President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, while continuing to shun international debt markets.
President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, while continuing to shun international debt markets.
A worker exits the Economy Ministry building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. A local dollar bond sale planned for Wednesday may be a small step for Argentina's government at home, but a major move toward a potential return to international debt markets. Photographer: Sarah Pabst/Bloomberg
President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, while continuing to shun international debt markets.
President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, while continuing to shun international debt markets.
A worker exits the Economy Ministry building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. A local dollar bond sale planned for Wednesday may be a small step for Argentina's government at home, but a major move toward a potential return to international debt markets. Photographer: Sarah Pabst/Bloomberg
President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said Monday.
President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said Monday.
Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo Photographer: Tomas F. Cuesta/Bloomberg
Argentina’s central bank extended maturities worth $6 billion on its repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 presidential election.
Argentina’s central bank extended maturities worth $6 billion on its repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 presidential election.
The Central Bank of Argentina in Buenos Aires. Photographer: Tomas Cuesta/Bloomberg
Argentina’s central bank extended maturities worth $6 billion on its repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 presidential election.
Argentina’s central bank extended maturities worth $6 billion on its repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 presidential election.
The Central Bank of Argentina in Buenos Aires. Photographer: Tomas Cuesta/Bloomberg
Argentines overwhelmingly disapprove of how President Javier Milei handled a corruption scandal involving his former cabinet chief, according to a new poll published days after the onetime aide resigned.
Argentines overwhelmingly disapprove of how President Javier Milei handled a corruption scandal involving his former cabinet chief, according to a new poll published days after the onetime aide resigned.
Javier Milei Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images
President Javier Milei rode to power vowing to destroy the Argentine political elite he derided as “the caste.” Now, after a string of corruption scandals, he’s turning to one of its most recognizable figures to run his cabinet.
President Javier Milei rode to power vowing to destroy the Argentine political elite he derided as “the caste.” Now, after a string of corruption scandals, he’s turning to one of its most recognizable figures to run his cabinet.
Argentina’s economy contracted in April after a short-lived rebound the previous month, underscoring a trend of uneven growth more than halfway through President Javier Milei’s term.
Argentina’s economy contracted in April after a short-lived rebound the previous month, underscoring a trend of uneven growth more than halfway through President Javier Milei’s term.
Argentine President Javier Milei’s cabinet chief resigned Saturday after struggling for months to defuse corruption allegations, becoming the most high-profile departure since the libertarian leader took office.
Argentine President Javier Milei’s cabinet chief resigned Saturday after struggling for months to defuse corruption allegations, becoming the most high-profile departure since the libertarian leader took office.
Manuel Adorni, Argentina's cabinet chief, during a swearing in ceremony at the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Argentine President Javier Milei's popularity picked up after his party’s landslide victory in midterm elections as both voter perceptions of his administration and economic expectations improved.
Argentina’s inflation slowed to the lowest level since September in a victory for President Javier Milei following a surge in March due to the Iran war-related energy shock.
Argentina’s inflation slowed to the lowest level since September in a victory for President Javier Milei following a surge in March due to the Iran war-related energy shock.
Shoppers in the Mercado de San Telmo in Buenos Aires.
Less than halfway through the year, Argentina’s central bank has surpassed its $10 billion target for dollar purchases, fueled by a record crop harvest, an energy boom and a surge in debt issuance by provinces and local companies.
Less than halfway through the year, Argentina’s central bank has surpassed its $10 billion target for dollar purchases, fueled by a record crop harvest, an energy boom and a surge in debt issuance by provinces and local companies.
Cristina Kirchner may never return to Argentina’s pink presidential palace. But nearly a year after being barred for life from running for public office, her loyal fans brought the palace to her.
Cristina Kirchner may never return to Argentina’s pink presidential palace. But nearly a year after being barred for life from running for public office, her loyal fans brought the palace to her.
Kirchner appears on the balcony as her Buenos Aires apartment building lit up in pink, in this handout photograph released by her press office, on May 30.
President Javier Milei clawed back some ground with Argentine voters as adversaries lost favor and inflation slowed, although his popularity remains near the lowest levels of his term.
President Javier Milei clawed back some ground with Argentine voters as adversaries lost favor and inflation slowed, although his popularity remains near the lowest levels of his term.
Argentine policymakers are negotiating with major international banks to extend maturities on repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 election year.
Argentine policymakers are negotiating with major international banks to extend maturities on repurchase agreements — or repos — to ease the government debt burden going into the 2027 election year.
Pedestrians walk past the Central Bank of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved Argentina’s latest program review to unlock about $1 billion, a vote of confidence in President Javier Milei despite missing a key program target.
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved Argentina’s latest program review to unlock about $1 billion, a vote of confidence in President Javier Milei despite missing a key program target.
Commuters cross the street in front of the Constitucion train and bus station in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved Argentina’s latest program review to unlock about $1 billion, a vote of confidence in President Javier Milei despite missing a key program target.
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved Argentina’s latest program review to unlock about $1 billion, a vote of confidence in President Javier Milei despite missing a key program target.
Commuters cross the street in front of the Constitucion train and bus station in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February in a timely victory for President Javier Milei.
Shoppers in the Mercado de San Telmo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Shoppers browse produce at a grocery store in Buenos Aires.
Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Argentina’s inflation slowed for the first time in 11 months in a victory for President Javier Milei after prices had jumped on the Iran war-related oil shock in March.
Shoppers browse produce at a grocery store in Buenos Aires.
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board will meet next week to discuss Argentina’s latest program review that would unlock a $1 billion disbursement, spokesperson Julie Kozack said Thursday.
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board will meet next week to discuss Argentina’s latest program review that would unlock a $1 billion disbursement, spokesperson Julie Kozack said Thursday.
The International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, DC. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg
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