Luis Caputo

Argentina expands sanctions and sovereignty measures

19 clusters · 675 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Argentina creates new coordination system for Malvinas sovereignty claims

The Argentine government, under President Javier Milei, is intensifying its legal and administrative offensive against entities involved in unauthorized hydrocarbon activities near the Falkland Islands. Building upon 45

Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

Paraguay–Paraná Waterway: New concessions and expansion

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Paraná-Paraguay Waterway begins new 25-year private concession

The Paraguay–Paraná Waterway is undergoing significant structural and logistical shifts. A major development is the launch of a new 25-year private concession by the Argentine government, managed by the Vía Navegable Arg

Argentine volunteer firefighters hold national siren protest

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentine volunteer firefighters hold national siren protest over $59B debt

On September 10, volunteer firefighters across Argentina executed a simultaneous national “sirenazo” (siren protest) at 10:00 a.m. to demand the release of withheld funds from the national government. Coordinated by the

Argentina: Economic contraction and political realignment

549 clusters · 1319 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentine banks lower mortgage rates following FGS funding auction

The Milei administration continues to navigate economic volatility through strict fiscal discipline and targeted interventions. To stimulate the housing market, the government has launched an auction of funds from the AN

Argentina inflation trends and provincial fiscal shifts

8 clusters · 275 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentina inflation slows to 1.7% in August

In August 2026, Argentina’s National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported that monthly inflation slowed to 1.7%, the lowest monthly increase in 14 months. This deceleration follows a 2.1% rate recorded i

Argentina road infrastructure fund dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentine lawmakers question use of road maintenance funds

In Argentina, a political and legal dispute has emerged regarding the management of funds collected through the fuel tax, which are legally earmarked for road infrastructure under Law 23.966 and the Integrated Road Syste

Argentina Labor Assistance Fund regulation

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BBVA proposes new management for Labor Assistance Funds in Argentina

Argentina is implementing the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), a component of the Labor Modernization Law designed to cover obligations arising from employment terminations. Initially, the National Securities Commission (C

Milei reforms face political resistance and fiscal shifts

113 clusters · 604 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Javier Milei defends economic course and suspends UK trip

President Javier Milei’s reform agenda continues to face mounting political resistance and internal friction. By late August 2026, Milei reaffirmed his anarcho-capitalist ideology, describing his administration as the ‘m

Argentina debt crisis: Rising provincial and household debt

57 clusters · 430 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentina household debt delinquency rises amid economic pressure

Argentina’s debt crisis is intensifying through provincial obligations and severe household financial instability. In August 2026, provincial public title maturities reached $811,571 million, with Buenos Aires province a

Argentine Economy Minister asset controversy

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Luis Caputo urges Argentines to move dollar savings into formal banks

Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo has faced scrutiny following financial disclosures revealing that the vast majority of his liquid assets are held in foreign accounts. A 2025 sworn asset declaration showed that app

Milei's libertarian agenda and 2027 election drive

10 clusters · 193 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina: Regional investment, teacher strikes, and political shifts

By September 2026, President Javier Milei’s re-election ambitions for 2027 are being complicated by intensifying internal crises within the La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party, particularly in the northern provinces and regar

Argentina Senate advances BCRA reform and gold reserve news

6 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina Senate advances BCRA reform amid gold reserve dispute

The Argentine Senate has issued a favorable report on the reform of the Central Bank (BCRA) Organic Charter. Supported by the government of Javier Milei, the proposed legislation aims to narrow the BCRA’s mandate to the

G20 finance ministers fail to reach consensus as China diss

4 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: China and U.S. clash at G20 over trade policy language

The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, concluded without a joint consensus statement due to opposition from China. While 19 of the 20 members agreed on a position to ad

Argentina state enterprise privatization efforts

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: AySA privatization halted by court injunction to protect water service standards

The Argentine government is pursuing a broad privatization and concession program for state-owned enterprises to reduce the state’s economic footprint. A central component of this initiative is the privatization of the w

Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo developments

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Luis Caputo cleared as court confirms dismissal of financial investigation

Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo has addressed both domestic economic policy and personal legal challenges. Regarding the financial sector, Caputo rejected the use of taxpayer funds to bail out debtors or banks fac

Argentina mining expands via US interest and regional pacts

17 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Italy–Latin America SME Forum highlights Argentine mining and energy potential

Argentina’s mining sector continues to expand, driven by lithium and copper. While the industry has seen robust growth through mid-2026, new developments highlight increasing geopolitical and regional integration. The Un

Argentina Water Infrastructure Fund allocation dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Argentina: Minister Caputo accused of diverting water fund to financial assets

Buenos Aires Deputy Silvina Vaccarezza has accused Economy Minister Luis Caputo of diverting approximately 354.2 billion pesos from the Water Infrastructure Trust Fund (FFIH) into financial instruments rather than utiliz

Argentina provincial investment and infrastructure updates

13 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Cundinamarca and Neuquén announce major infrastructure investments

In late August 2026, Argentine provinces continued to launch large-scale development and modernization initiatives supported by international financing. In Río Negro, the Instituto de Desarrollo del Valle Inferior (Idevi

Vaca Muerta expansion: infrastructure, drilling, and social

96 clusters · 231 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Vaca Muerta region sees new irrigation projects and sand production recovery

Vaca Muerta’s expansion continues to drive Argentina toward significant production milestones through massive infrastructure and drilling surges. A 50-50 joint venture between Continental Resources and Mercuria Energy Gr

Argentine political and economic developments

7 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Argentina economic crisis drives sectoral divergence and border trade collapse

Argentina continues to experience significant political and economic shifts. Politically, movements are reorganizing ahead of the 2027 elections. Within Peronism, the ‘Liga de Intendentes’ met with Máximo Kirchner to exp

$LIBRA cryptocurrency fraud legal proceedings

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Argentine Federal Chamber rules in $LIBRA and IMF loan cases

Legal proceedings continue in the Argentine Federal Chamber regarding the $LIBRA cryptocurrency case. The dispute centers on whether five investors, including Martín Romeo, can regain their status as plaintiffs after a c

Housing finance developments in Argentina and Mexico

2 clusters · 206 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentina implements new measures to boost mortgage credit market

In Argentina, Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a 2 trillion peso mortgage credit program intended to stimulate the housing market. The initiative uses funds from the ANSES Sustainability Guarantee Fund (FGS) to pro

Argentine economic diplomacy and financing efforts

4 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentina Economy Minister reports international optimism after G20 meetings

Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo has engaged in several high-level diplomatic and financial efforts to support the economic program of President Javier Milei. In late August, Caputo met with Inter-American Developm

Argentina and Bolivia investment incentive legislation

3 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentina Senate debates Super RIGI investment regime amendments

Argentina and Bolivia are pursuing legislative frameworks to attract significant capital through long-term investment incentives. In Argentina, the government is advancing the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI

Almacenes El Rey recruitment initiative

2 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentine industry warns of crisis as production and jobs fall

Almacenes El Rey has announced a recruitment initiative to hire 370 new employees through a job fair scheduled for Thursday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place across five locations: La Lima in Cartago,

Argentina road fund diversion and legislative response

8 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentina debates fuel tax redistribution and road investment

The Argentine government has formally admitted to diverting funds from the Integrated Road System (SisVial)—a trust fueled by liquid fuel taxes—to achieve fiscal balance and a budget surplus. While the administration mai

Argentina PAMI health crisis deepens

29 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: PAMI retirees protest service disruptions in Concordia and Santa Cruz

The PAMI-driven health crisis that began in mid-May 2026 has continued to expand. In late June, retirees in Concordia and Neuquén staged protests demanding faster care, warning that up to 14,000 affiliates could lose ser

Tierra del Fuego cost of living and rising debt crisis

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Tierra del Fuego household delinquency exceeds national average

Economic data indicates that the cost of living in Tierra del Fuego significantly exceeds the national poverty threshold. Families in the province require approximately 60% more income than the national average to avoid

Argentine corporate law reform debate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Argentina Senate faces calls for hearings on automated company law

More than 30 civil society organizations, including human rights, environmental, and indigenous groups, have petitioned the Argentine Senate to hold public hearings regarding proposed reforms to the General Corporations