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Argentina-U.S. strategic and economic cooperation

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Argentina and the United States have expanded their strategic and economic cooperation through defense, financial, and infrastructure initiatives. In the defense and diplomatic sectors, Argentina is strengthening its alliance with the U.S. to bolster its sovereignty claims over the Malvinas Islands. To increase its presence in the South Atlantic, Argentina plans to begin a $450 million construction project for an integrated naval base in Ushuaia in January. Financial cooperation has been highlighted by a $20 billion currency swap agreement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Argentina as a “U.S. ally,” noting the agreement is designed to protect American capital. Building on these ties, the two nations have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a $7 billion investment initiative through 2027. ~~Signed~~ Announced in New York during the UN General Assembly by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and U.S. Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau, the program aims to modernize the connection between Argentina’s productive regions and Western markets. The corridor focuses on linking the Vaca Muerta energy basin and critical mineral regions in the northwest—specifically areas rich in lithium and copper—to Atlantic ports. Developmental efforts will target energy, transport, mining, and digital infrastructure, including railways, pipelines, ports, and electrical grids. Financial support is expected through instruments such as the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), which has issued a non-binding proposal of up to $6 billion for the Argentina LNG project, a joint venture involving YPF, Eni, and XRG. The initiative is part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and seeks to enhance supply chain security for critical minerals and energy while providing opportunities for American companies to participate in large-scale infrastructure tenders. To mobilize both public and private capital, the broader financing framework will also utilize tools from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the U.S. ~~Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).~~

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