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Government Accelerates Port and Logistics Reform to Support Export Growth

The Economy Ministry is advancing deregulation and potential private concessions for logistics infrastructure along the Paraná River and the Port of Buenos Aires to expand capacity for agricultural, mining and energy exports.
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Regional Infrastructure Disputes Emerge as Investment Accelerates

The debate over proposed trucking tolls in La Pampa highlights growing tensions over infrastructure costs and logistics as large-scale mining and energy projects expand across w...

Chinese and South Korean Investment Strengthens Argentina's Lithium Industry

Major new lithium approvals for Chinese and South Korean companies reinforce Argentina's position as a leading destination for international investment in battery minerals.

Government Prioritizes Central Bank Reform as Foundation for Economic Policy

The administration's decision to advance Central Bank legislation ahead of broader market reforms signals its emphasis on establishing long-term fiscal and monetary discipline.

Argentina Deepens Shift Toward Higher-Value Energy Processing

New investments in fertilizer production, gas processing and liquefied natural gas infrastructure reflect a broader effort to capture greater value from Vaca Muerta's natural re...

Record Grain Shipments Offset Decline in Argentina's Agricultural Export Revenue

Agricultural exporters reported a 28 percent annual decline in July foreign currency inflows after temporary export tax incentives expired, although grain and derivative shipmen...

Continental Resources Targets New Vaca Muerta Exploration Opportunities

United States energy company Continental Resources said it plans to compete for additional exploration blocks in Neuquén province as it seeks to expand its presence in the Vaca ...

Ruling Coalition Proposes Eliminating Buenos Aires Provincial Senate

Lawmakers from La Libertad Avanza introduced legislation to replace the Buenos Aires provincial legislature with a unicameral system, arguing the reform would reduce political s...

Argentina Raises Domestic Biodiesel and Bioethanol Prices by Four Percent

The Energy Secretariat increased regulated prices for biodiesel and bioethanol used in fuel blending, affecting production margins for agricultural processors and raising costs ...

Argentina's Fuel Sales Decline for Fifth Consecutive Month

Domestic fuel consumption fell for a fifth straight month, with retail sales down 1.3 percent in the first half of 2026 as weaker purchasing power and changing commercial transp...

La Pampa Toll Proposal Sparks Debate Over Vaca Muerta Logistics Costs

La Pampa is advancing plans to impose tolls on heavy vehicles serving the Vaca Muerta energy basin, prompting debate over how higher transport costs could affect one of Argentin...

Buenos Aires Venture Capital Shifts Toward Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software

Investment activity in Buenos Aires is increasingly focused on enterprise software, financial technology, regulatory technology and artificial intelligence, moving away from con...

Argentina Removes Postal Export Limits for Small Businesses

Tax agency ARCA eliminated value caps on commercial exports shipped through postal services, a move intended to help small and medium-sized businesses expand into international ...
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