Consumption dive continues, down 14.5% in May year-on-year
Mass consumption fell by 14.5 percent in May year-to-year and 3.1 percent from the previous month, according to a Focus…
Argentina’s economy shrinks 5.1 percent in first quarter
Argentina’s austerity-hit economy contracted by 5.1 percent in the first quarter, the national statistics agency has said, driven by a…
Argentina’s Unemployment Climbs to 7.7% Early 2024
In early 2024, about 1.1 million Argentinians found themselves jobless, pushing the unemployment rate to 7.7%, according to INDEC. This…
Argentina records first week without inflation in 30 years
Six months after Javier Milei was inaugurated as President, Argentina has recorded an inflation-free week for the first time in…
Surge in Argentina’s “Blue Dollar” Signals Economic Concerns
In Argentina, the “Blue Dollar,” an unofficial exchange rate for the U.S. dollar, is anticipated to reach new heights under…
Argentina’s President Javier Milei meets Czech leaders
Argentina’s president Javier Milei visited the Czech Republic on Monday. High on the agenda was the two countries’ support for…
Bullrich hires new security secretary experienced in ‘Bukele model’
Security Minister Patricia Bullrich has replaced Security Secretary Vicente Ventura Barreiro with Alejandra Monteoliva, “with proven experience as a security…
Milei discusses Mercosur and OECD with Scholz
Argentine President Javier Milei met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in what became his first encounter with a foreign leader…
Argentina’s Soy Exports Surge to Highest Volume Since 2020
In May 2024, Argentina’s soy exports soared to over 5.1 million tons, marking the highest volume since 2020 and a…