Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated Argentina possesses surplus dollars and contended that approved RIGI investment projects totaling two hundred ten billion will enable lifting currency restrictions, allowing businesses to import freely without bureaucratic obstacles.
Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated the nation holds excess dollar reserves and indicated that major investment initiatives could generate sufficient foreign currency to eliminate remaining exchange rate controls affecting businesses.
Finance Minister Caputo visited Bangkok during an International Monetary Fund assessment, as Argentina grapples with economic expansion concerns and fiscal negotiations with the multilateral lender.
Argentina launched South America's inaugural citizenship-by-investment scheme requiring $350,000 contributions to address debt pressures and attract foreign capital, potentially generating $2.5 billion while offering visa-free global access to wealthy investors starting late 2026.
Argentina's government announced a citizenship investment program allowing foreigners to obtain citizenship through a 350,000 dollar contribution or 800,000 dollar bond purchase, starting applications in late 2026, to strengthen fiscal position and attract international capital.
Argentina's libertarian President Milei launched a citizenship-for-investment program offering passports to wealthy foreigners through donations or bond purchases, aiming to raise approximately two billion euros to address massive debt obligations maturing in 2027.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo met World Bank officials to discuss 2027 financing options for strategic sectors, while Argentina secured a $250 million guarantee from Fonplata aimed at attracting $500 million from international banks.
IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack stated that rising household delinquency in Argentina does not threaten financial stability, noting household debt remains low at eight percent of GDP with banks maintaining adequate capital and provisions covering over eighty-five percent of non-performing loans.
Argentina secured Chile's commitment to deny logistic support for Falkland Islands oil operations while backing Argentina's territorial claim, according to presidential spokesperson Adrian Ravier following a summit between leaders Milei and Kast.
Argentine President Milei's free-market policies reduced inflation but devastated manufacturing, eliminating approximately 90,000 industrial jobs since August 2023 as factories closed and workers shifted to informal gig economy positions, intensifying debate over his economic model's broader social consequences.
Argentina's Federal Chamber archived the investigation into former president Mauricio Macri's 57 billion dollar IMF loan, ruling it a political decision lacking criminal evidence, though prosecutors had questioned procedural irregularities and alleged state damages.
Luis Caputo gained support at the G20, with Vaca Muerta at the center of the energy agenda.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Argentina's economic reforms as historically significant before meeting Finance Minister Luis Caputo at the G20 summit in North Carolina, calling previously deemed impossible achievements now achievable amid changing economic conditions.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo toured G20 nations securing international support for Argentina's economic program, demonstrating inflation decline and fiscal improvements, yet markets demand additional changes and certainty regarding debt management and social policy impacts.
US Deputy Trade Representative Jeff Goettman pressured Argentina's Milei government to expedite congressional approval of a bilateral trade agreement signed in February, demanding tariff reductions on American goods amid geopolitical competition with China.
Argentina's Congress will hold a hearing Friday to analyze tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel's investments and artificial intelligence projects in the country, examining potential environmental impacts, data sovereignty concerns, and regulatory implications amid government efforts to attract technology investment.
Libertarian political advisor Fernando Cerimedo faces attempted femicide accusations in Bolivia after activist Nadia Beller was shot; meanwhile, the government admitted economic stagnation, with growth potentially reaching only two percent instead of forecasted five percent, prompting cautious monetary policy relaxation.
Argentine President Javier Milei and Finance Minister Luis Caputo implemented monetary stabilization measures that reduced inflation to 1.9% monthly, yet GDP contracted approximately 4% amid structural fiscal vulnerabilities and elevated international rates, exposing technical inconsistencies in their macroeconomic approach.
Finance Minister Luis Caputo declared Argentina has surplus dollars and linked the major investment incentive program to eliminating remaining currency restrictions, citing fifty billion dollars in approved projects and substantially larger pipeline investments during IMF annual meetings in Bangkok.
Argentina's government advanced its two-point-three billion dollar asset-transfer initiative by privatizing water utility AySA while concession agreements covered nine thousand kilometers of national highways, generating immediate revenue while reducing fiscal burdens before 2027 elections.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent endorsed a prior financial rescue of Argentina's Milei government and signaled openness to additional interventions, citing national security concerns amid regional geopolitical competition and deteriorating local economic indicators.
Argentina's government launched an investment citizenship program enabling foreigners to acquire citizenship by investing 350,000 dollars or purchasing 800,000 dollars in public bonds, with applications opening in late 2026 as part of broader capital attraction efforts.
Argentina introduced a citizenship program enabling foreigners to obtain nationality by investing $350,000 in the National Treasury, expanding access to Argentine citizenship through financial contribution rather than traditional residency requirements.
A survey by Analogías reveals Brazilian President Lula enjoys 58.5% approval among Argentines, significantly outpacing President Milei's 36.9% approval and 58.1% rejection, reflecting economic deterioration and widespread dissatisfaction with Milei's ultraliberal policies.
Argentina's Chamber of Exporters projects record exports of 103.2 billion dollars this year, driven by petroleum, lithium, and agriculture, while government officials debate sustaining growth through investment rules and market access.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo negotiates one billion dollars in financing from international development agencies to cover debt maturities while avoiding expensive external markets, employing guaranteed credit mechanisms to attract private capital.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo defended President Milei's Malvinas policy announcement, asserting the timing is strategic given Argentina's strengthened international position within the G20, while reaffirming commitment to orthodox economic reforms and tax restructuring.
Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno downplayed British defense warnings over the Malvinas, stating no conflict scenario exists, while announcing economic sanctions against 180 companies operating there, causing Rockhopper stock to drop over six percent.
Argentina's Finance Minister Caputo revalidated US Treasury Secretary Bessent's financial support commitment during G20 talks, securing the critical 20 billion dollar swap essential for managing currency pressures ahead of 2027 elections amid rising debt obligations and geopolitical tensions with China.
Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo met with IMF chief Georgieva and planned talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent at the G20 summit to secure continued American financial support for President Milei's economic reforms.
Argentina faces a favorable grain market window as global corn, soy, and wheat prices hit recent highs due to production challenges in competing regions and Black Sea logistics disruptions, potentially boosting dollar exports significantly.
Argentina's central bank would gain authority to use depositors' dollar savings as debt guarantees if the Senate approves a charter reform, enabling Treasury to manage approximately 21 billion dollars in maturing obligations during 2027.
Argentina's government deregulated its automotive industry via decree, implementing new safety licensing standards, enabling U.S. safety homologation, and authorizing free parts importation to accelerate domestic and imported vehicle sales while maintaining international safety equivalence.
President Javier Milei's administration addresses rising bank delinquency while strengthening 2027 political alliances, including acquiring 235 military vehicles and reorganizing weapons regulation amid ongoing economic pressures and opposition criticism.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo told international audiences Argentina possesses dollar surpluses and implemented reforms including tax cuts and deregulation, claiming the nation will achieve competitive growth while protecting vulnerable populations despite reducing public spending.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo defended Argentina's fiscal management at international forums, claiming the nation has accumulated sufficient dollar reserves through investment incentives and Central Bank purchases, enabling removal of currency restrictions while addressing 2027 debt obligations.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly backed Argentina's government and left open the possibility of additional financial assistance, citing economic security concerns and geopolitical regional alignment while country risk reached annual highs amid global market tensions.
Argentina will launch an investment citizenship program requiring $350,000 contributions starting late 2026, designed to boost foreign capital inflows and strengthen fiscal reserves while maintaining strict financial oversight aligned with international standards.
Argentina launched a citizenship-for-investment program offering foreigners nationality for $350,000 contributions or $800,000 bond investments, seeking dollars to address substantial debt obligations under President Milei's administration.
U.S. Ambassador Peter Lamelas and Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno advanced bilateral trade negotiations on the ARTI agreement and pursued Argentina's re-entry into the Visa Waiver Program, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract American capital investment.
President Javier Milei's dismantling of protectionist policies in Argentina caused manufacturing collapse, eliminating approximately 90,000 industrial jobs and closing nearly 30,000 companies in three years, while domestic firms struggle against cheap imports and weak consumer demand.
Argentina's government will increase its 2027 defense budget two years after seeking NATO global partner status, financing the raise from fiscal surplus without cutting elsewhere, amid military modernization efforts and escalating Falkland Islands sovereignty disputes.
Argentina's central bank moved gold reserves to Switzerland's BIS between June and September 2024, enabling collateral-backed liquidity operations with international banks worth billions of dollars while shielding assets from potential embargo seizures.
President Javier Milei delivered a nationwide broadcast announcing improved prospects for Malvinas sovereignty following US policy revision, while his government faced Chinese diplomatic protests over social media posts blaming China for Nepal's 1,000-death disaster and exclusion from tenders.
Argentina will meet its IMF targets, says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
A judicial complaint accused Fernando Cerimedo, ex-adviser to President Javier Milei, of receiving preferential treatment through a company acquiring thirty percent stake in a strategic Paraná-Paraguay waterway port operation, raising concerns about corruption and irregular dealings.
Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo met with IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva at G20 talks in North Carolina, discussing Argentina's economic stabilization agenda and recent growth improvements amid ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms.
Argentina's Finance Minister Luis Caputo meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva at the G20 summit in North Carolina, as Argentina strengthens its position with over fifty billion dollars in reserves while exploring a potential twenty billion dollar currency swap.
Argentine President Javier Milei, known for inflammatory rhetoric, has quietly approved economic policy shifts including mortgage credits and relaxed wage negotiations, signaling government concern about economic deterioration's electoral consequences.
President Javier Milei blamed Mexico, Brazil, and foreign political parties for an anti-Argentine campaign while deflecting from his detained advisor Fernando Cerimedo's attempted feminicide charges, amid investigations revealing corruption and espionage within his administration.