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.