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Argentina · Country watch

Argentina's Country Risk Surges; Subway Strike Paralyzes City

Argentina's country risk surpasses 700 points, and a subway strike disrupts Buenos Aires transit.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Argentina are deteriorating as the country's risk index rises above 700 points, complicating financing. A subway strike adds to logistical challenges.

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In this briefing Claudio Dellecarbonara · Buenos Aires Subway · Argentina · JP Morgan

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • Logistics

Buenos Aires Subway Strike Halts All Lines

Bolivar station of the Buenos Aires underground at night.
Bolivar station of the Buenos Aires underground at night. GCBA, CC BY 2.5 ar via Wikimedia Commons

A surprise strike has halted all six subway lines and the Premetro in Buenos Aires. The strike, organized by metro delegates, follows the detention of two workers, including Claudio Dellecarbonara, who were protesting the use of outsourced companies for maintenance tasks. The stoppage has paralyzed the city's public transport system, according to Infobae and Perfil.com. The strike underscores ongoing tensions between the union and city authorities over labor practices.

Impact Employers in Buenos Aires face commuting disruptions as the subway strike halts all lines.

Sources: Infobae ↗, Perfil.com ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • Logistics
  • Agriculture

Weather Alerts for Half of Argentina Amid Storms

Argentina is under a significant weather alert with strong winds, storms, and snow affecting half of the country. Provinces in the NOA, Cuyo, central regions, and Patagonia are experiencing gusts up to 100 km/h, hail, and snowfall, according to La Gaceta. These weather conditions pose risks to logistics and agriculture operations, potentially affecting transport and crop yields.

Impact Logistics and agriculture sectors face operational risks due to severe weather alerts across Argentina.

Sources: La Gaceta ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • Finance

Argentina's Country Risk Exceeds 700 Points

Argentina's country risk index, calculated by JP Morgan, has risen to 710 points, reaching its highest level since October 2025. This increase is attributed to a new decline in Argentine bonds on Wall Street, which have fallen by an average of 1.5% today. Over the past month, these bonds have accumulated losses of up to 7%, according to El Economista and La Gaceta. The rising country risk poses a significant challenge for Argentina's financing efforts.

Impact Lenders to Argentina face increased risk as the country's risk index hits 710 points.

Sources: El Economista ↗, La Gaceta ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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