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U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.

IMF: US default would have 'very serious repercussions' globally

11-05-2023 17:01 International Monetary Fund urges Democrats and Republicans to reach a consensus on the looming debt ceiling, warning of potential impact for the United States and the global economy if the nation defaults on its debt.

Massa: IMF sees drought is ‘game-changer’ for Argentina

11-05-2023 16:48 International Monetary Fund spokesperson gives little away about talks over redrawing of multi-billion-debt deal in wake of historic drought, rebuffing questions from reporters over whether delivery of funds will be brought forward.

Massa bets on IMF and sit-down with businesses, unions

02-05-2023 12:37 Argentina’s economy minister is laying down plans to support the peso throughout May. He will ask the IMF to move forward disbursements and seek a coordinated approach with business leaders and trade union leaders to slow inflation as much as possible.

by Gonzalo Martínez

Central Bank lifts rate to 81% as inflation jumps

20-04-2023 15:58 Argentina's Central Bank raises its benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points to 81% in response to March inflation data.

Lula says IMF is choking Argentina’s economy with debt

13-04-2023 12:52 Brazil’s president claims International Monetary Fund is choking Argentina’s economy as it struggles to comply with its US$44-billion programme. 

Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace

12-04-2023 13:07 Victims of alleged human rights violations in Venezuela say they're hopeful an International Criminal Court probe into killings and torture will bring them some closure.

IMF board approves US$5.3-billion loan disbursement for Argentina

31-03-2023 19:48 International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved a US$5.3-billion disbursement to Argentina, a key step forward in the government’s programme that’s faced setbacks amid a worsening economic outlook.

Massa looks for oxygen until June and next IMF audit

29-03-2023 12:27 Amid controversy generated by Argentina’s latest bond swap and its cost, accelerating inflation and an electoral campaign coming to the boil, Sergio Massa’s economic team seeks breathing room ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s next quarterly review.

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 sees ‘policy setbacks’ in review of US$44-billion deal

13-03-2023 20:01 International Monetary Fund calls on Argentina to make stronger efforts to address foreign reserve losses, galloping inflation and other “policy setbacks” amid a severe drought that’s hitting the commodities sector. 

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.

FIBA, Buenos Aires International Festival, is back

24-02-2023 11:34 This year’s Buenos Aires International Festival is here, with artists from all over the country and the world. From Friday, February 24 to Sunday, March 5, experience the best of theatre, music, dance and visual art in venues across the city.

Massa: IMF failing to consider impact of Ukraine war on debt deal

16-01-2023 14:35 Economy minister accuses IMF of reneging on a commitment to fully review and consider the impact of the war in Ukraine on Argentina’s debt deal.

President Alberto Fernández assails 'coup attempt' in Brazil

09-01-2023 00:00 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also condemns attack, attributing it to "hate speech in the media and social networks."

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.

Argentina to brings back exchange rate that led to IMF exception

26-11-2022 08:01 Economy Minister Sergio Massa to revive 'soy dollar' currency measure to boost soy exports and prop up Central Bank reserves that generated backlash from the International Monetary Fund. 

Now or never: Messi confirms Qatar 2022 World Cup will be his last

06-10-2022 15:33 Albiceleste captain and Paris St Germain star admits he has “a bit of anxiety and nerves" ahead of upcoming tournament, which will be his last chance to secure the game’s greatest honour.

All-conquering Argentina head to Qatar full of optimism

28-09-2022 22:23 The World Cup is almost here, and while stronger opponents lie in wait in Qatar, the numbers are all lining up in Argentina's favour. It is impossible not to feel optimistic.

by Dan Edwards