Daily brief
The United States and Argentina have signed a critical minerals agreement, formalizing cooperation on the supply of resources like lithium and copper. The deal aims to secure supply chains for the energy transition and was signed during a meeting in Washington. Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the signing ceremony.
Argentina's government has delayed the publication of a new official inflation index, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism from opposition figures. The decision follows a dispute over the methodology of the index, which was initially developed by former Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna.
Paolo Rocca, President of the Techint Group, stated the company will not participate in the tender for the Vaca Muerta gas pipeline if the government's proposed terms are not modified.
A major agricultural cooperative merger is underway in Argentina, and the country has also become the world's leading exporter of pistachios.
Another supermarket chain is considering exiting Argentina and has closed a store in Buenos Aires, citing the country's difficult economic climate.