ANSES Lifts Non-Contributory Pensions in May 2026 as Inflation Keeps Squeezing Argentina’s Poorest

With another monthly adjustment and the same $70,000 bonus, the state is openly relying on emergency income support to keep vulnerable households from falling even further behind

Argentina Approves a New Unified Exam for Medical Residencies

The national government replaced the previous system with a single mandatory test for health residencies and published the main rules and application requirements for the 2026 cycle.

EU Marks Europe Day in Buenos Aires, Highlights Mercosur Deal and Unveils 1.4 Billion Euro Regional Investment

At a large gathering in Buenos Aires, European officials praised the new EU-Mercosur trade framework, announced fresh funding for Latin America, and showcased strong political and business interest despite the absence of Argentina’s top national authorities.

Milei’s Test: Turning Energy Dollars Into Broad-Based Growth for Argentina

Vaca Muerta may deliver huge export revenue, but Argentina’s real challenge is converting that windfall into stable institutions, jobs, and development that reach far beyond the oil fields.

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Zombie Borrowers Are Rising and Reshaping Argentina’s Credit Market

After a sharp surge in delinquencies, banks are trying to recover overdue loans with easier refinancing, but many borrowers may remain shut out of formal credit for years.

May 8, 2026 News Roundup

A concise look at the day’s key stories, from affordable consumer finds and pop culture moments to politics, security, education, trade, and the shifting balance of power across the Americas.

Argentina Ended 2025 With Nearly USD 4.7 Billion in Net Foreign Direct Investment Outflows

Central Bank data showed a large year-end FDI stock, but the fourth quarter posted net outflows driven mainly by debt repayments rather than a broad investor retreat.

Argentina’s Mattress Dollars Are Rebuking the Government and Exposing a Brutal Trust Deficit

Caputo’s push to lure hidden cash into banks has delivered only a weak trickle, forcing Buenos Aires to promise higher yields and looser rules in a desperate bid to unlock billions still hiding outside the system

El Salvador Turns ID Demand Into Cash as DUI Sales Surge and Strengthen State Revenue

The government is aggressively capitalizing on a wave of identification demand, with DUI fees becoming a fast-growing pillar of non-tax income in early 2026

Adorni Goes on the Offensive and Bullrich Closes Ranks as Argentina’s Power Circle Defies the Scandal

Under criminal scrutiny, Adorni flatly rejects the allegations, praises Bullrich without hesitation, and signals that the government will not sacrifice one of Milei’s most visible loyalists

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