EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU, Mercosur trade deal possible soon, says European official Yesterdat 13:14 European Union hopes to finalise trade deal with Mercosur by July, says top EU official.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Fernández expects Mercosur, EU to close trade deal soon 29-01-2023 10:31 The Mercosur trade group and the European Union will reach a trade agreement soon, declares president during German chancellor's visit to Buenos Aires.
BLOOMBERG Lithium Americas poised to be Argentina's battery-metal ‘monster’ with arena deal 21-12-2022 17:01 Lithium Americas Corp is seeking to scoop up more Argentina assets as it looks to acquire a dominant position in the fastest-growing region for the battery metal.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Massa seals tax info exchange deal with United States 06-12-2022 22:29 Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa wins over Washington and signs an agreement with US Ambassador Marc Stanley guaranteeing the exchange of tax information from Internal Revenue Service.
REGIONAL TRADE BLOC Mercosur tensions rise as Uruguay seeks trade deal outside bloc 03-12-2022 08:19 Uruguay's move to join one of Asia's biggest pacts marks a rupture after years of Montevideo seeking a more open approach to international commerce by the group.
DEBT TALKS Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club 28-10-2022 15:50 Economy minister Sergio Massa says government has "successfully" reached an agreement with the Paris Club to restructure just under US$2 billion in debt.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU ‘fully committed’ to Mercosur free-trade deal, says top official 24-10-2022 20:56 The European Union is “fully committed” to the stalled free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc and must move ahead before “other actors intervene,” declares EU official Josep Borrell.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds 08-10-2022 10:17 International Monetary Fund's board approves a new loan tranche of US$3.8 billion to Argentina; Government granted two waivers.
ARGENTINA & THE IMF Lula criticises Alberto Fernández for sticking to IMF debt deal 29-09-2022 14:11 Former Brazil president and candidate in this Sunday’s election says Argentina’s leader is “in a bind” and has disappointed voters by attempting to resolve the nation's US$44.5-billion debt deal.
POLITICS Elisa Carrió's attacks expose rift among opposition coalition leaders 11-08-2022 10:46 Veteran opposition leader ‘Lilita’ once again sparks controversy, this time with comments slamming several PRO and Radical leaders; PRO leader Patricia Bullrich pushes back, declaring “the impunity of the word has to end."
NEW ECONOMY MINISTER Batakis: Argentina will honour economic goals agreed with IMF 11-07-2022 13:34 New Economy Minister Silvina Batakis tells the press that Argentina is “not going to spend more than we have," but experts warn that “seeing is believing.”
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Nicolás Dujovne: ‘This government’s economic programme is inflationary’ 17-06-2022 08:00 Former economy minister Nicolás Dujovne on the Cambiemos administration, the IMF debt deals and Argentina’s ongoing struggle with inflation. by Jorge Fontevecchia
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA SALE Elon Musk says deal to buy Twitter is 'temporarily on hold' 13-05-2022 14:26 Elon Musk said on Friday he was putting a temporary halt on his much-anticipated deal to buy Twitter, sending shares in the social media giant plunging.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Jeffrey Sachs: ‘Argentina needs the continuity of reasonable policies, not heroics’ 29-04-2022 16:32 Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs on Argentina’s IMF debt restructuring deal, the global economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and post-pandemic politics. by Jorge Fontevecchia
SOCIAL NETWORKS Twitter takeover was brash and fast, with Musk calling the shots 29-04-2022 08:44 It was one of the most frenzied and unpredictable takeover bids ever, with Elon Musk sealing a deal to acquire Twitter within weeks of anyone even knowing he was an investor.
IMF DEBT DEAL Guzmán tells IMF: ‘We will prioritise social spending’ 22-04-2022 23:34 Economy minister meets with International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, tells her Argentina’s government has complied with targets laid out in US$44.5-billion debt restructuring deal.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF admits new Argentina debt deal faces ‘high risks’ 01-04-2022 19:50 Gerry Rice, spokesman for the multilateral lender, concedes agreement faces “high risks” due to social and economic situation, war in Ukraine.
BLOOMBERG Argentina's IMF deal fails to revive bonds stuck around 30 cents 29-03-2022 16:56 Argentina's bonds maturing in 2035 are little changed since President Alberto Fernández’s administration reached an agreement with IMF.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina receives US$9.7B after IMF board signs off on debt deal 25-03-2022 20:36 IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that “risks” lie ahead, concedes “early recalibration” of programme may be necessary.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS IMF approves Argentina’s US$45-billion deal already facing risks 25-03-2022 16:40 The International Monetary Fund has approved Argentina’s US$45-billion agreement, the final step to cement a deal that’s already facing economic and political challenges.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Sergio Massa: ‘I stopped basing my politics on articles or opinion polls a long time ago’ 25-03-2022 12:00 Lower House speaker on tensions in the ruling coalition, the approval of the IMF debt deal and whether he’ll run for the Presidency in 2023. by Jorge Fontevecchia
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF board to meet Friday to discuss Argentine debt deal 19-03-2022 18:46 The International Monetary Fund announced Saturday that its board of directors will discuss Argentina’s US$45-billion agreement on March 25, the final step of approval after two years of negotiations.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF admits Ukraine war will impact targets in Argentina’s new programme 18-03-2022 17:50 International Monetary Fund admits economic consequences of Russia's attack on Ukraine will likely impact upon targets outlined in Argentina’s new financing programme.
IMF DEBT DEAL Senate approves IMF deal, now goes to board vote 18-03-2022 09:10 In a 56-13 vote with three abstentions, senators approve legislation underpinning Argentina’s latest IMF programme.
IMF DEBT DEAL Senate set to open debate on government's IMF bill 13-03-2022 21:25 IMF bill due to reach Senate Budget Committee on Monday, with the ruling coalition wanting it approved by the end of the week.
IMF DEBT DEAL PROTESTS Fernández de Kirchner hits out at ‘paradoxical’ attack on her Senate office 11-03-2022 16:40 Vice-president and Senate chief expresses dismay at "paradoxical" attack on her Senate office during protests against government's International Monetary Fund debt bill.
LAWMAKERS DEBATE DEBT DEAL IN CONGRESS Senate prepares to debate IMF deal after lower house backs bill 11-03-2022 16:25 Upper house to begin debate on bill on Monday, with government seeking approval before start of following week, when US$2.9-billion maturity is due.
IMF DEBT DEAL Lawmakers in lower house approve deal with IMF to repay debt 11-03-2022 10:07 Lawmakers in the lower house approve a deal with the International Monetary Fund to restructure US$45-billion debt; Senate must still vote to back deal.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina’s IMF deal bill passes in lower house, heads to Senate 11-03-2022 09:24 In early hours of Friday morning, Argentina's lower house of Congress approved bill underpinning government’s US$45-billion agreement with the IMF.
IMF DEBT DEAL Lower house prepares to vote on IMF deal, approval likely 10-03-2022 23:16 Argentina's lower house on track to approve government's deal to restructure its US$45-billion debt with the International Monetary Fund in a session just after midnight; Senate still to vote; Protesters clash with police during demonstrations against deal outside Congress.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS IMF-backed subsidy cuts are boon to power producers 10-03-2022 18:10 Energy producers in Argentina are poised to fare best from the agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Federico Sturzenegger: ‘Once the Central Bank is independent, the planets align’ 10-03-2022 15:50 Economist Federico Sturzenegger on his time leading the Central Bank, Economy Minister Martín Guzmán and Argentina’s IMF debt deals in 2018 and 2022. by Jorge Fontevecchia
IMF DEBT DEAL Government asks Congress to speed through passage of IMF deal 08-03-2022 21:17 President Alberto Fernández's government calls on Congress to "speed up" the treatment of its bill to refinance Argentina's US$45-billion debt with the International Monetary Fund.
IMF DEBT DEAL Deputies to start debating IMF deal as key week gets underway 07-03-2022 10:23 After months of negotiation between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Argentina's Congress will finally begin to officially debate a bill outlining the new financing programme this week.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF bill reaches Congress to a backdrop of uncertainty 04-03-2022 23:32 Bill outlining agreement between Argentina and the IMF sent to lower house; Doubts persist over support from Kirchnerite lawmakers in ruling coalition; Opposition says it will wait to hear presentation from Guzmán.
NEW CONGRESS SESSIONS Fernández slams Macri in speech to Congress, prompting opposition walkout 04-03-2022 23:07 Opposition PRO party lawmakers walk out on speech to Congress after president once again attacks Macri for agreeing an “unpayable foreign debt” with IMF.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina would receive US$9.8B in first IMF disbursement, says Guzmán 04-03-2022 23:00 Argentina's government will receive about US$9.8 billion in a first disbursement from the International Monetary Fund if its new financing programme is approved, Economy Minister Martín Guzmán said on Friday.
IMF DEBT DEAL Government posts IMF bill documents ahead of Congress debate 04-03-2022 22:58 Argentina on Friday released the text of a memorandum of understanding and accompanying documents that are part of the agreement it has reached with International Monetary Fund.
IMF DEBT DEAL Details of the IMF agreement that the government has sent to Congress 04-03-2022 18:22 Agreement foresees Argentina registering inflation of up to 48% this year, economic growth of 4.5% and receiving IMF disbursements of more than US$24 billion until end of 2022.
BLOOMBERG Argentina inks US$45-billion staff-level IMF deal in key step 03-03-2022 21:02 Staff-level accord, which includes commitments to narrow fiscal deficit and money-printing while unwinding energy subsidies, will seek to address “persistent” high inflation and public finances.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina says it has overcome energy-fee hurdle in IMF agreement 03-03-2022 15:12 Argentina has hammered out an agreement with the International Monetary Fund over how to handle energy subsidies, presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti said on Thursday.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina’s draft IMF agreement heads to Congress 02-03-2022 23:46 Sources close to Lower House Speaker Sergio Massa confirm to local media outlets that a bill outlining Argentina’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund will be sent to Congress this Thursday.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina has reached a deal with IMF staff, says president 01-03-2022 22:01 President Alberto Fernández announces government has reached an agreement with the staff of the International Monetary Fund on details needed to refinance the country’s loan with the Washington organisation.
IMF DEBT DEAL President likely to outline details of IMF deal in Congress speech 25-02-2022 18:33 Alberto Fernández expected to reveal outlines of Argentina’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund during next Tuesday’s speech to Congress.
POLITICS President seeks unity ahead of Congress speech, IMF debt bill 25-02-2022 18:12 Alberto Fernández tells Peronist youth that Frente de Todos is “weak” when “divided,” as he seeks to build support for the IMF debt refinancing deal ahead of speech opening new congressional year.
Bloomberg Vista: Argentina FX rules won’t change soon even with IMF deal 23-02-2022 17:34 Vista CEO Miguel Galuccio does not expect a drastic change to Argentina's exchange rate rules in the short term.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS How Argentina’s IMF deal will test ‘exceptional’ criteria limits 23-02-2022 17:24 As the International Monetary Fund staff and Argentina advance on talks for a new agreement, the lender’s board is closely following whether the country meets four key criteria that would allow it to receive a large loan.