Buenos Aires Times

Argentina Expands Anti-Smuggling Operations Along Northern Borders

Federal security forces have increased deployments against illicit tobacco and fuel trafficking networks along Argentina’s northern frontier, seeking to protect commercial routes and recover lost tax revenue.

Argentina Tightens Federal Transfers as Provinces Face Stronger Fiscal Discipline

The Economy Ministry is applying stricter rules to discretionary transfers to provincial governments, pressing governors to cut local spending and align their budgets with the national government’s zero-deficit policy.

Argentina Markets Rally After Brazilian Municipal Elections Shift Regional Expectations

Argentine equities and sovereign debt rose sharply after right-wing gains in Brazil’s municipal elections, as investors priced in the possibility of closer economic alignment and smoother Mercosur trade relations.

Foreign Land Ownership Dispute Raises Uncertainty for Argentine Agriculture and Mining Investment

Opposition lawmakers are seeking tighter limits on sales of Argentine land to foreign entities, creating potential legal uncertainty for overseas investors pursuing large agricultural and mineral assets.

Argentina Renewable Power Share Hits Record as Patagonian Wind Investment Expands

Wind and solar generation briefly supplied more than 43% of combined electricity demand in Argentina and Uruguay, reflecting growing renewable capacity and reducing reliance on imported thermal fuels.

Argentine Companies Repatriate More Than $4 Billion in Dividends as Capital Controls Ease

Multinational companies have transferred more than $4 billion in dividends abroad this year as foreign-exchange restrictions are gradually relaxed and central bank measures unwind outstanding commercial importer debt.

Argentina Construction Chamber Links Local Suppliers With RIGI Megaprojects

The Argentine Chamber of Construction has launched a national supplier network aimed at connecting domestic manufacturers and service companies with multinational mining and infrastructure projects approved under the RIGI investment fram...

Chinese Automakers Expand in Argentina, Increasing Pressure on Domestic Producers

Chinese manufacturers are accelerating their push into Argentina following the country’s first Chinese auto show, intensifying competition for traditional vehicle plants in Córdoba and Buenos Aires.

Argentina Mining Exports Near Record $5 Billion as Lithium and Gold Output Rises

Mining exports reached record levels in the first half of the year and are approaching $5 billion, strengthening the role of lithium, gold and other minerals alongside agriculture in Argentina’s export economy.

Argentina Moves Toward Final Tender for Privatization of Paraná-Paraguay Waterway

The government is finalizing bidding terms for private operation of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, seeking to improve dredging and reduce freight costs on a river system that carries about 80% of Argentine agricultural exports.

Argentina Targets 570,000 Tonnes of Lithium Output by 2035

Argentine lithium producers plan to quadruple current output to about 570,000 tonnes by 2035, relying on competitive extraction costs and new investment rules to expand the country’s position in global battery-material supply chains.

Argentina Forecasts Record $42 Billion in Agro-Industrial Exports for 2026-27 Harvest

The Rosario Grain Exchange projects more than 155 million tonnes of grain production and $42 billion in export revenue if weather remains stable, providing a potentially significant source of foreign currency for Argentina’s stabilizatio...

Argentina Central Bank Steps Up Dollar Purchases as Country Risk Falls Below 600 Basis Points

Argentina’s central bank bought nearly $400 million in the foreign-exchange market over the past week as the Merval rallied and sovereign risk declined to 599 basis points, accelerating reserve accumulation after a slower September.

Vaca Muerta Oil Sur Project Receives Critical Offshore Infrastructure for Punta Colorada Terminal

Large monobuoys manufactured in the United Arab Emirates have arrived in Argentina for the $15 billion Punta Colorada terminal, clearing a major logistical hurdle for infrastructure intended to expand crude export capacity.

Argentina’s Neuquén Province Projected to Overtake Buenos Aires in Exports by 2032

New economic modelling suggests rising Vaca Muerta oil and gas exports could make Neuquén Argentina’s leading exporting province by 2032, overtaking Buenos Aires and shifting more economic weight toward Patagonia.

Argentina Approves $16 Billion in Vaca Muerta and Copper Investments Under RIGI

President Javier Milei’s government has approved a $12 billion Pluspetrol shale expansion and a $4 billion Glencore copper export project under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime, marking the largest foreign investment commitm...

American Chamber Warns Argentina’s Election Uncertainty Is Delaying Investment

The American Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires warned that political uncertainty ahead of Argentina’s legislative elections is delaying some foreign investment decisions and urged greater institutional stability.

Argentina Raises Natural Gas Tariffs by 2% as Energy Subsidy Cuts Continue

Argentina’s energy authorities approved a 2% increase in residential and commercial natural gas tariffs for October as the government continues reducing subsidies while seeking to contain inflation.

Century-Old French-Owned Factory in Santa Fe to Close and Cut Jobs

A manufacturing plant in Santa Fe that has operated since 1913 will permanently close by early next year and dismiss its workforce, underscoring pressure on traditional provincial industry as Argentina opens further to global competition.

Argentine SME Retail Sales Decline as Businesses Absorb Costs to Protect Demand

Argentina’s small and medium-sized retailers reported another decline in monthly sales, with many merchants absorbing inflationary costs rather than passing them on to consumers as they struggle to preserve market share.

Argentina Introduces Mandatory Digital System for Corporate Tax Compliance

Argentina’s restructured federal tax authority has launched a new digital corporate filing system intended to reduce administrative burdens while improving data integration and enforcement against tax evasion.

Private Economists See Argentina’s Core Inflation Moving Toward 2%

Private economic consultancies expect Argentina’s September inflation data to show further deceleration toward the 2% level, offering the government fresh evidence of easing price pressures ahead of midterm elections.

Vaca Muerta Fracking Activity Nears Record Levels as Drilling Expands Beyond Core Areas

Hydraulic fracturing activity in Argentina’s Neuquén basin reached nearly 2,400 stages last month as operators expanded into northern and southern areas and sought to improve drilling efficiency.

Argentina’s Auto Exports Rise as Domestic Vehicle Production Falls Nearly 16%

Argentine vehicle production declined nearly 16% from a year earlier in September as domestic demand weakened, while exports increased by almost 7%, highlighting the growing importance of overseas sales to the sector.

Argentina Signs Arbitration Agreement With International Chamber of Commerce

Argentina signed an agreement with the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris to streamline dispute resolution for foreign investors and reinforce legal protections alongside the government’s large-investment incentives.

Eramet Commits $350 Million to Expand Lithium Production in Salta

French mining group Eramet will invest $350 million to expand lithium carbonate production at the Centenario-Ratones project in northwestern Argentina, adding capacity tied to global battery demand.

Pan American Energy and SNF Commit More Than $1 Billion to Cerro Dragón Oilfield

Pan American Energy and French chemical company SNF are investing more than $1 billion in advanced recovery technology at the mature Cerro Dragón field in Chubut, extending investment beyond Argentina’s shale sector.

BBVA Research Forecasts Record $42 Billion in Argentine Agricultural Exports

BBVA Research expects Argentina’s agro-industrial exports to reach a record $42 billion in 2026 as stronger harvests and global demand boost foreign-currency earnings.

Flybondi Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Debt and Operational Strains

Argentine low-cost airline Flybondi entered a creditor restructuring process after mounting financial pressure and operational groundings, adding to concerns over the health of the domestic aviation sector.

Argentine Bonds and Shares Rally After Flávio Bolsonaro’s Strong Brazil Election Result

Argentina’s country risk premium fell below 600 basis points and shares rose in Buenos Aires and on Wall Street as investors reacted to the strong first-round performance of right-wing Brazilian candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Argentina Prepares Capital Markets Reform to Expand Corporate Financing

President Javier Milei’s administration is finalising legislation to deregulate and modernise Argentina’s capital markets, with the goal of attracting institutional investment and making it easier for companies to raise financing.

Glencore Commits $4 Billion to Argentina’s Agua Rica Copper Project

Glencore announced a $4 billion investment in the Agua Rica copper project in Catamarca, expanding Argentina’s pipeline of major mining developments aimed at supplying global demand for critical minerals.

Argentina’s Reserves Top $48 Billion as Peso Reaches Upper Currency Band

Argentina’s central bank pushed gross international reserves above $48 billion while allowing the wholesale dollar to test the ceiling of the official exchange-rate band.

U.S. Treasury Signals Readiness to Support Argentina’s Sovereign Liquidity

A senior U.S. financial official said Washington is prepared to provide financial backing to President Javier Milei’s government if needed, strengthening Argentina’s position ahead of upcoming sovereign debt negotiations.

Pluspetrol Wins Approval for $12 Billion Vaca Muerta Shale Oil Project

Argentina approved a $12 billion shale development by Pluspetrol and provincial energy company GyP, clearing a 25-year project expected to produce more than 100,000 barrels of oil a day in Neuquén.

Argentina Secures $27 Billion in Investment Pledges During Paris Roadshow

President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo concluded a European investment push with $27 billion in commitments for Argentina’s energy and mining sectors, supporting the government’s drive to attract large-scale foreign capi...

European Transport Software Disruptions Delay Argentine Exports

Software failures across Spanish maritime and freight systems caused delays for Argentine exporters, exposing their dependence on European digital infrastructure for transatlantic logistics.

Argentina Auto Sales Rebound in September as Consumer Financing Returns

Vehicle registrations improved in September as dealerships expanded financing options and discounts, pointing to tentative stabilization in demand for durable goods.

Argentine SMEs Turn to Digital Trade Platforms to Cut Import Costs

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly using outsourced digital trade platforms after the removal of import licensing restrictions, seeking to reduce customs and logistics costs.

Argentine Fishing Industry Presses Europe Over Export Barriers

Seafood industry representatives held talks in France with European counterparts over non-tariff rules and sustainability requirements that could restrict access to important export markets.

Buenos Aires Developers Shift Toward Smaller, High-Density Apartments

An urban housing analysis shows developers increasingly favoring small apartments in Buenos Aires as changing demographics and limited mortgage access reshape demand in the capital.

PCR Signs Renewable Power Deal With Buenos Aires Technology Hub

Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia agreed to supply 75% of the electricity demand at Parque Empresarial Austral through dedicated renewable generation.

Banco Macro Launches Soybean Price-Tracking Investment Fund

Banco Macro introduced an investment vehicle that allows investors to track international soybean prices without owning physical grain, offering a new hedging tool for Argentina’s agricultural market.

Bahía Blanca Producers Plan Bigger Corn and Sunflower Plantings

Agribusiness producers in the Bahía Blanca export corridor expect to expand corn and sunflower acreage for the 2026-27 season, supported by improved weather and deregulated export markets.