Markets Argentine construction in deep recession as public works stop Construction activity in Argentina fell 22% in January compared with the same month in 2023, and declined 10% in the month from December, says a report from Indec, the official…
News Argentina ‘to lose 250,000 jobs’ if new president ends public sector work The president of the Argentine Chamber of Construction has warned that construction companies have begun laying workers off in expectation of a collapse in public sector projects. It follows president-elect…
News Argentina gets $1bn credit package for major new bridge The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $1bn credit package for a new bridge over the Paraná River in northeast Argentina. Its board last week approved a $700m credit…
News Argentina in talks with Chinese company over $800m rolling stock deal The government of Argentina has been holding talks with a Chinese company to invest in the country’s rail network. Transport minister Diego Giuliano held talks last week with the China…