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Argentina announces investment projects and new citizenship program

During the Argentina Week in Paris, the Argentine government announced a new Citizenship by Investment Program set to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026. Under this framework, primary applicants can obtain citizenship through a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury or by subscribing to a US$800,000 government bond. Spouses and single children aged 18-25 may apply for US$100,000, while children under 18 can apply for US$25,000.

The mission also highlighted significant investment interest, with officials reporting announced projects totaling between US$27 billion and US$30 billion. Key sectors include energy, mining, and technology. Major announcements include TotalEnergies proposing US$10 billion in projects for Neuquén and Tierra del Fuego, Pan American Energy planning a US$1.2 billion investment in the Cerro Dragón field in Chubut, and Glencore announcing a US$4 billion investment for the Agua Rica copper project in Catamarca.

President Javier Milei used the forum to reaffirm his commitment to fiscal balance, stating that the government will maintain equilibrium as long as he remains in office. He emphasized that economic growth relies on generating savings through fiscal discipline to transform them into private investment.

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Agua Rica · Argentina · Argentina Week · Diego Santilli · Entre Ríos · France · Glencore · Javier Milei · Luis Caputo · OECD · Pan American Energy · Rogelio Frigerio

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