La NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 95Objective 858 days ago More than 30,000 Argentine companies have closed in the last two and a half yearsThe article reports that over 30,000 companies in Argentina closed between December 2023 and May 2025, marking the largest decline in the first two and a half years of President Javier Milei's administration in recent decades. The data comes from Fundar's Monthly Business Monitor, which uses information from the Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT). In May 2025, there were 481,724 registered businesses, down from 512,357 in November 2023. The decline has been sustained across 16 consecutive months, with 15 out of 18 economic sectors experiencing decreases in May. Key affected sectors include hospitality and gastronomy, manufacturing, and transportation and storage. While some sectors like administrative services and energy saw growth, most provinces experienced losses, with La Rioja, Catamarca, and Tierra del Fuego showing significant declines.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on business closures without overtly criticizing or praising President Milei's policies. It provides balanced reporting by citing statistics from Fundar and SRT, highlighting both the overall trend of decline and exceptions where growth occurred. There is no clear倾向
Why factuality (95): The article provides specific data from Fundar’s Monitor Mensual de Empresas, citing the Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT) as the source. It includes precise figures such as the closure of 30,633 companies since December 2023, the monthly decline of 0.49% in May, and the comparison to pr
Why objectivity (85): The article presents the information in a largely neutral manner, using descriptive language like 'deterioro es generalizado' but does not overtly favor any political stance. However, the phrase 'desde que asumió Javier Milei' may subtly imply a causal link between his presidency and the closures, w
PerfilIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 652 days ago Natalia de la Sota pointed out against Javier Milei and called him "insensitive" for the removal of gas subsidiesNatalia de la Sota, diputada nacional por Córdoba, criticó duramente a Javier Milei, llamándolo 'insensible' por su propuesta de eliminar los descuentos en tarifas de gas bajo el régimen de Zona Fría. La medida, según De la Sota, afectaría a casi 700.000 hogares en la provincia, especialmente en un contexto económico complejo donde los ingresos de las familias trabajadoras están perdiendo poder adquisitivo. Ella sostuvo que esta acción profundizaría la crisis en sectores medios y trabajadores, y cuestionó las negociaciones del gobierno nacional para lograr apoyos legislativos. Además, De la Sota criticó una reunión entre funcionarios nacionales y gobernadores del norte, donde se discutió la eliminación del subsidio de zona fría a cambio de mayores subsidios a la electricidad en zonas cálidas.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a negative impact on working families and highlights criticism of Milei's policies as harmful to Cordoba. The language used ('insensible', 'golpe directo', 'perjudiciales') carries a left-leaning critique of the government's economic policies, emphasizing their harm.
Why factuality (85): The article presents specific claims about Natalia de la Sota criticizing Javier Milei over the removal of subsidies for gas under the Zona Fría regime. These claims are supported by statements attributed to her and contextualized within economic conditions. However, the article also includes unrela
Why objectivity (65): The article uses emotionally charged language such as 'insensible' and frames the policy change as a direct attack on working families, potentially biasing the reader’s perception. It also includes personal commentary from De la Sota without balancing it with opposing viewpoints or data from the gov
PerfilIndependentProgressiveFactual 70Objective 556 days ago In the Milei era, more than 30,000 employers disappeared across the country, and Cordoba was no exception.The article reports that since the start of Javier Milei's government, over 30,000 private-sector employer companies have disappeared nationwide, with Córdoba province experiencing a 9.3% decline. The data comes from an analysis by Politikon Chaco, using official figures from the Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo. The report highlights a continuous decline in employer companies over 27 months, with accelerated losses since September 2025. Key sectors affected include construction (-9.3%), manufacturing (-8.1%), commerce (-5.6%), and agriculture (-4.5%). While Neuquén saw growth due to Vaca Muerta projects, other provinces like La Rioja (-19.1%) and Tierra del Fuego (-13.9%) experienced significant drops. Córdoba lost 4,796 firms, contributing to national trends. The article attributes these declines to broader economic challenges.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the decline in private-sector employers as a consequence of Milei's government policies, implying negative impacts on the economy and employment. It emphasizes the scale of the loss and connects it directly to the administration, suggesting a critical stance toward the government.
Why factuality (70): The article cites an external report from Politikon Chaco using official data from the Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT) to claim that more than 30,000 employer companies have disappeared since Milei took office. However, the timeline mentioned (november 2023 to may 2026) seems implausib
Why objectivity (55): The article presents the data in a highly critical manner, emphasizing the negative impact of Milei’s policies on employment and specific sectors like construction and manufacturing. It uses terms like 'derrumbe' ('collapse') and 'golpeados' ('hit'), which convey strong negative sentiment. There is