Argentina · Country watch
ANMAT Bans Dental Supplies; Peso Bonds Drop
ANMAT bans certain dental supplies over safety concerns; Argentina's peso bonds see a decline amid speculation of government intervention.
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Regulation
ANMAT bans dental supplies over irregularities
ANMAT has prohibited the sale and use of certain dental supplies due to safety concerns, according to Infobae. The products lacked expiration dates, manufacturer information, and documentation verifying their origin. The ban, published in the Boletín Oficial, affects electronic sales platforms and will remain until the products receive sanitary authorization. This decision underscores ANMAT's commitment to ensuring public safety and compliance with health regulations.
Impact Retailers and dental clinics must halt sales and use of the banned supplies, affecting inventory and service offerings.
Sources: Infobae ↗
Government to close 72 Motor Vehicle Registries
The Argentine government will close 72 Motor Vehicle Registries across 16 provinces and CABA as part of a digitalization and reorganization plan, according to La Derecha Diario. The Ministry of Justice announced the closures under Resolution 538/2026, with a 60-day deadline for the transition. This move aims to streamline the registration process and reduce administrative costs, impacting how vehicle registrations are managed nationwide.
Impact Automotive dealers and consumers will need to adapt to the new digital registration process as physical registry offices close.
Sources: La Derecha Diario ↗
Safety & health
Weather alerts issued for 11 provinces due to storms
Part of: Severe weather alerts across Argentina impacting logistics and agricul →
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued yellow alerts for 11 provinces due to expected storms, strong winds, and Zonda winds, according to La Gaceta. The warnings include potential gusts exceeding 110 km/h, intense rainfall, and possible hail. This weather event could disrupt transportation and agricultural activities, posing risks to safety and operations.
Impact Logistics and agricultural operations may face delays and disruptions due to severe weather conditions in affected provinces.
Sources: La Gaceta ↗
Markets
Argentina peso bonds drop amid intervention speculation
Argentina’s sovereign peso bonds fell on Thursday following a surge in trading and prices the previous day, according to Buenos Aires Times. This has raised speculation that the government might be intervening to lower borrowing costs ahead of key Treasury auctions. This market movement comes as Argentina faces ongoing economic challenges, including high inflation and a rising country risk score.
Impact Investors in Argentine bonds face increased volatility and uncertainty regarding government intervention in the bond market.
Sources: Buenos Aires Times ↗
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- En 100 días de mandato, estos son los aciertos y desaciertos ‘económicos’ del Gobierno — Infobae
- Dólar hoy: a cuánto cotizan el oficial y el blue — Cronica
- Sturzenegger destacó los avances del plan económico y aseguró que genera confianza — Perfil.com
- REM del BCRA: El precio que le ponen a la inflación y al dólar 45 actores del mercado — Perfil.com
- Euro hoy en Perú: cotización de cierre del 5 de noviembre — Infobae
- RDC: un millón seiscientas mil personas salieron a las calles en Francia y crece la tensión con los estudiantes — Perfil.com
- El brent cierra en 98 dólares y concluye la semana con pérdidas de más de un 19 % — Infobae
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