Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso
Argentina's Merval fell 1.57% to 2,893,751 on Friday as country risk rose to 609 basis points and the peso weakened...
September 26, 2026Section
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Latin America’s Online Shopping Giant Mercado Libre
What is Mercado Libre? Latin America's e-commerce and fintech giant explained: how it makes money, US$10.2 billion quarterly revenue, owners...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Makes Data Centers and Mines Bring Their Own Power Supply
Argentina now makes any project adding about 80 MW or more line up new power plants first. Data centers need...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Starts Repaying Its 2022 IMF Loan With US$793 Million
Argentina, the IMF's biggest debtor, is paying back US$793 million of principal, its first since 2024, while a Fund team...
September 25, 2026
Banking in Argentina Explained for Foreigners and Expats in 2026
How to open a bank account in Argentina as a foreigner in 2026: the new CUIT rule, free peso accounts,...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Economic Activity Falls 2.9% in July, Worst Month Since 2020
Argentina economic activity fell 2.9% in July from June, the worst month since 2020, INDEC said. What fell, why, and...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Poverty Rate Rises to 32.3%, Up 4.1 Points in Six Months
Argentina poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 28.2%, INDEC said. Who is hit...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Central Bank Reform Clears Senate 46 to 22, Heads Back to Deputies
Argentina central bank reform passed the Senate 46–22 on 24 September 2026 with changes, so Deputies vote again. What it...
September 25, 2026
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso
The Merval declined and the peso tested its weakest level as country risk rose for an eighth session, pressuring banks...
September 25, 2026