Official Announcement from the Palace of the Treasury
On August 13, 2026, at 6:35 PM, the Official Response Office of the Argentine Republic confirmed via its official X account that Economy Minister Luis Caputo held a press conference at the Palace of the Treasury (Palacio de Hacienda) to announce a new measure related to the credit market.
The measure is a partial easing of dollar loans for legal entities—that is, exclusively for companies and organizations with legal personality. It does not include individuals, so foreign-currency credit for private persons remains under current restrictions.
What Does This Measure Mean?
The partial easing implies that companies will be able to access dollar loans under more flexible conditions than currently available, although with limitations that have not yet been fully detailed by authorities. This decision comes amid a context of scarce international reserves and a foreign-exchange market with restrictions commonly known as the cepo (currency clamp).
Economic Context and Expectations
The measure arrives at a critical time for Argentina's economy, where access to foreign-currency financing has historically been limited for the private sector. According to analysts, this easing could facilitate the import of inputs and the payment of external debts for companies, but it also raises questions about the impact on the Central Bank's reserves.
On social media, reactions were immediate. Some users expressed concern about the possibility of an asymmetric pesification of debts (converting dollar debts to pesos at different rates), while others welcomed the move as a step toward normalizing the credit market. However, authorities have not yet provided additional details on timelines, maximum amounts, or specific conditions.
What Is Known So Far
- Announcement date: August 13, 2026
- Scope: Legal entities (companies)
- Excluded: Individuals
- Location: Palace of the Treasury, press conference
- Official: Minister Luis Caputo
It is expected that in the coming days the Ministry of Economy will publish the regulatory details of the measure, including the requirements companies must meet to access these loans and eligibility conditions.