Over the past year, I have often said that whoever wins Argentina’s Oct. 25 elections, including government candidate Daniel Scioli, will be much better than outgoing President Cristina Fernández. But after interviewing Scioli recently, I’m less optimistic about Argentina’s post-election future.During the interview from his office in Buenos Aires, Scioli — the current front-runner in the polls — didn’t depart one inch from the Fernández government’s far—fetched narrative claiming Read more [...]

As the prospects for the Brazilian automotive industry remain negative, Argentina, a key partner for Brazil’s auto segment, is also experiencing the impact of a stagnant market.As demand for autos in Brazil have declined in the past few months, Argentina has started to feel the impact of a slow demand for auto exports. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group has announced it will partially suspend car output for nine days in September at its plant in the city of Cordoba.According to a media report, Read more [...]