Argentina
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:15:00 GMTArgentina's FM resigns just days before midterms
Gerardo Werthein submitted his resignation as Argentina's Foreign Minister amid mounting tensions within the Libertarian Government's cabinet, just ahead of next Sunday's midterm elections.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:08:00 GMTArgentina: Dollar soars despite Central Bank and US Treasury interventions
The Argentine financial market saw significant intervention by both the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and the US Treasury on Tuesday to prevent the wholesale dollar from piercing the ceiling of its official exchange band of AR$...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:58:00 GMTArgentina signs cooperation deals with FBI
Argentina's Security Ministry announced Monday the signing of two strategic cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat organized crime and terrorism.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:24:00 GMTTrump says Argentines are “fighting for their life”
US President Donald Trump replied to farmers from his country by defending his support for Argentina's Javier Milei through substantial financial aid. Argentina is “fighting for its life,” people are “dying,” and the So...
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:45:00 GMTArgentina and US finalize currency swap deal
The United States and Argentina formalized a US$20 billion currency swap agreement just days before Argentina's national legislative elections next Sunday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:56:00 GMTRetail sales plunge in Argentina even for Mother's Day gifts
Waning retail sales in Argentina, even in the wake of Sunday's Mother's Day celebrations, reflected the country's ongoing crisis just one week before the Oct. 26 midterms, according to a survey conducted by the Argentine Confed...
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:29:00 GMTArgentine markets remained unconvinced despite US help
Despite interventions from the United States Treasury, financial tensions continue to escalate in Argentina just over a week before the Oct. 26 midterms. The wholesale dollar recorded its biggest daily rise on Friday in almost ...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:13:00 GMTUS-Argentina relationship: Ambassadors make optimistic remarks
Washington's Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, announced "big news" was on its way, probably regarding a strengthened economic alliance and a trade agreement. His statements were backed by similar comments from Argenti...
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:34:00 GMTArgentina's pension system among the worst
According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Argentina's pension system ranked 51st out of 52 countries surveyed, while those of Chile and Uruguay stood out in the region. The Netherlands topped the list glo...
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:33:00 GMTBessent steps in to keep dollar from soaring in Argentina
Argentina's financial markets bounced back on Wednesday following an intervention and new statements from US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent after initial fearful trading resulting from US President Donald Trump's condi...