Overview
- Argentina says a U.S. commercial agreement is practically finished, with both sides aligning on when to announce it, according to ambassador Alec Oxenford.
- Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno travels to Washington this week to iron out final technical details, as the government seeks governors’ support for the 2026 budget and pending reforms.
- Officials credit U.S. backing — including a reported $20 billion currency swap and interest from DFC and EXIM — with calming recent market volatility.
- In Bolivia, newly inaugurated President Rodrigo Paz received a U.S. commitment to restore ambassador-level relations after 17 years and to restart trade and investment dialogues.
- Paz presented a pro-investment cabinet, scrapped visa requirements for U.S. visitors, authorized Starlink service, and is pursuing urgent financing from the IMF and IDB.