Buenos Aires Times

Argentine Manufacturers Reassess Export Outlook as Brazilian Growth Slows

Automotive and heavy machinery producers in Córdoba are adjusting production expectations as weaker growth in Brazil threatens demand for Argentine manufactured exports within Mercosur.

Buenos Aires Luxury Property Transactions Reach Highest Levels Since Before the Crisis

High-end property transactions in Puerto Madero, Palermo and Buenos Aires’ northern suburbs have risen to their strongest levels since before the crisis, helped by renewed investment in real estate following the national tax amnesty.

Argentina Accelerates Closure of State Agencies and Prepares Further Privatisations

The government has issued decrees dismantling state agencies and trusts as part of its effort to reduce the public-sector footprint and prepare selected state-owned enterprises for possible private ownership.

Argentina Debates Enhanced RIGI Incentives for AI and Semiconductor Projects

Lawmakers are discussing a specialised investment regime for technology projects worth more than $1 billion, including a proposed 15% corporate tax rate for qualifying artificial intelligence and semiconductor developments.

Slower Farm Export Sales Put Pressure on Argentina’s Foreign Exchange Inflows

Central Bank dollar purchases have slowed as soybean and corn producers reduce foreign-currency sales after the peak harvest period, adding pressure to reserve management during the seasonal export transition.

Argentina Expands Currency-Market Hedging to Support the Peso

The Central Bank increased its use of futures contracts and foreign exchange-linked securities to manage liquidity and support the crawling peg, even as a stronger peso puts pressure on exporters and domestic manufacturers.

Argentina and South Korea Deepen Cooperation Across Lithium Supply Chain

Argentina and South Korea formalised a partnership covering lithium processing technology and investment, linking Argentine production more closely with the supply needs of Asian battery manufacturers.

Vaca Muerta Oil Sur Pipeline Secures 30 Years of Fiscal Stability

The consortium behind the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur pipeline, including Vista, Pan American Energy and Chevron, secured protection under Argentina’s investment regime, providing 30 years of fiscal stability for the planned Atlantic export corr...

Argentina Approves $709 Million Zijin Mining Lithium Expansion in Catamarca

The government approved a $709 million expansion of the Tres Quebradas lithium project operated by a Zijin Mining subsidiary, bringing another major mining investment under the RIGI incentive framework.

Argentina’s Sovereign Risk Premium Falls to 839 Points

Argentina’s country risk premium declined to 839 points as investor sentiment improved, potentially easing the path toward an eventual return to international capital markets.

Argentina Steps Up IMF Talks Ahead of Major Debt Maturities

Economy Ministry officials have intensified technical discussions with the International Monetary Fund as Argentina seeks greater financial flexibility ahead of multibillion-dollar external debt payments.

Argentina’s August Inflation Falls to 1.7% as Household Financial Stress Deepens

Monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August, but analysts warned that tight credit conditions and high household debt are increasing financial pressure on consumers and small businesses.

Copper Projects Overtake Lithium in Approved Investment Under Argentina’s New Incentive Framework

Copper developments led by the Vicuña and PSJ Cobre Mendocino projects now account for more than $13 billion in approved investment, making copper the largest asset class under Argentina’s new investment regime.

YPF, Eni and XRG Move Vaca Muerta LNG Project Toward Final Investment Decision

YPF, Eni and XRG are nearing completion of technical and financial work on a floating liquefied natural gas project designed to turn Vaca Muerta gas into a major source of Argentine exports.

Argentina Moves to Ban Direct Central Bank Financing of the Treasury

President Javier Milei’s administration is advancing a reform of the Central Bank charter that would prohibit direct monetary financing of government spending and make price stability the institution’s central mandate.

YPF Files $25 Billion Vaca Muerta Oil Export Project Under Argentina’s RIGI Investment Regime

State-backed YPF has submitted its 15-year LLL Oil project for regulatory approval under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime, targeting exports of 240,000 barrels a day and more than $100 billion in cumulative revenue.

Buenos Aires Premium Property Market Draws Fresh Capital

High-end residential and commercial developments in Puerto Madero and northern Buenos Aires are attracting renewed investment as previously undeclared domestic capital returns to the formal economy.

Agricultural Export Earnings Continue to Supply Argentina With Critical Foreign Currency

Strong dollar inflows from the agricultural sector are providing an important source of foreign-exchange liquidity as policymakers seek to rebuild reserves and maintain stability in the currency market.

Milei Reaffirms Deregulation and Fiscal Discipline as Core Economic Policies

President Javier Milei has defended the government’s programme of deregulation, lower public spending and market reforms while signalling that further changes will follow as his administration seeks to sustain investment and economic gro...

Argentina’s RIGI Investment Regime Expands Pipeline of Large Industrial Projects

The government is using long-term fiscal, customs and regulatory guarantees to attract major investment across energy, mining, industrial infrastructure and technology, with dozens of projects either approved or under evaluation.

Sidersa Advances $286 Million Steel Plant in Buenos Aires Province

Sidersa is moving ahead with a new steelmaking project in the San Nicolás industrial corridor under the RIGI framework, supporting investment in domestic production of long steel products.

Argentina Attracts New Artificial Intelligence and Data-Centre Investment Interest Under RIGI

Technology companies are exploring large-scale digital infrastructure projects under Argentina’s long-term investment incentive regime, which offers extended tax and regulatory stability for capital-intensive developments.

Household Loan Arrears Rise to Highest Level in More Than Two Decades

Argentine household credit stress has intensified, with delinquency reaching levels not seen in more than twenty-four years as families continue to absorb the effects of earlier inflation and pressure on purchasing power.

Southern Energy Advances Floating LNG Export Project for 2027 Start

Pan American Energy, YPF, Pampa Energía, Harbour Energy and Golar LNG are progressing infrastructure for floating liquefied natural gas exports from Río Negro, with the first vessel scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2027.

Argentina LNG Moves Toward Large-Scale Vaca Muerta Export Development

YPF, Eni and XRG are advancing engineering, financing and commercial work for a major liquefied natural gas project designed to connect Vaca Muerta production with international markets through floating liquefaction facilities.

Opposition Lawmakers Challenge Argentina’s 2027 Budget Surplus Assumptions

Unión por la Patria deputies have questioned the government’s projected 1.1 per cent primary surplus, raising concerns over the treatment of RIGI tax expenditures and discretionary budget allocations in a submission directed to Internati...

Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline Advances $3 Billion Export Infrastructure Build-Out

YPF, Pan American Energy, Vista and other producers are advancing the 437-kilometre Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline and Atlantic export terminal, with design capacity that can ultimately reach about seven hundred thousand barrels of crude per day.

Central Bank Reserves Fall Below $49 Billion as Foreign-Exchange Pressure Builds

Argentina’s gross international reserves slipped below forty-nine billion dollars despite strong agricultural export settlements, sharpening market attention on the Central Bank’s ability to rebuild its foreign-currency buffer.

Argentina’s Country Risk Climbs Above 550 Basis Points as Sovereign Bonds Extend Losses

Argentine dollar bonds fell for an eighth consecutive session as J.P. Morgan’s country-risk measure reached about 556 basis points, while equities also weakened and declining Central Bank reserves added to investor concerns over financin...

Argentine Art-Tech Platform Bridgearg Targets $26 Billion International Market

Bridgearg is building a technology platform combining art with digital verification as the Argentine venture seeks to connect domestic creative talent with a large international market.

OECD Warns Global Uncertainty Could Keep Pressure on Argentine Financing

The OECD says global growth remains resilient but continued interest-rate and geopolitical uncertainty could sustain volatility for emerging markets, including Argentine sovereign and corporate borrowers.

Brazil Signals Scope for Higher Imports of Argentine Industrial Goods

Brazilian officials have indicated greater demand for selected Argentine industrial inputs, offering manufacturers an additional export outlet as domestic consumption remains weak.

Argentine Agricultural Exporters Step Up Traceability Ahead of EU Deforestation Rules

Major agricultural companies are expanding satellite monitoring and digital supply-chain tracking to demonstrate compliance with European Union deforestation requirements and protect access to premium export markets.

Argentine Banks Introduce Generative AI Tools for Digital Shopping

Leading financial institutions are integrating generative artificial intelligence into banking applications as they seek a larger role in digital commerce and consumer purchasing.

Argentina Plans $1 Billion Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Hub

A former presidential adviser has unveiled plans for a large technology-focused development backed by a proposed $1 billion cross-border investment, highlighting continued interest in Argentina’s technology talent and innovation sector.

Argentine Banks Expand Financing for Modular Housing

Major banks are offering financing for modular homes, including loans covering the full purchase value in some cases, widening access to an alternative form of housing construction.

Argentina Central Bank Expands E-Checks and Digital Payment Fraud Controls

The Central Bank is promoting wider use of electronic checks while strengthening monitoring of instant payments, part of a broader effort to modernize the financial system and improve transaction security.

Argentina Raises Minimum Pensions and Universal Child Allowances

The national social security administration has announced October increases for minimum pensions and child benefits as Argentina adjusts welfare payments to offset the continuing effects of inflation.

Argentina Declares National Holiday for Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 Visit

Argentina will observe a national holiday during Pope Leo XIV’s November visit, as authorities prepare for a major religious and diplomatic event expected to draw large crowds.

Argentina Advances Biofuel Expansion With Broad Political Support

Lawmakers and provincial governments are backing measures to expand biodiesel and bioethanol production, supporting greater domestic processing of agricultural output and increased use of locally produced fuels.

Argentina’s Supermarket and Retail Sales Remain Under Pressure

Domestic consumption remains weak as supermarket and mass-market retail sales continue to contract, keeping pressure on households and businesses despite broader efforts to stabilize the economy.

Argentina Draws Further Investment Into Lithium and Copper Exploration

International mining companies are increasing investment across Argentina’s northwestern provinces as demand for critical minerals combines with new tax and investment incentives.

Argentina’s Soybean Planting Area Projected at About 17 Million Hectares

The Rosario Grain Exchange expects soybean planting to approach 17 million hectares for the coming harvest, reinforcing agriculture’s importance to export earnings and foreign-currency inflows.

Milei Reasserts Argentina’s Malvinas Sovereignty Claim at United Nations

President Javier Milei used his UN General Assembly address to restate Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas, known internationally as the Falkland Islands, and called for a peaceful resolution of the long-running dispute with Britain.