# Argentine political and economic developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-political-and-economic-developments > Updated: 2026-09-04T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 7. 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 express support for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and discuss territorial expansion. Efforts to integrate the ‘62 Organizaciones Peronistas’ are underway to rebuild ties between the party and labor unions, though internal disputes persist in provinces such as Chaco and San Juan. Other party shifts include the PRO youth wing attempting to unify sectors in Buenos Aires and the Radical Civic Union (UCR) installing new leadership in Quilmes and Catamarca. Recent political friction has emerged regarding government deregulation. In the Senate, debate on the Super RIGI project has been delayed as allied blocks, including the UCR and PRO, withhold signatures on the majority report. These allies are demanding new articles to protect national companies when price differences between domestic and foreign offers reach 15%. Furthermore, the ruling La Libertad Avanza (LLA) coalition faced a high-profile departure with the resignation of Leila Gianni, who criticized the administration for failing to listen to the people and moving away from its foundational values. In the agricultural sector, small yerba mate producers have reported an “unsustainable” situation following market deregulation via Decree 70 and Decree 812. Producers claim that while retail prices remain high, their earnings have dropped significantly, leading to planned protests during President Javier Milei’s visit to Misiones. Economically, the country faces fragmented growth. While mining and agriculture have seen significant year-on-year growth, manufacturing and construction remain below five-year averages. The currency market remains volatile; the wholesale dollar has broken above the $1,500 threshold, with the official rate recently reaching $1,514. By mid-2026, this economic crisis has caused a sharp divergence between sectors. ## Claims - The blue dollar in Argentina closed at $1,535 for sale. (disputed by 5 sources) - The blue dollar in Argentina closed at $1,555 for sale. (disputed by 4 sources) - The wholesale dollar in Argentina rose above $1,500. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The BCRA purchased USD 93 million in the MULC on Thursday. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The volume of dollar futures reached a record high in over 15 months. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) has accumulated USD 640 million in August. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The BCRA confirmed that individuals purchased USD 3,319 million in banknotes in July. (corroborated by 2 sources) - July banknote purchases were 35.8% higher than in June. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gap between the blue dollar and the official dollar is 1.30%. (single source) - The Argentine government faces a debt auction of more than $12.6 trillion pesos. (single source) - Dollar deposits in Argentine banks grew ten times faster than peso deposits between December 2023 and August 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Argentina economic crisis drives sectoral divergence and border trade collapse Argentina's economic instability is driving a sharp divide between resource-rich sectors and labor-intensive industries, while devastating border trade and employment in regions like Yacuiba. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-economic-crisis-drives-sectoral-divergence-and-border-trade-collapse ### 2026-09-03: Argentina faces political tension over RIGI, yerba mate deregulation, and party resignations Argentina experiences political shifts as Leila Gianni resigns from La Libertad Avanza, the Super RIGI project faces Senate delays, and yerba mate producers protest market deregulation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-faces-political-tension-over-rigi-yerba-mate-deregulation-and-party-resignations ### 2026-08-31: Argentina faces fragmented economic growth and political shifts Argentina faces fragmented economic growth as export sectors thrive while domestic consumption and manufacturing struggle amid high inflation and shifting political sentiment in regions like Tucumán. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-polling-shows-economic-discontent-and-provincial-political-divides ### 2026-08-26: Argentina political landscape shifts ahead of 2027 elections Argentine political parties are reorganizing for the 2027 elections, with Peronism, PRO, and the UCR navigating internal unity, labor union relations, and regional electoral strategies. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-political-landscape-shifts-amid-regional-internal-disputes ### 2026-08-26: Argentina economy sees surge in dollar demand and banking deposits Argentina's dollar demand hit a nine-month high in July, with USD 3,319 million purchased by individuals. Dollar deposits are growing ten times faster than peso deposits as market volatility continues. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-shifts-in-argentina-and-seismic-activity-in-colombia ### 2026-08-20: Argentina political and economic developments across provinces Various Argentine provinces report significant political and economic shifts, including calls to end export retentions, infrastructure reactivations, and leadership changes within the Justicialist Party. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atilio-chara-leaves-santiago-del-estero-ministry-of-economy ### 2026-08-15: Argentina political shifts and international emergencies Argentina navigates political negotiations between Macri and the Milei administration, joins the US-led Geneva Consensus, and monitors humanitarian crises in Colombia and wildfires in Greece. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-political-shifts-and-international-emergencies --- Cite as: Argentine political and economic developments. 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