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Argentina · Country watch

Electrolux Closes Plant; Country Risk Surges

Electrolux halts local production, and Argentina's country risk surpasses 600 points.

· · 13 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Argentina are deteriorating as Electrolux halts local production and country risk surges, impacting manufacturing and finance.

In this briefing La Plata · Electrolux · JP Morgan · International Monetary Fund

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

  • logistics
  • public-sector

Tension in La Plata as app drivers confront taxi drivers

This is a photo of an Argentine monument identified by the ID
This is a photo of an Argentine monument identified by the ID Danielsantiago9128, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

In La Plata, tensions flared between app-based drivers and taxi drivers, according to El Dia. App drivers staged a caravan to a taxi stand after submitting a petition to the municipality for the right to work without harassment. The confrontation included honking, insults, and tense moments. This follows a violent incident earlier at the municipal palace where a taxi driver was assaulted.

Impact Logistics and public-sector operations in La Plata face disruptions due to ongoing tensions between app and taxi drivers.

Sources: El dia ↗

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • manufacturing
  • retail

Electrolux closes Rosario plant, shifts to imports

Electrolux huvudkontor. Gångaren 13, Kellgrensgatan 9-11, Sankt Göransgatan 143 Stockholm. Nybyggnadsår 1966 Tecab Konsulterande Arkitekter
Electrolux huvudkontor. Gångaren 13, Kellgrensgatan 9-11, Sankt Göransgatan 143 Stockholm. Nybyggnadsår 1966 Tecab Konsulterande Arkitekter I99pema, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Electrolux is closing its manufacturing plant in Rosario, Argentina, and will shift to importing products from other countries, according to Ambito.com. The closure, effective September 26, affects 180 employees. The company stated it will comply with all legal obligations and support employees during the transition. This move marks the end of a downsizing process that began last year. Electrolux will continue to operate in the Argentine market through imports.

Impact Manufacturers and retailers relying on Electrolux products will now depend on imports, affecting local supply chains.

Sources: Ambito.com ↗, Infobae ↗

Markets

  • finance

Argentina's country risk exceeds 600 points

Argentina's country risk index surpassed 600 basis points, reaching its highest level in six months, according to Infobae. Sovereign bonds fell by 1.2%, and the S&P Merval index dropped 1.6%, influenced by declining crude oil prices. The country's reserves decreased by USD 600 million due to a payment to the International Monetary Fund.

Impact Lenders and investors face increased risk premiums and potential losses on Argentine bonds.

Sources: Infobae ↗, La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗, Infobae ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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