IMF DEBT DEAL Congress greenlights debt deal – ball now in IMF’s court 18-03-2022 21:46 US$45-billion agreement signed into law by president; Deal now needs approval by IMF’s Executive Board.
IMF DEBT DEAL President likely to outline details of IMF deal in Congress speech 25-02-2022 18:33 Alberto Fernández expected to reveal outlines of Argentina’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund during next Tuesday’s speech to Congress.
POLITICS President seeks unity ahead of Congress speech, IMF debt bill 25-02-2022 18:12 Alberto Fernández tells Peronist youth that Frente de Todos is “weak” when “divided,” as he seeks to build support for the IMF debt refinancing deal ahead of speech opening new congressional year.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentine officials travel to Washington for IMF talks 02-12-2021 16:15 A technical mission team with officials from Argentina's Economy Ministry and Central Bank will travel to Washington on Saturday to meet with representatives from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF debt Argentina makes US$334-million interest payment to IMF 02-08-2021 18:57 Argentina makes US$334-million interest payment to the International Monetary Fund.
International Monetary Fund Alejandro Werner, IMF director for Americas, to retire 28-04-2021 17:37 Alejandro Werner, director of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund, to retire in August.
IMF debt talks IMF official says timing of new debt deal depends on Argentina 16-04-2021 13:55 IMF Western Hemisphere Director Alejandro Werner says a lot of “advanced work” on a new financing programme for Argentina has been completed. But the timing of a new deal depends on the Alberto Fernández administration, he adds.
IMF DEBT TALKS Guzmán: IMF credit line deal will not be finalised before May 05-04-2021 10:28 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán says a plan with the International Monetary Fund to repay US$45 billion in debt won’t be finalised by May or June.
IMF DEBT TALKS Fernández: IMF debt is 'unpayable' and terms must be renegotiated 28-03-2021 21:53 President Alberto Fernández said on Sunday that the Argentina's debt with the International Monetary Fund is "unpayable" in its original form.
IMF DEBT TALKS President Fernández calls to extend IMF payment period 28-03-2021 16:03 President Alberto Fernández called on the IMF to extend the repayment period on the nation’s debt facility beyond 10 years – something the Fund doesn't allow.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF and Argentina find common ground amid CFK's bombshell remarks 26-03-2021 10:02 Argentina and IMF coordinate messaging on principles that could underpin country’s programme, a day after Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner put the deal in doubt.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF says 'progress' made after Guzmán visit 25-03-2021 18:09 Mixed messages all round as IMF says it has "made progress" with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán, despite comments from Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
IMF DEBT TALKS ‘Close dialogue’ with Argentina continues, says IMF chief Georgieva 24-03-2021 11:27 IMF managing director shares “good meeting” with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán, says “close dialogue” between parties will continue.
IMF DEBT RESTRUCTURING Government considers using new IMF reserves for loan payment 26-02-2021 16:58 Argentina is considering using new reserves to be issued by the International Monetary Fund to make a payment due to the lender in September, according to a person with direct knowledge.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF: Argentine team expected to hold loan talks in mid-March 25-02-2021 18:22 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán will visit Washington in mid-March, confirms IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF official: Argentina deal by May is an ambitious timeline 08-02-2021 22:11 IMF Western Hemisphere Director Alejandro Werner says May target for new financing programme is "clearly ambitious," though not "unviable."