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Argentina's Fintech Lenders Face Rising Consumer Loan Defaults

The Central Bank reported that delinquency rates on digital wallet loans have climbed above 30%, highlighting growing financial pressure on borrowers following tighter monetary policy and slowing inflation.
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Argentina Accelerates Telecommunications Reforms to Expand 5G and Satellite Connectivity

The government advanced new regulations aimed at attracting foreign investment in fifth-generation mobile networks and low-Earth orbit satellite services, with the goal of impro...

Corporate Office Demand Recovers in Buenos Aires Financial District

Commercial property brokers in Puerto Madero and the Microcentro reported stronger demand for premium office space from international finance and energy companies as Argentina's...

Swiss Lawmakers Reject Mercosur Trade Agreement, Complicating Argentina's Export Strategy

The Swiss National Council rejected the proposed trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Mercosur, creating a new obstacle to Argentina's efforts to expa...

Mining Investment Accelerates in Argentina's Lithium Regions Under New Incentive Program

International mining companies are increasing investment in Salta and Catamarca after the government implemented its Large Investment Incentive Regime, offering long-term tax st...

Higher Utility Bills Continue to Weigh on Argentine Household Spending

Although inflation has fallen sharply, reductions in government energy subsidies have pushed natural gas and electricity prices up by more than 2,000% since late 2023, limiting ...

Global Institutions Raise Argentina Growth Forecast to 3% on Reform Progress

BBVA Research and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development increased their medium-term outlook for Argentina, citing stronger foreign investment and natural re...

IMF Endorses Argentina's Fiscal Reforms After First Sustained Primary Surplus in Two Decades

The International Monetary Fund approved its latest review of Argentina's economic program, praising the government's fiscal adjustment while easing net international reserve ta...

Argentina Exceeds IMF Annual Foreign Reserve Target in First Half of the Year

The Central Bank of Argentina accumulated more than $10 billion in net foreign currency purchases, meeting its full-year reserve target within six months as energy and mining ex...

Eni and XRG Join YPF in Major Vaca Muerta Gas Project to Support Argentina's LNG Export Ambitions

Italy's Eni and Abu Dhabi's XRG have agreed with state-backed YPF to acquire 32% stakes in three Vaca Muerta blocks, securing gas supplies for Argentina's planned floating lique...

Luxury Property Market Rebounds in Buenos Aires' Puerto Madero District

Foreign investment and renewed corporate leasing have driven a recovery in high-end commercial and residential property transactions in Puerto Madero, encouraging developers to ...

Santa Fe Biotechnology Firms Secure Venture Capital for Drought-Resistant Seeds

Agricultural biotechnology startups in Santa Fe have secured international venture capital to expand production of drought-resistant seed varieties for export, strengthening Arg...
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