Argentina is leveraging Vaca Muerta deposits to rise as a major oil producer, while geopolitical risks in the Middle East loom over the region.
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Updated Aug 18
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Argentina is leveraging Vaca Muerta deposits to rise as a major oil producer, while geopolitical risks in the Middle East loom over the region.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- TTI is on pace to double its revenue in Argentina, though its operations are affected by regional conflict in the Middle East.Sub-event
- Argentina's central bank (BCRA) is managing liquidity to support the exchange-rate framework, noting that Middle East tensions are a secondary factor.Sub-event
- Argentine peso depreciation affected Verallia revenue, and the company's outlook depends on Middle East stability.Sub-event
Argentina overtakes Colombia as oil producer amid geopolitical risks from the Middle East.1 source
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Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.Also in this story
- US policy targets regimes in the hemisphere.
- Marco Rubio criticized previous Colombian governments regarding issues in Nicaragua and Cuba during remarks made at the US Embassy in Quito.
- Ecuador and Bolivia are noted for sharing a trend of political shifts within Latin America.
- The Dominican Republic and Ecuador expelled Cuban regime diplomats on August 14, 2026, while Carlos A. Giménez approved the action in the DR.
The entities involved
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Argentina
country in South America
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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South America
continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth
Related events
- Argentina and Colombia discussed the global oilseed trade.
- Middle East tensions are causing oil prices to rise, while foreign investors pull billions from financial markets like B3 and Nasdaq.
- Operations are underway in both Argentina and Colombia, with oil prices being benchmarked against Brent crude prices.
- The Latin American political environment is changing, with major markets showing sophistication and receptiveness to market-oriented policies.
- Market risk in Argentina is impacting foreign investment flows.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- riotimesonline.com
- yahoo.comArgentina’s Oil Production Soars as Vaca Muerta Breaks New Records