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Loan to Trump-friendly Argentina went against IMF board concerns

25-04-2025 11:23 Argentina's new loan with the International Monetary Fund was granted despite raising red flags for many of the lender's top decision-markers.

IMF holds firm on Argentina growth forecast despite global uncertainty

22-04-2025 12:35 Washington-based lender cites early 2025 economic rebound and rising confidence amid broader warnings over global slowdown.

Another IMF loan: for Argentina, it’s Groundhog Day

12-04-2025 15:24 Generations of Argentines feel their country is trapped in a recurring cycle: yet another loan from the International Monetary Fund to rescue a volatile economy.

Milei gains 'breathing room' from his ties with Trump

12-04-2025 11:54 The support President Milei has garnered from the Trump administration stands in stark contrast to the mounting challenges on the home front.

by Pablo Varela

Milei nears US$20-billion Argentina loan as IMF staff sign off

09-04-2025 08:49 Members of the Washington-based lender’s executive board are expected to vote on the agreement Friday.

IMF confirms preliminary agreement with Argentina for US$20-billion loan

09-04-2025 08:33 Multilateral lender says it has reached a staff-level agreement with President Milei's government on a new 48-month US$20-billion programme, subject to approval by executive board.

Caputo: Argentina wants a ‘high’ first disbursement from IMF

31-03-2025 14:04 Economy Minister revealed last week that Argentina is seeking around US$20 billion in fresh financing from the IMF, on top of its existing US$44-billion debt.

Into More Frenzy

29-03-2025 06:11 Perhaps today’s economic situation is best explained by saying: “It’s the elections, stupid.”

Argentina seeks large portion of US$20-billion IMF deal up front

28-03-2025 12:00 The size of Argentina’s first disbursement has become the most important issue of negotiations at this stage, with President Milei's government seeking a large portion up front.

At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi

27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.

Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay

22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

'Cepo' in review

22-03-2025 07:53 It might well be argued that the ‘cepo,’ the seemingly endless set of currency and capital controls, has been a bane of Argentina’s existence.

by Michael Soltys

Milei wins lower house approval to agree new IMF loan

19-03-2025 17:52 Milei granted free hand in negotiations with International Monetary Fund over a new programme as lower house backs decree authorising talks.

Congress upholds Milei’s decree to back new IMF-Argentina deal

19-03-2025 17:44 Lower house lawmakers vote in favour of President Javier Milei’s emergency executive decree backing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.

Marchers tell Milei no backtracking on women’s rights

09-03-2025 14:30 Feminists of all ages march in Buenos Aires to voice criticism of Milei government’s policies on International Women’s Day; demonstrators demand an end to gender violence and discrimination.

by Zella Milfred

Milei says IMF deal will wipe out inflation

09-03-2025 09:04 President Javier Milei says new IMF programme is a move to "exterminate inflation" in Argentina.

Adorni says Argentina aiming for new IMF loan deal by end April

05-03-2025 23:43 New deal with IMF "should be completed in the first four months of the year," Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni tells reporters.

President to seek Congress support for IMF deal ‘in coming days’

03-03-2025 09:03 Milei’s request to Congress is a key step because IMF agreements are required by law to be approved by legislative branch to be enacted.

Musk says Trump 'shutting down' US humanitarian aid agency

03-02-2025 13:07 Experts warn move would to close US$40-billion USAID humanitarian agency could be a "disaster for US foreign policy."

Into More Funds?

01-02-2025 00:01 There seems to be a complacent assumption in many government circles that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund are a slam dunk now that Donald Trump occupies the White House.