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Categories: POLITICS · BUSINESS

Milei reforms, rhetoric and IMF talks

Entities: Argentina · Kristalina Georgieva · International Monetary Fund · Javier Milei · Vaca Muerta

Overview

President Javier Milei has continued to push his reform agenda while the nation follows the 2027 election cycle. Legislative activity has produced a Labor Modernisation Law, juvenile penal code revisions, Glacier Law amendments and the “Innocence Fiscal” law that raises tax‑evasion thresholds. Electoral reform proposals still seek to abolish primary voting, a change the government argues is necessary for Milei’s re‑election.

Milei has blended World Cup enthusiasm with political messaging, streaming matches and invoking Falklands rhetoric, while also holding an opera‑and‑economics event. His colorful metaphors – describing the economy as “mid‑pregnant” or “growing like a diver’s fart” – remain a focal point of public debate.

Spokesperson Adrián Ravier reiterated that macro‑economic indicators show “undeniable and very important” growth, citing recent declines in poverty, but acknowledged that some households still face hardship. Critics continue to point to divergent micro‑economic data.

Internationally, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in late July for meetings with Milei, Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank President Santiago Bausili, followed by a tour of the Vaca Muerta shale‑oil and gas complex. The visit comes ahead of the IMF’s scheduled review of Argentina’s $1 billion programme, amid concerns that fiscal‑target conditions have not been fully met. Energy projects such as Pampa Energía’s urea plant and record drilling at Vaca Muerta proceed, while provinces allocate emergency aid and pension‑fund support to address demographic pressures.

Timeline

about 2 hours ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
IMF Managing Director Georgieva visits Argentina to back President Milei's economic plan
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva visited Argentina at President Javier Milei's invitation, meeting officials and touring Vaca Muerta to reaffirm support for the government’s reform program.
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
IMF Chief Georgieva Visits Argentina, Meets President Milei and Explores Vaca Muerta
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Argentina for a two‑day visit, meeting President Javier Milei, Economy Minister Luis Caputo and touring the Vaca Muerta oil field, signaling IMF support for
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina President Milei's Economy Claims Prompt Government Defense and Public Debate
Argentina’s presidential spokesperson defended macro growth while admitting some households struggle, as President Milei’s controversial “mid‑pregnant” economy metaphor draws criticism.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Argentina expands provincial financial aid and declares agricultural emergency
Argentina's federal and provincial authorities boost pension fund transfers, declare a drought emergency in La Pampa, launch relief programmes in Entre Ríos, schedule Chaco's public‑worker benefit, and fund the
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina's provincial pension funds face sustainability crisis
Argentina's fragmented provincial pension system is under strain from falling births, rising costs and reforms, threatening its long‑term sustainability.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
IMF chief Georgieva to visit Argentina's Vaca Muerta with President Milei
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva will meet President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires and tour the Vaca Muerta shale basin on July 27‑28, signalling support for Argentina’s energy projects and macro program.
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Argentina's Pampa Energía to build world‑leading urea plant as Phoenix sets Vaca Muerta drilling record
Argentina's Pampa Energía will invest $2.7 bn in a 2.1 Mt/yr urea plant in Bahía Blanca, creating thousands of jobs, while Phoenix Global Resources set a new Vaca Muerta drilling record, cutting time 13% and成本
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina's Milei government and Chile's tax‑cut debate spark fiscal controversy
Argentina's Milei faces criticism for using fear of an economic crash to influence primary elections, while Chile debates a tax‑cut law whose growth benefits are questioned by analysts.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Javier Milei drives sweeping reforms amid World Cup fervor in Argentina
Javier Milei leveraged World Cup excitement to rally nationalism while pushing major labor, judicial, fiscal and electoral reforms through Congress, eyeing re‑election in 2027.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 43 sources
President Javier Milei advances central bank reform and broader legislative agenda
Javier Milei unveiled a BCRA reform aimed at a single mandate to preserve the peso, banning Treasury financing and tightening governance, while his political board coordinates its passage and seeks to suspend P
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Argentina approves $709 million lithium project in Catamarca under RIGI
Argentina approved a $709 million lithium project in Catamarca under RIGI, expecting 40,000 t/yr output, $400 m export revenue and 4,406 jobs, while experts warn RIGI’s $100 billion claims contain many non‑guar
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Olavarría municipality posts $1.09 b deficit in first half of 2026
Olavarría municipality in Argentina reported a $1.09 b deficit for Jan‑Jun 2026, with revenues of $65.6 b versus $66.7 b spending; health accounted for 43% of outlays and overall deficit under article 44 totals
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina's economic debate stresses limits of Milei's growth model
Deputy Guillermo Michel and economist Bernardo Kosacoff criticize President Milei’s growth model, saying primary‑sector gains are insufficient for jobs and urging diversification.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Mercosur‑EU trade pact drives record Argentine agro‑industrial exports
The Mercosur‑EU interim trade deal, active from 1 May 2026, opens a 31‑nation free‑trade area and has helped Argentine regional exporters hit a 2025 record of $11.3 bn, with the EU taking 20 % of that trade; EU
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Javier Milei reshapes governor alliances, eyes PASO reform for 2027
President Javier Milei is revamping ties with governors, appointing Diego Santilli as chief of staff, and pushing to scrap PASO primaries and add coalition lists to secure his 2027 re‑election.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
HSBC flags Mexico growth as Argentine rentals rise and fintech yields soar
HSBC projects modest growth for Mexico in 2026 and recommends diversified assets; in Argentina, Posadas ranks among costliest rental cities, fintech wallets like Cocos yield ~28% TNA, and a City broker allocat
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 26 sources
Javier Milei convenes legislators to push central‑bank reform
Milei met La Libertad Avanza legislators on 13 July to push a BCRA charter reform that would ban Treasury financing and tighten central‑bank independence.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Argentina’s IMF Deal Reviewed by Economist Fernando Marull
Fernando Marull says the IMF is gauging Argentina’s social tolerance for fiscal adjustment as the nation makes its first IMF capital payment in eight years, noting improved outlook and distinguishing the case –
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Argentina cuts discretionary provincial funds by up to 90%
June 2026 sees Argentina slash discretionary provincial transfers by 87.7%, the lowest in decades, amid broader fiscal cuts and strained provincial budgets.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 27 sources
Javier Milei pushes central‑bank reform and tight fiscal policy amid debt payments and foreign outreach
Javier Milei outlined a central‑bank charter reform, defended economic growth, paid US$4 bn of debt with domestic bonds, announced foreign trips and warned of a possible state “shutdown” to enforce fiscal caps.
17 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
IMF backs Argentina's economic program and central bank reform
The IMF endorses Argentina’s 2026‑27 economic program and BCRA charter reform, citing improved transparency, fiscal discipline and a path to regain market access, with a Georgieva visit slated for late July.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Argentina's President Milei pushes central bank charter reform
President Milei plans to overhaul Argentina’s central bank charter, banning Treasury financing, limiting money‑printing, tightening independence and adding penalties to curb fiscal deficits and inflation.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Argentina to host IMF chief Georgieva as $4.3 bn bond payment looms
Argentina announced IMF head Kristalina Georgieva will visit, as the country readies a $4.3 bn bond payment due July 9 and secures World Bank‑backed financing.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina advances Super RIGI incentives for rare‑earth mining and nuclear project
Argentina's Super RIGI offers expanded incentives for $1 bn+ projects, targeting rare‑earth mining and a US‑backed $1.2 bn modular nuclear reactor, promising job creation and strategic tech supply.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Argentina's fiscal gap widens as provincial deficits and transfer cuts deepen
Argentina sees widening fiscal deficits, steep cuts to provincial transfers and a modest used‑car rebound, while Chile records a record $60 bn first‑half export surge.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
President Javier Milei advances debt financing plan and central‑bank overhaul
Argentina’s Milei government secures $3.2 bn loans, rejects costly bond issue, and pushes a central‑bank reform that bans monetary financing, with IMF backing and a visit by Kristalina Georgieva.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 27 sources
Argentina's Finance Minister Luis Caputo Unveils 2027 Debt Repayment Plan
Caputo unveiled a 2026‑27 debt‑repayment plan using fiscal surplus, local bonds and multilateral loans, targeting investment‑grade status; market access remains optional.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Argentina's tax revenues plunge 6.5 billion in first half of 2026
Argentina’s federal and provincial tax collections fell $6.5 billion in H1 2026, with national revenue down 6.4 % and provinces seeing cuts up to 21 %, while discretionary federal transfers dropped 87.7 % in —
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Argentina automotive sector posts 18% production decline as tax reforms reshape market
Argentina’s auto production fell 18% in H1 2026, registrations dropped 12.8% YoY, while tax reforms cut export retentions and a luxury car tax repeal boosted revenues.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina tops global tax burden ranking for formal sector
UIA study shows Argentina's formal sector faces a 56% tax burden, the highest among 30 countries, prompting calls for corporate tax cuts and VAT refunds amid falling industrial output.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof says Milei’s policies trigger industrial collapse and massive job losses
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof says Milei’s policies have caused a historic economic crisis, with over 300,000 jobs lost, 26,000 firms closed, and a sharp industrial decline.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Argentina unveils debt‑payment roadmap through 2027
Argentina will unveil on July 6 a conservative plan to pay a $4.3 bn July‑9 debt instalment and cover all dollar‑denominated obligations through 2027, using bonds, repo extensions and multilateral guarantees to
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's President Milei pushes overhaul of Central Bank charter to curb monetary financing
Argentina's President Milei seeks to amend the Central Bank charter, removing its ability to fund the Treasury and restoring a sole focus on price stability, a move he says will end inflation.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces spar over YPF asset deal and provincial debt plan
Chubut approves a controversial YPF asset deal worth $25 M, sparking criticism from Deputy Juan Pais. In Santa Cruz, Deputy Eloy Echazú denounces Governor Vidal’s debt plan and accusations against opposition, a
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Vaca Muerta to create 90,000 jobs and draw $130 bn investment by 2029
YPF says Vaca Muerta will add 90,000 jobs and attract $130 bn in five years, boosting production to over 900,000 bpd; Argentina records a $1.877 bn current‑account surplus and reserves rise, while legal and EV‑
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina's agro sector hits record export volume in first half of 2026
Argentina exported a record 60.7 Mt of grains in H1 2026, led by corn, wheat and sunflower, and boosted trade with Cape Verde, where Argentine corn and beef meet the island’s food imports.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Argentine Government Budget 2027 Projects Lower Inflation and Higher Investment
Argentina’s 2027 budget, presented by Economy Minister Luis Caputo, forecasts lower inflation, real‑wage gains, higher investment and reduced poverty, yet economists warn of uneven recovery, rising informality,
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina Slashes Export Tariffs for Industries to Boost Competitiveness
Argentina’s decree 566/2026 lifts export duties on many industrial products and phases out other tariffs by June 2027 to lower costs and boost exports.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina grain markets rally as USDA report lifts corn and wheat outlook
Argentina's grain markets rose as USDA data showed record‑low U.S. wheat planting and reduced Chinese soy demand, boosting corn and prompting producers to plan soy sales.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Argentina's industry urges repeal of RIGI tax incentive scheme
Argentina’s industrial sector, led by the UIA and former economy minister Domingo Cavallo, condemns the RIGI tax‑incentive regime and calls for a federal fiscal pact to cut the country’s high tax burden on the
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Javier Milei overhauls cabinet, abolishes Interior Ministry and advances electoral and monetary reforms
Milei installs Diego Santilli as chief of staff, dissolves the Interior Ministry, pursues a PASO‑suspension collector‑list plan, and proposes a BCRA charter reform to end treasury financing.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina's Santa Fe soy harvest hits record as sunflower output surges
Argentina’s Santa Fe province recorded a historic 6.09 Mt soy harvest and Zeta Semillas announced a near‑record sunflower crop and new maize hybrid, boosting export prospects.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's provincial pension systems confront deficits and seek reforms
Argentina's Entre Ríos province faces a growing pension deficit and proposes reforms, while Neuquén's social security institute posted a record surplus in 2025 but warns of future pension sustainability issues.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina federal aid to provinces amid economic crisis
Argentina's federal government is providing over 20 billion pesos to Santa Cruz and urging dialogue in Tierra del Fuego to address severe provincial economic crises.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentine provincial legislators promote industrial tax cuts and export incentives
Provincial legislators in Argentina's Olavarría and Santa Fe push tax cuts, logistics regularisation, and EU‑Mercosur‑linked export incentives to boost industry and investment.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina's agro sector logs $3.0 bn export earnings in June, still 18% below 2025
Argentina's agro‑export earnings hit US$3.0 bn in June, up 12% from May but 18% below June 2025, supporting the peso while a seasonal slowdown looms.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina Extends Tax‑Free Import Relief for Basic Goods Until Year‑End
Argentina extended tax‑free import rules for around 3,200 basic goods until 31 December, also cutting medical‑import tariffs to lower costs for most importers.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Federación mayor seeks provincial coparticipation advance for salaries
Federación’s mayor Ricardo Bravo asked Governor Rogelio Frigerio for an advance of coparticipation funds to pay salaries and bonuses amid a local economic slowdown.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina to launch citizenship‑for‑investment scheme later this year
Argentina intends to start a citizenship‑by‑investment programme this year, offering passports for a $500k donation or $1 M in government bonds, sparking legal and security debates.
28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina's Agroindustry Supplies 59% of 2025 Exports, Driving Growth in Half the Provinces
Argentina's agroindustry generated $51.37 bn in 2025 exports (59% of total), dominating half the provinces; Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba lead, while Mendoza records strong growth.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina pushes forward 'Super RIGI' regime granting major tax breaks to large investors
Argentina's Congress backs the 'Super RIGI' law, offering 15% corporate tax and customs exemptions to projects investing at least $1 billion in frontier tech, prompting concerns of an enclave economy.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's private sector urges tax reform amid Milei's economic overhaul
Argentina's private sector and economists press for tax reform, citing high tax burdens and the need to boost competitiveness under President Milei's reforms.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina drafts investment‑citizenship program to fund public debt
Argentina is drafting a law to grant citizenship to investors who donate $500k or buy $1 million bonds, with no residency requirement, to raise funds for its public‑debt repayments, sparking legal and security‑
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Promises Export Growth for Argentina's Santa Fe
EU‑Mercosur agreement, now provisional, could boost Argentine exports by 17% by 2040; Santa Fe officials stress standards and value‑addition for growth.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina plans “golden passport” scheme, offering citizenship for $500,000 investment
Argentina is designing a “golden passport” program that would sell citizenship for $500 k or $1 m in bonds to raise funds for its massive debt, amid legal and security concerns.
30 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina’s record corn harvest and export‑tax debate spotlight agricultural challenges
Argentina’s deputy cites export taxes as hurting productivity, while a record 68‑70 million‑tonne corn harvest faces falling global prices.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Argentina targets $5 bn guaranteed bond issue at 6% interest
Argentina plans a $5 bn bond issue guaranteed by the World Bank and IDB, targeting a 6% interest rate to refinance 2027 debt and reduce financing costs.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina establishes July 2026 wage scales for commerce sector employees
Argentina's new collective agreement sets a 5% wage increase and integrates a 20,000‑peso bonus into basic salaries for commerce workers from July 2026, affecting over a million employees.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Argentina's provinces grapple with rising deficits and mounting debt
Chubut and Santa Fe provinces confront surging deficits and record debt amid falling oil revenues and costly projects, while officials push for greater fiscal transparency and new financing laws.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina approves Super RIGI law to attract $1 bn strategic investments
Argentina's Chamber passed the Super RIGI law, offering $1 bn‑minimum strategic investments tax cuts and customs breaks, while opposition warns it may harm the middle class.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Santa Fe rural leaders examine EU‑Mercosur deal and export opportunities
In Santa Fe, Argentina, CARSFE hosted a seminar with rural and industrial leaders, including Berardo Vignatti and Carlos Castagnani, to assess the EU‑Mercosur trade pact, emphasizing added‑value production, saf
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 19 sources
CAME gathers 1,300 entrepreneurs for Argentina's International SMEs Day
CAME’s federal gathering in Buenos Aires brought 1,300+ entrepreneurs together for International SMEs Day, featuring mayor Jorge Macri, governor Axel Kicillof and calls for tax relief, financing and regulatory
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's provinces record first primary deficit since 2019
Argentina's provinces posted a $380 bn primary deficit in 2025—the first since 2019—and Santa Fe logged a $595 mn deficit Jan‑May 2026, amid rising salaries and infrastructure spending.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 23 sources
Argentina's Congress Gives Medium Sanction to Super RIGI Investment Regime
Argentina's lower house gave a medium sanction to the Super RIGI bill, which offers 30‑year tax, customs and exchange incentives for $1 bn+ tech investments, and moves to the Senate amid partisan debate.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Argentina's Grupo Soda Neuss Posts 760% Tariff‑Driven Profit Surge Under Milei
Grupo Soda Neuss saw profits jump nearly fourfold as Argentine tariffs rose 760% under President Milei, while investment in utilities stayed low.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina sees sharp rise in household debt and utility costs under Milei’s policies
Argentina's household debt climbs to 12.1% delinquency while utility costs in Greater Buenos Aires rise 919% since Dec 2023, tightening finances for families and SMEs under Milei's policies.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina courier imports surge to $518 million in first five months of 2026
Argentina’s courier‑import market hit $518 million in the first five months of 2026, up 113 % YoY, with May shipments rising 84.4 %.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's Buenos Aires and Santa Fe provinces face new tax burdens
Buenos Aires proposes tiered export taxes for farms, while Santa Fe records some of the highest electricity bills in Argentina due to steep provincial taxes.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
South Africa and Argentina boost lemon exports in 2026
South Africa raised its 2026 lemon export forecast to 49.4 million cartons and shipped 370 kt, while Argentina lifted output 40 % to 140 kt, filling the Europe gap left by Turkey and Spain.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Argentina's federal fiscal council pushes new tax‑cut pact
Argentina's federal fiscal council in Paraná backed a new pact to cut taxes like gross‑income levies and the cheque tax, aiming for coordinated, gradual reductions to boost investment.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's Economic Reform Debate Highlighted by Officials
Argentina officials defend Milei's reforms and urge tax cuts, citing Brazil's successful cascade‑tax elimination as a model.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Argentina posts record export surge in May driven by oil and meat shipments
Argentina’s May exports hit a record US$9.5 bn, led by a 322 % jump in oil shipments and a 44 % rise in meat exports, delivering a US$1.5 bn energy surplus.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Urea price plunge spurs Argentine wheat refertilization and corn expansion
Urea prices fell 25‑30% to $650‑700/t, encouraging wheat refertilization and a potential 20% rise in corn area in Argentina’s core grain region, though wheat margins stay pressured.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Brazil's Soybean Harvest Faces El Niño Risk and Global Market Shifts
A 90%‑likely El Niño threatens Brazil’s 2026 soybean output, risking a 6% drop that could slash global stocks, while Brazil’s full harvest and rising oil share reshape the South American soy market.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Paraná, Argentina: Federal Fiscal Council approves 2024 budget closure and sets multi‑year fiscal plan
Argentina's Federal Fiscal Council met in Paraná to approve the 2024 budget closure and a multi‑year fiscal plan, while Avellaneda's mayor discussed development projects with national ministers.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina adopts revised Super RIGI law to boost large tech investments
Argentina's Congress approved a revised Super RIGI law, adding a 20% local‑content clause and doubled R&D incentives for projects over $1 bn, but critics say it favors big firms over SMEs.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's Economy Minister Caputo signs provincial debt settlement in Paraná
Argentina’s Economy Minister Caputo signed a REOR debt‑settlement deal with Entre Ríos and attended a Federal Fiscal Responsibility Council meeting with provincial ministers, emphasizing tax cuts and fiscal, re
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Argentina posts record May trade surplus of $3.5 bn, driven by energy and mining exports
Argentina's May trade surplus hit a record $3.5 bn, with exports soaring to $9.5 bn led by energy and mining, while imports fell, prompting economists to warn of structural risks.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Argentina grants up to $400bn coparticipation advances to provinces
Argentina’s Milei government approved up to 400 bn‑peso coparticipation advances for Entre Ríos, Jujuy, Santa Fe and other provinces, with 15% interest, to fund payrolls and projects while supporting a fiscal‑s
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina advances Super RIGI tax regime for major tech projects
Argentina's governing coalition passed a parliamentary vote for Super RIGI, a new tax regime offering 30‑year fiscal incentives to tech projects investing at least US$1 billion, sparking support and opposition.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina corn market sees price rise amid export demand
Argentina’s corn market detached from global trends as local prices tick up, export shipments rise and the harvest reaches 48% of national area amid logistics challenges.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 18 sources
Argentina posts May fiscal surplus and record $3.5 bn trade surplus
Argentina posted a May fiscal surplus (AR$1.92 trillion primary) and a record US$3.5 bn trade surplus, driven by record exports and lower imports, but analysts warn the fiscal margin is narrowing.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Argentina's sunflower growers target yield gaps at Puro Girasol congress
Argentina's sunflower growers gathered at the Puro Girasol congress to address a 30‑35% yield gap, stressing better agronomic practices and a renewed push to plant the crop nationwide.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina launches debt refinancing program backed by World Bank guarantee
Argentina's finance ministry started a June debt tender while the World Bank approved a $2 bn guarantee to help refinance $4.4 bn of sovereign debt due in July.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 23 sources
World Bank approves $2 billion guarantee for Argentina to aid debt financing
World Bank and MIGA approve a US$2 billion guarantee for Argentina, covering 95 % of a new loan to cut financing costs and aid market re‑entry; Milei meets officials; IDB adds a $500 m guarantee.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina has 150 taxes, over half municipal but most revenue comes from six main levies
Argentina's 2026 tax system lists 150 levies—82 municipal, 28 provincial, 40 national—but six taxes generate 85% of revenue, with IVA alone accounting for a quarter.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's biofuel policy debate shapes health, environment and jobs
Argentina's biofuel debate under Law 27.640 mandates modest blends but faces low implementation due to oil industry influence and regulatory capture, with five new bills being considered to reshape the sector.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Santa Fe industry backs biofuel law and university partnership to boost regional competitiveness
Santa Fe’s industrial union backs a biofuel law raising biodiesel blends and partners with UNL to align education and research with regional industry needs.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina's Sunflower and Soybean Harvest Outlooks Point to Record Exports
Argentina forecasts a 15 % rise in 2026/27 sunflower exportable supply and records a seven‑year high soybean harvest of 51.5 Mt in 2025/26, boosting export and crushing prospects.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina's tax reforms widen burden on low‑income families
Studies show Argentina's provincial taxes swell household costs in Buenos Aires, while national reforms under Milei make the system more regressive, taxing the poor harder than the rich.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina raises wages for domestic workers with new dynamic salary clause
Argentina's labour ministry approved a dynamic salary clause for domestic workers and raised wages by up to 6.4% through July 2026, adding a non‑remunerative bonus and higher zone supplement.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Argentina pushes fiscal simplification while construction sector loses 120,000 jobs
Argentina expands a simplified tax regime to draw $50 bn into the formal economy as construction loses 120 k jobs and YPF stops producing a key detergent ingredient.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentine lawyer defends pension reform, sees no constitutional issues
Argentine lawyer Alejandro Acevedo Miño backs pension reform, saying it is constitutional, amid growing union opposition.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina moves to pass Super RIGI investment incentive law
Argentina's Milei government is negotiating with governors to pass the Super RIGI law, offering tax cuts and import exemptions to lure AI and digital infrastructure investment, with parliamentary approval aimed
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina advances lobby‑registration law and super‑RIGI investment incentive scheme
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies will debate a lobby‑registration law with penalties for violations and a “super‑RIGI” incentive program targeting large tech and industrial investments, aiming for a vote by 24 J
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina seeks to preserve fiscal surplus with spending cuts and tax measures
Argentina’s Milei government pushes spending cuts and tax tweaks to keep a primary fiscal surplus, postponing a labor fund and transferring capital letters, while IMF flags 2026 fiscal pressures.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Argentina scrubs 58 trade rules, ending Ahora 12, Cuota Simple, Precios Cuidados
Argentina’s Milei administration repealed 58 trade regulations, including Ahora 12, Cuota Simple and Precios Cuidados, to simplify the market and cut legal ambiguities.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Argentina's Milei Government Schedules June Legislative Push
Argentina's Milei government set a Thursday political round‑table to organise June reforms and slated a June‑24 congressional session during the World Cup to push the Super RIGI investment package, a lobbying‑a
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
IMF tax reform plan meets resistance from Argentine business groups
The IMF proposes widening Argentina's tax base, raising income‑tax and monotributo rates, and expanding VAT, while Argentine business group CAME calls the plan regressive and urges reform of provincial and city
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Argentina's IMF-backed reforms push for tax and pension changes amid improving economy
The IMF backs Milei’s plan, citing lower inflation, fiscal surplus and rising reserves, but urges Argentina to enact tax and pension reforms for lasting stability.

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