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IMF reaches agreement with Argentina on loan programme review

15-04-2026 18:41 International Monetary Fund and Argentina agree deal unlocking US$1 billion in fresh funds; Technicians sign off on state figures in second review; Fund praises fiscal progress as inflation concerns persist.

IMF cuts Argentina's growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

14-04-2026 11:38 Argentina’s economy will expand by 3.5% says multilateral lender in revised growth estimate; Inflation now predicted to close out year at 30.5% – a rise of 10 points on last projection.

Argentina used multilateral funds to repay US$2.5 billion US swap

12-01-2026 23:39 Milei government secured financing from an unnamed multilateral institution to repay US$2.5 billion to the US Treasury from a currency swap agreement.

Wide open field for Milei

20-12-2025 07:44 A libertarian but not a “libertidiot,” as he likes to say, Milei seems to have picked security rather than risk for the new stage of his administration. It is a good choice.

by Marcelo J. García

IMF sees Argentina meeting year-end reserves target challenging

04-12-2025 13:32 IMD admits Argentina's bid to build up its foreign reserves and meet end-year accumulation target will be “challenging.”

Milei defies investor calls to build up foreign currency FX reserves

20-11-2025 11:18 Why the government is hesitant to build up international reserves, let the peso float and relax currency controls.

IMF warns government it needs to build up foreign reserves faster

13-11-2025 18:25 International Monetary Fund staff urge government to build up its foreign reserves faster; Intervention adds fuel to debate between Milei’s team and some investors over whether overhaul of currency policy is necessary.

Argentina’s US$870-million boost of IMF holdings points to US aid

13-11-2025 00:00 Data from the International Monetary Fund hints a potential new form of US financial aid for President Javier Milei’s government. 

IMF chief: Public support is crucial for Milei’s reform push

08-10-2025 18:07 With a US$20-billion swap with the United States reportedly under discussion, IMF reinforces that Milei government's reforms will falter without popular support.

IMF chief offers Argentina show of support

03-10-2025 23:02 Efforts to stabilise Milei’s government come before crucial October 26 midterm elections where nearly half the seats in Argentina’s Congress are on the ballot.

IMF offers Milei backing, hails progress on inflation, fiscal reform

11-09-2025 14:25 IMF praises Milei inflation drop, cautions over market volatility; No immediate concerns over peso intervention, says Fund spokesperson.

‘Not a millimetre’: Milei vows no shift in policy as IMF offers support

10-09-2025 11:00 Following damaging electoral defeat and resulting market jitters, President insists his economic reform plan will continue unchanged.

Argentina reaches IMF staff agreement to unlock US$2 billion

28-07-2025 11:35 Argentina reaches agreement with IMF staff for first review of the country’s US$20-billion programme.

IMF to discuss Argentina amid US$20-billion programme’s first review

22-07-2025 17:16 International Monetary Fund to discuss first review of Argentina’s US$20-billion programme during an informal meeting between staff and executive board on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. 

Milei intervenes in currency market despite letting peso float

28-05-2025 11:36 Argentina’s government has intervened in the currency markets to influence the peso’s value and is likely to miss reserve accumulation targets.

Milei burnishes his Trump ties by hosting health chief RFK Jr

28-05-2025 11:26 Health & Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes second US Cabinet official to visit Argentina in recent weeks.

Batakis: IMF betting on Milei because his failure would also be theirs

01-05-2025 07:42 This is a “political loan,” if not to say a campaign contribution, as in 2018.

Kicillof demands IMF probe into Georgieva's pro-Milei comments

28-04-2025 15:08 Buenos Aires Province governor and socialist lawmakers call for investigation after IMF chief’s controversial remarks that seemed to back Milei administration ahead of Argentina’s midterms.

Peso will float freely, but it’s not yet time, says Bausili

24-04-2025 10:24 Argentina’s exchange rate will be fully liberalised “in time,” says Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili at event in Washington.

Latin America is master of its markets, not Trump, Bradesco says

23-04-2025 22:34 Outlook for Latin American shares depends more on local elections and fiscal and monetary policy than it does Donald Trump’s tariff war.