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

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

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

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

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

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

President Alberto Fernandez celebrated the country’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China, the nation’s largest commercial partner

The government declared a state of emergency in the Corrientes province due to the recent wildfires that have affected over 800.000 hectares of land

The Mate, the traditional herbal beverage, has been confirmed the most popular drink in Argentina and in 2021 the ultimate record for Mate production and consumption was broken

President Alberto Fernandez rejected the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposed stabilisation program; the President stated that the organisation is trying to impose unrealistic loans that the country cannot afford at the moment