MILEI TO AMERICA Milei heads to Trump’s home base with IMF feal near finish line Today 08:52 President Javier Milei will reportedly travel to Florida on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
IMF PROGRAMME Caputo: Argentina wants a ‘high’ first disbursement from IMF 31-03-2025 14:04 Economy Minister revealed last week that Argentina is seeking around US$20 million in fresh financing from the IMF, on top of its existing US$44-billion debt.
Editorial Into More Frenzy 29-03-2025 06:11 Perhaps today’s economic situation is best explained by saying: “It’s the elections, stupid.”
Analysing Argentina Will Elon Musk’s plumber pay for Milei’s trips abroad? 29-03-2025 06:11 There is reason behind the IMF’s decision to throw its weight behind President Milei, which means partnering with his political objectives too. by Marcelo J. García
IMF PROGRAMME IMF confirms Argentina has requested new US$20-billion loan programme 28-03-2025 18:10 "Progress on the new programme is very advanced and engagement continues at all levels to finalise an agreement," says IMF in a statement.
IMF PROGRAMME Argentina seeks large portion of US$20-billion IMF deal up front 28-03-2025 12:00 The size of Argentina’s first disbursement has become the most important issue of negotiations at this stage, with President Milei's government seeking a large portion up front.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Argentina says its new IMF programme will total US$20 billion 27-03-2025 15:00 The economy minister added that funds combined from the IMF, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and regional bank CAF would put Argentina’s Central Bank reserves near US$50 billion.
NEW IMF DEAL Caputo says Argentina’s new IMF deal includes US$20 billion 27-03-2025 10:30 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says new IMF programme for Argentina will include US$20 billion in fresh funding. by James Grainger
ANALYSIS How many dollars does Luis Caputo need to reach the midterms? 27-03-2025 00:39 The market is spotlighting fresh funds. The blend could be a bargaining-chip for exchange rate intervention. Central Bank reserves back to levels of late 2023. by Eugenia Muzio
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Traders bet on weaker peso as Milei’s IMF deal looms 26-03-2025 21:39 Investors see Argentina’s peso on the verge of devaluation again, but for Javier Milei, such a step could prove costly – especially ahead of midterm elections in October.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES 'Cepo' in review 22-03-2025 07:53 It might well be argued that the ‘cepo,’ the seemingly endless set of currency and capital controls, has been a bane of Argentina’s existence. by Michael Soltys
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Autumn is coming for Javier Milei 22-03-2025 07:41 Last week, we discussed how an electoral agreement with the governor of Chaco signalled a possible pattern. This week, Chaco Governor Leandro Zdero received a 120-billion-peso transfer from the federal government. Just don’t tell the IMF. by Marcelo J. García
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF to consider US$20-billion Argentina deal in informal meeting 21-03-2025 15:44 IMF intends to discuss a new loan for Argentina during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board next week in Washington.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF deal will be agreed by mid-April, says Milei 20-03-2025 18:27 Lower house backs presidential decree authorising new deal with International Monetary Fund.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Milei wins lower house approval to agree new IMF loan 19-03-2025 17:52 Milei granted free hand in negotiations with International Monetary Fund over a new programme as lower house backs decree authorising talks.
Congress & Politics Congress upholds Milei’s decree to back new IMF-Argentina deal 19-03-2025 17:44 Lower house lawmakers vote in favour of President Javier Milei’s emergency executive decree backing a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy extended expansion as new IMF accord nears 19-03-2025 17:27 Gross domestic product expanded 1.4% in the three months through December, compared with the previous quarter.
POLITICS Unions, movements ready to confront Milei government 19-03-2025 16:23 Brutal police crackdown at pension protest in Buenos Aires has united labour and social organisations, who are increasingly willing to show their discontent with the government.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Is Donald Trump good for Argentina? 15-03-2025 07:40 Trump’s new transactional and short-term economic order overlaps with a new gangster-style and hyper-materialistic political order. by Jorge Fontevecchia
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Violence and institutional informality 15-03-2025 07:29 There are serious questions as to what happened on the streets outside Congress, but it clearly helped to distract the attention away from what was going on inside Congress and in the troubled port city of Bahía Blanca. by Agustino Fontevecchia
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Milei issues decree to take new IMF deal through Congress 11-03-2025 09:55 President issues decree seeking green light from Congress to move forward with rejigged IMF agreement; Repayments would be pushed out over 10 years with a grace period of four and a half years.
IMF DEBT TALKS Milei says IMF deal will wipe out inflation 09-03-2025 09:04 President Javier Milei says new IMF programme is a move to "exterminate inflation" in Argentina.
POLITICAL ANALYSIS Challenging Milei’s ‘iron triangle’ 08-03-2025 06:00 The Donald holds the keys to Milei’s future. by Agustino Fontevecchia
NEW IMF PROGRAMME ‘Devaluation not the solution,’ says Caputo on IMF deal 06-03-2025 22:27 End of April target set; Deal could include US$20 billion in funds, says Wall Street bank.
IMF DEBT TALKS Wall St sees Argentina getting up to US$20 billion in IMF deal 06-03-2025 00:01 Negotiations between Milei’s government and the IMF appear to be nearing the final stages.
IMF DEBT TALKS Adorni says Argentina aiming for new IMF loan deal by end April 05-03-2025 23:43 New deal with IMF "should be completed in the first four months of the year," Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni tells reporters.
POLITICS & ECONOMY President to seek Congress support for IMF deal ‘in coming days’ 03-03-2025 09:03 Milei’s request to Congress is a key step because IMF agreements are required by law to be approved by legislative branch to be enacted.
BOND SALE Neuquén Province ponders bond sale after investor meets 24-02-2025 16:42 The Patagonian province known for its prolific shale oil industry considers an international bond sale after private deliberations with funds including Blackrock and Neuberger Berman in New York and London.
Milei in America Milei meets IMF chief, gifts Musk a chainsaw 21-02-2025 00:13 Enjoying some time away from Argentina following the "cryptogate" scandal, President Javier Milei meets with Elon Musk in Washington and gifts him a chainsaw.
IMF TALKS Caputo says talks over new IMF agreement entering final phase 18-02-2025 11:12 “We’re onto the final points, negotiating the amount and the terms on which we agree,” says economy minister.
Editorial Super size peso 08-02-2025 06:46 The peso is a palpably overvalued currency. Denialism is not the solution but nor is devaluation.
NEW IMF DEAL ON WAY? 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.
Editorial Into More Funds? 01-02-2025 00:01 There seems to be a complacent assumption in many government circles that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund are a slam dunk now that Donald Trump occupies the White House.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Argentina and the IMF – scenarios for a possible new agreement 28-01-2025 10:04 Milei government and IMF continue to fine-tune a future agreement which is likely to include a remittance of some US$11 billion to bolster Central Bank coffers, allowing Argentina to remove the ‘cepo’ currency and capital controls. by Gonzalo Martínez
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF to send team to Argentina after ‘excellent’ Milei meeting 20-01-2025 09:21 IMF Managing Director Georgieva meets President Javier Milei in Washington and highlights "tremendous progress" of Argentina’s economy. An IMF team will travel to Buenos Aires next week to accelerate talks over a new programme.
Editorial Brave new world or tempest? 18-01-2025 06:49 Slaying the inflationary dragon is both the cornerstone of Milei’s economic policy and the key to electoral success, but the sequence between lower inflation and electoral triumph is not so linear.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects strong economic growth for Milei's Argentina in 2025 17-01-2025 18:59 International Monetary Fund estimates that Argentina’s economy contracted by 2.8% last year, but projects five percent growth in the coming two years.
International Monetary Fund IMF publishes grim evaluation of Argentina’s US$44-billion deal 12-01-2025 08:55 Ex-post evaluation paints a grim picture of Argentina’s latest IMF programme that began in March 2022. Staff detailed reckless policy decisions by the government of former president Alberto Fernández that derailed the programme and economy in the run-up to the 2023 presidential election.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Caputo already has the dollars he need to meet this year’s debt deadlines 03-01-2025 13:32 Argentina’s Treasury took advantage of the fiscal surplus to buy the necessary hard currency.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF to review US$44-billion loan in key step toward new deal 30-12-2024 17:31 International Monetary Fund’s executive board will review Argentina’s current US$44-billion aid programme next month, a crucial step as President Javier Milei negotiates for a new loan.
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.
ECONOMIC POLICY Milei, Caputo increasing bullish as they outline new IMF deal timeline 19-12-2024 09:50 Argentina eyes fresh accord with the International Monetary Fund in the first third of next year, with President Milei confident of strong support, both at the Fund and on trade, from incoming US president Donald Trump.
MILEI AWAITS TRUMP IMF moves goal-posts for Argentina – no definitions until April 13-12-2024 15:25 The International Monetary Fund has presented Javier Milei with two conditions which must be met before any further remittance beyond the US$44.5 billion loaned to Mauricio Macri – obtain Congress endorsement for taking on new debt and making structural changes. by Carlos Burgueño
CAPITAL CONTROLS Trump adviser Laffer tells Argentina ‘get it done now’ on capital controls 03-12-2024 15:19 Arthur Laffer has a word of advice for Argentina: Scrap capital controls now.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS The ecstasy of Javier Milei 30-11-2024 05:48 Things look rosy for the libertarians at this juncture, encouraging them to become even more ambitious. by Agustino Fontevecchia
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.
Analysing Argentina Milei, in the best of all possible worlds 16-11-2024 05:00 Everywhere he looks, Javier Milei sees good news, which he takes as confirmation that he has chosen the right path. by Marcelo J. García
ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS Dollars, IMF, cepo – Economy Ministry’s expectations after Trump triumph 06-11-2024 23:59 The government is betting on ideological overlap between Milei and Trump helping Argentina to obtain the financing required to face the need for dollars. by Ezequiel Orlando