Buenos Aires Times

Argentina Launches Paraná River Dredging Tender to Protect Export Competitiveness

Transport authorities have begun the bidding process for long-term dredging and maintenance of the Paraná River, the country's principal export waterway for agricultural and industrial goods.

Argentina Extends Targeted Energy Subsidies While Preserving Fiscal Discipline

The Economy Ministry prolonged utility support for vulnerable households while maintaining its commitment to a zero-deficit policy and limiting social pressures from rising winter energy costs.

Argentine Farmers Accelerate Winter Wheat Planting After Favourable Rainfall

Producers across the central Pampas have sharply increased winter wheat sowing, exceeding historical averages and positioning the country for another potentially lucrative harvest.

President Javier Milei Maintains Strong Approval Ratings Despite Political Controversies

National polling indicates President Javier Milei retains substantial public support as economic stabilisation gains traction, allowing the government to withstand cabinet-related disputes and growing austerity fatigue.

Energy Companies Compete to Build Battery Storage and Solar Projects

Major power producers including Central Puerto and YPF Luz have submitted bids for large-scale battery and solar developments, supporting the expansion of renewable energy across the national grid.

EU-Mercosur Trade Integration Spurs Investment in Agricultural Processing

Changes under the modernised Mercosur framework are encouraging new investments in crushing and refining facilities along the Paraná River, increasing the value added to Argentina's agricultural production.

Argentina's Digital Economy Gains Momentum as Satellite Internet Deregulation Expands Connectivity

Analysts project the country's information technology market will surpass $23 billion, supported by deregulation of satellite broadband services and improved digital access in rural agricultural regions.

Multilateral Development Banks Prepare More Than $1 Billion for Argentine Infrastructure Projects

The Inter-American Development Bank and CAF are advancing more than $1 billion in financing to support infrastructure upgrades and provincial development alongside IMF-backed programmes.

Mercado Libre Expands Artificial Intelligence Systems Across Regional Operations

Buenos Aires-based Mercado Libre expanded its machine learning capabilities to process millions of daily transactions, underscoring the growing sophistication of Argentina's software and fintech industries.

Argentina Approves Gas Pipeline and Lithium Projects Under Strategic Investment Framework

The Economy Ministry authorised more than $1.5 billion in immediate fiscal incentives for the San Matias gas pipeline and the Sal de Oro lithium project, accelerating energy and critical minerals development.

Argentina's Central Bank Unveils Reserve-Building and Remonetization Plan

The central bank outlined a strategy to gradually ease foreign exchange controls and implement a pre-announced daily dollar purchase programme aimed at strengthening reserves and lowering inflation.

Rosario Grain Exchange Raises Soybean Harvest Forecast to 51 Million Tonnes

Improved weather conditions prompted the Rosario Grain Exchange to lift its soybean production outlook, setting the stage for strong export revenues and increased foreign currency inflows into the central bank.

Argentina's Inflation Slows to 2.1% in May, Beating Market Expectations

Official data showed monthly consumer price growth eased to 2.1 percent in May, outperforming Wall Street forecasts and supporting the Milei administration's fiscal austerity and stabilization programme.

YPF Unveils $50 Billion Vaca Muerta LNG Export Plan With Eni and ADNOC

State energy company YPF outlined a $50 billion liquefied natural gas strategy with Italy's Eni and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company that aims to transform the Vaca Muerta shale basin into a major supplier of energy to European markets.

Argentina Approves Record $9.7 Billion Vicuña Copper Project Under New Investment Regime

Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirmed approval of the Vicuña mining development led by BHP and Lundin Mining, marking the largest mining investment in Argentine history and testing the government's new framework for large-scale foreign ...

IMF and World Bank Prepare More Than $3 Billion for Argentina After Stabilization Targets Are Exceeded

The International Monetary Fund approved a new $1 billion disbursement and multilateral lenders prepared additional financing packages after Argentina improved fiscal governance and increased central bank reserves.

Buenos Aires Office Market Recovers as Energy and Technology Companies Expand

Premium office leasing activity increased in the Microcentro and Puerto Madero districts, driven by multinational energy groups and software exporters expanding their presence amid expectations of a sustained economic recovery.

More Than Three-Quarters of Banking Transactions in Argentina Now Take Place Digitally

The banking industry reported that over 75 percent of financial operations are conducted through digital channels as traditional lenders accelerate technology investments to compete with fintech firms.

Government Cancels Congressional Recess to Advance New Deregulation Measures

The administration suspended the traditional parliamentary break to pursue ninety additional legislative initiatives focused on market liberalization, procurement transparency and further tax reductions.

Mercosur and European Union Move Closer to Trade Deal Ratification

Argentine officials expressed confidence that the long-negotiated agreement is advancing toward formal approval, potentially lowering trade barriers and expanding access to European markets for Argentine exports.

Argentina Reports Sharp Decline in Child Poverty as Inflation Pressures Ease

New social indicators showed child poverty fell to 42.3 percent from levels recorded late last year, giving the government evidence that lower inflation is beginning to ease cost-of-living pressures on vulnerable families.

Telecom Operators Accelerate Network Investments Following Price Deregulation

Major communications providers raised tariffs to fund network upgrades, laying the groundwork for future fifth-generation mobile services and expanded data center infrastructure.

Global Mining Leaders Meet in Buenos Aires to Expand Lithium Supply Chain Partnerships

Executives, regulators and battery manufacturers gathered at the Lithium Latin America Congress to pursue new extraction agreements across Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca, underscoring Argentina's growing role in the electric vehicle supply c...

Argentina's Oil Output Holds Above Half a Million Barrels Per Day as New Pipelines Ease Constraints

Production from the Vaca Muerta shale basin reached modern highs, supported by improved infrastructure that has expanded export capacity and generated additional foreign currency earnings.

Argentina Simplifies Corporate Tax Rules and Raises Threshold for Criminal Evasion Cases

The country's new revenue agency introduced streamlined income declarations and increased the minimum threshold for criminal tax prosecutions to one billion pesos, focusing enforcement on large-scale compliance issues.

Buenos Aires Startups Raise More Than $400 Million as Investors Shift Toward Financial Infrastructure

Argentine technology companies secured significant new funding, with investment increasingly directed toward business software, agricultural technology and cybersecurity rather than consumer applications.

Argentina Launches Incentives for Medium-Sized Firms to Join Major Energy and Mining Supply Chains

The Ministry of Economy introduced a fiscal promotion framework aimed at helping domestic manufacturers and logistics companies integrate into supply chains generated by large investments in Vaca Muerta and the Lithium Triangle.

Argentina Resumes Maize Exports to China as Farmers Prepare for Record Harvest

The country shipped its first bulk maize cargoes to China in several years after phytosanitary restrictions were lifted, opening a major export market as producers anticipate a record harvest of 62 million tonnes.

Argentina Implements Labor Reforms to Encourage Hiring and Reduce Informal Employment

A new labor framework allowing alternative twelve-hour work schedules, limiting severance liabilities and restricting strikes in essential services has officially taken effect as part of the government's deregulation agenda.

Argentina Cuts Agricultural Export Taxes to Accelerate Grain Sales and Boost Foreign Currency Inflows

The government lowered export duties on wheat and barley from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent in an effort to improve producer profitability and increase hard-currency earnings during the winter harvest.

Oil, Gas and Lithium Exports Match Agricultural Revenue for First Time in Argentina

Central Bank figures showed that export earnings from hydrocarbons and mining reached $8.1 billion in the first quarter, equaling inflows from grain exports and highlighting a major shift in the country's economic structure.

Argentina Extends Thirty-Year Stability Guarantees for Large Energy and Mining Investments

The government strengthened its investment incentive regime by granting long-term tax, customs and foreign exchange protections designed to shield major projects from regulatory volatility and attract billions of dollars in foreign capital.

Chevron Seeks Approval for $13.8 Billion Vaca Muerta Project Under Argentina's Investment Incentive Scheme

The U.S. energy company applied to develop a major shale project in Neuquén and simultaneously launched a $3 billion natural gas liquids partnership with YPF and Pluspetrol, reinforcing Argentina's ambitions to become a leading energy ex...

Argentina's Central Bank Meets IMF Reserve Target Six Months Ahead of Schedule

The Central Bank accumulated more than $10.1 billion in net purchases by mid-June, supported by strong agricultural exports and rising energy revenues that have improved sovereign liquidity ahead of future debt repayments.

Argentina's Inflation Falls to Eight-Month Low as Tight Fiscal Policies Gain Traction

Official data showed consumer prices rose 2.1 percent in May, below market expectations and providing a political boost to the government as fiscal tightening helps anchor inflation expectations across the country.

S&P Upgrades Argentina's Sovereign Credit Rating on Fiscal Turnaround and Falling Inflation

S&P Global Ratings raised Argentina's foreign and local currency sovereign credit rating to B-minus, citing President Javier Milei's elimination of the fiscal deficit and improved macroeconomic stability, a move that strengthens the coun...

Geopolitical Competition Intensifies Around Argentina's Critical Minerals Sector

The United States' decision to support governance initiatives in Argentina's lithium-producing provinces highlights growing international competition over critical mineral supply chains and the strategic importance of transparent regulat...

Vaca Muerta Shifts From Extraction Boom to Export Infrastructure Expansion

Investment in processing facilities and export logistics around Vaca Muerta is increasingly focused on midstream infrastructure, reflecting Argentina's efforts to establish itself as a long-term supplier of hydrocarbons to international ...

Argentina Accelerates Rollout of Large Investment Incentive Regime to Attract Foreign Capital

The rapid approval of major mining projects under the Large Investment Incentive Regime signals the government's determination to attract foreign investment by offering long-term fiscal stability and guaranteed access to foreign exchange.

Argentina's Export Sectors Continue to Outpace the Domestic Economy

Energy production, agribusiness and mining are operating at high levels and generating foreign currency earnings, while domestic manufacturing and consumer sectors remain under pressure from weaker purchasing power and slowing economic a...

Andean Drought Intensifies Water Disputes Between Mining and Agriculture in San Juan

Persistent drought and declining glacial melt have worsened water shortages in San Juan province, fuelling tensions as vineyards and olive producers facing rationing challenge the water demands of proposed large-scale mining developments.

United States Launches Funding Programme to Improve Transparency in Argentina's Lithium Triangle

The US embassy in Argentina has introduced a grant programme for organisations in Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca to strengthen environmental oversight, train regulators and promote transparent governance across the country's lithium-producin...

Argentina Establishes Duty-Free Retail Zones Along Mercosur Land Borders

The government has incorporated Mercosur land-border duty-free shops into national legislation, allowing customs authorities to create tax-exempt commercial areas intended to support formal employment, tourism and cross-border trade comp...

Argentina Introduces Stricter Rules for Foreign Companies Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits

Through General Resolution 5855, Argentina's tax authority has imposed new compliance requirements on non-resident entities seeking treaty-based tax benefits, including sworn declarations and updated residency documentation before reduce...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect Provisionally, Lowering Barriers for Argentine Exports

The commercial chapters of the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement have entered provisional application after ratification by Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, immediately reducing tariffs and other trade barriers for Argentine agricult...