argentina has exceeded its 2026 external debt refinancing needs by $3.7 billion, using domestic dollar bond placements and multilateral financing rather than borrowing at high yields on Wall Street.

Argentina Approves $13 Billion in Vaca Muerta Energy Investments

Argentina has approved major projects under its RIGI investment incentive regime, including a $6 billion Tecpetrol oil development and a nearly $3 billion Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline aimed at expanding the country’s hydrocarbon export capac...

More Than 40% of Argentine Elderly Households Lack Income for Basic Expenses

The Catholic University of Argentina's Social Debt Observatory says more than 40% of households with elderly residents do not have enough income to cover basic living costs.

Argentina Removes Value Limits on Postal Exports

Tax and customs agency ARCA has eliminated financial value limits on commercial postal exports, simplifying overseas shipments for Argentine technology startups and small manufacturers selling higher-value goods.

Argentine Lawmakers Scrutinize Peter Thiel and Palantir AI Investments

Opposition lawmakers held a five-hour congressional hearing examining Peter Thiel's interests in Argentina and the potential deployment of Palantir artificial intelligence systems within the state, amid concerns over digital sovereignty.

Argentine Agribusiness Groups Step Up Push for Mercosur-EU Trade Deal

Argentine agricultural organizations are pressing the government and regional partners to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur-European Union agreement, seeking lower tariff barriers and greater access for agricultural exports.

Argentine Manufacturers Target $50 Billion in Mining Supply-Chain Spending

Argentina's industrial sector is positioning domestic manufacturers to compete for procurement contracts tied to an estimated $50 billion in capital expenditure for new copper and lithium projects across the Andean provinces.

Argentina's Sovereign Risk Premium Climbs Above 510 Basis Points

Argentina's sovereign risk index has risen above 510 basis points, signaling continued investor caution over debt sustainability even as Buenos Aires equities recorded their first positive week of the month.

Argentina's Caputo Holds Talks With US Treasury and IMF Officials

Economy Minister Luis Caputo met senior US Treasury and International Monetary Fund officials as Argentina seeks continued financial support ahead of important debt maturities.

Neuquén Secures More Than $5 Billion for Vaca Muerta Energy Infrastructure

Argentina's Neuquén province has approved more than $5 billion in domestic and foreign investment for Vaca Muerta, with spending focused on pipeline infrastructure needed to ease bottlenecks and increase oil and gas exports.

Argentina Refinances 95% of Peso Debt Maturities in Domestic Bond Auction

Argentina's Economy Ministry rolled over 95% of maturing peso-denominated debt in a closely watched local market tender, limiting the release of additional local-currency liquidity.

More Than 100 Argentine Healthcare Providers Suspend Non-Emergency Services for State Pensioners

Private hospitals and clinics across Greater Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza and San Juan suspended non-emergency services for PAMI patients for 48 hours, citing delayed tariff adjustments and rising medical costs.

Argentines Bought Nearly $3 Billion in Foreign Currency in July

Argentine households and retail investors purchased almost $3 billion in physical foreign currency during July as persistent inflation and exchange-rate uncertainty drove increased demand for dollars.

Argentina Plans to Use Pension Fund Capital to Expand Mortgage Lending

Economy Minister Luis Caputo said the government will use capital from the social security system's sustainability guarantee fund to expand mortgage lending and support the country's depressed property and construction markets.

Argentina Sets One Million Peso Minimum Wage After Labour Talks Collapse

The Milei administration has imposed a national minimum wage of one million pesos after negotiations at the federal wage council broke down when major labour union confederations left the talks.

Argentina Moves to Strengthen Central Bank Independence and Restrict Treasury Financing

Lawmakers are advancing reforms intended to guarantee central bank independence and prohibit issuing currency to finance Treasury deficits, with the government seeking to strengthen long-term monetary credibility.

Argentina Advances Tax Amnesty Plan to Encourage Return of Undeclared Offshore Funds

The Chamber of Deputies has advanced the Inocencia Fiscal framework, offering legal guarantees and favorable tax rates intended to encourage individuals and companies to bring undeclared funds back into Argentina's formal financial system.

Argentine Industry Group Seeks 180-Day Freeze on Tax Embargoes for Small Businesses

The Argentine Industrial Union has asked tax agency ARCA to suspend asset embargoes against small and medium-sized companies for 180 days, warning that fiscal enforcement during the recession could lead to factory closures and further jo...

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $700 Million for Argentina Lithium Project

The Inter-American Development Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Posco's Sal de Oro lithium project in Salta province, which aims to increase annual production capacity to 48,000 tons.

Argentina's Household Loan Defaults Surge to Nearly 13%

Non-performing household loans in Argentina have risen to almost 13% by mid-year, about five times their level in late 2023, as recession, inflation and falling real wages strain families' ability to service debt.

Argentina's Central Bank Foreign Exchange Purchases Surpass $14 Billion

Argentina's central bank has recorded 22 consecutive trading sessions of positive interventions and purchased more than $14 billion in foreign exchange this year, while gross reserves remain just below $50 billion.

Argentina Approves More Than $46 Billion in Energy and Mining Investments

President Javier Milei's government has authorized 21 projects worth more than $46 billion under its Large Investment Incentive Regime, led by oil and gas investment in Patagonia and copper and lithium projects in the Andes.

Argentina's July Inflation Rises to Two Point One Percent as Core Rate Stays Below Two Percent

Argentina's monthly consumer inflation edged up to two point one percent in July, ending a three-month decline as winter holiday tourism and recreation costs increased, while core inflation remained below two percent.

Milei Confirms Bid for Second Presidential Term in Argentina's 2027 Election

President Javier Milei has announced plans to seek re-election in October 2027, citing lower inflation, stabilized Central Bank reserves and an initial recovery in gross domestic product as he seeks continued support for his deregulation...

Argentina's Lower House Advances Central Bank Reform to Ban Treasury Monetary Financing

The Chamber of Deputies has advanced the government's proposed changes to the Central Bank charter, including a prohibition on monetary financing of the Treasury, as the administration seeks to strengthen monetary independence and reinfo...

Argentina Says 2026 Debt Obligations Are Secured as Government Plans Two Billion-Dollar Domestic Bond

Economy Minister Luis Caputo said Argentina has exceeded its 2026 external refinancing requirements by three point seven billion dollars and is preparing to issue a two billion-dollar bond under local law, supported by increased domestic...

IDB Invest Approves Seven Hundred Million Dollars for Posco Lithium Expansion in Northern Argentina

IDB Invest will lead a seven hundred million-dollar financing package to expand Posco's Sal de Oro project on the Salta-Catamarca border, increasing Argentina's capacity to process lithium into battery-grade carbonate and hydroxide for t...

Vaca Muerta Pipeline Consortium Secures Nine Hundred Million-Dollar Loan for Export Infrastructure

Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía and YPF have closed a syndicated financing led by Citi and JPMorgan to build a four hundred and seventy-two-kilometre pipeline linking Vaca Muerta with Atlantic floating LNG terminals, addressing a key ...

YPF and International Partners Submit Fifty-One Billion-Dollar Argentina LNG Project for Investment Incentives

Argentina's YPF, Italy's Eni and Emirati investment arm XRG have formally submitted a fifty-one billion-dollar liquefied natural gas project under the Large Investment Incentive Regime, covering developments in Neuquén and Río Negro and ...

Argentina Moves Freight Rail Network Toward Long-Term Private Concessions

The government’s fifty-year rail tender signals a shift toward private operation and investment in strategic freight infrastructure, with the state seeking to reduce the public financing burden while supporting lower agricultural transpo...