Buenos Aires Times

Buenos Aires Tango Mundial Draws Competitors and Visitors From More Than 50 Countries

Buenos Aires’ annual Tango Mundial championship has attracted thousands of competitors and spectators from more than 50 countries, supporting cultural tourism and hospitality activity in the Argentine capital.

Uruguay Sees Surge in Peso-Denominated Funds as Regional Investors Shift Toward Local Currencies

Uruguayan financial markets are recording stronger flows into peso-denominated money-market products, reflecting growing regional interest in local-currency assets that is also being closely watched by Argentine corporate investors.

Foreign Technology Investors Face Political Pushback From Argentina’s Opposition

Foreign investors including Palantir founder Peter Thiel have become targets of criticism from left-wing opposition groups that argue the Milei government’s deregulation agenda gives excessive advantages to international technology billi...

MercadoLibre Chief Ariel Szarfsztejn Reshapes Strategy Amid Rising Regional Competition

New MercadoLibre chief executive Ariel Szarfsztejn is reorganizing the Latin American e-commerce and digital finance group as it faces stronger international competition and shortages of specialized technology talent in Buenos Aires.

Trump Threatens to Reduce U.S. Support for Britain Amid Defense Spending Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested Washington could withdraw security support from the United Kingdom over defense spending, adding new uncertainty to South Atlantic diplomacy and Argentina’s dispute with Britain over the Malvinas...

Grassi Advances Restructuring Proposal for Distressed Soy Exporter Vicentin

Agricultural brokerage Grassi and domestic investors are proposing a new restructuring plan for Vicentin aimed at preserving the failed soy exporter’s assets and restoring processing capacity in Argentina’s Santa Fe agribusiness region.

Central Puerto Enters Oil and Gas Sector With Patagonia Energy Acquisition

Argentine power producer Central Puerto has acquired regional hydrocarbon concessions through its purchase of Patagonia Energy, diversifying beyond electricity generation and increasing its exposure to the country’s growing oil industry.

MercadoLibre Calls for Tougher Rules on Chinese E-Commerce Platforms in Latin America

MercadoLibre executives are urging regional governments to strengthen commercial regulations for rapidly expanding Chinese online retailers as competition intensifies across Latin American e-commerce markets.

Argentina Accelerates Removal of Electricity and Gas Subsidies for Higher-Income Households

Federal energy authorities are moving more quickly to reduce electricity and natural gas subsidies for higher-income households in metropolitan Buenos Aires as the government seeks to preserve its zero-deficit fiscal policy.

Argentina Central Bank Continues Dollar Purchases Ahead of Expected Agricultural Export Inflows

Argentina’s central bank is continuing daily foreign-exchange purchases to build reserves while maintaining its currency band, as the agricultural sector holds an estimated $37 billion in export proceeds still awaiting liquidation.

Argentina Sovereign Bonds Extend Gains as Fiscal Austerity Supports Market Confidence

Argentine government bonds have continued rising following recent credit upgrades, supported by the Milei administration’s zero-deficit policy and reductions in the central bank’s quasi-fiscal liabilities.

Vista Energy Buys Equinor Vaca Muerta Assets for $712 Million

Vista Energy has completed a $712 million acquisition of Equinor assets at Bandurria Sur and Bajo del Toro, expanding its Vaca Muerta production base and increasing its exposure to export markets.

YPF Sells Metrogas Stake to Edenor for $780 Million

State-controlled YPF has sold its majority stake in Argentina’s largest gas distributor to Edenor for $780 million, redirecting capital toward unconventional shale production in Neuquén.

Argentina Monthly Inflation Holds at 2.1% as Government Defends Disinflation Strategy

Argentina’s statistics agency reported monthly inflation of 2.1%, reinforcing the Milei administration’s stabilization narrative while price pressures persist in seasonal services and regulated utilities.

Asian Refiners Turn to Argentine Crude as Middle East Supply Risks Disrupt Oil Trade

Refiners in Japan, South Korea and China are increasing purchases of Medanito crude from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin as conflict-related risks and shipping bottlenecks disrupt traditional Middle Eastern supply routes.

Vaca Muerta LNG Project Secures $900 Million Loan for Export Pipeline

A consortium led by Pan American Energy, YPF and Pampa Energía has secured $900 million in international financing for a pipeline intended to connect Vaca Muerta gas production with global liquefied natural gas markets.

U.S. Urges Argentina to Ratify Sweeping Bilateral Free Trade Agreement

The Trump administration is pressing President Javier Milei’s government to secure congressional approval for a trade agreement that would remove hundreds of tariffs and significantly expand quotas for Argentine beef exports.

Argentina Steps Up Anti-Smuggling Operations Along Northern Borders

Federal security forces have intensified patrols and logistics monitoring in Salta and Formosa to disrupt contraband networks and prevent subsidized agricultural goods from being smuggled into neighboring countries.

Buenos Aires Premium Property Market Rebounds as Leasing Demand Improves

Developers in Puerto Madero and the Microcentro financial district are reporting stronger demand for premium offices and luxury homes as domestic and multinational companies adjust to Argentina’s deregulated business environment.

Argentine Agtech Startups Secure Funding for AI-Powered Farming Tools

Agricultural technology companies in Córdoba and Santa Fe have secured new seed funding to develop artificial intelligence and climate-resilient crop-management software aimed at international farming markets.

International Airlines Add Flights to Buenos Aires as Inbound Travel Demand Grows

Global carriers are increasing services from European and North American cities to Ezeiza International Airport and regional destinations, supporting tourism revenue and improving connections for international businesses.

Global Technology Companies Expand AI and Cloud Investment in Buenos Aires

Multinational technology firms and regional venture funds are increasing investment in Buenos Aires technology districts, including data centres and cloud infrastructure supporting Argentina’s growing software and fintech export industries.

Buenos Aires Stocks Rebound 1.8% as Energy Shares Rise

Argentina’s S&P Merval index gained 1.8% in early September trading, led by petroleum and utility companies benefiting from higher global oil prices after a volatile August for domestic equities.

Argentina and Brazil Seek to Resolve Trade Frictions Within Mercosur

Argentine and Brazilian officials are discussing non-tariff barriers and regional supply-chain disputes as Buenos Aires seeks to protect industrial access to its largest South American export market while managing political tensions with...

Argentina Grants September Bonus to Minimum-Pension Recipients

President Javier Milei has authorized a supplementary September payment for millions of Argentines receiving the minimum pension, aiming to cushion losses in purchasing power during the government’s economic stabilization program.

Argentina’s Soybean Sector Generates More Than $9 Billion in First-Half Export Revenue

Argentina’s soybean complex generated more than $9 billion in export liquidations during the first half of 2026, supporting foreign-currency inflows despite weak global agricultural prices and shifting Chinese demand.

Vaca Muerta Pipeline Expansion Reaches 50% Completion

The Duplicar Norte oil pipeline expansion across Río Negro and Neuquén is halfway complete, with the project designed to ease transport bottlenecks and allow higher crude production and exports through Atlantic ports.

Argentina’s Lithium Exports Top $1.1 Billion as Sector Climbs Export Rankings

Argentina’s lithium exports generated more than $1.1 billion in the first half of 2026, placing the sector among the country’s top export complexes and increasing the economic importance of Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca provinces.

Argentina Raises Electricity and Gas Tariffs as Energy Subsidies Are Reduced

Argentina has implemented another round of energy subsidy cuts, increasing residential and commercial electricity and natural gas prices as the government seeks to preserve its fiscal surplus and meet International Monetary Fund budget t...

Argentina Braces for Higher Unemployment and Poverty in Second-Quarter Data

Argentina’s statistics agency is preparing to release second-quarter labor and poverty figures that analysts expect will show worsening household conditions after fiscal austerity and recession, despite slowing inflation.

Argentina’s Sovereign Risk Premium Jumps 20% in August

Argentina’s JPMorgan EMBI country risk index rose 20% in August as investors grew more concerned about the timing of currency-control reforms and the government’s ability to meet heavy dollar-denominated debt payments due in 2027.

Argentina’s Central Bank Foreign Exchange Purchases Surpass $14 Billion

Argentina’s central bank has bought more than $14 billion in foreign currency since the start of the year as it seeks to rebuild reserves and defend the crawling-peg exchange rate, even as gross reserves slipped below $50 billion.

Argentina’s August Inflation Forecast to Fall Below 2% in New Milei-Era Low

Private economists expect Argentina’s August consumer inflation rate to come in between 1.4% and 1.9%, which would mark the lowest monthly increase since President Javier Milei took office.

Argentina Forecasts Record Exports Above $103 Billion in 2026

Argentina expects exports to surpass $103 billion in 2026 as petroleum, petrochemical and agricultural shipments expand, providing foreign currency needed for sovereign debt payments and the eventual removal of capital controls.

Vaca Muerta Oil Production Hits Record as $900 Million LNG Project Secures Financing

Oil production from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation exceeded 916,000 barrels a day in July, while international financiers approved $900 million for a liquefied natural gas export terminal.

Argentina Approves $21 Billion in Copper and Lithium Investments Under RIGI

Argentina has authorized 12 major foreign investment projects worth $21 billion in the copper and lithium sectors under its RIGI incentive framework, which lowers tax burdens to accelerate mining development and battery-material exports.

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After 20-Year International Career

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at age 39, ending a two-decade career that included three consecutive major international trophies.

Ayres Desarrollos Launches $300 Million Mixed-Use Project in Northern Buenos Aires

Ayres Desarrollos has launched a $300 million residential and commercial development in Benavídez as mortgage lending gradually returns and private-sector dollar liquidity supports renewed property investment.

Buenos Aires Developers Accelerate Conversion of Microcentro Offices Into Housing

Real estate developers are converting large amounts of vacant office space in central Buenos Aires into residential units following municipal tax incentives and zoning changes aimed at revitalizing the Microcentro district.

Los Azules Copper Project Secures $240 Million Financing in Argentina

The Los Azules copper project in San Juan has secured a $240 million financing agreement, advancing Argentina’s efforts to expand critical-minerals production for global energy and electric-vehicle supply chains.

Argentina Moves to End Patagonian Gas Subsidy Scheme

Energy Secretary Daniel González has confirmed plans to dismantle the Zona Fría gas subsidy framework as the government continues raising utility tariffs and seeks to reduce fiscal costs.

Argentina Lithium Export Revenue Jumps 186% to More Than $1.1 Billion

Argentina’s lithium exports generated more than $1.1 billion in revenue, up 186% from a year earlier as projects in Salta and Jujuy increased commercial production.

Argentina Trade Surplus Forecast Above $20 Billion as Exports Accelerate

Analysts expect Argentina’s exports to exceed $100 billion in 2026, supporting a trade surplus of more than $20 billion as soybean sales and hydrocarbon exports rise sharply.

Argentina Consumer Loan Delinquencies Surge as Household Finances Weaken

More than 16% of traditional bank personal loans and nearly 30% of fintech digital-wallet credit have fallen into arrears, reflecting mounting pressure from subsidy cuts, weak real wages and fiscal austerity.

Argentina Approves $7.7 Billion in Mining and Energy Investment Projects

Argentina’s Economy Ministry has approved five major projects under the Large Investment Incentive Regime, unlocking an estimated $7.7 billion for lithium, copper and natural-gas developments across Salta, Catamarca, San Juan and Neuquén.