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Fernández de Kirchner urges Argentina to ditch IMF debt repayment deal

26-05-2023 08:56 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner urges Argentina to ditch its debt repayment agreement with the IMF ahead of presidential elections later this year.

U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

Marcelo Bielsa agrees deal to be next Uruguay coach

12-05-2023 09:49 Veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa agrees US$4-million-a-year deal to take charge of Uruguayan national team until 2026 and will sign contract in the coming days.

IMF: US default would have 'very serious repercussions' globally

11-05-2023 17:01 International Monetary Fund urges Democrats and Republicans to reach a consensus on the looming debt ceiling, warning of potential impact for the United States and the global economy if the nation defaults on its debt.

Central Bank reserves drop to lowest level since 2016

03-05-2023 12:44 Central Bank reserves slump to their lowest level since October 2016 as institution plunders state coffers to defend struggling peso.

Massa bets on IMF and sit-down with businesses, unions

02-05-2023 12:37 Argentina’s economy minister is laying down plans to support the peso throughout May. He will ask the IMF to move forward disbursements and seek a coordinated approach with business leaders and trade union leaders to slow inflation as much as possible.

by Gonzalo Martínez

Argentina secures US$500-million Saudi investment on food, energy

14-04-2023 08:46 State-run Saudi fund putting money into food and energy projects in Argentina, though details few and far between.

Lula says IMF is choking Argentina’s economy with debt

13-04-2023 12:52 Brazil’s president claims International Monetary Fund is choking Argentina’s economy as it struggles to comply with its US$44-billion programme. 

IMF calls for ‘stronger policy package’ from Argentina

02-04-2023 09:14 International Monetary Fund calls on government to adopt "a stronger policy package" in the face of economic crisis and historic drought.

IMF board approves US$5.3-billion loan disbursement for Argentina

31-03-2023 19:48 International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved a US$5.3-billion disbursement to Argentina, a key step forward in the government’s programme that’s faced setbacks amid a worsening economic outlook.

Argentina raises key rate to 78% for first time since September

16-03-2023 17:43 Argentina raised its benchmark rate on Thursday for the first time since September after annual inflation surpassed 100%.

IMF ready to ease targets after review of Argentina's debt deal

13-03-2023 21:11 International Monetary Fund confirms staff-level agreement with Argentina on fourth review of debt programme and calls for “modification of net international reserve accumulation target”; News paves way for new US$5.3-billion disbursement later this month.

Messi, Garnacho in Argentina squad for March friendlies

03-03-2023 16:55 Argentina will host Panama on March 23 in Buenos Aires and then Curaçao in Santiago del Estero five days later; Lionel Messi in squad as expected, along with Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.

Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time

26-02-2023 08:46 Argentina and the IMF are discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023, a cornerstone of the deal seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the economy.

2024 Copa América to be held in the United States

27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.

Massa: IMF failing to consider impact of Ukraine war on debt deal

16-01-2023 14:35 Economy minister accuses IMF of reneging on a commitment to fully review and consider the impact of the war in Ukraine on Argentina’s debt deal.

IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement

03-12-2022 23:17 "Prudent macroeconomic management and efforts to mobilise external financing are supporting stability," declares IMF mission team as latest staff review is signed off.

Argentina’s US$44-billion IMF deal gets latest staff approval seal

03-12-2022 08:07 Third review of nation's US$44-billion debt programme now goes to the IMF’s executive board for approval, which is expected to meet this month; Upon completion, Argentina will have access to about US$6 billion, the IMF said.

IMF maintains Argentina 2022 growth forecast at 4%

11-10-2022 17:44 International Monetary Fund maintains outlook for Argentina this year: 4% growth.

Now or never: Messi confirms Qatar 2022 World Cup will be his last

06-10-2022 15:33 Albiceleste captain and Paris St Germain star admits he has “a bit of anxiety and nerves" ahead of upcoming tournament, which will be his last chance to secure the game’s greatest honour.