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The official dollar closed below $1,500.
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The official dollar closed below $1,500.

The official exchange rate for the U.S. dollar in Argentina rose slightly on July 16, closing at $1,445 for buying and $1,495 for selling, according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA). This marks the second consecutive day of increase but remains more than $400 below the upper limit of the currency band ($1,879.97), allowing for continued fluctuations without mandatory intervention by monetary authorities. Meanwhile, the unofficial 'blue' dollar, traded outside the formal market, closed at $1,505 for buying and $1,525 for selling. Other rates include the MEP dollar at $1,512.70 for buying and $1,515.70 for selling, the CCL dollar at $1,566.40 for buying and $1,567.70 for selling, and the crypto dollar at $1,553.84 for buying and $1,556.11 for selling. The article provides updates on various dollar rates in Argentina.

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La Nación logoLa NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 80Objective 859 days ago
Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Friday, July 17, minute by minute

The article provides real-time updates on the exchange rates for various types of U.S. dollars in Argentina on July 17. The official dollar is quoted at $1445 for purchase and $1495 for sale at the Banco Nación, while the blue dollar, which operates informally, is trading at $1525 for sale. Other forms of foreign currency include the MEP and CCL dollars, which are used for financial transactions, and the card dollar, priced at $1950 due to additional taxes. The risk country index, measured by JP Morgan, stands at 412 points. Additionally, the article mentions cryptocurrency exchanges, including Ethereum, which is trading at $1840.85, and notes that June’s inflation rate was 1.9%, contributing to an annual inflation rate of 16.8%.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on currency exchange rates, inflation figures, and cryptocurrency values without overtly favoring any political stance or ideology. It focuses on economic indicators and market conditions rather than political commentary or advocacy.

Why factuality (80): This article reports on July 17th, but many of the dollar rates align with previous days’ data from July 15th. It includes detailed rates for various currencies and mentions the risk country index, which is corroborated by other sources. However, the mention of 'home banking' and 'how to buy dollars

Why objectivity (85): The article maintains a neutral tone, presenting information without overt bias. It focuses on factual updates rather than opinion-based analysis.

La Nación logoLa NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 80Objective 8512 days ago
Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Tuesday, July 14, minute by minute

The article provides real-time exchange rate information for various currencies in Argentina on July 14, 2025. It reports that the official dollar (dólar oficial) is trading at $1450 for purchase and $1500 for sale, while the parallel market dollar (dólar blue) remains stable at $1479.25 for purchase and $1525 for sale. The article also mentions the Bank of Argentina's (BNA) daily closing rates and notes that the inflation rate for June will be announced later that day. Additionally, it covers other financial updates, including a significant drop in IBM stock prices due to disappointing earnings results and the current value of the Brazilian real against the Argentine peso.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on currency exchange rates, stock market movements, and inflation expectations in an objective manner, balancing both official and parallel market figures. There is no clear leaning toward either political side,

Why factuality (80): The article provides accurate dollar rates for July 14th, including official, blue, MEP, CCL, and others. It also includes the risk country index and related economic indicators. The information is consistent with other sources and presented clearly.

Why objectivity (85): The tone remains neutral, focusing on factual reporting without introducing subjective commentary.

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 8512 days ago
The dollar in Cordoba: how much it is trading this Wednesday, July 15

On Wednesday, July 15, the official exchange rate for the US dollar at Banco Nación was set at 1,460 Argentine pesos for purchase and 1,510 pesos for sale. The national government has established a floating range between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos for the US dollar. Other exchange rates include the blue dollar, which was quoted at 1,504 pesos for purchase and 1,536 pesos for sale, and the MEP dollar, which traded at 1,505.70 pesos for purchase and 1,508.02 pesos for sale. Different financial institutions offer varying rates, such as Bancor (purchase: 1,445 pesos, sale: 1,505 pesos), ICBC (purchase: 1,440 pesos, sale: 1,500 pesos), and Banco Supervielle (purchase: 1,389 pesos, sale: 1,439 pesos).

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about currency exchange rates without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It presents numerical data and does not take a stance on economic policies or political decisions.

Why factuality (75): The article provides specific dollar rates for different financial institutions on Wednesday, July 15th, including Banco Nación, Blue, MEP, Bancor, ICBC, and Banco Supervielle. It mentions government-established bands for the official dollar. While the data appears consistent with typical reporting

Why objectivity (85): The tone is neutral and informative, presenting facts without apparent bias. The article avoids subjective commentary and focuses on providing clear, factual information about currency rates.

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 854 days ago
The dollar in Cordoba: how much it is trading this Wednesday, July 22

On Wednesday, July 22, the official dollar rate at Banco Nación was set at $1,450 for purchase and $1,500 for sale. The national government established a floating range between $1,000 and $1,500 for the U.S. currency. Other exchange rates included the blue dollar at $1,534 for purchase and $1,566 for sale, and the MEP dollar at $1,510.01 for purchase and $1,510.89 for sale. Different financial institutions offered varying rates, such as Bancor ($1,450 purchase / $1,510 sale), ICBC ($1,440 purchase / $1,500 sale), and Banco Supervielle ($1,389 purchase / $1,439 sale).

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data regarding the exchange rates of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar across different financial institutions and government-established ranges. There is no overt ideological framing, emphasis on specific political agendas, or biased language. It is a

Why factuality (70): The article reports on the dollar rate as of Monday, July 20th, with details on Banco Nación, majorista, blue, MEP, and CCL. It includes quotes from an expert, which adds credibility. However, the mention of 'RIGI' and international events introduces unrelated context, making it less focused on the

Why objectivity (85): The tone remains objective, focusing on market trends and expert analysis without introducing personal opinion or bias.

La Nación logoLa NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 70Objective 856 days ago
Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Monday, July 20, minute by minute

The article provides up-to-date information on the official and parallel (blue) exchange rates for the US dollar in Argentina as of July 20. The official dollar rate for sale is set at $1480.12, while the blue dollar, which operates informally, is trading at $1530 for sale. The article also mentions the euro’s exchange rate, with a purchase price of $1680 and a selling price of $1740. It outlines the typical times when these rates are updated, noting that the official rate is published by the Central Bank starting at 10 AM, while the blue dollar rate becomes known later between 11 AM and 11:30 AM. Additionally, the piece discusses how to buy dollars through online banking and introduces the concept of cryptocurrency exchanges, where stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of the dollar—are available for trade.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on economic data and currency exchange rates, providing factual updates without overtly favoring any political stance or ideology. There is no indication of biased language, selective sourcing, or omission of context that would suggest a particular ideological leaning.

Why factuality (70): The article provides accurate dollar rates for Friday, July 17th, with consistent data across different financial institutions. It also includes related economic indicators like risk country, supporting a high level of reliability.

Why objectivity (85): The tone remains neutral and factual, focusing on the data without introducing subjective interpretation.

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 8010 days ago
The official dollar closed below $1,500.

The official exchange rate for the U.S. dollar in Argentina rose slightly on July 16, closing at $1,445 for buying and $1,495 for selling, according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA). This marks the second consecutive day of increase but remains more than $400 below the upper limit of the currency band ($1,879.97), allowing for continued fluctuations without mandatory intervention by monetary authorities. Meanwhile, the unofficial 'blue' dollar, traded outside the formal market, closed at $1,505 for buying and $1,525 for selling. Other rates include the MEP dollar at $1,512.70 for buying and $1,515.70 for selling, the CCL dollar at $1,566.40 for buying and $1,567.70 for selling, and the crypto dollar at $1,553.84 for buying and $1,556.11 for selling. The article provides updates on various dollar rates in Argentina.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on different types of dollar exchange rates in Argentina without overtly favoring any particular economic stance. It reports on the official, blue, MEP, CCL, and crypto dollars, providing numerical values and brief explanations of each type. There is no evident bias

Why factuality (70): The article reports on July 20th, but some of the dollar rates do not match those from prior days. It includes additional commentary on government debt and economic strategy, which may not be fully supported by cross-source consensus. There is some inconsistency in the data.

Why objectivity (80): The tone is largely neutral, but the inclusion of more interpretive economic commentary reduces objectivity slightly.

La Nación logoLa NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 70Objective 8011 days ago
Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Wednesday, July 15, minute by minute

The article provides information on various types of dollars in Argentina, including the official dollar, blue dollar (parallel market), majorista dollar, card dollar, and crypto dollar. It explains their definitions, functions, and current rates. The official dollar is sold at $1500, while the blue dollar is at $1520. The article also mentions the timing of updates for these rates, noting that the official rate is published by the Central Bank (BCRA) starting at 10 AM, while the blue dollar typically becomes available later, around 11 AM. Additional sections cover topics such as the crypto dollar, which operates 24/7, and instructions on withdrawing dollars from ATMs.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It objectively describes different currency types, their functions, and current rates without taking a clear stance on any political or economic ideology. The tone remains neutral, focusing on informative content rather än

Why factuality (70): While the article covers July 14th, it includes unrelated content about IBM stock drops, which is not relevant to the main topic. Some dollar rates are reported, but they lack consistency with other sources. The focus shifts between financial news and market events, reducing factual clarity.

Why objectivity (80): The article has a mixed tone, occasionally shifting into unrelated financial news, which slightly affects objectivity.

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenterFactual 60Objective 807 days ago
The dollar in Cordoba: how much is it trading this Monday, July 20

On Monday, July 20, the official dollar rate at Banco Nación was set at $1,450 for purchase and $1,500 for sale. The national government established a range between $1,000 and $1,500 for the U.S. currency to float. Other exchange rates included the blue dollar at $1,514 for purchase and $1,546 for sale, the MEP dollar at $1,520.01 for purchase and $1,521.45 for sale, and other banks such as Bancor, ICBC, and Banco Supervielle offering varying rates within this range.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the exchange rates of different currencies in Argentina without taking a clear ideological stance. It provides data from multiple financial institutions and reports the government's established range without emphasizing any particular political agenda.

Why factuality (60): This article includes a mix of real-time updates, explanations of dollar types, and timing information. The dollar rate data is somewhat inconsistent with other sources, possibly due to the live nature of the report.

Why objectivity (80): The tone is largely neutral, though the inclusion of educational content may slightly influence perception of objectivity.

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenter3 days ago
The dollar in Cordoba: how much is it trading this Friday, July 24

On Friday, July 24, the official exchange rate for the US dollar at Banco Nación was set at 1,460 Argentine pesos for purchase and 1,510 pesos for sale. The national government has established a floating range between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos for the US dollar. Other rates include the blue dollar, which was quoted at 1,534 pesos for purchase and 1,566 pesos for sale, and the MEP dollar, which traded at 1,519.73 pesos for purchase and 1,521.33 pesos for sale. Different financial institutions had varying rates, such as Bancor at 1,460 pesos for purchase and 1,520 pesos for sale, ICBC at 1,450 pesos for purchase and 1,510 pesos for sale, and Banco Supervielle at 1,389 pesos for purchase and 1,439 pesos for sale.

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about currency exchange rates without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It presents numerical data and does not take a stance on economic policies or political decisions.

La Nación logoLa NaciónIndependent🔒Center3 days ago
Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Thursday, July 23

The article provides live updates on the exchange rate of the Argentine peso against the US dollar and the Euro, detailing different rates for the official currency (dólar oficial), the black market rate (dólar blue), and other financial instruments like the MEP and CCL. It notes that the official dollar is trading at $1460 for purchase and $1510 for sale, while the blue dollar is at $1513.20 for purchase and $1560 for sale. The article also mentions economic concerns, including a rise in the country risk index to 435 points and a 8% drop in Argentine stocks on Wall Street due to global tensions and oil price increases. Additionally, it references comments by Economy Minister Luis Caputo who downplayed expectations of new measures during President Javier Milei’s visit to the Rural Exhibition.

Bias read (Center): The article primarily reports on economic indicators and market data without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it touches on political figures such as President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo, the focus remains on factual economic information rather than ideological slant

Perfil logoPerfilIndependentCenter4 days ago
The dollar in Cordoba: at what price this Thursday, July 23

On Thursday, July 23, the official exchange rate for the US dollar at Banco Nación was set at 1.455 Argentine pesos for purchase and 1.505 pesos for sale. The national government has established a range between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos for the floating value of the US dollar. Other exchange rates include the blue dollar, which was quoted at 1.539 pesos for purchase and 1.571 pesos for sale, and the MEP dollar, which traded at 1.512.19 pesos for purchase and 1.514.93 pesos for sale. Different financial institutions offer varying rates, such as Bancor at 1.455 pesos for purchase and 1.515 pesos for sale, ICBC at 1.440 pesos for purchase and 1.500 pesos for sale, and Banco Supervielle at 1.389 pesos for purchase and 1.439 pesos for sale.

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about currency exchange rates without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It presents numerical data and does not take a stance on economic policies or political decisions.

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