— Analysis of the political discourse and economic policies of Argentine President Javier Milei. —
President Javier Milei announced future export tax cuts for key agricultural products, a long-awaited move. Export duties for wheat and barley will drop from 7.5% to 5.5% starting June 2026. Soy taxes will see a progressive reduction from January 2027, decreasing by 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points mon
El presidente Javier Milei anunció una futura reducción de las retenciones a la exportación para varios productos agrícolas clave, una medida largamente esperada por el sector. Específicamente, comunicó que los derechos de exportación para el trigo y la cebada disminuirán del 7,5% al 5,5% a partir d
Two government measures ignited widespread social unrest against Rodrigo Paz's government in spring 2026. Citizens viewed these policies as direct attacks on the popular economy. First, authorities distributed adulterated fuel. This caused massive damage to private vehicles, public transport, and cr
Economist Emmanuel Álvarez Agis forecasts a "complex" 2025 for Argentina, calling it an "economic Vietnam" — not the "walk in the park" Minister Caputo suggested. He argues the government's "Cuca risk" rhetoric (Kirchnerist political risk) may become a self-fulfilling prophecy, as opposition policie
El economista Emmanuel Álvarez Agis proyecta un 2025 complejo para la Argentina, describiéndolo como un "Vietnam" en lugar de un "paseo por el parque", como había sugerido el ministro Caputo. Sostiene que la retórica del gobierno sobre el "riesgo Cuca" (el riesgo político del kirchnerismo) puede con