Economy Minister Luis Caputo is set to present a new tax amnesty project on July 22, 2026, aiming to regularize unbanked savings. With key changes in asset limits and the exclusion of public officials, the goal is to integrate $170 billion into the formal economy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the international community will not stand idly by after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the end of elections. The regime, in power since 2007, seeks to consolidate family power with Rosario Murillo, sparking global rejection in defense of democracy.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo is set to present a new tax amnesty project on July 22, 2026, aiming to regularize unbanked savings. With key changes in asset limits and the exclusion of public officials, the goal is to integrate $170 billion into the formal economy.
Following the summer break and the World Cup, the Argentine government is set to announce a historic reform of the Central Bank (BCRA). The initiative aims to ban money printing to finance the Treasury, ensuring long-term monetary stability and bringing a fresh wave of optimism to the country's economic future.
Argentina's tax authority, ARCA, has updated the Monotributo and Income Tax scales with a 16.8% increase. The Monotributo recategorization is open until August 5, 2026. Single workers will pay Income Tax only if they earn over 3.5 million pesos. Here is a guide for expats and foreigners.
Argentina's tax agency has extended the deadline to file the Income Tax affidavit until August 27, though the actual payment is still due by July 27. Here is a step-by-step guide for expats and foreigners to navigate the system and keep the benefits of the Simplified Regime.
In a historic shift for South America's second-largest economy, Moody's upgraded Argentina's sovereign debt from Caa1 to B3 with a positive outlook. This aligns all three major rating agencies at B- for the first time in over a decade, driven by strict fiscal austerity and macroeconomic stabilization.
A US Appeals Court has confirmed Argentina must pay over USD 390 million to Titan Consortium for the 2008 nationalization of Aerolíneas Argentinas. The ruling dismissed the statute of limitations defense, though the State is reviewing legal options while the airline celebrates a historic operational surplus.
The Santa Fe government has resumed wage negotiations, presenting a proposal for the second half of the year that prioritizes base salaries. With guaranteed minimums reaching $180,000 in December and compensation for first-half inflation, unions view the offer as considerable and reasonable, exciting state workers.
Despite the rain and freezing cold, the affection of the fans knew no bounds in Ezeiza. The Argentine delegation returned after the 2026 World Cup final and was welcomed by thousands of people who lined up along the Riccheri Highway to thank them for the journey.
The 2026 World Cup sparked unexpected friction between Argentina's Government House and the national team. Amidst a Falklands flag controversy, rejection of Messi's economic remarks, and a hastily announced national holiday that was ultimately canceled, the administration faces an internal mea culpa over its communication strategy.
On July 21, 2026, legislators in Argentina's largest province presented a bill to charge non-resident foreigners for public healthcare and provincial university education. The initiative guarantees free emergency care and aims to reinvest the funds into local infrastructure.
Following the 2026 World Cup fever and the loss against Spain, the Argentine government focuses on legislative reforms and the pre-electoral process. The premature announcement of a national holiday served as a communicational lesson. Karina Milei and Diego Santilli seek to approach governors to debate the future of the PASO primaries and the Fiscal Innocence Law.
On July 20, 2026, the Argentine government published Decree 612/2026, clarifying how to calculate solidarity union dues. This positive move, agreed with the CGT, unblocks 800 collective bargaining agreements and ensures fairer wage calculations, offering a hopeful and peaceful outlook for labor relations.
On the evening of Monday, July 20, 2026, the Greater Buenos Aires neighborhood of Loma Hermosa was shaken by a tragic event. Cristian Alberto Gerez, a 36-year-old Corporal of the Argentine Federal Police, was fatally shot by two criminals on a motorcycle while trying to steal his bike. Security cameras have led to a crucial arrest.
The National Cassation Chamber reversed a ruling that had benefited La Matanza Mayor Fernando Espinoza, accused of alleged sexual abuse by his former secretary. The complainant was reinstated after an arbitrary ruling, opening a hopeful panorama for the case to finally reach an oral trial soon.
After a critical weekend with unprecedented Zonda wind gusts—a meteorological phenomenon of warm, extremely dry air descending from the Andes Mountains—Salta authorities confirmed control over fires in the capital. The total reaches 830 affected hectares, but a cool front brings hope. A yellow alert remains active for the local valleys.
The tranquility of Colegiales, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, was disrupted in July 2026 by signs warning of a missing 3-meter boa named Piti. Authorities soon discovered the snake never existed, revealing a misguided marketing stunt by a local dog walker that sparked a debate on wildlife ownership.
The Argentine province of Santa Cruz is bracing for the most intense cold event of the year. Highway authorities report heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, leading to traffic restrictions and mandatory snow chains to ensure driver safety.
The Andes Mountains in San Juan, Argentina, woke up covered in snow, offering stunning winter scenes. However, a Yellow Alert for snow was issued for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The provincial government deployed an emergency operation, assisting 541 families and working to restore power in Calingasta.
Intense snowstorms and impassable mountain roads have forced the General Directorate of Schools (DGE) in Mendoza, Argentina, to suspend in-person classes on July 21, 2026. To ensure educational continuity and student safety, the DGE has shifted to virtual learning, keeping students safe while the winter storm passes.
Researchers have confirmed the existence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b, a rocky exoplanet located 49 light-years away. This historic finding represents a fundamental step in the search for life beyond our solar system and reinforces the idea that habitable worlds similar to ours exist.
A recent analysis reveals how Google is reportedly using Artificial Intelligence to build a closed ecosystem, moving away from its old promise to not be evil. Experts like Kate Conger and Argentine tech guru Maximiliano Firtman discuss the impact on the open web and future opportunities for creators.
The 138th edition of La Rural, Argentina's premier agricultural exhibition, brings together major automakers in Palermo with unmissable innovations. From the Fiat Titano as the official vehicle to BYD's debut with hybrids and supercars, the event offers financing deals and off-road tracks for the whole family until July 26, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the international community will not stand idly by after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the end of elections. The regime, in power since 2007, seeks to consolidate family power with Rosario Murillo, sparking global rejection in defense of democracy.
According to media reports like Infobae, following the devastating double earthquake on June 24 in Venezuela, the death toll reached 5,278. Despite the tragedy's magnitude, the country is mobilizing with a massive wave of solidarity, housing plans, and IMF funds, paving the way for recovery with resilience and hope.
The Middle East conflict enters a critical phase with the ninth and tenth consecutive nights of bombings. Iran warns of a large-scale war as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, severely affecting global trade and surging oil prices. Mediators are actively seeking a ceasefire to restore peace.
An extreme frontal system has battered northern and central Chile since July 15, 2026, bringing unusual rainfall that left five victims and 100,000 people isolated. In Argentina, the phenomenon brought historic snowfall to Mendoza and the closure of the Cristo Redentor pass, though the Pino Hachado pass offers a safe alternative.
On July 20, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the US of violating the USMCA trade agreement but expressed willingness to intensify talks for a mutually beneficial resolution.
With a message of hope and stability, Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade. Taking office on July 20, 2026, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester promises an ambitious ten-year plan to rebuild the economy, tackle homelessness, and restore public trust following Keir Starmer's resignation.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
