Scott Bessent called Javier Milei a ‘mature and brilliant politician’ and defended the currency swap in an interview
Economics
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
Davos Forum says ‘insufficient public services’ are Argentina’s main risk
A survey canvassing the views of 11,000 business leaders put the spotlight on an area Milei’s policies have hit the hardest
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
The country achieved fiscal balance for a second consecutive year, the first time that had happened since 2008, according to Economy Minister Luis Caputo
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
The lender said that both the targets of the current agreement and the possibility of granting waivers will be discussed in a planned review in February
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
The country’s GDP is also expected to increase by 4% in 2027