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Understanding Rafael Grossi's warning is crucial to grasping why diplomacy and international monitoring are vital for your security, at a time when geopolitical tensions could escalate energy prices and affect your daily economy.
Rafael Grossi Warns about Iran's Proximity to the Atomic Bomb and the Impossibility of Stopping It by Force
Rafael Grossi, Argentine candidate for the UN Secretary-General position and current director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned about Iran's capacity to develop an atomic bomb, noting that the country has uranium enriched to 60% and could bring it to the required 90% in a short time. Grossi emphasised, in interviews with outlets such as The Economist, Clarín and La Nación, that it is not possible to eliminate Iran's nuclear programme by military means, as development is taking place across multiple locations that are difficult to fully identify and destroy.
Grossi's warning underscores the complex geopolitical situation and the ineffectiveness of military solutions, positioning diplomacy and monitoring as crucial tools. In a context of growing tensions, with Iran refusing to negotiate with the United States if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is maintained, Grossi's stance highlights the need for an international strategy based on dialogue and oversight to contain nuclear proliferation and stabilise the region, minimising the global economic impacts stemming from rising oil prices.
"No, it's very interesting to hear him. Let's listen to a short clip because he speaks with realism. In moments of so many high-sounding or rather slogan-driven statements, this from Trump, about wiping out an entire civilisation, he says, that is not possible. It is not possible."
Economic Historian Pablo Gerchunoff Criticises Milei's Plan: Argentina with 'Half Its Body Paralysed'
Pablo Gerchunoff, a renowned economic historian, has issued a sharp critique of President Javier Milei's economic plan, describing Argentina as having "half its body paralysed" due to an exchange rate that does not drive productive sectors. Gerchunoff argues that a wise economic policy must incorporate all of society, not only the most efficient, and expresses scepticism about the sustainability of the current model without an exchange rate adjustment that, while necessary, would entail a further fall in real wages.
Gerchunoff's analysis highlights a fundamental debate about Argentina's economic approach: the need for a model that integrates all segments of society. His position suggests that the current framework not only fails to achieve this goal, but also raises doubts about its long-term viability, warning of the possible social consequences and the unworkability of closing the economic gap without significant structural changes or an external "dollar windfall".
"I think Argentina has half its body paralysed, as if it had suffered a stroke. So there is a part that works very well, the problem is that it cannot drag the other along, it cannot be inclusive."
Minimum Wages in Argentina Fall to Worrying Levels, Surpassing Only Cuba and Venezuela
The minimum wage in Argentina has experienced a drastic fall, placing it among the lowest in Latin America, above only Cuba and Venezuela, according to a report by Mercado magazine and data from INDEC. Between November 2023 and March 2026, the minimum wage has accumulated a fall of 39% in real terms, translating into very limited purchasing power, equivalent to barely 400 grams of French bread per hour worked.
This situation creates serious problems for the national economy, negatively impacting consumption and tax revenues, which are crucial factors for the country's economic stability. The continued depreciation of the minimum wage, with future increases scheduled below expected inflation, worsens a super-recession that could lead to further falls in activity and a sustained inflationary spiral, directly affecting citizens' quality of life.
"Between November 2023 and March 2026, the minimum wage has accumulated, accounting for inflation, a fall of 39%."
Peter Thiel Visits the Casa Rosada to Discuss National Security and AI Surveillance
Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, has visited the Casa Rosada to meet with President Javier Milei, in a meeting focused on national security and the use of surveillance technology powered by artificial intelligence. The visit takes place in a context of the closure of the Casa Rosada press room, which limits media access and raises questions about the transparency of the conversations.
The involvement of Palantir, known for its multimillion-dollar contracts with the Pentagon for data analysis and population surveillance using AI, suggests a possible adoption of these technologies in Argentina. Thiel's growing influence on technology policy and his vision of democracy and freedom as constraints on economic development, expressed in a recent manifesto, raises a crucial debate about the ethical and social implications of implementing advanced surveillance systems in the country.
"Argentina needs to make a quantum leap in national security, even if it gives the lefties palpitations."
Argentine Economic Activity Falls in February, Led by Industry and Commerce
Economic activity in Argentina, measured by the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (EMAE), suffered a month-on-month fall of 2.6% and a year-on-year decline of 2.1% in February. These INDEC figures reveal a marked sectoral disparity, with mining and energy showing growth, while industry and commerce experienced significant slumps of 8.7% and 7% respectively compared to the previous year.
This contraction in sectors key to employment and consumption reflects a deep structural problem in the Argentine economy. The destruction of jobs and the reduction of wages in these areas have a negative knock-on effect on tax revenues and overall activity, creating a complex economic scenario with high inflation and a persistent fall in growth, directly impacting the country's social stability and capacity for recovery.
"The first thing you see is that this month, the month of February we are living through, did not go well for the Argentine economy. That is indisputable."
President Milei Attacks Journalists and Mothers of People with Disabilities on Social Media
President Javier Milei has been criticised for his aggressive behaviour on social media, where he has attacked journalists and mothers of people with disabilities, using disparaging terms and stigmatising those who question his policies. These attacks, which included calling a journalist a "filthy operative" and disability rights protesters "disgusting trash", have escalated in a context where the Casa Rosada closed its press room, citing a national security investigation.
This conduct by the president contributes to an atmosphere of polarisation and dehumanisation of public debate, which exacerbates social and political tensions in the country. By stigmatising vulnerable groups and the press, Milei fosters a rhetoric of confrontation that could have serious implications for freedom of expression and minority rights, weakening democratic dialogue and increasing the vulnerability of those who criticise the government.
"Disgusting trash. I would love to see that filthy trash carrying press credentials. 95% will come out to defend what these two criminals did. I defend it without any problem. I hope this reaches those most responsible."
Argentine Business Leaders Show a Contradiction: Supporting Milei Despite the Crisis in Their Businesses
A significant portion of the Argentine business community that voted for Javier Milei, driven by anti-Peronism or ideological convictions, displays a notable contradiction by maintaining their support for the government despite a drastic fall in sales and the critical state of their businesses. Claudio Drexler, president of the Chamber of Textile Entrepreneurs, and Julio Vázquez, a perfumery businessman, illustrate this situation by acknowledging a drop of up to 50% in sales, yet insisting that the economic direction is the right one for the country.
This stance reveals a "torment of the soul" among business owners, who prioritise a long-term political vision, such as fiscal balance, over their immediate economic interests. The persistence of this support, even as their companies struggle to survive, raises questions about the viability of an economic model that, according to some, is destroying the productive fabric in pursuit of an ideological transformation, affecting the survival of numerous businesses and jobs across the country.
"I somewhat support these behaviours of the government, this line of the government. I agree with this. Even though things are going BADLY for me, I want things to go well for my children and for young people."
Doubts about the Effectiveness of the Mega-Adjustment and Mega-Devaluation of the Milei Government
The mega-adjustment and mega-devaluation implemented by Javier Milei's government in December 2024 are being questioned for their effectiveness, as the initial devaluation failed to sustain competitiveness in the face of galloping inflation. Prices quickly eroded the effect of the devaluation, leading to an "exchange rate lag" according to many economists. At the same time, the fiscal adjustment triggered a "super-recession" that negatively impacted tax revenues, forcing the government to make further cuts.
This situation raises serious doubts about the conception of the economic plan, as the measures failed to achieve their initial objectives and generated a worrying combination of high inflation and falling economic activity. The need for continuous adjustments without resolving the underlying problems threatens growing social damage and a spiral of instability, directly affecting the population's quality of life and economic expectations.
"The two concerns generated by that type of manoeuvre, whether they did it well or they did it BADLY or whether this is right, um, over time they have been materialising, it wasn't as immediate as with Massa, but they have been materialising."
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