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Argentina's Country Risk Soars; Agro Exports Hit Record

Argentina's country risk exceeds 700 points, while agro exports reach a new high.

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Business conditions in Argentina are deteriorating as the country risk index exceeds 700 points, affecting financial stability. Meanwhile, agro exports hit a record high, but new land ownership laws may impact foreign investment.

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In this briefing Lower House of Argentina · JP Morgan · Banco Nación · Agroindustrial sector · Javier Milei

Regulation

  • Public sector
  • Construction

Lower House passes bills on land ownership and disability

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Argentina's Lower House has passed government bills restoring restrictions on foreign land ownership and increasing funding for disability services, reports the Buenos Aires Herald. The new legislation limits the amount of land foreigners can purchase in Argentina, aiming to protect domestic land ownership. Additionally, the bills allocate more resources to improve services and support for people with disabilities.

Impact Construction and public-sector entities must adjust to new land ownership rules and increased disability funding.

Sources: Buenos Aires Herald ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • Finance

Argentina's country risk surpasses 700 points

Argentina's country risk index has once again exceeded 700 points, according to La Gaceta. This rise is attributed to weaker-than-expected economic activity data. The official exchange rate for the US dollar reached a new nominal high, trading at 1,550 pesos at Banco Nación. The informal 'blue' dollar also saw an increase, Crónica reports.

Impact Finance sector faces increased pressure as the country risk index rises, affecting bond prices and currency stability.

Sources: La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗

Trade

  • Agriculture

Agroindustrial exports hit record USD 5.654 billion in September

Argentina's agroindustrial exports reached a record USD 5.654 billion in September, marking a 17% increase in volume and a 14% rise in value year-on-year, according to Infobae. The sector has accumulated USD 43.206 billion in exports during the first nine months of 2026, La Derecha Diario reports. These figures highlight the strong performance of the agroindustrial sector under President Javier Milei's administration.

Impact Agriculture exporters benefit from increased demand and higher export volumes, boosting revenue.

Sources: Infobae ↗, La Derecha Diario ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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