AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArgentina Energy & Investment: YPF says it has submitted a US$25-billion plan to boost oil output under the RIGI incentives framework, aiming to scale production in Vaca Muerta to 240,000 barrels/day by 2032 and export all output. Lithium Push: Argentina also approved incentives for a Chinese-backed lithium project in Jujuy, backing expansion tied to Ganfeng’s venture—another signal that Milei’s government is leaning on foreign supply chains to speed critical-mineral growth. Food & Living Costs: Beef consumption in Argentina is falling to a 20-year low as prices rise and households shift toward cheaper proteins. Regional Context: Bolivia’s unrest continues despite a government deal with miners, with roadblocks and arrests reported around La Paz. Global Watch: OPEC kept its 2026 oil demand growth forecast unchanged, warning Middle East disruptions are tightening physical crude markets. Health Risk Abroad: Hantavirus-related quarantines keep expanding internationally, including new arrivals to Australia for multi-week isolation.
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