News of talks

Government responds to Aerolíneas union strikes with sell-off threat

19-09-2024 15:27 Milei administration warns striking aviation workers, says it has opened talks with private companies over the privatisation of state carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Venezuela's Maduro says talks to resume with United States

02-07-2024 11:09 Nicolás Maduro on Monday announced the resumption of dialogue with the United States.

IMF chief looks forward to 'working closely' with Javier Milei

20-11-2023 11:18 Reacting to Javier Milei's election win, Kristalina Georgieva says she looked forward to working with Argentina's president-elect.

As run-off nears, Massa draws a yuan bridge to avoid IMF pressures

14-11-2023 11:28 When an agreement was reached in August, the IMF’s board of directors wanted to distance itself from Argentina’s electoral process, preparing for the next stage of negotiations with the future government. An informal meeting, held after the October 22 elections, has placed in doubt the remittance of US$3.3 billion which the country needs to meet debt deadlines. The Economy Ministry has assembled a safety buffer with the Chinese currency swap, hoping to reach the next harvest in acceptable shape.

by Ariel Maciel

IMF says Argentina must 'contain' public spending on wages, pensions

25-08-2023 11:36 IMF statement stresses need for Argentina to "contain spending on wages and pensions."

IMF approves US$7.5 billion for Argentina despite missed targets

24-08-2023 01:04 Multilateral lender approves massive disbursement, extending a financial lifeline to government ahead of a tight presidential race; Sergio Massa holds talks with Kristalina Georgieva in Washington.

PASO winner Milei reveals IMF contact, plans meeting

15-08-2023 16:01 International Monetary Fund officials contact libertarian’s team for talks; Last Sunday’s PASO primary winner assures that his people are open to clinching “a more aggressive fiscal programme” with the multilateral lender.

Argentina seeks larger IMF disbursement after 18% devaluation

14-08-2023 22:16 Argentina intends to ask the International Monetary Fund to increase a disbursement planned for later this month by an unspecified amount

Sergio Massa’s Argentina election bid puts IMF staff in a bind

08-07-2023 06:31 As government seeks new deal, October presidential vote looms; Observers worry that generous terms would aid Massa’s campaign.

Argentina to unify July IMF debt dues into single payment

06-07-2023 15:22 Economy Ministry officials postpone trip to United States for talks with International Monetary Fund as differences between both parties persist.

Argentina to pay US$2.7 billion as IMF negotiations continue

29-06-2023 18:22 Government set to make payment due in June to the International Monetary Fund. In order to avoid a further dollar haemorrhage, payment will be made in part in Chinese currency, with the rest from unused Special Drawing Rights.

Latin America leaders ask Biden to back Argentina in IMF talks

23-06-2023 00:47 Group of Latin American presidents urge US President Joe Biden to support Argentina in ongoing negotiations over its US$44-billion programme with the IMF.

IMF confirms progress in Argentina programme talks

09-05-2023 10:34 International Monetary Fund spokesperson says talks with Argentina over a reformulation of its record credit programme amid historic drought are “progressing in a constructive manner.”

Argentina and Brazil mull trade credit lines bypassing US dollar

03-05-2023 16:38 Over 200 Brazilian firms eye exporting in reais, not dollars; Lines would lift exports to Argentina amid its currency crisis.

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.

IMF calls for ‘stronger policy package’ from Argentina

02-04-2023 09:14 International Monetary Fund calls on government to adopt "a stronger policy package" in the face of economic crisis and historic drought.