News of package

US banks shift from US$20-billion Argentina rescue, WSJ says

21-11-2025 17:23 US banks are putting a plan for a US$20-billion bailout for Argentina on the back burner and pivoting to a smaller US$5-billion short-term financing facility.

ANALYSIS

On raucous outsiders and statesmen

18-10-2025 06:47 The Milei administration has shown time and time again they lack the capacity to build sustainable political alliances and that stubbornness on the economic front has led to the repetition of mistakes from the recent past. The President has shown that when political momentum is on his side, he abuses good fortune to castigate political opponents and preach cultural war.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Trump says ‘we’re gone’ if Milei loses vote, rattling market

14-10-2025 22:17 Donald Trump suggests US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could be contingent on Javier Milei’s success in midterm elections, sending fresh jitters through currency market.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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.

WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE

Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop

26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

Milei’s ‘shock therapy’ is suffering a stinging rejection

08-02-2024 13:15 Lawmakers rebuke president’s bill, upending agenda; Milei responds by lashing out at the parties he needs to push through his reforms.