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Argentina's China Currency Swap Highlights Economic Pragmatism Under Milei

Argentina's decision to renew its large currency swap with China shows that strengthening foreign-exchange reserves and supporting trade remain immediate priorities despite President Javier Milei's closer geopolitical alignment with Western countries.
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Mendoza Expects Record Luxury Tourism Season as International Visitors Return

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Argentine Fintech and Startups Attract More International Venture Capital

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Vaca Muerta Pipeline Upgrades Aim to Ease Transport Bottlenecks and Expand Exports

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Mercosur and European Union See Renewed Progress Toward Long-Delayed Trade Agreement

Argentine officials representing Mercosur report progress in resolving environmental and agricultural regulatory differences with the European Union, reviving prospects for comp...

Buenos Aires Attracts Major Hyperscale Data Center Investment

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Global Miners Accelerate Lithium Projects in Argentina After RIGI Rules Take Effect

International mining companies operating in Argentina’s Lithium Triangle are moving ahead with feasibility studies and investment plans after the government finalized regulation...
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