The Rio Times · October 3, 2026

Milei wrapped up his tour in Paris with a toast, while a chain of bakeries was closing in Argentina

The Rio Times, in a daily roundup of regional news in Latin America, reported that President Javier Milei wrapped up his tour of Paris with a cocktail reception on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, accompanied by governors and business leaders. According to the outlet, the Argentine government reported that the so-called “Argentina Paris Week” resulted in four new investment commitments totaling US$10.5 billion and the approval of a Vaca Muerta project under the RIGI regime worth US$12.24 billion.

On the same day, the article noted that the Pandanés bakery chain closed its 25 locations and laid off 150 workers, who, according to Clarín, were not even allowed to retrieve their personal belongings. The Rio Times described this situation as a contrast between a business celebration in Europe and job losses at home, while the Merval index rose 0.3% and the country risk remained at 646 points.

Via The Rio Times