City election
The legislative elections in Buenos Aires City did not disappoint. The results were very clear, even at first glance. It was to be expected that the vote would clarify the …
Torrential rainfall
Twenty-four hours of heavy rainfall and flooding has forced the evacuation of more than 2,200 people across Buenos Aires Province, authorities said on May 17. An additional 1,500 residents have …
Post-cepo boost
Inflation slowed to 2.8 percent in April, slightly below analysts’ expectations, the INDEC national statistics bureau revealed. April’s figure, coming in at below three percent, is a boost for President …
Relaxed Mercosur CET
A meeting of Mercosur foreign ministers at the local Foreign Ministry reached agreement on exempting 50 more products from the trade bloc’s Common External Tariff in the shadow of the …
‘The Eternaut’ comic collection
El Eternauta is a runaway hit in Argentina and across the globe. According to Netflix, the series has been streamed more than 10 million times and has cracked most-watched lists in …
YPF bets on Vaca Muerta
Argentina’s state-owned oil and gas company YPF ended the first quarter of 2025 with a US$10 million loss, a US$667 million drop compared to the same period last year. Early …
First lithium mining project
The committee of the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI, by its Spanish initials) approved its first lithium mining project in the country. Named Rincón de Litio (Lithium Corner), is located …
Reduction in export duties
Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the Javier Milei administration has decided to extend the temporary reduction in export duties on wheat and barley until May 31, 2026. The goal …
Copper, gold and silver deposit
Vicuña Corp, the 50/50 strategic alliance between Lundin Mining and BHP, announced that the combined resources of the San Juan-based projects Filo del Sol and Josemaría place the Vicuña district …
One Michelin star award
Argentine restaurants Crizia, Angélica Cocina Maestra and Riccitelli Bistró have been awarded one Michelin star, the most renowned prize in world gastronomy. The prestigious French-run guide made the announcement Monday …
Loans – Investment funds or IMF
Argentina’s government is evaluating whether to negotiate a loan with two investment funds or seek additional financing from the International Monetary Fund in order to pave the way toward lifting …
Jorge Lanata & journalism
Jorge Lanata was immersed in journalism from a very young age and his career took him to many of the country’s leading newsrooms, including some which no longer exist. A …
Fashion chainsaws
Javier Milei is in a jubilant mood. He has every right to feel good about himself. At home, things are going his way, with inflation beating a retreat, the country’s …
The year that was
The world continued to undergo momentous transformations during 2024, with Javier Milei taking office in Argentina to become the world’s first anarcho-capitalist libertarian president, globally. What ensued, as expected, was …
Argentinian musicians
From Duki’s ‘fronteo‘ (“swagger”) and Bizarrap’s hits to Nicki Nicole’s sensuality: a new wave of urban music from Argentina is making its mark, with a litter of under-30 artists giving …
Bye 2024.. welcome 2025
Most years have a dividing-line which is rarely the exact midpoint with the year ending one example – very broadly there is a before and after of the April 23 …
La Niña effects
La Niña weather pattern that wreaked havoc on Argentina’s farms just two years ago was expected to be kinder this time around. But as the growing season gets under way, …
Country risk rate falls 578 points
Argentina’s country risk rating, tracked by JP Morgan, fell to 578 points at the beginning of trading, its lowest level since August 2018. The fall in the risk rating came …
Milei scores win
Argentina unveiled a US$1-billion repurchase agreement with five international lenders that will help replenish foreign reserves at its Central Bank, a key victory for President Javier Milei as he …
US Presidential Medal of Freedom
National team star Lionel Messi has been granted the highest US civilian honour in the United States. US President Joe Biden on Saturday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to …