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IMF board approves US$6 billion in fresh funds for Argentina

23-12-2022 00:50 International Monetary Fund announces that its board of directors has signed off on third review of Argentina's debt assistance programme and releases new US$6-billion disbursement of funds.

‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president

19-09-2022 17:05 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva briefs media on “excellent” meeting with President Alberto Fernández; Reiterates praise for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, declaring: “Three ministers, one programme.”

by Rosario Ayerdi

Argentina's subsidy cuts mired in doubt under new minister

06-07-2022 22:14 Several analysts insist that a question mark hangs over Silvina Batakis’ commitment to spending cuts penned by Martín Guzmán and the IMF.

IMF: Targets in Argentina’s debt deal ‘have not changed’

19-05-2022 16:09 Fund Spokesperson Gerry Rice says staff are making “good progress” in review of debt restructuring deal, but that its “objectives have not changed.”

Argentina to resume Paris Club talks over US$2-billion debt

22-03-2022 15:50 Argentina is resuming negotiations this week with a wealthy group of nations known as the Paris Club over US$2 billion in outstanding debt as a grace period ends. 

Inflation reached 3.9% in January, lifting annual rate to 50.7%

15-02-2022 22:08 Consumer prices rose 3.9% in January as inflation accelerated for a second straight month, the INDEC national statistics bureau reported on Wednesday.

Cerruti says IMF payment depends on progress in talks

27-01-2022 16:37 Government spokesperson refuses to confirm if country will make US$730-million payment to the IMF this Friday, saying decision depends on the progress of talks.

Argentina’s bonds slump below 30 cents on doubts over IMF deal

21-01-2022 18:18 Argentine bonds are testing new lows as concern grows that the government will struggle to reach a refinancing deal with the International Monetary Fund before large payments come due in March.

Argentina's president says IMF is trying to impose a programme

11-01-2022 10:09 Alberto Fernández said Monday that the International Monetary Fund is trying to impose a new programme in the country.

Argentina's opposition refuses to attend meeting on IMF talks

04-01-2022 14:28 Leaders from Argentina’s top opposition bloc indicated that they won’t be attending the government’s meeting at the presidential palace on Wednesday to discuss the state of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.