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IMF board backs US$650-billion reserves plan

25-06-2021 23:00 IMF board unanimously backs proposal granting record package of US$650-billion worth of special drawing rights for members to counter the coronavirus pandemic.

ALBERTO IN EUROPE

Fernández says he wants new IMF deal ‘as quickly as possible’

15-05-2021 11:18 President holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Rome, rounding off week-long European tour.

IMF DEBT TALKS

President Fernández holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief in Rome

14-05-2021 14:16 President Alberto Fernández said Friday he was hoping to renegotiate Argentina's debt "as quickly as possible," after talks with the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Rome.

IMF DEBT TALKS

‘Close dialogue’ with Argentina continues, says IMF chief Georgieva

24-03-2021 11:27 IMF managing director shares “good meeting” with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán, says “close dialogue” between parties will continue.

ECONOMY MINISTER

Guzmán flies to United States for talks with IMF, investors

18-03-2021 13:00 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán flies to New York for talks with investors. He is due to meet with IMF staff, including Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, next week.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Peronist senators amp up rhetoric with scathing letter to IMF chief

16-11-2020 18:05 With government in talks over new financing programme, senators from ruling Frente de Todos coalition fire off letter to IMF chief Kristialina Georgieva demanding organisation “refrain from conditioning economic policy.”

TALKS OVER IMF PROGRAMME

IMF: Argentina needs 'credible' plan to overcome crisis

14-10-2020 15:00 Argentina's "top priority ought to be to put in place a credible and comprehensive economic agenda that balances supporting the economy and people," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

IMF TEAM IN TOWN

IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan

07-10-2020 00:52 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF has "no intention of putting pressure on Argentina at this time," as negotiators from Fund arrive in Buenos Aires for talks.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Government formally opens debt rescheduling talks with IMF

27-08-2020 02:30 Government formally opens talks with IMF over new terms for repayment of record US$57-billion bailout agreed in 2018 by Macri administration.

IMF DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Argentina will not accept any conditions from IMF, warns Fernández

11-08-2020 22:06 President Alberto Fernández says he will not allow the IMF to impose austerity measures on Argentina as part of a new financing programme.

BLOOMBERG

Government seeks to reach new IMF agreement before April

07-08-2020 00:49 Government seeks deal with the International Monetary Fund over a new financing programme before the end of March, in order to renegotiate US$2-billion payment owed to the Paris Club that matures in May.

IMF BACKS B.A.

IMF chief Georgieva: Argentina faces a particularly 'difficult' moment

16-04-2020 08:42 "It is really a difficult time for everyone, but in particular, it is difficult for countries that entered this crisis facing already complex challenges," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Coronavirus consequences

IMF chief predicts worst economic downturn since Great Depression

09-04-2020 22:32 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says it's clear that the global economy has now entered a recession that could be as bad or worse than the 2009 downturn.

DEBT TALKS

Government warns creditors that virus crisis will delay 'uncertain' recovery

23-03-2020 08:11 "The debt is not payable due to the critical situation in the country, in a context in which interests have grown rapidly," he said.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina gets IMF’s seal of approval to hit bondholders hard

20-02-2020 13:07 The Fund just gave the government the backing it needed to hit its bondholders with a significant haircut.

Bloomberg

IMF cannot offer Argentina a haircut on loan, Georgieva says

17-02-2020 08:36 IMF chief rules out a haircut, but says her organisation backs Alberto Fernández administration's bid to return country to growth.

IMF TALKS

Government to send debt bill to Congress ahead of crucial talks

21-01-2020 16:33 Fernández administration will send a bill to Congress on Tuesday outlining its plan to address nation's debt crisis and make payments “sustainable,” declares Economy Minister Martín Guzmán.

TRANSITION 2019

Fernández tells IMF chief Argentina will 'comply with debt obligations'

20-11-2019 09:49 President-elect tells IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that he has a plan to grow the economy and tackle the nation’s debt without "more fiscal adjustments."

DEBT DEFAULT?

IMF waits for 'sustainable' plan as Fernández faces debt dilemma

19-11-2019 16:18 Director General Kristalina Georgieva continues to articulate optimism about working together with Argentina's incoming government, but she admits she'd "like to know more" about its plans.

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.

ELECTION 2019

IMF chief: 'We look forward to engaging' with new Argentina government'

29-10-2019 07:05 "We look forward to engaging with his administration to tackle Argentina's economic challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits all Argentines," says IMF chief

ARGENTINA & THE IMF

New IMF chief meets briefly with Finance Minister Lacunza

26-09-2019 09:29 "I look forward to working with the authorities when I assume my duties on October 1. Argentina is an important member of the IMF and we want it to do well," Kristalina Georgieva posts on Twitter after meeting Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza.

NEW LEADERSHIP

Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva chosen to be IMF's new leader

25-09-2019 17:59 Georgieva, a top official at the World Bank, was chosen by the IMF’s executive board on Wednesday to become the body's new managing director. She succeeds Christine Lagarde.

BLOOMBERG

Bailed-out nations to finally get one of their own at top of IMF

12-09-2019 14:44 Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva, a champion of anti-poverty measures, will take over the IMF this fall upon the departure of Christine Lagarde.

News of kristalina georgieva

IMF board backs US$650-billion reserves plan

Fernández says he wants new IMF deal ‘as quickly as possible’

President Fernández holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief in Rome

‘Close dialogue’ with Argentina continues, says IMF chief Georgieva

Guzmán flies to United States for talks with IMF, investors

Peronist senators amp up rhetoric with scathing letter to IMF chief

IMF: Argentina needs 'credible' plan to overcome crisis

IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan

Government formally opens debt rescheduling talks with IMF

Argentina will not accept any conditions from IMF, warns Fernández

Government seeks to reach new IMF agreement before April

IMF chief Georgieva: Argentina faces a particularly 'difficult' moment

IMF chief predicts worst economic downturn since Great Depression

Government warns creditors that virus crisis will delay 'uncertain' recovery

Argentina gets IMF’s seal of approval to hit bondholders hard

IMF cannot offer Argentina a haircut on loan, Georgieva says

Government to send debt bill to Congress ahead of crucial talks

Fernández tells IMF chief Argentina will 'comply with debt obligations'

IMF waits for 'sustainable' plan as Fernández faces debt dilemma

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

IMF chief: 'We look forward to engaging' with new Argentina government'

New IMF chief meets briefly with Finance Minister Lacunza

Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva chosen to be IMF's new leader

Bailed-out nations to finally get one of their own at top of IMF

Health Ministry: Argentina has recorded 29 cases of Delta variant to date

Government complains to Russia over Sputnik vaccine delivery delays

US sanctions Cuba for repressing protests, Biden warns more to come

Creditors now split over Buenos Aires Province's restructuring offer

Diego Santilli launches run for deputy in Buenos Aires Province

Planes sociales: Massa prepara una ley que el propio Gobierno tilda de "electoralista"

Marcelo D'Alessandro es el nuevo ministro de Justicia y Seguridad porteño

Elisa Carrió cargó contra Facundo Manes: "Para ir al Congreso hay que saber redactar una ley"

Amado Boudou en libertad: "Quedan casos como el de Milagro Sala y otros presos políticos"

Eduardo Feinmann ironizó su cuarentena: "Va a salir en libertad Boudou antes que yo"