America Argentina Over the last month, the country’s fiscal deficit increased by 200% due to the extra costs the government had to cover given by soaring prices of energy and common goods
America Argentina The country has delivered its first ever rainbow trout export for Japan, which symbolises the comeback of the national fishing industry and the strengthening of its relationship with the Asian country
America Argentina The country has become the first in the world to approve the selling of nationally developed, genetically modified wheat that is resistant to drought and herbicides
America Argentina All of the country's money bills will be re-designed to include an equal amount of historical women and men, as a way to advocate for gender equality
America Argentina The Chamber of Deputies has approved the use of medicinal cannabis, welcoming an industry that is expected to create over 10.000 jobs by 2025
America Argentina The NGO ‘Bitcoin Argentina’, presented the "Schools and Bitcoin Project", a training program on Bitcoin and blockchain for teachers, educational institutions and high school students across the country
America Argentina The Economic and Social Council is holding an Artificial Intelligence conference, where national and international experts are participating to debate on the country’s ability to incorporate this technology to reach technological sovereignty
America Argentina The government signed an agreement with Brazil so it will have a Brazilian electricity supply during winter, ensuring energy security in case of a rise in electricity prices
America Argentina As this year is the 40th anniversary of the invasion of the Falklands, the Argentine foreign minister, Santiago Cafiero, called for an improvement in bilateral relations with Britain to finally address the islands’ possibility of future sovereignty
America Argentina After nearly two years of talks, the IMF has finalised a 30-month extended fund facility arrangement that refinances USD$44 billion from a previous USD$57 billion 2018 loan
America Argentina The construction of a new naval base in the country’s southern region has begun, with the aim of developing further research capabilities in the Southern Atlantic and Antarctica
America Argentina Argentina joined Belt and Road Initiative during a Presidential visit to China last week; it is the first primary economy of South America to adhere, with expected US$24 billion Chinese investments for infrastructure in the country
America Argentina President Alberto Fernandez celebrated the country’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China, the nation’s largest commercial partner