Overview
- Alec Oxenford said the Argentina–U.S. commercial agreement is “practically closed,” with details under confidentiality and the announcement pending a jointly chosen moment.
- Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno is set to travel to Washington this week to resolve remaining technical points before the deal is unveiled.
- Argentine officials credit recent U.S. backing, including a reported $20 billion currency swap and Treasury support, with calming markets and lowering perceived risk.
- The understanding is framed to deepen trade and investment and to give U.S. investors greater confidence in sectors such as mining, energy and infrastructure.
- In Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz took office, presented a pro‑investment cabinet and welcomed U.S. engagement as Washington said it will restore ambassador‑level relations; his government moved to drop U.S. visa requirements and enable Starlink.