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.
FOOTBALL Youngsters draw the eye in latest round of Albiceleste call-ups 11-03-2022 10:54 Garnacho, Romero, Carboni, Geralnik, Paz and Soulé – are these the names of Argentina’s next superstars? by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Brazil and Argentina ordered to play World Cup abandoned qualifier 14-02-2022 14:28 FIFA orders Brazil and Argentina to replay World Cup qualifying match halted in São Paulo last September over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics 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 Winter Olympics 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.
WINTER OLYMPICS Sport begins at Beijing Olympics under shadow of Covid, rights fears 02-02-2022 14:44 Curling got the Beijing Winter Olympics under way on Wednesday as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the lead-up to the Games.
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.
HUMANITARIAN PROJECT Malvinas: Forensic experts identify remains of six Argentine soldiers 15-09-2021 12:53 The remains of six Argentine soldiers killed in the 1982 South Atlantic conflict with Britain have been identified, the International Committee of the Red Cross confirms.
BLOOMBERG 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.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS 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
International football Argentina cruise to 3-1 win against Venezuela in World Cup qualifier 03-09-2021 00:41 Argentina maintained their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, cruising to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Venezuela on Thursday night.
Football in Argentina Fans can return to football, but will the players be there? 27-08-2021 23:08 Argentine fans were able to celebrate the prospect of finally returning to the stadium, only to discover that there may not actually be any players on the pitch when they do so. by Dan Edwards
Taliban takes Afghanistan Khalida Popal, saving Afghanistan's women footballers one player at a time 27-08-2021 01:59 Since the first women's teams started emerging about 15 years ago, football has grown rapidly in Afghanistan. But it all disappeared overnight when Kabul fell to the Taliban.
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.
INTERVIEW 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
Copa América Fans swamp streets as victorious Argentina return with Copa América 12-07-2021 10:00 Large groups of fans gathered in cities across Argentina on Sunday to celebrate their team's victorious return from the 2021 Copa América, where they beat Brazil on home turf.
Copa América Argentina on right track ahead of Copa América knock-outs 02-07-2021 14:44 After sailing through their Copa América group, Lionel Messi and Co now face Ecuador in the quarter-finals, aware that just one slip will be enough to send them home. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Cavani tempted by return to South America after Man Utd spell 15-06-2021 09:40 Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani says he expects to return to South America at the end of next season and admits talks over a potential move have already taken place.
The Covid Copa 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.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL 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
FOOTBALL AFA women's youth coach accused of sexual harassment 08-05-2021 00:18 Group of players allege a youth team coach currently employed by AFA sexually harassed players, some as young as 14, for years. FIFPRO calls on football officials to remove alleged abuser from post.
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 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."
IMF DEBT TALKS President Fernández holds talks with IMF chief Georgieva 22-01-2021 02:25 The government is hoping to renegotiate repayments on a US$44-billion loan granted to the Mauricio Macri administration by the Fund in 2018.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM Mascherano to take up youth development role with Albiceleste 07-01-2021 15:57 36-year-old and national team legend agrees to head up a new department focused on youth development, AFA announces.
IMF DEBT TALKS 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.
HUMAN RIGHTS 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.
economy Government officials to meet IMF in Washington in 'coming days' 04-12-2020 13:07 Government officials will meet with staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon to continue talks on a new aid programme, a Fund spokesman said Thursday.
Bloomberg Guzmán plays down prospects of an early IMF deal 29-11-2020 23:08 In an interview with the Financial Times, Economy Minister Martín Guzmán plays down the chances of an early agreement with the International Monetary Fund over repayment of US$44-billion loan.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF and Argentina making 'good progress' on new financing plan 22-11-2020 15:13 IMF mission team ends visit to Buenos Aires, saying that talks over a new financing plan are progressing well, with the two sides beginning to “delineate the contours” of a new deal.
IMF DEBT TALKS 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.”
Coronavirus pandemic 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.
RUGBY Pumas revel in All Blacks shock after emotional virus-hit journey 15-11-2020 07:48 Argentina into Saturday's Tri Nations clash in Sydney having not played a Test in 13 months, while enduring coronavirus lockdowns in their homeland and in neighbouring Uruguay before quarantining for two weeks in Australia.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina will ask IMF for Extended Fund Facility programme, says Guzmán 09-11-2020 21:55 Government will ask IMF for an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme as part of the government's efforts to delay repayments on the US$44 billion it owes, Economy Minister Martin Guzman confirms.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF to launch talks with Argentina over new loan next week 06-11-2020 18:27 IMF confirms mission team will arrive in Argentina to start talks with the government over a new financing programme next week.
International football 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.
TALKS OVER IMF PROGRAMME 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 DEBT TALKS IMF to launch talks on new loan for Argentina in November 12-10-2020 12:23 The International Monetary Fund says in a statement it will initiate talks with the government on a new rescue package in mid-November.
SENATE ADDRESS Cafiero confirms government wants to postpone IMF debt repayments 07-10-2020 17:56 In address to Senate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms government will ask the International Monetary Fund to postpone scheduled repayments on a US$44-billion loan.
IMF TEAM IN TOWN IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan 07-10-2020 00:52 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF has "no intention of putting pressure on Argentina at this time," as negotiators from Fund arrive in Buenos Aires for talks.
IMF DEBT TALKS 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.”
BLOOMBERG 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.