Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso
Argentina's S&P Merval surged 2.98% on July 22, driven by banks and energy. The peso slid to 1,483. Read our...
July 23, 2026Section
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Ex-Army Chief: Argentina’s Milei Weakens Falklands Claim
A former Argentine Army chief accused President Milei of weakening the country's Malvinas claim, reigniting a charged sovereignty debate.
July 22, 2026
Argentina Energy Firms Tap US$5.3 Billion in Debt
Energy companies in Argentina have raised more than US$5.3 billion in corporate notes this year, signaling selective investor confidence in...
July 22, 2026
Pampa Energía Shuts Rubber Plant, Bets US$2.7B on Fertilizer
Pampa Energía is closing its only synthetic-rubber plant in Santa Fe, putting about 130 jobs at risk, while betting US$2.7...
July 22, 2026
Mexican Giant Alpek to Shut Argentina Recycling Plant in 2026
Alpek Polyester Argentina is shutting its Ecopek PET recycling plant in General Pacheco, Buenos Aires province, with operations set to...
July 22, 2026
Mercado Livre Raises US$296 Million in Brazilian Debt
Mercado Livre, Latin America's largest e-commerce and fintech platform, raised R$1.5 billion (US$296 million) in Brazil's local debt market
July 22, 2026
Moody’s Argentina Upgrade Lifts Milei’s Turnaround
Moody's Argentina upgrade to B3 with a positive outlook rewards fiscal surpluses and lower inflation, though Fitch warns the 2027...
July 22, 2026
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso
Argentina's Merval rose 1.8% on Tuesday, driven by energy and utility stocks. The peso strengthened against the dollar. Full market...
July 22, 2026
Argentina’s Javier Milei Heads to Brazil for Trade, Not Lula
Javier Milei heads to São Paulo on July 25 to headline a Flávio Bolsonaro rally, skipping Lula entirely as he...
July 21, 2026