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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.