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Public and private leaders debated infrastructure, investment, and federal development in Argentina
A dialogue that brought together representatives from the public, private, academic, and civil society sectors, along with speakers and participants from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, consolidating itself as a regional space to strengthen public-private cooperation and promote a favorable climate for investment.
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Dialogue as the Starting Point for International Security
Kathiana Wilberger Kathiana Wilberger María, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency team of Argentina's Ministry of National Security, shares her experience at the international summer school "Security and/or Human Rights: Navigating Freedom in a World of Polycrisis" in Turkey.
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Podcast “Mate mit Hans-Dieter”: The Deregulation of the Mate Market
“Mate mit Hans-Dieter” is the new German-language podcast by FNF South America and the Argentinisches Tageblatt. It analyzes Argentina’s political and economic reforms, beginning with the deregulation of the mate market.
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Argentina – A Relative “Winner” of the Middle East Crisis?
Argentina aligns with the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East crisis, facing short-term economic costs—higher inflation, rising energy prices, and increased country risk. However, the situation also opens a strategic window: Vaca Muerta, the RIGI framework, and renewed international interest could position the country as a key energy supplier. Can Argentina become a “relative winner” of the conflict?
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Milei’s Reform Agenda Off to a Strong Start in 2026
The parliamentary summer recess was canceled: instead of holidays at the beach, President Javier Milei used special sessions to push through key reforms with clear majorities even before the start of the parliamentary year.
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Europe’s Strategic Moment: The EU–Mercosur Agreement Moves Forward
Following the first ratifications in South America, the EU–Mercosur Agreement enters a decisive phase that will test Europe’s ability to translate political ambition into strategic action.
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Corruption and Democracy: A Regional Warning and an Opportunity for Reform in Argentina
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International reveals regional stagnation. For Argentina, strengthening institutional integrity is essential to consolidating democracy.
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