economy La Nación
Argentina accelerates foreign land ownership liberalization amid property rights push
Cabinet chief Adorni announced planned legislation to modify Argentina's 2011 land law, lifting the 15% foreign ownership cap through expanded reforms. The proposal seeks to strengthen private property rights and open agricultural land sales.
economy La Nación
US corporations eye Argentina's Hidrovia concession amid infrastructure privatization
US companies, backed by the Development Finance Corporation, are analyzing participation in Argentina's Hidrovia concession, the nation's primary logistics corridor. The move represents significant foreign investment interest in Milei government's largest infrastructure tender.
politics La Nación
Milei administration faces governance crisis as Adorni scandal deepens
Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni held a tense press conference to address controversies surrounding his travels and declared assets, adopting a confrontational stance with journalists while providing minimal clarification. Multiple ministers attended to show institutional support amid questions over travel expenses and property acquisitions.
economy La Nación
Argentina's wage contraction persists as inflation outpaces salary growth
Formal sector salaries in Argentina increased 2% in January 2025 while inflation rose 2.9%, continuing a six-month trend of real wage losses. Private sector wages grew 2.1% and public sector 1.8%, both outpaced by price increases reported by INDEC.
environment La Nación
Mass public mobilization challenges Argentina's glacier law deregulation
Over 102,000 citizens registered for public hearing opposing government-backed reforms to weaken Argentina's landmark 2010 Glacier Protection Law. The unprecedented participation demonstrates major public opposition to environmental deregulation efforts.
politics La Nación
Supreme Court proposes judicial reform to limit political influence
Argentina's Supreme Court proposed reforms to federal and national judge selection procedures through the Judicial Council, aimed at limiting political discretion in candidate evaluation. Only Justices Rosenkrantz and Lorenzetti signed the proposal.
economy La Nación
Argentina's consumption decline accelerates across retail sectors
Mass consumption in Argentina declined 3.4% year-over-year in February, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, with broad-based contraction across retail channels except e-commerce. Supermarket sales fell 5.9%, independent retailers 3.8%, and wholesale 3.6% compared to February 2025.
security La Nación
Prison-based fraud ring targets Argentine judiciary in sophisticated scheme
An organized crime group operated an elaborate phone fraud scheme from prison targeting judges, including San Isidro Court of Appeals Judge Juan Eduardo Stepaniuc, using impersonation tactics to attempt financial crimes. The ring successfully targeted at least two judicial officials with coordinated scams.