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On the plane were Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX), Tim Cook (Apple) and Jensen Huang (Nvidia) — three figures whose decisions directly impact the technology war between the United States and China. Also traveling were Dina Powell McCormick (Meta), Jane Fraser (Citigroup), David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), Larry Culp (GE Aerospace), Sanjay Mehrotra (Micron Technology), Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm) and Brian Sikes (Cargill), among others.

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Bearzi had taken over ANSES in February 2025, barely a year before his exit. He is the third director to leave the post under the libertarian administration, following Osvaldo Giordano — who resigned in February 2024 — and Mariano de los Heros, who also left abruptly in February 2025. Arancibia is now the fourth.

The combination of persistent inflationary pressure and digital financial tools has created a commercial environment that is more dynamic than ever. Businesses must respond quickly to supplier changes, while consumers adjust spending habits in real time.

Industry representatives report that the price of asado — one of Argentina’s most traditional cuts — now exceeds ARS 25,000 per kilo in many areas. Other popular cuts such as round steak and flank have also seen notable increases, putting additional pressure on household budgets.

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies is set to debate the labour reform bill on Thursday, February 19, following its approval in the Senate and amid growing political pressure.

The government argues that the reform is essential to modernize outdated labor regulations, while unions and opposition parties warn that it weakens workers’ rights.

Argentina’s Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, sparked controversy after admitting that he often purchases clothing abroad due to lower prices. What initially sounded like an informal remark quickly spread across social media and news outlets.

In recent weeks, consumer protection authorities have stepped up inspections targeting businesses that apply extra charges depending on the payment method. These controls uncovered multiple cases in which customers were charged more for using debit cards, one-time credit card payments or digital transfers instead of cash.

Argentina has confirmed that it has fully repaid the portion it used of a credit line provided by the United States. The decision was publicly welcomed by U.S. Treasury officials and echoed by international media, which viewed the move as a clear signal of renewed financial discipline.

The Venezuelan government is entering a new phase of instability, marked by international criticism, ongoing disputes over electoral legitimacy and declining external support. Several countries and international organizations are calling for democratic guarantees and institutional solutions.