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Argentina’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Satellite Boom and What’s Next

Argentina’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: Inside the Satellite Boom and What’s Next

Argentina launched its first rockets in the 1960s and established its civilian space agency, CONAE, in 1991. CONAE has placed six satellites in orbit, including the SAOCOM radar pair launched in 2018 and 2020. State-owned ARSAT operates communications satellites and plans to launch a high-throughput broadband satellite by 2025. Argentina partners with NASA, ESA, Italy, and China on satellite missions and deep-space tracking.
State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

Argentina had about 40.6 million internet users and an internet penetration of 88% in early 2024, according to DataReportal. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 11.9 million by end-2024, including about 4.8 million fiber subscriptions, up roughly 1 million that year. Fiber grew to represent about 41% of fixed broadband lines nationwide by late 2024, up from roughly 34% at end-2023. In October 2023, a 3.5 GHz mid-band spectrum auction allocated 250 MHz to Claro, Movistar, and Personal, enabling broader 5G deployment. In February 2024, Argentina authorized low Earth orbit satellite providers Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper to operate nationwide. Starlink began accepting
29 Maggio 2025
Grupo Galicia Stock Skyrockets as Milei’s Victory Fuels Argentina’s Bank Rally – What’s Next for GGAL?

Grupo Galicia Stock Skyrockets as Milei’s Victory Fuels Argentina’s Bank Rally – What’s Next for GGAL?

Grupo Financiero Galicia’s U.S.-listed shares surged up to 40% after President Javier Milei’s party won Argentina’s midterm elections on Oct. 26. The stock traded near $35.8 in New York, rebounding from late-September lows of $26. U.S. support, including a $20 billion currency swap, fueled additional rallies. Despite gains, GGAL remains down about 30–40% from January levels.
27 Ottobre 2025
Drone Laws in Argentina 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Rules

Drone Laws in Argentina 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Rules

In May 2025, ANAC issued Resolution 319/2025 introducing RAAC Part 100, modernizing drone rules and adopting the Latin American Aeronautical Regulations (LAR) to replace Resolution 880/2019. Recreational drone pilots in Argentina may fly without a license, but must be at least 18 years old (16–17 may fly only under adult supervision). Recreational flights are limited to 120 meters in altitude, must be kept in visual line of sight, must be conducted in daylight with good weather, cannot fly over crowds, and must stay at least 5 kilometers from any airport; FPV without a spotter is not allowed. Hobby drones are
20 Luglio 2025
Banco BBVA Argentina (BBAR) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Dividend Headlines, FX Overhaul Tailwinds, and Where Analysts See the Shares Next

Banco BBVA Argentina (BBAR) Stock Surges on Dec. 18, 2025: Dividend Headlines, FX Overhaul Tailwinds, and Where Analysts See the Shares Next

Banco BBVA Argentina ADS (BBAR) surged 8.7% to $18.44 in New York trading, following news of a new dividend, an auto-finance deal, and upcoming changes to Argentina’s currency regime. The central bank will index the peso’s exchange-rate band to inflation starting January 1, 2026, replacing the previous fixed adjustment.
18 Dicembre 2025
Portugal Tops The Economist’s 2025 Economy Ranking as France Lands 11th — and Why “Progress” Looks Different From Syria to Argentina

Portugal Tops The Economist’s 2025 Economy Ranking as France Lands 11th — and Why “Progress” Looks Different From Syria to Argentina

Portugal ranked first in The Economist’s 2025 list of best-performing advanced economies, driven by strong growth, controlled inflation, and a stock market gain of over 20%. France placed 11th. Syria was highlighted in separate coverage as the year’s most improved country, with Argentina noted for its stabilization efforts under President Javier Milei.
26 Dicembre 2025
Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto shares hit a record A$143.89 in Sydney after UBS highlighted growing confidence in the miner’s lithium strategy, citing Argentina brine assets. UBS maintained a neutral rating and A$140 target, warning execution remains key. Meanwhile, Simandou in Guinea began iron ore exports, but mass layoffs raised local risks.
Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,683 pence in early London trading Friday, recovering from a 2.2% drop the previous day. Nigeria approved targeted incentives for Shell’s planned Bonga South West deepwater project, with officials citing a possible $20 billion investment. Shell has not confirmed the figure. The company is also exploring a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources said.
Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina (TEO) stock jumps on Banco Macro’s $75 million Personal Pay deal

Telecom Argentina’s U.S.-listed shares surged 11.7% to $12.57 after Banco Macro agreed to invest $75 million for a 50% stake in Micro Sistemas, operator of the Personal Pay digital wallet. The deal awaits antitrust approval. Trading volume more than doubled the three-month average, with the stock hitting $12.91 intraday. Banco Macro’s U.S. shares fell 1.1% to $96.92.
22 Gennaio 2026
Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Nigeria approved investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project after talks with CEO Wael Sawan, who said a final investment decision may come by 2027. Shell has approached potential buyers about selling its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, according to sources. The company declined to comment on the possible sale.
24 Gennaio 2026
Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell shares closed up 0.5% at 2,687.5 pence Friday after Nigeria approved investment incentives for the Bonga South West oil project, though President Tinubu urged a final investment decision before his term ends. CEO Wael Sawan targets 2027 for the decision on the $20 billion project. Investors await Shell’s Feb. 5 earnings and dividend announcement. Shell also repurchased over 1.1 million shares this week for cancellation.
24 Gennaio 2026
Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell is weighing a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources say, a deal that could fetch billions. Shell shares closed up 0.5% in London Friday, while Brent crude settled at $65.88 after new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Nigeria approved incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West oilfield, with a final investment decision possible by 2027. Shell continued its share buyback, purchasing over 1.1 million shares on Jan. 23.
25 Gennaio 2026
Paraguay’s Internet Access in 2025: Shocking Facts about Connectivity, Providers, and the Starlink Effect

Paraguay’s Internet Access in 2025: Shocking Facts about Connectivity, Providers, and the Starlink Effect

Paraguay had about 78% of its population online in 2025, below the Latin American average of about 85%, with urban usage over 80% and rural usage around 64%. 4G LTE networks now cover about 97% of the population, while commercial 5G had not launched as of 2023, with a 2024–2025 auction planned to reach 50% coverage a year after launch. Fixed broadband penetration is about 13% of the population, with urban fiber delivering roughly 100–150 Mbps and a national fiber backbone of about 18,000 km as of 2021. The internet market is dominated by Tigo Paraguay at about 42% share,
13 Agosto 2025
Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink is available in over 100 countries as of mid-2025, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and parts of South America. As of late 2024, Starlink had surpassed 4 million subscribers. Starlink offers five service types: Residential, Roam, Business (Priority), Maritime, and Aviation. Typical speeds range from about 50 Mbps to 150+ Mbps, with most users above 100 Mbps under good conditions, and latency around 20–50 ms. Monthly pricing ranges from about $90–$120 in well-connected markets, with discounts to roughly $30–$50 in developing regions. The United States was the first to receive Starlink, with public beta in mid-2020 and
2 Giugno 2025
Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Disponibilidad Global de Starlink e Informe de Impacto

Starlink ya está disponible en más de 100 países a mediados de 2025, abarcando América, Europa, Asia, África y Oceanía. Desde su lanzamiento beta en 2020, Starlink ha acumulado más de 4 millones de suscriptores a finales de 2024. Starlink ofrece cinco tipos de servicio: Residencial, Roam, Empresarial (Priority), Marítimo y Aeronáutico. Las velocidades de descarga oscilan entre aproximadamente 50 Mbps y más de 150 Mbps, y la latencia ronda entre 20 y 50 ms. El precio mensual varía por región, alrededor de 90–120 USD en mercados bien conectados, con descuentos de 30–50 USD en regiones en desarrollo como África.
11 Giugno 2025
You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

September 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere, with up to 80% Sun obscured over the South Pacific, including Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, and parts of Antarctica. February 17, 2026 – Annular “ring of fire” over Antarctica, with annularity lasting about 2 minutes at maximum, while a partial eclipse will be visible across southern South America, southern Africa, and surrounding oceans. August 12, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain (plus a small corner of Portugal) with totality up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds. February 6, 2027 – Annular Solar
2 Agosto 2025
Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Brazil’s Alcântara Launch Center, near the equator, allows launches with up to 30% less fuel than higher-latitude sites. In July 2024, Brazil enacted Law 14,946/2024, creating new regulations for space activities and establishing a state-owned company, Alada, to manage Alcântara. The Brazilian Space Agency’s 2024 budget is R$102 million (US$20 million), with plans to quadruple funding next year.
16 Settembre 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 24.12.2025

IAMGOLD shares have climbed 218% over the past year, with analysts estimating the stock trades at a 61.9% discount to fair value based on long-term cash flow projections. Ternium is up 44% in a year, trading at $38.16, with a lower price-to-earnings ratio than peers but faces risks from global overcapacity and rising costs.
24 Dicembre 2025
Drones in Antarctica: The Surprising Legal Roadblocks to Your Polar Flight

Drones in Antarctica: The Surprising Legal Roadblocks to Your Polar Flight

Recreational drone use is banned along Antarctica’s coast, with the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators enforcing a blanket prohibition for visitors. Permits for drone flights are only granted for scientific or approved purposes, and violations can result in heavy fines or jail. Each country enforces Antarctic rules on its citizens. Strict regulations aim to protect wildlife and the environment.
16 Settembre 2025
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Il prezzo di Bitcoin oscilla sotto i 69.000 dollari nel weekend: cosa conta prima della riapertura di lunedì

8 Febbraio 2026
Bitcoin è sceso dell’1,1% a $68.917 sabato dopo una settimana volatile; ether stabile a $2.036. Strategy ha chiuso venerdì in rialzo del 26%, mentre l’iShares Bitcoin Trust di BlackRock ha guadagnato il 10%. Gli ETF spot bitcoin USA hanno registrato flussi contrastanti tra il 5 e il 6 febbraio. La liquidità di mercato di bitcoin è scesa a circa $5 milioni, secondo Kaiko.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

Nessun assegno di stimolo IRS da 2.000 dollari in arrivo a febbraio 2026, ma le voci continuano a circolare grazie alle dichiarazioni di Trump sui dazi

7 Febbraio 2026
Nessun nuovo assegno federale di stimolo previsto per febbraio 2026; il Congresso non ha approvato ulteriori pagamenti e l’IRS non ha fatto annunci. Trump ha dichiarato a NBC di valutare assegni dazi da 2.000 dollari, ma senza impegno e non prima della fine dell’anno. L’IRS avverte di non rispondere a messaggi su presunti pagamenti di stimolo.
Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Il titolo di Salesforce cerca di stabilizzarsi dopo l’“apocalisse software” dell’IA — Il prossimo test sono i risultati del 25 febbraio

7 Febbraio 2026
Le azioni Salesforce sono salite dello 0,1% a $190,07 venerdì mattina, dopo aver perso il 9% in settimana. Il settore software ha subito un crollo, con l’indice S&P 500 software e servizi in calo del 4,6% giovedì. Salesforce pubblicherà i risultati il 25 febbraio. L’integrazione rapida dell’IA nei software spinge gli investitori a riconsiderare i modelli di ricavi.
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