Argentina

Thursday, December 11th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Argentina issues first dollar-denominated bonds in years

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei returned to foreign debt markets, raising US$1 billion to cover impending maturities, it was reported Thursday in Buenos Aires. The Economy Ministry auctioned the new BONAR 2029N bond.
Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 19:28 UTC
Scientists to research life in extreme cold seeps of the Argentine coast with MV Falkor

A team from the US based Schmidt Ocean Institute and its research vessel MV Falkor together with scientists from Argentina will undertake the first and most comprehensive visually guided study of Argentina’s cold seeps, beginning 14th December until 10 January 2026.
Wednesday, December 10th 2025 - 10:18 UTC
Argentina: Mendoza Province Senate approves copper mining project amid intense protests

The Mendoza Provincial Senate has given final approval to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the controversial PSJ Cobre Mendocino mining project, with 29 votes in favor, 6 against, and 1 abstention. The decision was reached despite massive protests due to fears of water contamination.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 22:45 UTC
Argentine FA, 17 clubs raided in money laundering probe

Some 35 simultaneous raids were carried out on Tuesday, targeting Argentine Football Association (AFA) and 17 club facilities as authorities searched for evidence in a money laundering probe, which involves a financier closely tied to AFA President Claudio Chiqui Tapia.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 10:17 UTC
Argentine retail sales plunge amid wage crisis

Retail sales by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina continued their negative trend in November, recording a sharp decline of 9.1% compared to October and a year-on-year drop of 4.1%, according to the Argentine Confederation of Medium-Sized Enterprises (CAME).
Monday, December 8th 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Prolonged stagnation reported in Argentina

Argentina's Industrial Union (UIA) released a study last week showing simultaneous declines in production, sales, employment, and finances. The UIA's Industrial Performance Monitor (MDI) remains below the expansion threshold for the 14th consecutive survey, signaling a deepening contraction across all sectors, driven by weak demand and rising costs.
Monday, December 8th 2025 - 09:39 UTC
Uruguay buying Argentine gas to supply electricity plant

Uruguay's state-owned electric company, UTE, has formalized an agreement with Gasoducto Cruz del Sur to supply natural gas from Argentina, thereby significantly reducing generation costs.
Monday, December 8th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
Milei touts F-16s as Argentina's new “Guardian Angels”

Argentine President Javier Milei officially presented the first six F-16 fighter jets acquired from Denmark on Sunday, calling the multimillion-dollar purchase “the most important military acquisition in the last 50 years of Argentine history.”
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:47 UTC
Argentina: Welcome ceremony for F-16s rescheduled due to weather

Weather conditions have forced Argentine President Javier Milei to move forward the reception ceremony for the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets bought from Denmark, following their 12,000 km delivery journey.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:36 UTC
Argentina: Dollar keeps falling after new debt plan announcement

Argentina's official exchange rate and key financial dollar segments registered declines on Friday, after Economy Minister Luis 'Toto' Caputo announced plans for a new dollar-denominated bond issuance aimed at refinancing maturities and strengthening foreign currency reserves.'