AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLithium Investment: Rio Tinto and President Javier Milei marked the opening of two Catamarca lithium projects after a combined $1.4 billion investment. The sites are ramping up and are expected to add 25,000 tonnes of annual capacity. Public Spending: Milei’s government launched a voluntary buyout plan that could offer compensation to about 20,000 federal employees as it seeks to shrink the state. IMF Deal: Argentina and the fund reached a preliminary agreement that could unlock $900 million. Brazil Fallout: Argentina confirmed Flávio Bolsonaro travelled through the country before flying on to Ecuador and Miami. Opposition lawmakers are demanding answers from Milei’s government about any assistance. Football: Argentina’s U-17 women were knocked out of the World Cup by Ghana, losing 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Transport: The world’s largest battery-electric ferry has entered service between Argentina and Uruguay, carrying passengers and vehicles across the Río de la Plata.
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