For UCA, poverty has decreased, but it would be higher than estimated by Indec
The UCA reports a decrease in poverty, yet claims it may be underestimated compared to official statistics by Indec, highlighting persistent deprivations especially among households with children.
The official tourism figures break a trend and no longer report on dollars
Argentina's official tourism statistics show a reversal in trends, with increased inbound tourism and decreased outbound tourism, while no longer providing dollar inflow and outflow data due to political controversies.
Despite ups and downs, economic activity grew 4.4% in 2025
Argentina's economic activity expanded by 4.4% in 2025, despite a slowdown in various sectors towards the end of the year.
An Economic Mission Arrives in the United States, and There is Discontent in the IMF Over Indec, Reserves, and an Ongoing Lawsuit
Argentina's Economic Ministry has sent a mission to Washington to negotiate with the IMF amid tensions over various economic issues.
Industry: More executives expect greater declines than those who foresee improvements
A significant number of manufacturing executives in Argentina predict continued declines in production, orders, and staffing for the upcoming months.
Official Document: a revealing report from Indec shows what is the great concern of industrialists
A new report from Argentina's Indec reveals that industrialists are increasingly worried about falling domestic consumption and sales.
Employment: There Are Provinces with More 'Underground' Employees than Registered Ones
Various provinces in Argentina, including Tucumán and Santiago del Estero, now have more employees classified as 'underground' than formal workers due to a significant drop in registered employment and an increase in informality.
Wholesale inflation started the year at 1.7% and summed up to 26.5% in the last 12 months
Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.
Wholesale inflation slowed in January to 1.6%
Wholesale inflation in Argentina decreased to 1.6% in January, lower than retail inflation which was at 2.9%.
Again with INDEC?
Argentina's statistics bureau, INDEC, has decided against implementing a controversial new method for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI), raising concerns about the reliability of public statistics.
The rise in food prices halts the decline in poverty and pushes it back up
Rising food prices in Argentina have contributed to a resurgence in poverty rates, reversing gains made in previous months.
Lacunza graded the labor reform and warned about the dollar and the controversy regarding Indec
Hernán Lacunza, former Minister of Economy in Argentina, supported the recent labor reform while expressing concerns about inflation and the dollar exchange rate.
Has Stagflation Come to Stay?
The article explores the potential permanence of stagflation in Argentina, examining the impact of high interest rates and economic activity.
The Installed Capacity of Industry at One of Its Lowest Points
The industrial capacity utilization in Argentina reached a near two-year low of 53.8% in December 2025, with a continuous decline observed over three months.
Economist Juan Carlos de Pablo compared the work of Indec to a popular television series: 'It's the same thing'
Economist Juan Carlos de Pablo discussed inflation in Argentina, comparing the measurement work of the national statistics agency Indec to a popular TV series, emphasizing the need to explain the ongoing high inflation rates.
The problem is inflation, not the IPC basket
The article discusses the ongoing inflation issue in Argentina, highlighting a recent consumer price increase and the public's perception of the inflation calculation.
Measured by Indec: What was behind the explosive 92.6% rise in tomato prices
In January, tomato prices soared by 92.6% due to severe drought and extreme heat, leading to decreased production and subsequent scarcity.
At Indec they denounce an 'intervened CPI' and a new complaint arises
Employees at Argentina's Indec have raised concerns over governmental interference in the Consumer Price Index methodology after the resignation of a key official.
The opposition criticized the rise in inflation in January amid controversy over changes in Indec
The opposition in Argentina has criticized the increase in inflation in January, which reached 2.9%, exceeding market expectations.
Inflation Will Also Impact Retirements and Pensions: How Much the Increases Will Be Starting in March
In March, pensions and retirements in Argentina will see an increase of 2.88% due to inflation adjustments reported by INDEC.
Inflation accelerates in Argentina amid crisis between Milei government and statistics institute
Argentina's inflation rate is rising as the new government's crisis with the National Institute of Statistics has disrupted the publication of updated inflation metrics.
If the Indec had updated its price basket, the inflation in January would have been lower
The article discusses how the Argentine government's failure to update the Indec's price basket means reported inflation for January could have been lower than 2.9%.
Inflation in January: It was 2.9% after the controversial exit of Lavagna from INDEC
Argentina's January inflation rate climbed to 2.9%, marking an increase from December's 2.8%, amid the ongoing controversy following Marco Lavagna's departure from INDEC.
Amid the controversy over inflation measurement, the January CPI recorded 2.9%
In January, Argentina reported a 2.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, exceeding market expectations amidst ongoing debates about the credibility of official inflation statistics.
Before the Indec data: a private report revealed the increase in beef prices in January
A private report revealed that beef prices in Argentina increased by 4.9% in January compared to December and saw a year-on-year rise of 73.4%.
The Controversial Data is Released: Protests Return to Indec, Alarms Sound Among Technicians, and a Criminal Complaint is Filed
Protests have resumed at Indec as workers voice concerns over the handling of inflation data, leading to a criminal complaint.
The gap between Indec data and pocket perception is growing
There is a growing disparity between official inflation data from Argentina's Indec and the public's perception of economic conditions, highlighted by Marco Lavagna's recent resignation.
The price index of the City uses the expense basket that the national government discarded for Indec
The Buenos Aires City price index incorporates a recently updated expense basket that significantly increases the weight of housing costs amid rising tariffs.
María Eugenia Vidal: "What happened at Indec was an unnecessary mistake and generates distrust"
María Eugenia Vidal addresses issues surrounding Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses, expressing distrust in the government regarding their methods for measuring inflation.
The Government officially appointed Pedro Lines to head the Indec after the departure of Marco Lavagna
The Argentine government has officially appointed Pedro Lines as the new director of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) following Marco Lavagna's resignation, amid ongoing debates about inflation measurement.
INDEC: The Government formalized the appointment of Pedro Lines as the new director
The Argentine government has officially appointed Pedro Lines as the new director of INDEC, replacing Marco Lavagna who resigned last week.
The IMF requested explanations regarding INDEC's inflation index, and Marco Lavagna's successor proposes updating it
The IMF is demanding clarity from the Argentinian government about its recent decision to suspend the updated Consumer Price Index, following the resignation of Marco Lavagna and the appointment of his successor.
Milei and the Old Tricks of the Caste to Not Miss Kirchnerism
The Argentine government has halted the implementation of a new inflation index, raising concerns about the integrity of its statistical agency, INDEC, and reviving memories of past manipulations of economic data.
"They haven't spoken in over a year": Massa distances himself from the relationship with Marco Lavagna after his departure from Indec
Sergio Massa distances himself from Marco Lavagna following Lavagna's departure from the government amid disagreements over inflation measurement.
The days of anger, celebrations, and airs of revenge at the Casa Rosada
The article discusses tensions and decisions surrounding the new pricing measurement system of Indec in Argentina, highlighting a conflict between Luis Caputo and Marco Lavagna over the implementation.
From Moreno's Indec to Milei's Indec: the devastating warning from the first displaced
Graciela Bevacqua, former director of prices, critiques the current government's measures, drawing parallels to past institutional failures under Kirchner's administration.
Milei's Prophecy Urging the Government
Javier Milei's administration faces challenges as public tolerance wavers amid economic reforms and social discontent.
When there is a hidden cat
Javier Milei capitalizes on the structural crisis facing the opposition in Argentina, particularly the Kirchnerism faction, while losing credibility and relying on media confrontations.
Meat and vegetables drove inflation in January, before the controversy with Indec
Inflation in Argentina for January is projected to be around 2.4%, showing the first monthly decrease since May, despite discrepancies between market expectations and official data.
In addition to the new CPI, INDEC also planned to update another key index that has distortions
INDEC's plan to update the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to reflect more current data has been suspended, alongside another crucial index related to wages that also suffers from significant delays and distortions.
Letters from Readers: The Time Tunnel, Unnecessary, Railways
A reader reflects on recent political developments in Argentina, including the dismissal of the director of Indec and the creation of an office to combat fake news.
The Wall Street Journal Claims that Changes in INDEC "Shake Confidence" in Milei
The Wall Street Journal discussed Marco Lavagna's resignation from INDEC and raised concerns about inflation measurement impacting investor confidence in economic reforms.
In the lead-up to Lavagna's departure from Indec, the City expected inflation in January to be 2.4
Economists in the City anticipated that January's inflation rate would be around 2.4% ahead of Marco Lavagna's exit from INDEC and the government's decision to postpone the update of the Consumer Price Index.
A new inflation index should be expected by 2030 and would cost at least $5 million
A new inflation index (IPC) will take until 2030 to develop and is estimated to cost at least $5 million, according to sources at Indec.
Public agencies in the spotlight: INDEC's turn
The changes occurring at the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reflect the government's hostility towards the public sector.
Cavallo defended Cottani and warned the Government about the "dangers" caused by its intolerance to criticism
Former Economy Minister Domingo Cavallo defended Joaquín Cottani, who faced accusations from Luis Caputo of trying to discredit the Government over the postponed implementation of a new inflation measurement formula by Indec.
Another controversy at Indec: the tourism sector demands that activity statistics not be abandoned
The Argentine Academy of Tourism warns that the discontinuation of the International Tourism Survey and the Hotel Occupation Survey represents an institutional setback.
New CPI: the Government had assured in the Budget that the change in measurement would be implemented this year
The government has postponed the implementation of the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) initially planned for this year, despite previously announcing it in the 2026 budget proposal submitted to Congress.
How much do bank employees earn in February 2026
Bank employees across the country receive a salary update in February based on the latest Consumer Price Index published by Indec.
Indec, $LIBRA, labor reform: libertarians received from the caste, and with honors
Starting February 2026, Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses will publish a new Consumer Price Index to better reflect changes in household consumption patterns due to relative price fluctuations.