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Argentina's Olympians eye improvement at Beijing 2022 Winter Games

04-02-2022 02:00 Argentina heads to Beijing with six representatives, one less than last time out in PyeongChang, but still aims to improve upon the results achieved in South Korea.

Beijing 2022: Latin America’s sets modest objectives

04-02-2022 00:42 Any top 20 finish from the region’s 33 participants should be considered a success.

Argentina’s US$45-billion IMF talks hit by Fernández election loss

13-09-2021 16:29 The Argentine government’s election loss on Sunday weakens Economy Minister Martin Guzmán’s negotiating power with the International Monetary Fund, according to one of the nation’s former representatives with the Fund.

Fine return to action for Scaloni's heroes

03-09-2021 03:16 Relaxed and confident Argentina see off Venezuela in the first of three World Cup qualifying matches in seven days.

by Dan Edwards

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.

Sergio Chodos: ‘The fundamental thing is to get out of excessive debt’

20-07-2021 17:03 IMF Executive Director of the Southern Cone was a key member of the committee accompanying Economy Minister Martín Guzmán at the recent G20 summit. “The meeting with Janet Yellen was very good,” he reveals, regarding the US Treasury Secretary.

by Leandro Dario

Brazil's players say 'against Copa América' but won't boycott event

09-06-2021 09:23 Players from Brazilian national team say they are against playing the troubled Copa América in their country, but will not boycott the tournament. Strong criticism of CONMEBOL.

Enzo Pérez dons the gloves as River overcome Covid catastrophe

20-05-2021 22:14 A rookie lining up in the Superclásico, and Enzo Pérez donning the gloves for a key Copa Libertadores match, all in the space of 72 hours – it has been an eventful week indeed for River Plate between the goal-posts.

by Dan Edwards

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.

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.

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: 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.

Guzmán expects new program with IMF in March or April 2021

10-12-2020 02:11 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán says talks with the IMF will still "take a while," hinting a deal would be likely in March or April next year.

Investigators seek blood samples to help identify 600 bodies from dictatorship era

08-12-2020 09:04 World-renowned Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF) launches campaign calling on relatives of those who disappeared during 1976-1983 military dictatorship to come forward and provide blood samples, as group strives to identify remains of some 600 victims.

Peronist senators amp up rhetoric with scathing letter to IMF chief

16-11-2020 18:05 With government in talks over new financing programme, senators from ruling Frente de Todos coalition fire off letter to IMF chief Kristialina Georgieva demanding organisation “refrain from conditioning economic policy.”

Guzmán, Pesce, Massa in isolation after IMF officials gets Covid-19

15-11-2020 20:55 A number of government officials – including Martín Guzmán, Miguel Pesce and Sergio Massa – went into preventative isolation on Sunday, after a member of a visiting IMF mission tested positive for Covid-19.

Ángel Di María returns to Albiceleste squad for World Cup qualifiers

06-11-2020 18:01 PSG winger recalled to the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru.

IMF: Argentina needs 'credible' plan to overcome crisis

14-10-2020 15:00 Argentina's "top priority ought to be to put in place a credible and comprehensive economic agenda that balances supporting the economy and people," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

IMF team arrives in Argentina with Fernández seeking deal ASAP

05-10-2020 10:07 President Alberto Fernández says he’s seeking an agreement with Fund “as soon as possible,” in order to "clear up any doubts.”

IMF sounds debt warning as it offers rethink on restructurings

01-10-2020 15:17 IMF sounds a warning over rising global debt levels and proposed reforms to the debt-restructuring process for countries that struggle to meet their obligations.