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Argentina’s Ministry of Economy approved the inclusion of Minera Agua Rica LLC in the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) through Resolution 1854/2026, granting tax and customs benefits for the development of the large-scale mining project located in Andalgalá, Catamarca Province. The measure, formalized by Economy Minister Luis Caputo, covers a US$3.31 billion investment plan aimed at the large-scale extraction of copper, gold, silver and molybdenum, with Minera Ag

Vía Navegable Argentina (VNA), the concessionaire responsible for maintaining Argentina’s Main Waterway, has activated a contingency plan in response to rising water levels and flows in the Paraná River since mid-October 2026, amid growing attention to the evolution of the El Niño climate phenomenon. The company warned that flooding increases currents and carries vegetation downstream, potentially affecting navigation signaling systems, while the subsequent decline in water l

A bill introduced in the Argentine Senate under file S-1844/26 proposes reforming the maritime and inland waterway cabotage regime to allow foreign-flagged vessels to operate between domestic ports without requiring Argentine crew members or contributions to the local social security system. The initiative, developed through technical work by the Federal Investment Council (CFI) and sponsored by Senator Patricia Bullrich alongside 13 other lawmakers, replaces the approach of

President Javier Milei attended the Argentina Oil & Gas exhibition in Neuquén, where he highlighted the growth of hydrocarbon production in Vaca Muerta, defended the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) and rejected claims that the Argentine peso is overvalued. During his speech, he attributed part of the sector’s expansion to reforms implemented by his administration, while leading oil industry executives expressed support for changes to the Hydrocarbons Law and inv

Argentine exports reached an all-time high of US$10.036 billion in September 2026, representing a 23.5% year-on-year increase, driven by a 16.4% rise in prices and a 6.1% increase in volumes, according to the Argentine Foreign Trade Report (ICA) published by Indec. This performance generated a trade surplus of US$2.976 billion, US$2.039 billion higher than in the same month of 2025. All major export categories recorded growth, particularly Fuels and Energy, which surged 89.1%

Argentina has updated its phytosanitary control regime for imported wood packaging through Resolution 873/2026 issued by the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa), aiming to simplify procedures, reduce delays in foreign trade operations and prevent the spread of pests that could threaten plant health. The regulation covers pallets, supports and dunnage entering the country alongside goods transported by air, road, sea or rail, and continues to follow Inter

The Port of Santos, Brazil’s main port complex and one of the region’s leading logistics hubs, is experiencing congestion levels that are causing delays of up to 30 days for certain operations, affecting maritime connectivity and increasing pressure on Argentine foreign trade, which is increasingly dependent on regional transshipment hubs to access international ocean shipping routes. According to the Maritime Agencies Union of the State of São Paulo (Sindamar-SP), container

During the second Federal Logistics Summit, organized by the Federal Investment Council (CFI), governors and representatives from companies including YPF, Tecpetrol, Rio Tinto and Techint warned that the growth of mining and hydrocarbon investments supported by Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) faces significant constraints due to the country’s logistics infrastructure deficit. Although the regime facilitates the financial viability of projects, it doe

The government of Entre Ríos presented a series of river and port infrastructure studies and signed an agreement with the Federal Investment Council (CFI) to develop a strategic investment plan aimed at capitalizing on its integration into the waterway, improving the competitiveness of provincial production and strengthening connections between ports, roads and railways. The initiative was presented on October 14 in Paraná by Governor Rogelio Frigerio and CFI Secretary Genera

BBVA Research projects that Argentina will reach a record US$102 billion in exports in 2026, driven by growth in agriculture, energy and mining, particularly the expansion of production in Vaca Muerta and the development of associated infrastructure. During the first eight months of the year, the trade balance recorded a surplus of US$18.249 billion, compared with US$5.109 billion in the same period of 2025, with exports increasing 21.4% year-on-year and imports declining 2.6

The Rowing-Arcos-Transclor-PHX consortium, led by Walter Román and including Mauricio Filiberti, submitted the highest bid to acquire 90% of Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA), offering US$340.2 million, compared with the US$285 million proposed by Roggio ROAS S.A.U. Both bids fell below the US$450 million estimated by the Ministry of Economy, although the leading offer was 19% higher than its competitor’s. Since the tender established no minimum price and both groups pass

Freight transportation costs in Argentina increased 2.55% in September and accumulated a 30.3% rise during the first nine months of 2026, according to the Transportation Cost Index (ICT) prepared by the Argentine Federation of Freight Transportation Business Entities (FADEEAC), exceeding the 26.4% recorded during the same period in 2025, while the increase over the past twelve months reached 41%. September’s variation showed an acceleration compared with previous months and w

The province of Neuquén is planning an investment of up to US$177.6 million to pave and repave 158 kilometers of provincial routes 7, 8 and 51, with the aim of expanding transportation alternatives to Añelo and supporting the growth of hydrocarbon activity in Vaca Muerta. The initiative, which received a favorable recommendation from the Neuquén Legislature’s Hydrocarbons Committee, would provide three alternative routes to Añelo, compared with the single main access currentl

The Federation of Argentine Shipping Companies (FENA) warned that the limited share of river and maritime transport between Argentine ports is not the result of insufficient capacity to grow, but rather of competitiveness problems stemming from what it describes as a “hostile cost ecosystem,” as debate continues over the Cabotage Law. The organization argues that replacing domestic operators with foreign companies will not, by itself, reduce logistics costs and instead propos

An opinion issued by Argentina’s Office of the Attorney General advised the Supreme Court to uphold the lawsuit filed by Delta Dock S.A. and declare unconstitutional the additional Gross Income Tax imposed by the Province of Buenos Aires on port activities involving goods originating from or destined for foreign countries. The dispute stems from Article 100 of Provincial Law 15,170, which introduced an extraordinary surcharge on activities related to the operation of Buenos A

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau formally launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a bilateral initiative aimed at modernizing the logistics infrastructure connecting Argentina’s economic sectors with Atlantic ports and Western markets. The goal is to consolidate a long-term strategic partnership capable of mobilizing public and private investment to increase mineral, gas and oil exports, through Washington-backed fina

Argentina and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) began negotiations in New York for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the two countries. Against this backdrop, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi highlighted the strategic partnership between YPF and XRG as one of the main examples of the high-impact investments both countries seek to promote. The joint v

Argentine ports and terminals handled 1.083 million TEUs during the first half of 2026, including loading, unloading, transit and coastal shipping operations. Between April and June, throughput totaled 498,886 TEUs, down 14.6% from the 584,462 TEUs recorded in the first quarter, with activity remaining heavily concentrated at the main terminals in Buenos Aires. The Port of Buenos Aires handled 514,513 TEUs during the first six months of the year, while Exolgan accounted for 3