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IMF: ‘Constructive discussions’ ongoing with Argentina over new deal

06-02-2025 22:59 Markets move on rumours of new deal with the International Monetary Fund, which again praises “enormous progress” made by Milei administration.

IMF NEGOTIATIONS OVER NEW DEAL

IMF: Formal talks over new deal with Argentina have begun

19-12-2024 21:09 The International Monetary Fund and Argentina have formally begun negotiations over a new loan agreement as the current programme draws to a close.

NEW IMF PROGRAMME

IMF in talks with Argentina on loan to succeed US$44-billion deal

19-12-2024 14:13 International Monetary Fund confirms it has formally opened talks with President Javier Milei's government over a new loan programme to replace its existing US$44-billion deal.

IMF LOAN PROGRAMME

Argentina ‘sure’ of new IMF deal, says it doesn’t depend on Trump

21-11-2024 14:28 IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack says authorities in Argentina are “exploring the option of moving to a new arrangement” with the multilateral lender to replace its existing US$44-billion loan programme.

IMF

IMF sees ‘signs of an incipient recovery’ in Argentina

03-10-2024 17:14 The International Monetary Fund sees "signs of an incipient economic recovery" in Argentina, but tackling high poverty rates "remains a priority," a spokeswoman for the financial organisation said Thursday.

IMF ON ARGENTINA

IMF denies there is ‘specific timetable’ for new Argentina deal

11-07-2024 16:48 Julie Kozack, the Fund's communications director, contradicts claims by Economy Minister Luis Caputo that talks about new financing deal are underway and an agreement could be sealed this year.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF backs negotiator who drew Milei’s ire in Argentina aid talks

11-07-2024 15:48 Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva "has full confidence" in top negotiator Rodrigo Valdés despite criticism from President Javeir Milei.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF urges increased assistance for Argentina’s poorest

06-06-2024 15:37 Fund’s chief spokeswoman Julie Kozack warns that Milei’s economic adjustment “should not fall disproportionately on working families.”

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF hails Argentina’s ‘impressive’ progress under Milei

04-04-2024 19:27 Progress made by Milei administration is "impressive" but "the road to stabilisation is never easy," says IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack.

CRITICISM FROM IMF

IMF delivers rare public rebuke to Massa over cash handouts

28-09-2023 18:48 Spokesperson for multilateral lender says Sergio Massa’s cash handouts ‘add to Argentina’s challenges’ during press conference.

International Monetary Fund

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.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF ‘negotiating intensively’ with Argentina, says spokesperson

13-07-2023 15:02 Argentina and the International Monetary Fund are "working intensively" to reach an agreement over the fifth review of the country’s record credit programme; Economy Ministry officials head to Washington.

Debt deal talks

IMF: Argentina facing ‘very complex’ economic situation

08-06-2023 16:50 Spokesperson for International Monetary Fund says multilateral lender is working “very hard” with government in Buenos Aires; Talks with President Alberto Fernández’s administration, which wants up to US$20 billion of disbursements advanced ongoing.

INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

IMF: US default would have 'very serious repercussions' globally

11-05-2023 17:01 International Monetary Fund urges Democrats and Republicans to reach a consensus on the looming debt ceiling, warning of potential impact for the United States and the global economy if the nation defaults on its debt.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Massa: IMF sees drought is ‘game-changer’ for Argentina

11-05-2023 16:48 International Monetary Fund spokesperson gives little away about talks over redrawing of multi-billion-debt deal in wake of historic drought, rebuffing questions from reporters over whether delivery of funds will be brought forward.