Argentina

Argentinians will shortly head to voting amid a severe economic crisis, with leading candidates including Javier Milei, Patricia Bullrich, and Sergio Massa; challenges lie in curbing inflation and restoring faith in governance

Argentina has climbed to the third spot globally in egg consumption, with each person now consuming 322 eggs per year, according to the Argentine Poultry Producers Chamber

Sergio Massa, presidential candidate, proposed the introduction of a national digital currency during a presidential debate, aiming to facilitate trade and economic transactions nationwide through mobile phones or cards

President Alberto Fernández stressed the importance of recognizing victims of state terrorism, emphasizing the need to confront those who deny the dictatorship's consequences

The country and China have signed a memorandum of understanding on mutual cooperation in science and technology, including scientist exchange, joint research, training, and international projects

The country currently allocates 30% of its agri-food exports to BRICS countries, but entering this bloc wouldn't guarantee an increase in exports, according to a recent local study

The country will become a permanent member of BRICS starting from January 1, 2024, as the bloc continues to grow in influence with a combined GDP surpassing nearly half of the world's population

Argentina and China have strengthened their scientific cooperation, discussing projects like the Sustainable Food Innovation Center, Youth Scientist Exchange, and signed an agreement for future collaboration

The country has reached a technical agreement with the IMF, awaiting final approval, to receive around US$7.5 billion; the country will pay US$2.7 billion in FMI commitments using a loan from the Latin American Development Bank and a yuan swap with China

China has significantly expanded its investments in Argentina's lithium-rich regions to secure reserves, sparking environmental concerns and prompting warnings from the US about China's aggressive expansion in the lithium field

The country's economy grew by 0,2% in the first quarter of 2023, according to data released by the INDEC, a sign that the economy is starting to recover

The country, as the current pro tempore president of Mercosur, has called for an "update" of the 2019 trade agreement with the European Union to "bridge the gaps" between the two blocs

Along with Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay, the country sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, seeking support during ongoing debt negotiations with the IMF, expressing concerns over Argentina’s economic crisis