Argentina

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

The rains of May have saved Argentine crops from a steep decline, as now there will be an additional 700,000 hectares of wheat; wheat losses are projected to be only 5% compared to the previous season

The country has presented guidelines for trustworthy AI, emphasising ethical principles, transparency, and interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of AI technologies — a crucial step towards responsible AI adoption

The Central Bank has put into circulation the new 2.000 peso banknote, which is the highest denomination bill aimed at improving cash transportation in a context of rapid inflation

The hemp industry is expanding in the country, and 15 new genetic varieties will begin to be cultivated there; the fiber of this plant will be used in the textile industry to replace non-renewable materials of fossil origin