IMF PROGRAMME IMF applauds Argentina's measures to boost dollar reserves 12-06-2025 15:15 Earlier this week, Argentina’s Central Bank rolled out new economic measures designed to boost foreign currency holdings.
MULTILATERALISM UN atomic boss achieves gender parity – just don’t call it DEI 11-06-2025 17:52 Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, a top candidate to become the next United Nations secretary general, has achieved gender parity at the International Atomic Energy Agency in record time.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei lands in Israel, makes second emotional visit to Wailing Wall 10-06-2025 10:05 President Milei arrives in Israel and visits the Wailing Wall: “I will always support the people of Israel with all my heart," he tells Jewish faithful at holy site.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit 08-06-2025 20:47 President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.
LABOUR RIGHTS Workers' rights in 'free fall' globally, says trade union report 02-06-2025 19:01 International Trade Union Confederation highlights "profound deterioration" in workers' rights in its annual rights index.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to meet Meloni, Pope Leo, Netanyahu on 10-day international tour 31-05-2025 13:08 President’s 10-day tour will be the longest foreign trip so far of term in office; Stops in Rome, with Meloni and Pope meetings on the agenda; Trip to end in Israel, where Milei will address Knesset.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei burnishes his Trump ties by hosting health chief RFK Jr 28-05-2025 11:26 Health & Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes second US Cabinet official to visit Argentina in recent weeks.
BACK TO MARKETS Caputo confirms first peso-denominated debt sale in nearly a decade 27-05-2025 09:52 Argentina unveils first sale of peso-denominated debt in nearly a decade – a high-stakes test of international investor confidence.
MARKETS & BONDS Argentina claims return to global markets with peso bond sale 26-05-2025 20:51 Argentina’s government will issue a five-year bond denominated in pesos that’s aimed at international investors who are allowed to purchase it in US dollars.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Seleçao's lost glory 26-05-2025 12:38 Brazilian Football Confederation spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try to turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans – now the work begins in earnest.
Analysing Argentina A whirlwind of votes, a black hole of dollars 24-05-2025 06:06 Argentines know their history, and they have enjoyed spending sprees in the past at the cost of the Central Bank, which invariably ended in economic catastrophe: in the late 1970s, in the 1990s, in the mid- and late 2000s. Milei will have to work hard to convince them that things will not be as they were. by Marcelo J. García
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Argentina signals to investors IMF cash to come despite reserves 23-05-2025 10:14 Argentina expects to receive a US$2-billion disbursement from the IMF next month, regardless of whether nation hits target for rebuilding foreign reserves.
International football Confirmed: Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach 12-05-2025 12:12 Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid to take his talents to the international game with Brazil.
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2025 Milei phenomenon dominates 49th edition of Buenos Aires book fair 09-05-2025 08:47 The 49th edition of Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires has been – as was the case last year – dominated by President Javier Milei and his impact.
OBITUARY Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77 05-05-2025 21:24 Defender Luis Galván, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died Monday aged 77.
GUEST COLUMN Batakis: IMF betting on Milei because his failure would also be theirs 01-05-2025 07:42 This is a “political loan,” if not to say a campaign contribution, as in 2018.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Kicillof demands IMF probe into Georgieva's pro-Milei comments 28-04-2025 15:08 Buenos Aires Province governor and socialist lawmakers call for investigation after IMF chief’s controversial remarks that seemed to back Milei administration ahead of Argentina’s midterms.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Peronist leaders accuse IMF chief of publicly backing Milei 25-04-2025 14:37 Axel Kicillof and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuse IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of publicly backing President Javier Milei's government ahead of key elections.
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2025 Culture secretary heckled at inauguration of BA Book Fair 25-04-2025 13:21 Writers hold up signs bearing Osvaldo Bayer’s image as Culture Secretary Leonardo Cifelli is met with jeers at the opening of the 49th edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires.
BLOOMBERG REPORT 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.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 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.
POLITICS & ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei dreams of re-election – with IMF's help 19-04-2025 06:00 Whether signing an IMF deal represents a “day of liberation” or one of mourning, it lifts a cloud of uncertainty and allows the political ecosystem to focus on upcoming elections. by Agustino Fontevecchia
IMF BOOSTS RESERVES Central Bank reserves hit US$36 billion after first IMF tranche 15-04-2025 17:26 First disbursement of US$12 billion arrives from International Monetary Fund, boosting reserves; Official exchange rate rises to 1,223 pesos per dollar; Country risk falls to 725 points.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS IMF bets billions on Milei’s chainsaw to avert past debacles 13-04-2025 08:50 Frontloading disbursements is a controversial move that increases the IMF’s exposure to its biggest debtor, just as Milei faces the same policy dilemmas that have doomed his predecessors.
ARGENTINA & THE IMF 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.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS 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
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina and the International Monetary Fund: A long, tricky history 12-04-2025 09:29 Argentina, which has a track record of economic crises and hyperinflation, is already the IMF's biggest debtor, ahead even of war-torn Ukraine.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei launches new economic phase, with nod to middle class 11-04-2025 23:56 Casa Rosada expresses satisfaction as alignment with Trump bears fruit and secures an unprecedented initial disbursement from the International Monetary Fund.
ECONOMIC CHANGES Milei ends 'cepo' as IMF board approves US$20-billion bailout 11-04-2025 23:32 Milei declares "cepo is gone for good" as IMF unlocks US$12 billion in immediate funding and Argentina lifts capital controls in 48-month US$20-billion programme.
NEW IMF PROGRAMME 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.
NEW IMF PROGRAMME 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.
Editorial A double date 05-04-2025 06:36 Milei has yet to realise (or admit, if he does realise) that Trump is taking the United States into precisely the same direction from which he himself is struggling to pull out Argentina.
IMF PROGRAMME IMF met again on Argentina as upfront payment proves contentious 04-04-2025 19:30 There is still no consensus among board members on the size of the upfront payment to Argentina, according to reports.
MILEI TO AMERICA Milei heads to Trump’s home base with IMF feal near finish line 02-04-2025 08:52 President Javier Milei will reportedly travel to Florida on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
IMF PROGRAMME 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.
Editorial Into More Frenzy 29-03-2025 06:11 Perhaps today’s economic situation is best explained by saying: “It’s the elections, stupid.”
Analysing Argentina Will Elon Musk’s plumber pay for Milei’s trips abroad? 29-03-2025 06:11 There is reason behind the IMF’s decision to throw its weight behind President Milei, which means partnering with his political objectives too. by Marcelo J. García
IMF PROGRAMME IMF confirms Argentina has requested new US$20-billion loan programme 28-03-2025 18:10 "Progress on the new programme is very advanced and engagement continues at all levels to finalise an agreement," says IMF in a statement.
International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
IMF PROGRAMME 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.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 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.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina says its new IMF programme will total US$20 billion 27-03-2025 15:00 The economy minister added that funds combined from the IMF, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and regional bank CAF would put Argentina’s Central Bank reserves near US$50 billion.
ANALYSIS How many dollars does Luis Caputo need to reach the midterms? 27-03-2025 00:39 The market is spotlighting fresh funds. The blend could be a bargaining-chip for exchange rate intervention. Central Bank reserves back to levels of late 2023. by Eugenia Muzio
MARKET VIEW Goldman says end of Argentina FX controls key to reviving IPOs 25-03-2025 12:20 President Milei needs to start getting rid of capital and currency controls to lure equity investors, according to Goldman Sachs.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING 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.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES '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
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF to consider US$20-billion Argentina deal in informal meeting 21-03-2025 15:44 IMF intends to discuss a new loan for Argentina during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board next week in Washington.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF deal will be agreed by mid-April, says Milei 20-03-2025 18:27 Lower house backs presidential decree authorising new deal with International Monetary Fund.
DEBT & MARKETS Argentina waiting on yields to fall below 10% before debt market return 20-03-2025 12:26 Argentina is waiting for yields on its sovereign bonds to edge below 10% before exploring return to international capital markets, says government official.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME 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.