Category Archives: Argentina

The Curious Incident of the Former Public Works Minister in the Night-Time

Posted on June 22, 2016 by LatAmLowdown

When concerned neighbours in the Buenos Aires suburb of General Rodríguez spotted a shadowy figure throwing bags – followed by himself – over the wall of the Convent of Our Lady of Fátima at 4am on a Tuesday morning, they … Continue reading →

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Macri-economics: How will the Argentinian president’s figures stack up?

Posted on April 30, 2016 by LatAmLowdown

Argentina’s recent return to international capital markets has been enthusiastically greeted by investors and politicians alike. The $16.5bn bond issue – a mere fraction of the $70bn notional demand its announcement generated – represents the biggest ever sale from an … Continue reading →

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