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Argentina uses SDR boost to make debt payment to IMF

23-09-2021 17:28 Reaching an agreement with the Fund to reschedule next payments will be crucial in order to avoid US$19 billion in maturities next year.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Argentina made US$1.9-billion IMF payment amid election fallout

22-09-2021 14:26 Argentina transferred the International Monetary Fund US$1.88 billion Wednesday, complying with the first principal payment of record bailout.

Covid-19 pandemic

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

20-09-2021 15:50 Restrictions were due to be lifted on September 21, but move now pushed back until October 2 at earliest.

BLOOMBERG

IMF chief risks weakened authority after China-linked probe

17-09-2021 15:03 Kristalina Georgieva risks seeing her authority as head of the International Monetary Fund undermined, after being accused of influencing a report in China’s favour when she worked at the World Bank.

DEBT TALKS

IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

16-09-2021 17:23 International Monetary Fund (IMF) is "committed" to reaching an agreement with Argentina, says spokesperson.

Bloomberg

Argentina 2022 Budget bill assumes an IMF deal, Fernández says

15-09-2021 17:42 First draft of next year's budget bill will be sent to Congress on Wednesday and it assumes the country will reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to refinance its record US$45-billion debt.

BLOOMBERG

IMF taps Credit Suisse’s Goldfajn for Western Hemisphere role

13-09-2021 15:09 International Monetary Fund taps Ilan Goldfajn, chairman of Credit Suisse Group AG in Brazil and a former Central Bank president in that country, to lead its Western Hemisphere Department.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Fine return to action for Scaloni's heroes

03-09-2021 03:16 Relaxed and confident Argentina see off Venezuela in the first of three World Cup qualifying matches in seven days.

by Dan Edwards

International football

Argentina cruise to 3-1 win against Venezuela in World Cup qualifier

03-09-2021 00:41 Argentina maintained their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, cruising to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Venezuela on Thursday night.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina, Brazil plan return of fans for World Cup qualifier

25-08-2021 13:42 Argentina and Brazil both announced on Tuesday plans to use World Cup qualifiers next month as test events for the return of football fans to stadiums following Covid-19 enforced bans.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Premier League clubs won't release players for red-list internationals

24-08-2021 16:09 Argentine stars including Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martínez and Emiliano Buendía could miss out on upcoming Albiceleste internationals.

IMF CASH BOOST

IMF urges US$650-billion SDR injection be directed to Covid’s hardest hit

23-08-2021 15:42 IMF's record US$650-billion resource injection comes into effect; Kristalina Georgieva urging wealthy states to direct some of allocation to countries lacking means to cope with Covid crisis.

Darwin cemetery

Malvinas humanitarian mission: Red Cross discovers five bodies

20-08-2021 03:11 Red Cross experts working to identify the remains of Argentine soldiers on the disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands said Thursday they discovered an additional body buried in a common grave.

HUMANITARIAN PROJECT

Red Cross sends second mission team to identify fallen Argentine soldiers

16-08-2021 14:20 The Red Cross said Monday it had begun a second phase in its forensic work to identify the remains of Argentine soldiers buried on the disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

special drawing rights

IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

02-08-2021 21:32 IMF approves increasing the institution's lending capacity by US$650 billion, last step in approving an initiative to boost aid to the most vulnerable countries.

Nuclear tensions

Pause in Iran nuclear talks 'uncomfortable,' says IAEA chief Grossi

20-07-2021 11:45 Stalling of negotiations on Iranian nuclear programme until a new government takes office in Tehran puts the teams of inspectors in an "uncomfortable situation," IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

16-07-2021 01:48 International Monetary Fund and Argentina are negotiating an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice told the press on Thursday.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

13-07-2021 13:51 Officials from Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund hold “productive” talks over a new financing programme on the sidelines of G20 summit in Venice.

Copa América

Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end

11-07-2021 09:11 Tears, cheers, screams of joy to the sky – Argentina celebrated in style on Saturday night as the country's long-suffering fans celebrated the end of a 28-year trophy drought.

EURO 2020 FINAL

England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy

09-07-2021 21:58 Sunday's match will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in Italian fortunes since Roberto Mancini took over as coach.

Copa América

Argentina hope to upset the odds (and Bolsonaro) in Copa clash with Brazil

09-07-2021 17:57 Argentina will start the Copa América final against Brazil as comfortable outsiders after squeezing past Colombia. But the Albiceleste have grown in unity and confidence throughout the tournament, and with Lionel Messi in fine form, defeat is anything but inevitable.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América

Messi, Neymar to battle in dream Copa América final for first title

09-07-2021 03:07 Former teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar will line up opposite each other in Saturday's Copa América final, looking to end a hoodoo that has also affected some of their countries' greatest players.

Bloomberg

Billionaire Eurnekian’s CGC buys Sinopec assets in Argentina

30-06-2021 15:22 CGC, majority owned by billionaire Eduardo Eurnekian’s Corporación América International, closes deal for the local unit of China Petroleum & Chemical Corp on Wednesday, the Buenos Aires-based company confirms in a statement.

Covid-19

Sydney residents banned from leaving city as coronavirus cluster grows

23-06-2021 00:35 More than 30 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since a cluster emerged in Sydney last week, the latest in a string of Australian flare-ups.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF sees US$45-billion deal with Argentina pushed into 2022

19-06-2021 09:20 International Monetary Fund privately estimates that any deal with Argentina will be pushed into 2022 as President Fernández has little incentive to quickly agree a new financing programme.

EDITORIAL

Central America and the middle ground

18-06-2021 22:17 Deploring disrespect for the principle of non-intervention in domestic affairs and electoral processes is a bit rich when coming from President Alberto Fernández, who only five days previously had drawn a protest from Lima’s Foreign Ministry for prematurely congratulating Peruvian leftist candidate Pedro Castillo.

ARGENTINE FONTIFF

Pope Francis: 'Private property is a secondary right'

18-06-2021 18:10 “We should continue exercising special care for the common good” – leader of Catholic Church speaks his mind during a video speech before the International Labour Organisation.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Biden, Putin begin first summit as US-Russia tensions rise

16-06-2021 10:51 US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin shook hands in Geneva on Wednesday at the start of their first summit since the former's election.

Turkey under Erdogan

Erdogan says held 'fruitful, sincere' talks with Biden

14-06-2021 19:02 "We believe there is no problem that cannot be resolved in Turkey-US relations," Erdogan added after holding his first meeting with Biden since his election.

US-Russia Relations

Biden promises to lay down 'red lines' to Putin

14-06-2021 18:03 "I'm not looking for conflict with Russia, but that we will respond if Russia continues its harmful activities," said the US President after his first NATO summit since being elected.

US-Russia Relations

Putin says wants to find ways with Biden to improve ties

04-06-2021 14:43 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he is hoping to improve deeply damaged relations with the United States when he holds his first summit with US counterpart Joe Biden later this month.

copa américa

CONMEBOL announces Brazil will host Copa América

31-05-2021 15:01 In a baffling decision, CONMEBOL announced Monday that the Copa América will now be played in Brazil, which is currently bracing for a third coronavirus wave.

copa américa

Decision on hosting of Copa América expected before Monday

29-05-2021 11:16 Government pushes CONMEBOL for Covid protocol guarantees. New Pollarquía poll shows seven out of ten now feel the event should not take place in Argentina.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government exempts sport from pandemic restrictions as Copa América looms

25-05-2021 17:05 Argentina's government on Tuesday announced an exemption for international sporting events from health restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, just under three weeks before hosting the Copa América.

Coronavirus pandemic

Doubts increase over Argentina’s hosting of Copa América

22-05-2021 09:16 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta expresses concerns over playing of tournament matches in capital, as CONMEBOL strips hosting rights from Colombia.

Coronavirus pandemic

AFA suspends all football in Argentina with Copa América looming

21-05-2021 12:28 AFA suspended all professional football tournaments as new coronavirus lockdown is imposed, just over three weeks before hosting the Copa América.

Coronavirus pandemic

President Fernández: Argentina is ready to host the Copa América

17-05-2021 09:41 Nation is ready to host the Copa América, says President Alberto Fernández, despite the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic in both Argentina and Colombia.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges on US$45-billion loan

12-05-2021 15:28 President Alberto Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges applied by the multilateral lender to countries that use its credit lines extensively.

President in Europe

President gains Spain’s support for financial negotiations

11-05-2021 14:26 President Alberto Fernández met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez this Tuesday and gained his support in Argentina’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Paris Club, as well as the release of Covid-19 vaccine patents.

PRESIDENT IN EUROPE

Fernández kicks off Europe trip as Paris Club debt payment nears

10-05-2021 10:04 Argentina has reportedly asked the Paris Club to allow it to delay upcoming US$2.4-billion payment, due at the end of May, until it has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

International Politics

Fernández set to depart on Euro tour with Guzmán in tow

06-05-2021 15:08 President Alberto Fernández will fly off to Europe on Friday, ahead of a series of meetings with various European leaders, including the Pope and Spain's King Felipe.

Economy Minister interview

Argentina has 'valuable support' from European nations for IMF debt talks

19-04-2021 13:44 Economy Minister says that Argentina is making "progress" in its debt restructuring talks with the International Monetary Fund and that the country is receiving “valuable support” from European leaders.

IMF debt talks

IMF official says timing of new debt deal depends on Argentina

16-04-2021 13:55 IMF Western Hemisphere Director Alejandro Werner says a lot of “advanced work” on a new financing programme for Argentina has been completed. But the timing of a new deal depends on the Alberto Fernández administration, he adds.

DEBT RELIEF

Mexico, Argentina urge debt relief for middle-income nations

08-04-2021 11:36 Mexico and Argentina call for international debt relief for middle-income countries home to many of the people pushed into extreme poverty by the coronavirus pandemic; IMF open to doing more to support nations hit hard by virus crisis.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

IMF projects stronger 2021 growth amid pandemic rebound

06-04-2021 11:01 IMF forecasts that recession-hit Argentina's economy will grow by 5.8% this year, with global GDP expected to rebound 6% overall.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Guzmán: IMF credit line deal will not be finalised before May

05-04-2021 10:28 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán says a plan with the International Monetary Fund to repay US$45 billion in debt won’t be finalised by May or June.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Protesters use Trans Visibility Day to highlight missing youngster

02-04-2021 02:34 Demonstrators mark International Transgender Day of Visibility by demonstrating outside Congress, demanding greater efforts be made in the search for Tehuel, a 21-year-old who went missing since March 11.

HUMANITARIAN MISSION

Argentina, UK agree new mission to identify graves of Malvinas soldiers

20-03-2021 07:55 Two countries sign agreement asking Red Cross to lead second humanitarian mission to disputed islands to identify remains of Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin Cemetery.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Guzmán to hold talks with IMF in Washington on March 23-24

11-03-2021 23:32 Economy minister's trip to Washington for talks with IMF officials, including Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, will take place before the end of the month.

BLOOMBERG

IMF sees upside in delaying Argentina deal after October

11-03-2021 14:08 IMF officials see some benefit in delaying a US$45-billion agreement with Argentina after the October midterms, with talks yielding little progress six months after they began.

News of international

Argentina uses SDR boost to make debt payment to IMF

Argentina made US$1.9-billion IMF payment amid election fallout

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

IMF chief risks weakened authority after China-linked probe

IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

Argentina 2022 Budget bill assumes an IMF deal, Fernández says

IMF taps Credit Suisse’s Goldfajn for Western Hemisphere role

Fine return to action for Scaloni's heroes

Argentina cruise to 3-1 win against Venezuela in World Cup qualifier

Argentina, Brazil plan return of fans for World Cup qualifier

Premier League clubs won't release players for red-list internationals

IMF urges US$650-billion SDR injection be directed to Covid’s hardest hit

Malvinas humanitarian mission: Red Cross discovers five bodies

Red Cross sends second mission team to identify fallen Argentine soldiers

IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

Pause in Iran nuclear talks 'uncomfortable,' says IAEA chief Grossi

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end

England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy

Argentina hope to upset the odds (and Bolsonaro) in Copa clash with Brazil

Messi, Neymar to battle in dream Copa América final for first title

Billionaire Eurnekian’s CGC buys Sinopec assets in Argentina

Sydney residents banned from leaving city as coronavirus cluster grows

IMF sees US$45-billion deal with Argentina pushed into 2022

Central America and the middle ground

Pope Francis: 'Private property is a secondary right'

Biden, Putin begin first summit as US-Russia tensions rise

Erdogan says held 'fruitful, sincere' talks with Biden

Biden promises to lay down 'red lines' to Putin

Putin says wants to find ways with Biden to improve ties

CONMEBOL announces Brazil will host Copa América

Decision on hosting of Copa América expected before Monday

Government exempts sport from pandemic restrictions as Copa América looms

Doubts increase over Argentina’s hosting of Copa América

AFA suspends all football in Argentina with Copa América looming

President Fernández: Argentina is ready to host the Copa América

Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges on US$45-billion loan

President gains Spain’s support for financial negotiations

Fernández kicks off Europe trip as Paris Club debt payment nears

Fernández set to depart on Euro tour with Guzmán in tow

Argentina has 'valuable support' from European nations for IMF debt talks

IMF official says timing of new debt deal depends on Argentina

Mexico, Argentina urge debt relief for middle-income nations

IMF projects stronger 2021 growth amid pandemic rebound

Guzmán: IMF credit line deal will not be finalised before May

Protesters use Trans Visibility Day to highlight missing youngster

Argentina, UK agree new mission to identify graves of Malvinas soldiers

Guzmán to hold talks with IMF in Washington on March 23-24

IMF sees upside in delaying Argentina deal after October

Javier Milei: ‘The more people are against the ropes, the more they will embrace freedom’

Vive la résistance?

What we learned this week: September 18 to 25

Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules

Argentina has paid for 46% of its Covid vaccine contracts

Una familia dedicada al "narcolavado": incautan 2.000.000 de dólares, 5.000.000 de pesos y un Mustang rojo

Se "prometió" pero no se "realizó"

Se desmoronó el cono del volcán Cumbre Vieja: cerraron el aeropuerto por la ceniza

Insaurralde será jefe de campaña del Frente de Todos y van a 'distritalizar' la elección

"Sorprendido" por su salida del gabinete, Nicolás Trotta contó sus "desencuentros" con Alberto Fernández