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'Chau cepo?': Argentina overhauls exchange rate access

11-04-2025 18:27 President Javier Milei’s government to lift capital and currency controls as of Monday, with exchange rate of between 1,000 and 1,4,00 per greenback; ‘Phase Three’ of economic programme will see monthly cap lifted for individuals and firms.

'CEPO' STAYS FOR NOW

Argentina isn't ready to lift currency controls, says Milei

10-10-2024 07:47 President says imposing a schedule for the removal of the “cepo” would be to act as a “central planner,” which goes against his ideology.

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Judge lifts tax and banking secrecy rules for Alberto Fernández

10-04-2024 17:03 Federal judge allows prosecutors to deepen investigation into graft allegations involving former president Alberto Fernández and host of other accused; Court order allows for a deep dive into veteran Peronist politician's financial history, with restrictions on banking and tax secrecy lifted.