Argentina

The new economy minister has announced a package of measures likely to prove highly unpopular

The right-wing economist and legislator Javier Milei will run for president next year against the main coalitions

New Economy Minister Silvina Batakis set out broad policy intentions yesterday, albeit with little detail

Technocrat Silvina Batakis has replaced Economy Minister Martin Guzman following his July 2 resignation

Economy Minister Martin Guzman resigned on July 2, citing disagreements within the government

The agricultural sector has announced a 24-hour stoppage in protest at prices and shortages of diesel and fertilisers

The government has swapped some USD1.6bn in domestic debt expiring tomorrow for slightly longer-term instruments

The government hopes to swap nearly USD5bn in domestic debt for instruments with longer maturities this week