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IMF will update Argentina inflation forecast in wake of Ukraine war

09-06-2022 16:44 OECD warns of risks to global growth, but improves forecast for Argentina’s economy to 3.6% growth this year.

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IMF: Targets in Argentina’s debt deal ‘have not changed’

19-05-2022 16:09 Fund Spokesperson Gerry Rice says staff are making “good progress” in review of debt restructuring deal, but that its “objectives have not changed.”

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IMF admits new Argentina debt deal faces ‘high risks’

01-04-2022 19:50 Gerry Rice, spokesman for the multilateral lender, concedes agreement faces “high risks” due to social and economic situation, war in Ukraine.

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IMF admits Ukraine war will impact targets in Argentina’s new programme

18-03-2022 17:50 International Monetary Fund admits economic consequences of Russia's attack on Ukraine will likely impact upon targets outlined in Argentina’s new financing programme.

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IMF aiming to finalise loan for Argentina quickly

10-02-2022 15:25 IMF staff are working closely with officials in Argentina to secure an agreement on a new financing deal "as quickly as possible," says spokesperson.

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IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

16-09-2021 17:23 International Monetary Fund (IMF) is "committed" to reaching an agreement with Argentina, says spokesperson.

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IMF says 'progress' made after Guzmán visit

25-03-2021 18:09 Mixed messages all round as IMF says it has "made progress" with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán, despite comments from Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

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Guzmán plans Washington trip to ramp up IMF talks

04-02-2021 15:40 Economy minister likely to travel to United States before end of February; IMF spokesperson says Fund is working “hard” to reach an agreement with Argentina.

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IMF says it will send mission team to Argentina in October

24-09-2020 18:50 IMF says a mission team will visit Argentina at the start of next month, as talks over a new financing programme begin in earnest.

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IMF in 'initial stages' of Argentina loan talks: official

10-09-2020 18:27 The IMF is in the early phase of talks with Argentina over a new financing programme, and is gathering information on how best to help the country, confirms spokesperson.