The Brazilian president said the long-delayed agreement was won through ‘iron, sweat, and blood’ as gradual implementation began on May 1
Economics
US Congress report suggests legislation to limit bailouts like Argentina’s
The brief stated that the assistance has ‘raised questions’ regarding how certain funds are used
March brought the first annual industrial gain after months of contraction, though weak demand and patchy sector performance cloud the outlook
Economic activity dropped by 2.6% month-over-month in February, the worst fall since December 2023
Argentine companies replace manufacturing with importing — with huge profit margins
A report said that a leading company is selling a folding chair it imports at almost eight times its cost
Experts agree that the decline is directly linked to the country’s macroeconomic problems
While the energy and mining sectors celebrate the government’s measures, others are not so convinced
The fund celebrated Milei’s measures, such as the recently-passed labor reform and trade agreements
The International Monetary Fund warns war-driven shocks will slow growth and stoke inflation, with Argentina expanding 3.5% this year