Argentina's Risk Country Soars as IMF Pushes Tax Hikes

2026-05-27Clarin

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How much does an hour of cleaning cost in June 2026 for domestic workers?Clarin

<ul><li>In the sixth month of the year, wages for domestic workers will increase by 1.5%.</li><li>How the bonus is calculated and how the new 100% digital pay stub works.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 19:47

Granja Tres Arroyos closes poultry plant due to "constant union conflicts"Clarin

<ul><li>It is the facility that the largest chicken meat producer operates in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 19:41

The Smart car brand returns to Argentina, but now with an SUV lineupClarin

<ul><li>It will be through Prestige Auto, the Mercedes-Benz representative in Argentina.</li><li>It will do so with a complete family of electrified models and even a sport variant.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 18:39

Country risk breaks the 500-point barrier again and ADRs jump more than 9%Clarin

<ul><li>Bonds extend gains of up to 4% this month.</li><li>The Buenos Aires stock exchange extends its rally and gains 4.6% measured in dollars.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 18:39

Raise the Monotributo and have more employees pay Income Tax: the IMF's proposal for ArgentinaClarin

<ul><li>They seek to broaden tax collection.</li><li>It proposes raising rates and social security contributions.</li><li>It also proposes adding 2 million workers to Income Tax.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 16:44

The Government has already canceled more than half of the debt that Kirchnerism left at the Central BankClarin

<ul><li>The Economy Ministry repurchased US$20.4 billion in Non-Transferable Bills from the Central Bank this week and, in two years, has retired 53% of these securities.</li><li>It was an instrument that allowed the Treasury to pay debt with dollars it didn't have.</li><li>It did so with pesos that the Central Bank itself transferred to it from 2025 earnings.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 16:16

The dairy business changes hands: Mexicans arrive and Peruvians advanceClarin

<ul><li>One of the leading Mexican companies bought two mid-sized firms to gain a foothold. Previously, Peru's Gloria group did the same.</li><li>Meanwhile, several players are seeking to take over Sancor's bankruptcy.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 14:55

Maizar's president acknowledged "key steps" by the Government, but called for accelerating the reduction of export taxesClarin

<ul><li>At the opening of the entity's Congress, the head of the corn chain, Federico Zerboni, acknowledged the government's progress on economic matters and deregulation, but called for a faster pace in reducing the rate and through legislation.</li><li>He also highlighted the need to add greater value to production and pass a new biofuels law.</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 14:40

The Secretary of Agriculture called for "a change in attitude, so that the others don't come back"Clarin

<ul><li>Sergio Iraeta spoke at the annual corn congress and got angry because the audience wasn't applauding.</li><li>He noted that some producers "don't support the Government as it deserves" and said it makes him "want to kick the sulky."</li></ul>

Published: 05/27/2026 14:29

Retirees and pensioners in June: what's happening with the bonus, when the aguinaldo is paid, and how wages look with the increaseClarin

<ul><li>In the sixth month of the year, pensions and retirement benefits will increase by 2.6%</li><li>How much they will receive in total with monthly wages, the extraordinary bonus, and the aguinaldo.</li></ul> *Digest automatically generated on 2026-05-27*

Published: 05/27/2026 13:48