Overpricing in contracts for software and cleaning services, ranging from 140% to 1,000%, and political infighting precipitated the decision
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Two managers of state nuclear power plant company suspended over corruption allegations
The government accused Burford Capital of trying to ‘force Argentina into contempt and inflict corresponding reputational harm’
Welspun Corp beat local company Techint to provide pipes for Southern Energy’s project to export liquefied natural gas
Milei says moon mission satellite shows efficient science spending. Researchers disagree
An Argentine small satellite will be part of the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972 — but scientists say that’s not the flex Milei thinks it is
The measure comes after authorities warned about deterioration in dock infrastructure and alleged lack of safety protocols
Santa Cruz receives US$130 million Chinese loan to reactivate dam project
Construction ground to a halt over a lack of funding in December 2023, right after President Javier Milei took office
Mercosur-EU deal delayed as European Parliament refers it to court
Following a neck-and-neck vote, the agreement will be sent to the EU’s top court for a legal check, which could further delay its implementation
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
Argentina among best-performing economies globally in 2026 and 2027, says IMF
In its latest World Economic Outlook the International Monetary Fund maintains growth projection for Argentina at 4% for both years