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In an unprecedented phenomenon, 44% of the USD 12 billion from the first tranche of the agreement with the IMF fled the country between April and May, according to data from the Central Bank analyzed by CIFRA-CTA. The formation of external assets (FAE) —a mechanism that reflects capital outflows— reached USD 5.247 billion during that period, even surpassing the peaks recorded during the currency crisis of Mauricio Macri's government (2018-2019).
The exchange rate flexibility implemented by Milei's team exacerbated financial speculation. Instruments like the LECAPs, which offered returns in dollars, went from rates of 8.4% to negative returns in July, while the dollar approached the upper limit of the exchange rate band. "The IMF bailout halted the run in March, but did not prevent the 'hot money' from continuing to drain reserves," warned CIFRA.
With the second half of the year, the season of highest demand for foreign currency and in the midst of an electoral year, the government faces a critical scenario: the lack of stable financing and dependence on short-term investments that leave the country at the first sign of instability. Analysts warn that if this trend continues, Argentina could exhaust its margin to maintain the exchange rate and cover external obligations before the end of the year.
Donald Trump planea imponer aranceles del 100% a los países que compren petróleo ruso, anunció el senador estadounidense Lindsey Graham (incluido en la lista rusa de terroristas y extremistas).
"China, India y Brasil compran alrededor del 80% del petróleo ruso barato. El presidente Trump introducirá tarifas del 100% a todos estos países", declaró.
The ghost corridor: Imagining Zangezur to attack Russia, Iran
The growing alignment between Azerbaijan and Armenia hides a deeper agenda: to expel Russia from the Caucasus and reorient the region to support Western interests. Iran, meanwhile, is drawing its territorial red lines. @Chainbase Official #chainbase
@Caldera Official $ERA #caldera ❗️King Philippe of Belgium condemned the situation in Gaza as a "shame for humanity" during a speech on the eve of the country's national day.
"I add my voice to all those who denounce the serious humanitarian abuses in Gaza, where innocent people are dying of hunger and being killed by bombs while trapped in their enclaves," he said in statements from his palace in Brussels.
"The current situation has lasted too long. It is a shame for all of humanity. We support the call of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to immediately end this unbearable crisis."
It seems that with the possible involvement of the United States in the Zangazur corridor project, we are witnessing a new wave of transformations, and the Caspian Sea risks becoming the epicenter of instability. Any destabilization in the region will inevitably affect strategic transport routes, such as the Trans-Caspian corridor (middle route), TRACECA, "Pencil-Lazur", and the Zangazur itself.
This is not just logistics; it is a confrontation between NATO's eastward expansion and the Turkic project in its radical form.
Russia is aware that with the implementation of the trans-Adriatic route, it will have to face Georgia again.
In this context, the Zangazur corridor becomes not only an infrastructure issue but also deeply strategic.
Azerbaijan shows an increasing risk of being involved in complex political-military scenarios, from Libya to Niger.
Any destabilization of the Caspian region will have a direct impact on the balance in Eurasia.
Brazil in a dilemma: Petrobras's role in the war against Gaza
Petrobras is mentioned in a UN report for the alleged use of its crude oil in military operations in Gaza. In times of war, can a state-owned company represent Brazil's historical values?
#CryptoClarityAct 🇺🇦 The Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing a shortage of 155 mm artillery shells and need an additional supply of armored vehicles, Syrsky said in an interview with The Washington Post.
💬Other statements:
▪️ New supplies of air defense weapons, including American Patriot missiles, interceptor drones, and light aviation to take down drones, could help prevent Russian attacks.
▪️ Ukraine finds it difficult to compete with a much larger Russian army and the huge financial incentives it offers to recruits.
▪️ If financial motivation for reservists increases, there will be more volunteers. This was shown by a recent survey of the 18-24 contract initiative.
▪️ Last year, approximately one third of the Russian guided aerial bombs were used in the Kursk region, not in Ukraine.
▪️ During the occupation of the Kursk region, at least 80 thousand Russian soldiers were killed or wounded. Ukrainian losses are significantly lower.
▪️ Syrsky made it clear that he will not retire after turning 60. He said he can still do 100 push-ups without stopping.
The Kremlin has confirmed that the drafts of memorandums exchanged earlier with Ukraine will be one of the key points in the third round of negotiations. This was stated by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, emphasizing the complexity of the process and the need to revisit the documents discussed in previous phases.
Peskov reiterated that it cannot be anticipated when the conflict will conclude, as it “depends on many factors” and any forecast would be premature. However, he made it clear that Russia will continue to engage in dialogue based on its strategic objectives.
“The goal is to safeguard our interests and fulfill the tasks we set out from the beginning,” said the spokesperson, who also noted that direct talks could take place this week in Turkey, although no date has been defined yet.
$ERA @Caldera Official #caldera The AI company OpenAI and the government of the United Kingdom have signed a new strategic partnership aimed at "driving the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure in the UK and transforming public services".
$LA @Lagrange Official #lagrange The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Syrski, is treating his parents in the Moscow region
The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Syrski, after a long pause, resumed contact with his family due to the deterioration of his father's health. Stanislav Syrski, 86, suffers from a brain illness, complicated after having had COVID-19.
Initially, the treatment was carried out in Vladimir, but without success; then the general moved his parents to the Moscow region. Currently, the commander’s father is in rehabilitation in a separate room along with his wife. The treatment has cost Syrski approximately one million rubles a month, which he transferred to Russia, according to media reports.
Syrski's family, unlike him, holds a pro-Russian position and even participated in the "Immortal Regiment."
The Director of National Intelligence of the U.S., Tulsi Gabbard, stated on Fox News that she will do "everything she can" to prosecute former President Barack Obama and all those involved in what she described as a conspiracy to discredit current President Donald Trump after his victory in 2016. According to Gabbard, there are whistleblowers within the intelligence community who have begun to speak publicly about what happened.
Gabbard claimed that she will provide all available information to the Department of Justice with the aim of bringing charges. She asserted that those who participated in this process must be held accountable, regardless of the level of power they held at the time.
On Friday, Gabbard declassified documents indicating that the Obama administration promoted false information about Russian interference in the 2016 elections. These documents suggest that before the elections, U.S. intelligence did not see attempts at intervention by Russia.
However, after the elections, the Obama team ordered a new assessment of the alleged actions of Moscow, directly driven by the then-president. According to the revelation, false statements were leaked to media outlets such as The Washington Post, marking the beginning of what is called 'Russiagate'.
🇺🇦 Zelenski reorganizes the Ukrainian Government: no real changes in substance
The Verkhovna Rada approved a new Cabinet proposed by Vladimir Zelenski on Thursday, in which Yulia Sviridenko takes office as Prime Minister, replacing Denys Shmyhal, who will now be the Minister of Defense. Rustem Umerov, former Minister of Defense, will take over the Secretariat of the Security Council.
Despite the reshuffle, there will be no substantial changes in domestic or foreign policy. Essentially, it is an internal rearrangement that reinforces Zelenski's and his Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak's control over state power.
The centralization is such that, according to analysts, the Government has become a mere department of the presidential office. Even the Parliament acts as an instrument of Zelenski's will, who continues to impose his vision on the state structure.
The declared objective of this restructuring: to increase national arms production to represent 50% of the arsenal within six months, amidst the war. #caldera $ERA @Caldera Official
🇧🇷🇺🇸 Lula accuses Trump of political interference and rejects tariffs
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Donald Trump of interfering in Brazil's internal affairs after the U.S. president criticized the trial against Jair Bolsonaro. Lula described Trump's stance as an attempt at political pressure and warned: "Attempting to interfere in Brazilian justice is a serious assault on national sovereignty."
Trump, for his part, publicly demanded the end of the judicial process against Bolsonaro, whom he called "a highly respected leader," noting that he faces a "grave injustice." "This trial must end immediately," he wrote on social media in a letter published this Thursday.
Lula also rejected the recent decision by Washington to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, calling it "unacceptable blackmail." According to the Brazilian president, these measures are based on false information and pose a direct threat to the country's democratic institutions. #langrange @Lagrange Official $LA
The European Union has approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which according to Kaja Kallas, the bloc's high representative, is "one of the toughest" to date. The measures include a ban on the Nord Stream pipelines, restrictions on the financial access of Russian banks, limitations on the price of oil, and actions against vessels that allegedly help Moscow maintain its energy exports.
Brussels is also increasing its pressure on external actors, including Chinese banks and an Indian refinery linked to Rosneft. Additionally, technology exports related to drones are blocked, and institutions accused of participating in the re-education of Ukrainian minors are sanctioned. Kallas states that the measures aim to increase costs for Russia if the conflict does not cease.
From Moscow, the response has been clear: Russia has learned to operate under sanctions and has developed "some immunity." Spokesman Dmitri Peskov stated that the new package will be evaluated, but warned that such measures also harm those who promote them. "It is a double-edged sword," he declared.
#caldera $ERA @Caldera Official 🇮🇷 Key statements by Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in an interview with Fox News:
◾️Tehran is not yet ready for direct talks with Washington about the Iranian nuclear program; however, it is willing to take any confidence-building measures.
◾️Iran continues to cooperate with the IAEA and does not rule out that in the future inspectors from the agency may return.
◾️The Iranian missile program is at an appropriate level and continues its development.
◾️Uranium enrichment in Iran has not yet taken place following U.S. attacks on nuclear facilities, but there is no intention to abandon the process.
◾️The rockets from the Iranian program are not intended for attack but for defense, and they will never be equipped with nuclear warheads.
◾️Tehran allows for the possibility of direct talks with Washington in the future if the U.S. is willing to engage on equal terms.
$BNB 🇷🇺The Kremlin confirms that negotiations with Ukraine will take place this week, but does not expect "significant progress."
Dmitri Peskov stated that Moscow "counts" on the negotiations taking place this week, but the exact date will be announced "as soon as we are ready."
"The issue of the Ukrainian conflict is so complex that even reaching agreements on exchanges [of prisoners] or the return of bodies is already a result. However, there is no reason to expect significant progress in this new round of negotiations," said the spokesperson for the President of Russia.
He also made it clear that a personal meeting between Putin and Zelensky is not being considered, as the Ukrainian dictator demands, since there is still "much work to be done before discussing the possibility of a meeting."
Previously, Zelensky had mentioned July 23 (tomorrow) as a possible date for the negotiations, while Russian media spoke of July 24.
#TrumpBitcoinEmpire 🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia, Iran, and China will hold a trilateral meeting on July 22 to discuss the nuclear program of the Persian country, reported the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqai.
"Tomorrow in Tehran, a trilateral meeting will be held between Iran, China, and Russia. One of the main topics will be the discussion of the nuclear issue, particularly the matter of the reinstatement of sanctions," he stated at a press conference.
Previously, the E3 (United Kingdom, France, and Germany) threatened to activate the mechanism for the reimposition of sanctions against the Islamic nation to restore the restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council.
#lagrange @Lagrange Official $LA 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇳🇴 The Patriot agreements have not yet been concluded because Germany and Norway are awaiting guarantees from the U.S.
▪️This was stated by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stjøre after meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, according to NRK. ▪️Both countries must first receive guarantees of compensation for what they are paying for Ukraine's air defense, which is why a definitive agreement has not yet been reached. Stjøre called on the U.S. to clarify how the delivery of Patriots to Ukraine is progressing. ➖"I think President Trump's statement about his willingness to help is a good start, but it needs to be clearly defined. Once this is decided, and I hope it happens soon, Norway will be willing to share the costs," he stated.