Overpricing in contracts for software and cleaning services, ranging from 140% to 1,000%, and political infighting precipitated the decision
Energy
Two managers of state nuclear power plant company suspended over corruption allegations
Welspun Corp beat local company Techint to provide pipes for Southern Energy’s project to export liquefied natural gas
Argentina records trade surplus of US$11 billion in 2025, despite imports jumping 25%
Record agricultural and energy exports led to a second year of surplus, but the figure is 40% lower than in 2024
YPF expropriation case: Argentina denounces ‘harassment’ as hedge fund asks for sanctions
Burford Capital claims the Argentine government did not comply with the request to hand in documents during discovery
Bolivia declares ‘energy and social emergency’ after widespread protests
The country was paralyzed for six days by roadblocks protesting new President Rodrigo Paz’s economic package, which he ultimately annulled on Sunday
Analysts warn low oil prices as a result of Trump’s operation could cause a ‘negative shock’ for Vaca Muerta
More than 900,000 households lost electricity Tuesday evening across the Greater Buenos Aires area, with over 10,000 still without power on Wednesday
Argentina ends record year in oil production and energy surplus thanks to Vaca Muerta
The country produced the highest number of barrels per day in 2025 and achieved the largest nominal positive energy trade balance
Argentina’s Southern Energy signs record 8-year LNG agreement with Germany’s SEFE
The agreement is for the sale of 2 million tonnes per year of LNG from the end of 2027, Argentina’s largest ever by volume and duration