News of targets

IMF says Argentina’s spending adds risks to US$44-billion deal

28-09-2023 15:41 “The recently adopted policy measures and announcements add to Argentina’s challenges,” IMF chief spokesperson Julie Kozack said at a press conference in Washington.

MASSA IN WASHINGTON

Argentina says IMF to allow currency intervention to hold range

23-08-2023 22:42 IMF to allow Argentina to intervene in currency markets if peso drifts above or beyond a certain range, says Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF board approves US$7.5-billion disbursement for Argentina

23-08-2023 14:46 Spokesperson for Economy Minister Sergio Massa says IMF's executive board has approved release of US$7.5 billion in funds to Argentina.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF ‘evaluating’ new government measures as talks continue

18-05-2023 20:41 International Monetary Fund says they are still "evaluating the measures" announced this week by Argentina’s government, as negotiations over changes to the country’s multi-billion-dollar credit-line advance.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Argentina and IMF to rework US$44-billion deal as drought hits economy

15-04-2023 12:48 Argentina and the International Monetary Fund are going back to the drawing board again over US$44-billion programme as concerns increase that record drought will push the country into recession.

DEBT DEAL

‘Severe drought harming Argentina’s population,’ admits IMF chief

13-04-2023 18:09 Brazil’s President Lula claims International Monetary Fund is choking Argentina’s economy as it struggles to comply with its US$44-billion programme.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF calls for ‘stronger policy package’ from Argentina

02-04-2023 09:14 International Monetary Fund calls on government to adopt "a stronger policy package" in the face of economic crisis and historic drought.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time

26-02-2023 08:46 Argentina and the IMF are discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023, a cornerstone of the deal seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the economy.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Argentina seeks fresh IMF approval – and US$5 billion in funds

21-02-2023 15:58 Top officials head to Washington for talks with IMF over latest quarterly review; Government needs to boost reserves amid strong foreign currency outflows and punishing drought that has wrecked agricultural harvest projections.

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Argentina needs to stick to IMF agreement, says minister

11-07-2022 15:32 In her first press conference, Silvina Batakis said Argentina would continue working to balance its fiscal accounts, promote positive real interest rates, and move forward with reducing energy subsidies.

THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

New minister Batakis takes office in an Argentina full of uncertainty

07-07-2022 23:34 Silvina Batakis faces a number of key challenges and decisions; Issues like inflation, the IMF deal, the fiscal deficit and subsidies top her in-tray.

IMF DEBT DEAL

IMF ‘looking forward’ to working with Batakis at ‘difficult moment’

07-07-2022 16:06 New economy minister speaks with multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva, who says Batakis confirmed her “commitment” to IMF refinancing programme.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina finishes first IMF review as path to targets may shift

09-06-2022 09:07 IMF staff and Argentine authorities agree that the annual objectives established at approval of the arrangement will remain unchanged.

IMF DEBT

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.”

IMF DEBT

Government trusts in recalibration as IMF audits accounts

17-05-2022 15:57 Official data revealed six percent inflation for April; Once chapter of raising public utility rates is closed, International Monetary Fund will focus on nation’s deficient accumulation of reserves.

ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT

Argentina’s agribusiness plan casts doubt on climate goals

27-12-2021 08:00 The plan agreed between the government and the sector faces questions over its impact on Argentina’s emissions reduction targets.

News of targets

IMF says Argentina’s spending adds risks to US$44-billion deal

Argentina says IMF to allow currency intervention to hold range

IMF board approves US$7.5-billion disbursement for Argentina

IMF ‘evaluating’ new government measures as talks continue

Argentina and IMF to rework US$44-billion deal as drought hits economy

‘Severe drought harming Argentina’s population,’ admits IMF chief

IMF calls for ‘stronger policy package’ from Argentina

Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time

Argentina seeks fresh IMF approval – and US$5 billion in funds

Argentina needs to stick to IMF agreement, says minister

New minister Batakis takes office in an Argentina full of uncertainty

IMF ‘looking forward’ to working with Batakis at ‘difficult moment’

Argentina finishes first IMF review as path to targets may shift

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

Government trusts in recalibration as IMF audits accounts

Argentina’s agribusiness plan casts doubt on climate goals

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Victoria Villarruel hold ‘historic’ transition meeting

Karina Milei: How the most important member of Argentina’s next government thinks

Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil

Who will be in Javier Milei’s Cabinet? The ministers and secretaries confirmed so far

Victoria Villarruel, the first vice-president to play down dictatorship’s crimes

El destino del PAMI en la era Milei, en manos del PRO

Gabinete de Javier Milei: ya se confirmaron los nombres de seis ministros y seis secretarios

Aguinaldo: ¿Javier Milei puede decidir que no se pague?

Habló David Nalbandian tras ser acusado por acoso sexual y hostigamiento a su ex pareja

Malena Galmarini salió a responderle a Javier Milei por la privatización de AySA