AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining Investment Surge: Argentina’s foreign direct investment in mining hit a record USD 24.849B in March 2026, nearly doubling from USD 12.402B two years earlier, with USD 2.799B net inflows in Q1 and mining exports reaching USD 4.742B in H1 2026. Critical Minerals Push: India is in talks with Argentina for five more lithium blocks as it ramps up overseas sourcing and processing, while also discussing incentives for e-waste recycling of critical minerals. Energy & Infrastructure Training: MetroGAS and the Argentine Firefighters Foundation formalized an alliance to train volunteer responders for natural-gas emergencies using a simulated-city facility in Llavallol (Buenos Aires). Digital Payments Trend: Paraguay’s service payments now run 82% digital (up from 66% in 2021), showing how fast the region is shifting to mobile and QR-based commerce. Climate Watch for Argentina: NOAA says 2026 El Niño may be historic; Argentina’s SMN warns of stronger rains in the Northeast/Litoral and flood risk for major river basins. Maritime Electrification: Buquebus’ new fully electric ferry, China Zorrilla, is set to operate between Argentina and Uruguay, aiming to cut emissions and diesel use on the Río de la Plata route.
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