News of loan programme

World Bank lines up US$2-billion shield for Argentina’s debt refinancingurden

Today 16:01 Proposed backing could lower borrowing costs; Milei administration faces major July repayments and is seeking fresh international support.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCING

Argentina in talks for US$2-billion loan backed by World Bank

Today 12:48 Argentina negotiating US$2-billion loan with private banks backed by guarantees from World Bank institutions.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Wall St sees Argentina getting up to US$20 billion in IMF deal

06-03-2025 00:01 Negotiations between Milei’s government and the IMF appear to be nearing the final stages.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF to review US$44-billion loan in key step toward new deal

30-12-2024 17:31 International Monetary Fund’s executive board will review Argentina’s current US$44-billion aid programme next month, a crucial step as President Javier Milei negotiates for a new loan.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF endorses Milei austerity, paves way for new funds

13-05-2024 13:05 Multilateral lender signs off on eighth review but says Milei government has put US$44-billion programme “firmly back on track”; Argentina to receive US$800 million in funds to make upcoming loan payment.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Milei wins IMF staff support to unlock US$800 million

13-05-2024 12:07 IMF staff sign off on eighth review of Argentina’s US$44-billion programme, endorsing President Milei’s shock therapy programme and freeing up access to nearly US$800 million.