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Sergio Massa: Stuck between Cristina and Kristalina

02-11-2022 17:46 Argentina’s ‘super’ economy minister is torn between the demands of the International Monetary Fund and the wing of the ruling coalition led by Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Carlos Claá

IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds

08-10-2022 10:17 International Monetary Fund's board approves a new loan tranche of US$3.8 billion to Argentina; Government granted two waivers.

New economy chief wins IMF praise on first trip

12-09-2022 20:59 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praises "strong steps" Economy Minister Sergio Massa has taken to stabilise the economy following meeting in Washington.

Next round of IMF talks complicated by weak reserves

26-08-2022 11:09 In September, Argentina will sit down with the IMF to discuss the objectives pledged for the second half of the year. Two variables will be under the microscope: inflation and the Central Bank’s level of dollar support. The technocrats responding to Kristalina Georgieva will not accept creative accountancy. Agreements with foreign banks to beef up reserves are on the cards.

Argentina receives US$9.7B after IMF board signs off on debt deal

25-03-2022 20:36 IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that “risks” lie ahead, concedes “early recalibration” of programme may be necessary.

Argentina inks US$45-billion staff-level IMF deal in key step

03-03-2022 21:02 Staff-level accord, which includes commitments to narrow fiscal deficit and money-printing while unwinding energy subsidies, will seek to address “persistent” high inflation and public finances.

IMF chief: No alternative to deal with Argentina

04-02-2022 18:41 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that there is “no alternative” to Argentina's pending agreement with the Washington-based crisis lender, warning that country’s struggle with inflation and poverty will worsen without a deal.

IMF focus on saving Argentina from dangerous inflation path

04-02-2022 11:00 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says lessons have been learned from 2018 and that the Fund's "main focus" is to help Argentina tackle high inflation.

Argentina wants 'understanding' with IMF before sending bill to Congress

20-11-2021 12:02 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán said that the government wanted to reach “understandings” with the IMF before seeking bipartisan support for deal.

How to freak out the IMF, an Argentine story

20-11-2021 11:55 It is difficult to fathom an IMF that will ink a deal with a nation that upholds dual exchange rates, price controls, relentless monetary expansion, and massive energy and utility subsidies in the context of perpetual deficits and extremely high inflation.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Fernández: Argentina ‘absolutely’ committed to sealing new IMF deal

15-10-2021 20:44 ​​Following reports any deal won’t be sealed until 2022, president tells business leaders that Argentina will repay IMF debt once it is “back on its own two feet again.”

Georgieva kept on as IMF chief after data scandal review

12-10-2021 11:48 Kristalina Georgieva will remain as head of the International Monetary Fund after the lender’s board reviewed accusations that she improperly influenced a World Bank ranking of China’s business climate.

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.

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.