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TRANSITION 2019

IMF says it's 'ready to engage' with Alberto Fernández

07-11-2019 20:06 IMF spokesman says Fund is ready to talk to president-elect and his team, but says no meeting is planned.

CREDIT-LINE

Finance Minister Lacunza to meet with IMF in Washington next month

12-09-2019 15:38 An IMF spokesman on Thursday said the institution was still in negotiations with Argentina, but noted that market conditions and political uncertainty had cast a cloud over the talks.

CURRENCY CONTROLS

Lacunza: Currency controls 'necessary to avoid greater evils'

02-09-2019 08:52 "It is an uncomfortable measure for us that Argentina has already had," declares finance minister, who describes new restrictions as "transitory."

RESTRUCTURING

IMF says it will 'stand with Argentina' amid restructuring request

28-08-2019 22:50 "The Fund will continue to stand with Argentina during these challenging times," IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said in a statement.

POST-PASO TURBULENCE

IMF in talks with Argentina, will send team to Buenos Aires 'soon'

20-08-2019 12:32 Fund says it is continuing discussions with Argentina and will send a mission to Buenos Aires in the near future, as newly-installed Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza vows to stabilise currency.