31/07/2026 18:19 - Politica
On July 31, 2026, the project to reform the Organic Charter of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) entered Congress, marking a milestone in national economic policy. Announced by President Javier Milei on July 30, this legislative package seeks to consolidate the country's long-term financial stability.
President Milei received Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, in the first bilateral visit by a South Korean leader in 22 years. A memorandum was signed for cooperation in lithium, artificial intelligence, and energy.
Minister Luis Caputo celebrated the approval of two new projects under the RIGI (Large Investment Incentive Regime):
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reflected on her visit to Argentina, drawing a parallel between the perseverance of Lionel Messi and the path of economic transformation. She highlighted that the Argentine economy is much stronger than in 2023.
In the sports and institutional arena, the Marketing Director of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Leandro Petersen, resigned. He was mentioned as a possible secret witness in the United States, though he clarified his departure was planned for personal reasons.
Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli suggested that Vice President Victoria Villarruel should step aside if she does not share the government's vision. Additionally, the Executive extended the suspension of tax executions against clinics and partially postponed fuel tax increases. Meanwhile, ARCA (the tax and customs authority) eliminated the US$3,000 cap on exports via courier and established new rules for door-to-door imports.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
