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Argentina and Bolivia advance major new investment legislation
Argentina is advancing major investment initiatives through the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that new proposals under this regime could bring in up to USD 50 billion, adding to the approximately USD 49.7 billion already approved across more than 20 initiatives. Additionally, the Argentine Senate is debating the 'Súper RIGI' project, which targets high-tech sectors like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and critical minerals. This specific project would require minimum investments of USD 1 billion in exchange for 30 years of fiscal, customs, and exchange rate stability.
In the province of Entre Ríos, the RINI program has seen significant traction, reaching investment commitments of over USD 261 million as of August.
In Bolivia, the government has submitted a new Investment Law to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly. President Rodrigo Paz defended the bill, which aims to attract capital into sectors such as AI, logistics, and green energy. While the government seeks to provide legal certainty and stability for up to 30 years, political opposition in the legislature has raised concerns regarding international arbitration clauses, arguing they may conflict with the current Constitution.
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Argentina · Bolivia · Entre Ríos · Javier Milei · Luis Caputo · RIGI · Rodrigo Paz · Rogelio Frigerio · Régimen de Incentivo a las Grandes Inversiones · Régimen de Incentivo a las Nuevas Inversiones · Régimen de Incentivo para Grandes Inversiones en Nuevas Industrias
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that Argentina has been economically and institutionally devastated over the last 25 years. www.borderperiodismo.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.labrujula24.com
- [DISPUTED] New investment proposals under the RIGI regime could total up to USD 50 billion. www.borderperiodismo.com · www.labrujula24.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · economis.com.ar · www.memesita.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is advancing legislation to reform the Central Bank (BCRA) to prohibit financing the deficit through money printing. www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 7 SOURCES] Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz sent a bill to the legislature to attract foreign investment in sectors like AI, logistics, and green energy. www.dgabc.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · asuntoscentrales.com · exitonoticias.com.bo · ahoradigital.net · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The current RIGI incentive scheme has already approved more than 20 initiatives totaling approximately USD 49.7 billion. www.borderperiodismo.com · economis.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caputo asserted that incoming dollar flows from large investments will prevent exchange rate tensions during the 2027 elections. economis.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Entre Ríos, the RINI program has reached investment commitments of over USD 261 million as of August. federalaldia.com.ar · www.valorlocal.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Argentine Senate is debating the 'Súper RIGI' project, which requires minimum investments of USD 1 billion to access 30 years of fiscal and customs stability. estaciondelvalle963.com.ar