US-ARGENTINA BAILOUT Bessent’s plan runs short on time to line up Argentina financing Yesterday 21:33 US Treasury has been floating a US$20-billion financing deal involving banks, but key details such as the debt’s terms, structure and collateral remain unaddressed.
POLITICS & ECONOMY US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms, says Bausili 16-10-2025 01:31 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili say landmark currency swap deal with Trump administration could be sealed before the October 26 midterms by Santiago del Carril
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline 13-10-2025 17:17 Argentina's president is banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from his US ally President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm elections.
US-ARGENTINA SUPPORT Caputo says US willing to keep buying pesos 13-10-2025 15:07 United States “is willing to continue buying pesos and bonds, and all options are on the table,” says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei 09-10-2025 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”
FOREIGN POLICY US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina 02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
MARKETS Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso 30-09-2025 14:03 President says Argentina has secured financing through the end of next year and is working on longer term plans, giving a brief boost to the nation’s assets.
WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop 26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.
ECONOMIC LIFELIFE US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina 24-09-2025 10:50 Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina 24-09-2025 10:25 Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases 24-09-2025 10:09 Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.
CURRENCY SWAP Argentina renews part of China swap ahead of Bessent visit 10-04-2025 17:13 Argentina renews a portion of its US$18-billion currency swap line with China; Activated part being extended for another 12 months amounts to US$5 billion.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS IMF deal fine print could disrupt China swap renewal 10-04-2025 05:36 In June, the grace period China granted Javier Milei expires. Washington is already pressuring Buenos Aires over the currency swap, with US$6.5 billion remaining frozen. by Eugenia Muzio
CURRENCY SWAP Central Bank says China currency swap renewed until July 2026 12-06-2024 22:26 Central Bank renews a roughly US$5-billion portion of its currency swap line with the People’s Bank of China for another two years.
CHINA CURRENCY SWAP IMF expects China to reschedule billions in Argentina’s debt 12-06-2024 11:34 IMF expects China to reschedule payments from the US$18-billion swap line that it has extended to Argentina.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Top officials to meet People's Bank of China chief amid swap talks 26-04-2024 17:20 Argentina’s Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to meet with People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Beijing on Monday.
RELATIONS WITH CHINA Central Bank chief Bausili among top officials headed to China 18-04-2024 18:02 Top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as President Javier Milei ditches his aggressive rhetoric against Beijing in a bid to deepen ties with a key trade partner.