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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.

Argentina makes US$334-million interest payment to IMF

02-08-2021 18:57 Argentina makes US$334-million interest payment to the International Monetary Fund.

Fernández: IMF debt is 'unpayable' and terms must be renegotiated

28-03-2021 21:53 President Alberto Fernández said on Sunday that the Argentina's debt with the International Monetary Fund is "unpayable" in its original form.

President Fernández calls to extend IMF payment period

28-03-2021 16:03 President Alberto Fernández called on the IMF to extend the repayment period on the nation’s debt facility beyond 10 years – something the Fund doesn't allow.

Government considers using new IMF reserves for loan payment

26-02-2021 16:58 Argentina is considering using new reserves to be issued by the International Monetary Fund to make a payment due to the lender in September, according to a person with direct knowledge.

IMF: Argentine team expected to hold loan talks in mid-March

25-02-2021 18:22 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán will visit Washington in mid-March, confirms IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice.

Guzmán expects new program with IMF in March or April 2021

10-12-2020 02:11 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán says talks with the IMF will still "take a while," hinting a deal would be likely in March or April next year.

Government officials to meet IMF in Washington in 'coming days'

04-12-2020 13:07 Government officials will meet with staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon to continue talks on a new aid programme, a Fund spokesman said Thursday.

Guzmán, Pesce, Massa in isolation after IMF officials gets Covid-19

15-11-2020 20:55 A number of government officials – including Martín Guzmán, Miguel Pesce and Sergio Massa – went into preventative isolation on Sunday, after a member of a visiting IMF mission tested positive for Covid-19.

Argentina will ask IMF for Extended Fund Facility programme, says Guzmán

09-11-2020 21:55 Government will ask IMF for an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme as part of the government's efforts to delay repayments on the US$44 billion it owes, Economy Minister Martin Guzman confirms.

Cafiero confirms government wants to postpone IMF debt repayments

07-10-2020 17:56 In address to Senate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms government will ask the International Monetary Fund to postpone scheduled repayments on a US$44-billion loan.

IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan

07-10-2020 00:52 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF has "no intention of putting pressure on Argentina at this time," as negotiators from Fund arrive in Buenos Aires for talks.

Guzmán: Argentina wants IMF deal with no payments until 2024

13-09-2020 22:50 Economy minister says Argentina wants to delay all IMF loan repayments until 2024 at the earliest in interview with La Nación.

IMF in 'initial stages' of Argentina loan talks: official

10-09-2020 18:27 The IMF is in the early phase of talks with Argentina over a new financing programme, and is gathering information on how best to help the country, confirms spokesperson.

IMF to hold remote consultations with Argentina amid coronavirus pandemic

03-04-2020 11:21 The government announced this week that it intends to seek a new IMF programme that will allow the existing one to be refinanced until the country can tap debt markets again. The IMF’s normal yearly check-up, an Article IV review, will now likely take place remotely.

Government proposes US$69-billion debt restructuring plan

10-03-2020 08:15 With Decree 250/2020, government confirms proposal to restructure US$69 billion of public debt.

IMF says Argentina's debt burden is 'unsustainable'

19-02-2020 18:27 Review by International Monetary Fund mission team paves the way for the government to ask private bondholders to take on losses, as it prepares to renegotiate its obligations.

Debt talks with IMF begin in Buenos Aires

13-02-2020 10:11 About 6,000 people demonstrated in front of Congress in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, shouting "IMF get out!" as negotiations over debt restructuring begins in earnest.

IMF mission team extends Buenos Aires trip to full week

11-02-2020 08:39 Spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund confirms that mission team will stay full week in Argentina, longer than three days originally planned, with talks over nation's debt burden set to enter crucial stage.

by James Grainger

IMF chief says Fund remains committed to Argentina

10-12-2019 23:27 Kristalina Georgieva says International Monetary Fund remains committed to Argentina as President Alberto Fernández is sworn in as new leader.