Milei defies forecasts so far as Argentina’s peso strengthens

Traders in Buenos Aires are beginning to buy into President Javier Milei’s target of strengthening Argentina’s currency toward 1,000 pesos per dollar, even as economists warn the trend could reverse in the second half of the year when dollar supply tends …

Missionary nun from Co Cavan cared for Pope Francis as newborn in Argentina

The Bergoglio family, who lived in Buenos Aires, called on the religious order the Little Sisters of the Assumption for help when they were expecting their first child in December 1936. Sr Olivia Maria, a long way from her own home near Kilnaleck in Co …

Argentina 'slum priests' take pope's message to the poor

Down a narrow street in Villa 31, the oldest of Buenos Aires's informal settlements, Father Ignacio "Nacho" Bagattini celebrates mass in a community center for homeless drug addicts. The legacy of Pope Francis, who famously exhorted young …

The Epic Downfall Of The “King Of The Blue” In Argentina’s Black Market For US Dollars

Argentina's black market for US dollars has some crazy swings.Joaquin Temes Argentina’s infamous “blue chip” or black market dollar exchange rate – known locally as “dólar blue” has served as a fear gauge over the past few decades. At least since the …

Italy, Argentina Postpone Football Matches Following Pope Francis' Death

(MENAFN) Football matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed on Monday following the passing of Pope Francis at 88. In Italy, Serie A officials rescheduled four matches initially set for Easter Monday. Torino vs. Udinese, Cagliari vs. Fiorentina, Genoa …

IMF Holds Governor Talks on Argentina’s Economic Stabilization

Antonio Aracre: “Argentina está muy bien porque su economía está muy sana”

CNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) – Antonio Aracre, economista, analizó este miércoles en CNN Economía y Actualidad el rumbo económico del país, el ingreso de inversiones y el impacto del contexto internacional. “El gobierno ha hecho una verdadera …

Camilo Tiscornia: “Si Argentina sigue por este camino, las expectativas a mediano plazo son buenas”

CNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) – Camilo Tiscornia, economista, analizó este miércoles en CNN Economía y Actualidad la situación del país frente al contexto internacional y los últimos indicadores de la actividad local. “Fue un día positivo en el …

Argentina’s Pope Francis gets stadium and a jersey

From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine soccer organizers are planning a slew of tributes to their late “Captain” Pope Francis, eulogized as the ultimate team player. Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the game, …

IMF maintains Argentina’s growth forecast amid global trade war

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Argentina will grow 5.5% in 2025, despite reducing its global growth forecast due to trade uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It also remained bullish on the country’s economic horizon …