News of extended fund facility

IMF ready to ease targets after review of Argentina's debt deal

13-03-2023 21:11 International Monetary Fund confirms staff-level agreement with Argentina on fourth review of debt programme and calls for “modification of net international reserve accumulation target”; News paves way for new US$5.3-billion disbursement later this month.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time

26-02-2023 08:46 Argentina and the IMF are discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023, a cornerstone of the deal seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the economy.

DEBT DEAL

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 PROGRAMME

Argentina’s US$44-billion IMF deal gets latest staff approval seal

03-12-2022 08:07 Third review of nation's US$44-billion debt programme now goes to the IMF’s executive board for approval, which is expected to meet this month; Upon completion, Argentina will have access to about US$6 billion, the IMF said.

WHEN ALBERTO MET KRISTALINA

‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president

19-09-2022 17:05 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva briefs media on “excellent” meeting with President Alberto Fernández; Reiterates praise for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, declaring: “Three ministers, one programme.”

by Rosario Ayerdi

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Argentina needs to stick to IMF agreement, says minister

11-07-2022 15:32 In her first press conference, Silvina Batakis said Argentina would continue working to balance its fiscal accounts, promote positive real interest rates, and move forward with reducing energy subsidies.

THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

New minister Batakis takes office in an Argentina full of uncertainty

07-07-2022 23:34 Silvina Batakis faces a number of key challenges and decisions; Issues like inflation, the IMF deal, the fiscal deficit and subsidies top her in-tray.

IMF DEBT DEAL

IMF ‘looking forward’ to working with Batakis at ‘difficult moment’

07-07-2022 16:06 New economy minister speaks with multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva, who says Batakis confirmed her “commitment” to IMF refinancing programme.

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 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 TALKS

Argentina's opposition refuses to attend meeting on IMF talks

04-01-2022 14:28 Leaders from Argentina’s top opposition bloc indicated that they won’t be attending the government’s meeting at the presidential palace on Wednesday to discuss the state of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

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."

PRESIDENT ON IMF TALKS

President: 'Argentina can't pay IMF US$19 billion next year'

31-10-2021 23:12 "It is evident that Argentina cannot pay US$19 billion next year. We are working so that we can achieve an agreement that is sustainable," says President Fernández.

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.

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.

News of extended fund facility

IMF ready to ease targets after review of Argentina's debt deal

Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time

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

IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement

Argentina’s US$44-billion IMF deal gets latest staff approval seal

‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president

Argentina needs to stick to IMF agreement, says minister

New minister Batakis takes office in an Argentina full of uncertainty

IMF ‘looking forward’ to working with Batakis at ‘difficult moment’

Argentina finishes first IMF review as path to targets may shift

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

Argentina's opposition refuses to attend meeting on IMF talks

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

President: 'Argentina can't pay IMF US$19 billion next year'

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

IMF negotiating EFF programme with Argentina, says spokesperson

Inside Macri's withdrawal and what it means for PRO's presidential hopefuls

Argentina default on foreign currency debt 'imminent,' says Fitch

Growing concern over rise in dengue and chikungunya cases

Ramadan: Much more than fasting

China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America

Banco Nación ofrece créditos de hasta $1 millón con tasa del 40%

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La fachada de los espías rusos que se hacían pasar por argentinos

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Argentina’s bonds slump as economy chief criticises IMF proposals