News of venice

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.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement

03-12-2022 23:17 "Prudent macroeconomic management and efforts to mobilise external financing are supporting stability," declares IMF mission team as latest staff review is signed off.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Government to change IMF bill to get opposition backing

09-03-2022 21:42 Ruling coalition agrees to change the bill that underpins the government’s agreement with the IMF in exchange for the opposition to support it.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina, IMF reach understanding on fiscal path for deal

28-01-2022 00:51 Argentina and the International Monetary Fund have reached an understanding on when the nation will achieve a balanced primary budget, marking a first key step to renegotiating more than US$40 billion of debt, according to people familiar with the talks.

BLOOMBERG

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.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Argentina’s bonds slump as economy chief criticises IMF proposals

07-01-2022 16:57 Markets react negatively to government's IMF presentation, as doubts increase over likelihood of a deal before March.

IMF DEBT PRESENTATION

‘Nobody supports it’ – opposition slams government’s IMF debt presentation

07-01-2022 02:26 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán’s presentation detailing the government’s proposal for debt negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) triggers strong criticism from the opposition.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Argentina challenges IMF over new deal, details disagreements

05-01-2022 21:59 President Alberto Fernández and Economy Minister Martín Guzmán lay down gauntlet to International Monetary Fund, declaring they won't accept "austerity" that threatens economic recovery.

IMF DEBT

Reserves drop as Argentina makes US$1.9-billion payment to IMF

22-12-2021 17:18 Central Bank reserves fall after Argentina made a US$1.9-billion payment to the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday; Talks over new financing programme set to resume in January.

IMF DEBT TALKS

President Fernández speaks with IMF chief after budget fiasco

18-12-2021 08:09 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and President Alberto Fernández share “very good meeting” as talks over debt restructuring continue.

ARGENTINA & THE IMF

IMF’s critics in Argentina reiterate their opposition to new deal

15-12-2021 16:29 Thousands of people flood the streets of Argentina to underline their opposition to a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

IMF DEBT TALKS

US official expresses support for 'solid' Argentina-IMF agreement

08-12-2021 17:09 White House's top Latin America advisor Juan González says he is "optimistic" that a "solid" agreement can be worked out with Argentina and the International Monetary Fund.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Guzmán tells CGT he won’t sign ‘austerity agreement’ with IMF

03-12-2021 02:49 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán promises that "there will be no austerity" in Argentina and that his economic plan seeks to "create jobs and lower inflation."

IMF DEBT TALKS

'It’s not Cristina': Argentina’s VP breaks silence, pushes IMF decision to Congress

28-11-2021 08:28 Vice-president breaks her silence on a deal between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund, saying the approval will be the responsibility of the entire Congress and that a deal is not her responsibility.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Fernández: Argentina ‘absolutely’ committed to sealing new IMF deal

15-10-2021 20:44 Following reports any deal won’t be sealed until 2022, president tells business leaders that Argentina will repay IMF debt once it is “back on its own two feet again.”

IMF DEBT TALKS

No IMF deal until early 2021, Fernández tells CEOs

13-10-2021 13:02 President Alberto Fernández reportedly tells a group of eight top businessmen that a deal with the IMF won’t happen until 2022 at the earliest.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Government watches Georgieva's IMF troubles with concern

04-10-2021 16:11 US lawmakers and officials are seeking to speed up an investigation into the director of the International Monetary Fund, for allegedly favouring China when she worked at the World Bank.

by Fernando Nolé

IMF DEBT

Argentina uses SDR boost to make debt payment to IMF

23-09-2021 17:28 Reaching an agreement with the Fund to reschedule next payments will be crucial in order to avoid US$19 billion in maturities next year.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Argentina made US$1.9-billion IMF payment amid election fallout

22-09-2021 14:26 Argentina transferred the International Monetary Fund US$1.88 billion Wednesday, complying with the first principal payment of record bailout.

DEBT TALKS

IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

16-09-2021 17:23 International Monetary Fund (IMF) is "committed" to reaching an agreement with Argentina, says spokesperson.

Bloomberg

Argentina 2022 Budget bill assumes an IMF deal, Fernández says

15-09-2021 17:42 First draft of next year's budget bill will be sent to Congress on Wednesday and it assumes the country will reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to refinance its record US$45-billion debt.

FILM

Sorrentino taps Naples boyhood, Maradona in latest film at Venice

02-09-2021 15:44 Italian director Paolo Sorrentino presents new semi-autobiographical film at Venice, recalling Diego Maradona and a heartbreaking story about growing up in 1980s Naples.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

16-07-2021 01:48 International Monetary Fund and Argentina are negotiating an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice told the press on Thursday.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

13-07-2021 13:51 Officials from Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund hold “productive” talks over a new financing programme on the sidelines of G20 summit in Venice.

News of venice

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

IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement

Government to change IMF bill to get opposition backing

Argentina, IMF reach understanding on fiscal path for deal

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

Argentina’s bonds slump as economy chief criticises IMF proposals

‘Nobody supports it’ – opposition slams government’s IMF debt presentation

Argentina challenges IMF over new deal, details disagreements

Reserves drop as Argentina makes US$1.9-billion payment to IMF

President Fernández speaks with IMF chief after budget fiasco

IMF’s critics in Argentina reiterate their opposition to new deal

US official expresses support for 'solid' Argentina-IMF agreement

Guzmán tells CGT he won’t sign ‘austerity agreement’ with IMF

'It’s not Cristina': Argentina’s VP breaks silence, pushes IMF decision to Congress

Fernández: Argentina ‘absolutely’ committed to sealing new IMF deal

No IMF deal until early 2021, Fernández tells CEOs

Government watches Georgieva's IMF troubles with concern

Argentina uses SDR boost to make debt payment to IMF

Argentina made US$1.9-billion IMF payment amid election fallout

IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

Argentina 2022 Budget bill assumes an IMF deal, Fernández says

Sorrentino taps Naples boyhood, Maradona in latest film at Venice

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure

Ex-Trump aide, General Michael Flynn, pleads guilty to lying about contact with Russia

Germany vows millions for Amazon as Scholz meets Lula in Brazil

'Civil war now!' exclaim demonstators in Peru as tensions rise

Paul Krugman: Argentina, Brazil’s joint currency is terrible idea

El misterioso avión de Aerolíneas Argentinas que sobrevoló La Plata

Dólar hoy: el blue arrancó la semana con nuevo récord pero después se desinfló

¿Plazo fijo o dólar? cuál es la opción más rentable para ahorrar

La oferta que quiere hacerle Patricia Bullrich a Milei para la provincia de Buenos Aires

Los chats por el crimen de Lucio Dupuy: del reclamo por la tenencia al "nos vamos a mandar una cagada"

News of venice

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

IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement

Government to change IMF bill to get opposition backing

Argentina, IMF reach understanding on fiscal path for deal

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

​​Argentina’s bonds slump as economy chief criticises IMF proposals

‘Nobody supports it’ – opposition slams government’s IMF debt presentation

Argentina challenges IMF over new deal, details disagreements

Reserves drop as Argentina makes US$1.9-billion payment to IMF

President Fernández speaks with IMF chief after budget fiasco

IMF’s critics in Argentina reiterate their opposition to new deal

US official expresses support for 'solid' Argentina-IMF agreement

Guzmán tells CGT he won’t sign ‘austerity agreement’ with IMF

'It’s not Cristina': Argentina’s VP breaks silence, pushes IMF decision to Congress

Fernández: Argentina ‘absolutely’ committed to sealing new IMF deal

No IMF deal until early 2021, Fernández tells CEOs

Government watches Georgieva's IMF troubles with concern

Argentina uses SDR boost to make debt payment to IMF

Argentina made US$1.9-billion IMF payment amid election fallout

IMF ‘committed’ to reaching agreement with Argentina

Argentina 2022 Budget bill assumes an IMF deal, Fernández says

Sorrentino taps Naples boyhood, Maradona in latest film at Venice

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

Guzmán and IMF hold ‘productive’ talks over financing programme

Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure

Ex-Trump aide, General Michael Flynn, pleads guilty to lying about contact with Russia

Germany vows millions for Amazon as Scholz meets Lula in Brazil

'Civil war now!' exclaim demonstators in Peru as tensions rise

Paul Krugman: Argentina, Brazil’s joint currency is terrible idea

El misterioso avión de Aerolíneas Argentinas que sobrevoló La Plata

Dólar hoy: el blue arrancó la semana con nuevo récord pero después se desinfló

¿Plazo fijo o dólar? cuál es la opción más rentable para ahorrar

La oferta que quiere hacerle Patricia Bullrich a Milei para la provincia de Buenos Aires

Los chats por el crimen de Lucio Dupuy: del reclamo por la tenencia al "nos vamos a mandar una cagada"

Argentina’s bonds slump as economy chief criticises IMF proposals