News of support

IMF BACKS B.A.

IMF chief Georgieva: Argentina faces a particularly 'difficult' moment

16-04-2020 08:42 "It is really a difficult time for everyone, but in particular, it is difficult for countries that entered this crisis facing already complex challenges," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Political tensions

Brazil cuts off dialogue with Venezuela, recalls ‘all’ diplomats

06-03-2020 13:24 Brazilian diplomats called home after tensions escalated between President Jair Bolsonaro and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over Brasilia's support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

Alberto in Europe

France will back Argentina to renegotiate debt with the IMF

05-02-2020 13:14 Alberto Fernández continues his european tour with French President Emmanuel Macron’s company at Elysée Palace in order to obtain significant political support to negotiate a rescheduling of the maturities of Argentina's large foreign debt.

Deadline approaches

Buenos Aires Province sweetens deal for 2021 creditors

27-01-2020 17:27 In exchange for pushing back the deadline on a US$250-million principal payment, investors would get paid interest on those funds, according to the offer revealed Monday.

Diego does Caracas

Maduro welcomes Maradona to Caracas ahead of São Paulo Forum

22-01-2020 12:17 Gimnasia boss, a long time supporter of Chavismo, visits under-fire socialist leader in Venezuelan capital.

BlOOMBERG

The banker, the Trump donor and the secret trip to meet Venezuela's VP

15-01-2020 17:42 When a major Trump donor travelled to Caracas in November for secret talks with Venezuela’s vice-president, he was not, it turns out, the most important visitor

Sahel region

Calls for response after Islamic State attack in Niger kills at least 89

15-01-2020 09:31 Leaders Sahel summit in southern France plan to reinforce military presence in Niger after undergoing its deadliest terrorist attack.

Bloomberg

US to prioritise Brazil over Argentina in OECD reversal

15-01-2020 09:06 Washington to tell OECD officials that US now prioritises Brazil's bid for membership, rather than Argentina's.

CRISIS IN ECUADOR

Argentina slams Maduro, offers 'strong support' for Ecuador's Moreno

08-10-2019 17:29 Seven Latin American governments, including Argentina, offer 'strong support' for under-fire Ecuador President Lenín Moreno, who is facing large protests over rising fuel prices. Nations criticise 'any action' by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro intended to 'destabilise' government.