Construction, industry, and retail commerce were among the most affected sectors
Economics
Economic activity plunges 4.3% in January, falling for third month in a row
The president highlighted that 70,000 state contracts will lapse on March 31 while praising previous dismissals
IMF’s Rodrigo Valdés: Argentina should ‘stress quality, not quantity’ of austerity
The Fund’s Western Hemisphere Director warned that the burden of fiscal adjustment should not fall ‘disproportionately on working families’
The administration will update pensions according to inflation, but the fact that it will start in April drew some criticism
Following statements by Milei and Caputo, the market is evaluating how and when currency controls could be lifted
The government committed to lifting the ‘cepo’ in January, the president claims it could happen mid-2024
The UN agency called on the government to prioritize policies for vulnerable children
Caputo celebrates track record, offers no timeline for dollarization
Speaking at AmCham, the economy minister also stated that a currency competition scheme is the government’s first goal
Interannual inflation continued to rise, hitting 276%