What Libertad y Progreso does

Fundación Libertad y Progreso is an Argentine non-profit think tank headquartered in Buenos Aires at Lavalle 636, founded in 2011, that conducts public policy research, economic analysis, and civic education rooted in the classical liberal and Austrian School tradition (citing Hayek, Adam Smith, Friedman, and Popper). The foundation serves a diversified audience of Argentine citizens, policymakers, business leaders, and academics through a portfolio of intellectual products: the annual 'Políticas Públicas 2025' policy proposal document, original 'Investigaciones de la Fundación,' the 'Índice de Libertad Educativa LA' covering Latin America, the 'Opini\u00f3n y Debate de Ideas' essay platform, and the 'Resumidos en 3 Minutos' short-form video series. It operates a small team of economists and scholars (11–50 employees), including Alberto Benegas Lynch (h) as President of the Academic Council, Aldo Abram, Agustín Etchebarne, Martín Krause, Iván Cachanosky, Eugenio Mari, and Edgardo Zablotsky, who regularly contribute to major Argentine media outlets (Infobae, La Nación, Ámbito, Perfil, Canal E, EcoGo).

The foundation does not operate any proprietary technology platform, API, or software product; its core deliverable is intellectual content disseminated via its bilingual website, YouTube channel, and high-profile international and domestic events. Its flagship event is the 'Vientos de Cambio' summit (held September 1–2, 2026 at Sheraton Retiro) featuring Peter Thiel, Economy Minister Luis Caputo, and Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, and it has co-hosted events with the Cato Institute. The foundation is closely aligned with the Milei administration's economic reform agenda, including deregulation, dollarization, and the abolition of the Central Bank.

Its revenue model is donation-based, accepting contributions from individuals via its website and Patreon integration for international supporters; it has no commercial pricing tiers, no enterprise customers, and no disclosed corporate sponsorships. Geographic reach is primarily Argentina, with regional expansion across Latin America via the Educational Freedom Index and international donor outreach.

Name

Libertad y Progreso

Legal name

Fundación Libertad y Progreso

Website

https://libertadyprogreso.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Libertad y Progreso is an Argentine non-profit classical-liberal think tank, founded in 2011 in Buenos Aires, that produces policy research, economic analysis, and educational content to influence Argentine public policy and civic debate.

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Product category

Policy Research and Advocacy (Think Tank)

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Policy, Research & Advocacy Organizations (Nonprofit) (BPAGADAN), Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Public policy analysis
• Think tank services
• Economic policy advocacy
• Liberal economics research

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The foundation operates primarily on donations from individuals who support liberal economic ideas. External donors can contribute via the foundation's website using Patreon.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Libertad y Progreso is an Argentine non-profit think tank that produces policy research, public policy proposals, economic commentary, and advocacy materials grounded in classical liberal and Austrian School economics. Its deliverables include annual policy proposals (Políticas Públicas 2025), research publications, the Latin American Educational Freedom Index, a short-form educational video series (Resumidos en 3 Minutos), and an opinion and debate content platform. The foundation targets Argentine citizens, policymakers, business leaders, and academics, and supports its work through donations.

Product overview

Fundación Libertad y Progreso is a non-profit policy research organization (think tank) focused on liberal economic ideas, public policy research, and analysis. The organization produces a portfolio of intellectual products including the annual 'Políticas Públicas 2025' policy proposals, 'Resumidos en 3 Minutos' educational video summaries, scholarly research publications, the 'Índice de Libertad Educativa LA' educational freedom index for Latin America, and the 'Opinión y Debate de Ideas' content platform featuring essays by its team of economists and scholars including Alberto Benegas Lynch (h), Aldo Abram, and Agustín Etchebarne. The organization is not a technology product company but rather a research and educational institution.

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Products and services

• Políticas Públicas 2025 (Policy Proposals) Annual policy proposal document outlining the foundation's recommendations for public policy reforms in Argentina, covering areas such as institutional quality, human capital development, and economic freedom. Targeted at Argentine policymakers and the general public.
• Resumidos en 3 Minutos (3-Minute Summaries) Short video series presenting complex economic concepts and policy issues in accessible 3-minute formats for public education. Targeted at the general Argentine public and available on YouTube.
• Investigaciones de la Fundación (Foundation Research) Original research publications and economic analysis produced by the foundation's team of economists and scholars. Targeted at academics, policymakers, and informed readers.
• Índice de Libertad Educativa LA (Educational Freedom Index) Annual index measuring educational freedom across Latin American countries, evaluating regulatory frameworks and educational policies. Targeted at policymakers, education researchers, and the public across Latin America.
• Opinión y Debate de Ideas (Opinion and Debate) Platform publishing opinion articles, analysis, and essays by foundation scholars on economics, politics, education, and liberal philosophy. Targeted at the general public, intellectuals, and policymakers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peter Thiel (Palantir founder)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2026Peter Thiel, founder of Palantir, confirmed as keynote speaker at the 'Vientos de Cambio' summit organized by Fundación Libertad y Progreso on September 1–2, 2026 in Buenos Aires, alongside Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger. Thiel arrived in Argentina in April 2026 and has been engaging with government officials, business leaders, and political figures including President Javier Milei.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CIPPEC (Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento): One of Argentina's largest and most established think tanks, producing policy research across economic and social topics. It competes for policymaker attention and media share of voice, though with a different ideological orientation.
• IERAL (Instituto de Estudios sobre la Realidad Argentina y Latinoamericana): Argentine economic research institute producing macroeconomic analysis and policy commentary. Comparable in audience (policymakers, business leaders, media) and in subject matter coverage of inflation, fiscal policy, and reform.
• Heritage Foundation: US-based conservative/libertarian-leaning think tank with a global policy influence model that mirrors what Libertad y Progreso is attempting at smaller scale: producing accessible policy commentary, indices, and convening power for a like-minded movement.

Direct peers

• Fundación Naumann (Argentina): Argentine affiliate of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, promoting liberal values and economic freedom. Operates in the same ideological space and engages overlapping audiences of legislators, students, and the general public.
• Fundación Pensar: Argentine think tank historically associated with the Macri-era reform agenda. It plays a similar role of producing and packaging market-oriented policy proposals and competes for the same pool of pro-reform donors and media attention.
• CADAL (Centro para la Apertura y el Desarrollo de América Latina): Latin American liberal think tank focused on democratic and economic freedom. It produces indices and policy commentary that overlap directly with Libertad y Progreso's regional research and educational freedom agenda.
• ESEADE: Argentine academic institution where Alberto Benegas Lynch (h) was rector and remains Professor Emeritus. It operates in the same classical liberal intellectual tradition and feeds the same pool of economists, scholars, and policy ideas that populate Libertad y Progreso's output.
• Cato Institute: US-based libertarian think tank that has co-hosted events with Libertad y Progreso (e.g., 'El renacer de la libertad en Argentina y el mundo'). Both share the Austrian/classical liberal orientation and produce policy research, indices, and media content for overlapping international audiences.

Others

• Mont Pelerin Society: International society of classical liberal scholars in which Benegas Lynch (h) served on the board. Functions as an intellectual network and convening body that overlaps with Libertad y Progreso's academic leadership and ideological positioning.

Regional players

• Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos sobre Argentina y el Mundo (CEPA): Argentine economic think tank that regularly debates Libertad y Progreso economists on inflation and reform in Argentine media. Comparable in audience and format, though ideologically opposed, making it the most relevant counter-positioning peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@libertadyprogreso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/libertad-y-progreso

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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