Stories that caught our eye: August 1 to 7
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
In August, the government faced pressure to withdraw a controversial clause from its private property bill that would have allowed foreigners to own up to 25% of land in Argentina. The amendment was seen as a concession to opposition groups, but even moderate senators rejected it, fearing it would relinquish Argentine sovereignty.
Demonstrations against the bill occurred outside Congress, although heavy rain reduced attendance. Tensions escalated between Argentina and Brazil after Argentine President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, leading to the recall of their respective ambassadors. Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru in November 2026.
A march supporting the classic "March for San Cayetano" took place in Buenos Aires, with social organizations, trade unions, and pickets advocating for "Land, a roof, and a job." The strike by harbour pilots and schoolteachers continued, causing disruptions in transportation and affecting the farm sector. The government reached an agreement with striking schoolteachers, lowering their fees by 20% in exchange for suspending a deregulation decree that had caused chaos.
Central Bank reserves reached a seven-year high of US$50.59 billion, driven by a surge in gold prices due to Middle East developments.
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