Sturzenegger to wield Milei’s ‘chainsaw,’ slash staffing levels across all government departments
Deregulation tzar Federico Sturzenegger plans to keep the "chainsaw" running; Government plans fresh round of lay-offs across all departments. Leer más
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Javier Milei
Argentina added to list of world’s worst countries for workers’ rights
Repression of workers' rights has deepened around the globe, even in "stable" countries, says world's largest trade union organisation; Argentina added to ITUC’s list of 10 worst countries for workers'…
OP-ED
Argentina is safer to lend to. Is it safe enough to invest long-term?
Markets are warming to Argentina as country risk and inflation fall. But the institutional trust needed to sustain confidence remains weak La entrada Argentina is safer to lend to. Is…
Javier Milei
Breaking the bank
Today the widespread acceptance of the inevitability of central banks is based on the belief that every nation has one. Almost inevitable, then, but desirable? Leer más
Julio Grondona
Clarín, Argentine media ‘Vampire squid’, lives on
Control of the media is one of the ultimate levers of power. Just ask Grupo Clarín, Argentina’s largest and most important media conglomerate. Leer más
Javier Milei
Choose your own Argentina
Depending on which data you look at, you get a different Argentina. The main political question for the next year is whether the two Argentinas will begin to converge or…
Javier Milei
Stories that caught our eye: May 22 to 29
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Javier Milei
‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors
President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas…
Javier Milei
Chau GPT? No trace of mega-billion-dollar AI project announced before elections
In October 2025, a fortnight before Argentina's midterm elections, US tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, signed a letter of intent to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre…
Javier Milei
Milei government sends lobbying transparency bill to Congress
Argentina’s government sends four bills to lower house for debate, including its much-heralded ‘Super RIGI’ investment incentive scheme and the ‘Ley de Lobby,’ which would regulate management of private interests…
Javier Milei
Milei’s approval rises from lowest point as inflation worries ease
President’s approval rating rose to roughly 40%, up four points from April, according to LatAm Pulse survey. Leer más
Political violence remains an ‘Electoral Tool’ in Colombia: Ex-Petro official
Acosta served as director of Public Credit under Petro, one of the most sensitive positions inside Colombia’s economic team. The post Political violence remains an ‘Electoral Tool’ in Colombia: Ex-Petro…
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University schools occupy institutions protesting over Milei’s denial to implement funding
Students at Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires and Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini decided the measure at assemblies La entrada University schools occupy institutions protesting over Milei’s denial to…
Politics
Argentina to implement digital system that will use citizens’ data to simulate scenarios
Called a ‘digital twin,’ it will help ‘improve public policies,’ authorities said. Critics have warned about potential misuse of personal information La entrada Argentina to implement digital system that will…
Javier Milei
Milei eases grip on Argentine peso as reserves hit seven-year high
Central Bank reserves hit their highest level since 2019, giving President Javier Milei room to let the peso trade more freely. Leer más
Javier Milei
Milei: ‘Highly likely’ that Pope Leo will visit Argentina in November
Argentina's President Javier Milei says it's "highly likely" that Pope Leo XIV will visit in November; Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is in talks over details of visit, says La Libertad…
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Trust in Milei government drops for sixth consecutive month
The Torcuato Di Tella University index fell by 1.6% from April and 18.7% year-on-year amid corruption scandals involving senior government officials La entrada Trust in Milei government drops for sixth…
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Archbishop of Buenos Aires warns Argentina faces ‘social breakdown’
Church leader urges dialogue and consensus in annual ‘Te Deum’ service as tensions grow over austerity, unemployment and political polarisation under Milei administration. Leer más
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BA archbishop warns of unemployment, ‘social paralysis’ with Milei in front row
García Cuerva also called to help the vulnerable in the religious service for the anniversary of the 1810 May Revolution La entrada BA archbishop warns of unemployment, ‘social paralysis’ with…
Javier Milei
World Health Organization members note Argentina’s withdrawal letter
Milei government formalises Argentina’s withdrawal from the WHO, highlighting “health sovereignty”; Health Minister Mario Lugones confirms ties with PAHO will be maintained for procurement of vaccines. Leer más
Javier Milei
Underneath it all
The shift of wealth and population from the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt to inland mining, farming, oil and gas is only now starting to be visible. Not all provinces…
Javier Milei
Milei announces cut in export duties for wheat, barley, soy
Wheat and barley export duties will fall from 7.5 percent to 5.5 percent starting in June, soy reductions from January onwards; President tells agro-business leaders that he will reduce export…
Javier Milei
Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Argentina’s Armed Forces at a crossroads
Latest round of public spending hits Defence Ministry; Argentina’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all stretched to the limit in operational terms; Underfunded and debt-ridden healthcare schemes, with those…
International Relations
Trump-Xi summit reopens the question of when Milei will visit China
The meeting has implications for countries like Argentina, who must balance their ties between Beijing and Washington La entrada Trump-Xi summit reopens the question of when Milei will visit China…
Javier Milei
IMF approves about US$1-billion disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei
Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal. Leer más
Javier Milei
Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries
Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets. Leer más
Javier Milei
Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election
President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028…
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Ambassador Eyal Sela hails ‘best moment’ in Israeli-Argentine bilateral relations
Israel’s Ambassador to Argentina praises Milei government’s decision to declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group and expel Tehran’s top diplomat in Argentina. Eyal Sela tackles the criticisms of…
Javier Milei
Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump
Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison. Leer más
Javier Milei
Argentina’s economy picked up much more than expected in March
Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February. Leer más
Javier Milei
Milei government secures lower house passage of ‘Ley Hojarasca’ deregulation law
Deregulation bill received 138 votes in favour with 96 against and nine abstentions. It now heads to the Senate, where the government is seeking final approval. Leer más
Javier Milei
Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation
The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again. Leer más
Javier Milei
Argentina’s exports surge, trade surplus topped US$2.7 billion in April
INDEC national statistics bureau releases latest trade figures, showing exports rose more than 33 percent to surpass US$8.9 billion last month. Leer más
Javier Milei
KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10-billion Argentina auction
A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina. Leer más
Javier Milei
Luis Caputo predicts ‘Milei will win 2027 election by landslide in first round’
Economy Minister Luis Caputo says President Javier Milei “will win the 2027 election by a landslide in the first round.” Leer más
Javier Milei
Milei attacks press, defends Espert after Machado plea deal
President Javier Milei launches another assault on the press, denouncing a “media operation” by “trash” journalists against former lawmaker José Luis Espert; Attack comes after ‘Fred’ Machado pleads guilty to…