News of programme

IMF met again on Argentina as upfront payment proves contentious

04-04-2025 19:30 There is still no consensus among board members on the size of the upfront payment to Argentina, according to reports.

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 billion in fresh financing from the IMF, on top of its existing US$44-billion debt.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

DISCRIMINATION ALLEGATIONS

Islamic group accuses Milei government of ‘censorship’ in TV show row

28-11-2024 13:34 Islamic civil association accuses President Javier Milei’s government of censorship as its weekly TV Pública show on faith, 'El Cálamo,' is taken off-air; NGO links move to Argentina’s political alignment with Israel.

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.

IMF PROGRAMME

IMF confirms Argentina ‘exploring’ new financing programme

25-10-2024 17:26 Argentina’s government is “exploring options” for a new financing programme with the International Monetary Fund, confirms top official.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Argentina’s quest for more IMF money stalls on currency controls

25-10-2024 16:36 Argentina wants a fresh injection of money to lift controls without worrying about a currency sell-off. But the IMF doesn’t want its resources used to artificially prop up a currency, like Argentina has done so many times before.

IMF CREDIT LINE

Caputo says Argentina in talks with IMF over new deal, fresh funds

23-10-2024 13:58 After being hailed as “finance minister of the year” by a magazine in Washington, Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo Caputo said talks with the International Monetary Fund over a new agreement that includes fresh funds are underway.

International Monetary Fund

Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks

25-09-2024 09:10 Government may condense negotiations with IMF staff on its US$44-billion programme before opening talks on a new agreement that could include new money, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told investors Tuesday in New York.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei dials back shock therapy to keep Argentina’s inflation in check

12-07-2024 12:44 President Javier Milei is tapping the brakes on his shock therapy programme in a bid to hold on to popular support amid Argentina’s bleak economic reality.

IMF ON ARGENTINA

IMF denies there is ‘specific timetable’ for new Argentina deal

11-07-2024 16:48 Julie Kozack, the Fund's communications director, contradicts claims by Economy Minister Luis Caputo that talks about new financing deal are underway and an agreement could be sealed this year.

IMF REVIEW

IMF approves US$800 million for Argentina as Milei eyes new deal

13-06-2024 20:06 IMF executive board approves latest review of Argentina's multi-billion-dollar loan programme, paving way for release of US$800 million in fresh funds.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND MEET

Milei to meet IMF chief during Argentina’s push for new programme

12-06-2024 23:06 President Javier Milei will meet face-to-face with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Italy this week as Argentina pushes for a new programme.

NEW IMF PROGRAMME?

Caputo says Argentina will seek new IMF programme to exit 'cepo'

11-06-2024 12:57 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says President Milei’s government intends to “negotiate a new programme” with the International Monetary Fund that will allow Argentina to remove currency controls.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF endorses Milei austerity, paves way for new funds

13-05-2024 13:05 Multilateral lender signs off on eighth review but says Milei government has put US$44-billion programme “firmly back on track”; Argentina to receive US$800 million in funds to make upcoming loan payment.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Milei wins IMF staff support to unlock US$800 million

13-05-2024 12:07 IMF staff sign off on eighth review of Argentina’s US$44-billion programme, endorsing President Milei’s shock therapy programme and freeing up access to nearly US$800 million.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Nation grinds to halt on second general strike of Milei Presidency

09-05-2024 12:37 Nationwide general strike called by CGT umbrella union grouping against President Milei’s “brutal adjustment programme” paralyses land and, sea, and air transportation services and forces many businesses to close shutters.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Inflation falling ‘a little faster than expected,’ says Georgieva

18-04-2024 15:51 Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, says "inflation is coming down faster than expected" in Argentina.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF hails Argentina’s ‘impressive’ progress under Milei

04-04-2024 19:27 Progress made by Milei administration is "impressive" but "the road to stabilisation is never easy," says IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack.

AMCHAM SUMMIT

Caputo: Argentina 'just starting talks' with IMF over new programme

12-03-2024 20:26 "They always said that they were open to a new programme," economy minister tells business leaders at AmCham 2024 summit.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Argentina, IMF talking about new programme outline

29-02-2024 12:20 Argentina, IMF in talks about outline of possible new programme to speed up exit from capital controls.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF deputy chief says Argentina needs 'consistent' monetary, exchange policy

23-02-2024 09:30 International Monetary Fund second-in-command Gita Gopinath said Argentina's government is making significant efforts to "restore macroeconomic stability" after meeting with President Javier Milei.

IMF DEAL

IMF denies it is discussing new programme with Argentina

02-02-2024 16:08 The International Monetary Fund is not negotiating a new programme with Argentina, says Kristalina Georgieva.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Milei wins IMF approval for US$4.7-billion Argentina disbursement

31-01-2024 20:29 International Monetary Fund signs off on US$4.7-billion loan disbursement to Argentina.

IMF DEBT

Milei vows to ‘keep promises’ after meeting with IMF chief

18-01-2024 01:15 President Javier Milei met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva after his speech to world leaders in Davos; Talks focused on Argentina’s US$44-billion programme and reaction to government’s austerity bid.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

President to meet Georgieva in Davos after winning IMF support

16-01-2024 09:09 President Javier Milei will meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF staff show support for Milei’s 'ambitious stabilisation plan'

10-01-2024 22:04 Staff-level agreement paves the way for a new disbursement of US$4.7 billion in funds from Argentina’s "fallen" programme, says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Government reaches deal with IMF staff to unlock US$4.7 billion

10-01-2024 17:15 Argentina reached an agreement Wednesday with staff from the International Monetary Fund on the seventh review of the country’s US$44-billion programme.

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF mission team in Buenos Aires for talks with Milei government

05-01-2024 08:25 Argentina’s new government set to receive mission team from multilateral lender for talks over US$7.7 billion in maturities due this year; Milei administration considers IMF programme to be “virtually collapsed.”

IMF DEBT TALKS

Government postpones IMF payments as it seeks new deal

04-01-2024 00:40 While awaiting the arrival of IMF officials for crunch talks over its multi-billion-dollar programme, Argentina’s government wants to unify its January commitments and push them to the end of the month.

by Ramiro Speranza