CURRENCY TURBULENCE Argentina sells dollars for fifth day as Treasury drains reserves Today 17:27 Argentina’s government sold around US$450 million in the foreign-exchange market Monday for a fifth straight session as it tried to stem a slide in the peso.
Geopolitics & finance Bessent’s Argentina rescue pledge put to test by traders attacking peso 03-10-2025 16:58 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina.
US SUPPORT FOR MILEI Bessent says United States ‘not putting money’ in Argentina, touts swap 02-10-2025 16:48 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support for Argentina on Thursday, but later warned any aid wouldn’t involve outright US investment.
FOREIGN POLICY US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina 02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
CURRENCY TURBULENCE Milei government sells dollars as peso drops for third day 01-10-2025 18:18 President Javier Milei's government sells more than US$450 million on spot market Wednesday to stem a slump in the peso.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Currency arbitrage costs Milei US$2 billion a month in Argentina 01-10-2025 12:59 A temporary surge in farm-export dollars has prompted Argentines to purchase cheap greenbacks.
WASHINGTON CALLING Bessent halts Argentina crisis as US lifeline upends short bets 25-09-2025 09:12 Speculators seeking to profit from the sell-offs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: the US government.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS US Treasury Secretary lauds Milei at midtown gala 25-09-2025 09:03 US Treasury secretary heaps praise on President, claiming he has “laid the foundation for a new golden age in Argentina.”
ECONOMIC LIFELIFE US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina 24-09-2025 10:50 Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS 'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina 24-09-2025 10:25 Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases 24-09-2025 10:09 Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US Treasury Secretary Bessent says all options on table to help Milei’s Argentina 22-09-2025 13:40 Options include currency swap lines, direct currency repurchases and US dollar-denominated debt from the Treasury’s exchange stabilisation fund, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei heads to New York for meetings with Trump, IMF chief 21-09-2025 08:58 Argentina’s President to attend UN General Assembly in New York, hold bilateral meetings with Donald Trump, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Milei to meet Trump as Argentina seeks to avert market rout 21-09-2025 08:40 Javier Milei plans to meet President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday after hinting his country is in negotiations to halt a market sell-off and avoid a debt crisis.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei, asked about US Treasury talks, says negotiations advanced 20-09-2025 09:24 Financial support from Washington would provide relief to policymakers who are trying to reassure investors that Milei can sustain his austerity push after October’s midterm elections.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Triple setback for Milei as Congress rejects vetoes 19-09-2025 00:21 Ruling party’s weakness in both chambers on full display; Overwhelmingly majority of senators reject striking down of ATN Treasury contributions bill, day after lower house lawmakers reversed vetoes on paediatric emergency and state universities.
CURRENCY WOES Central Bank defends peso as Milei faces setbacks 17-09-2025 23:37 Central Bank steps into market to prop up the peso – first time it has since Milei administration introduced trading band in April.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Argentina let peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses 12-09-2025 11:13 Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.
Analysis Milei moves to aid peso as election roils markets 02-09-2025 17:37 Intervention is the latest bid to halt a sell-off that has rattled its financial markets.
INTERVENTION Milei shifts course with Treasury intervention to stem peso slide 02-09-2025 14:30 Government moves to contain currency turbulence; Move comes days before key provincial election.
Foreign exchange policy Milei to intervene in FX market as election jitters roil markets 02-09-2025 12:20 Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno says Treasury will participate in FX market to contribute to its “liquidity and normal functioning.”
ECONOMIC POLICY Argentina boosts its scrutiny of repo loans as peso slides 26-08-2025 10:10 Argentine authorities step up scrutiny of investor activity in repo loans, short-term financial instruments that have seen interest rates touch record highs amid a liquidity crunch at banks.
BONDS & MARKETS Argentina rolls over 61% in peso debt auction, yields soar 13-08-2025 20:00 Local debt auction falls short of market expectations as President Javier Milei’s administration rolls over just 61% of maturities in a key auction that analysts said may prompt a drop in the peso.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei burnishes his Trump ties by hosting health chief RFK Jr 28-05-2025 11:26 Health & Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes second US Cabinet official to visit Argentina in recent weeks.
FINANCING BOOST? Bessent signals US willingness to offer Argentina a credit line 22-04-2025 14:34 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump administration would be willing to offer Argentina’s government a credit line if President Javier Milei’s economic turnaround was in jeopardy.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Chinese Embassy hits back after Bessent’s remarks in Argentina 15-04-2025 17:48 Beijing’s Embassy in Buenos Aires issues expressing “deep dissatisfaction and categorical rejection of the malicious slanders and libellous remarks” made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during visit to Buenos Aires.
US TREASURY SECRETARY Bessent expects Argentina to be able to pay off China swap 14-04-2025 19:13 Scott Bessent hails Argentina as a free-market beacon in Latin America; US Treasury secretary said he expects Argentina to be able to pay off its swap line with China, but that US government isn’t considering providing any direct credit.
Foreign relations & diplomacy US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei at Casa Rosada 14-04-2025 17:29 US Treasury Scott Bessent visits Buenos Aires for talks with Javier Milei, his economic team and private-sector representatives; Official tells President he wants Washington to be Argentina's "partner of choice".
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS US Treasury secretary offers 'full support' to Milei ahead of visit 10-04-2025 17:26 In a show of support for President Javier Milei's "bold economic reforms," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Buenos Aires next week for meetings with government officials and business leaders.
NEW LEGAL BEAGLE Santiago María Castro Videla named as new Treasury legal chief 29-01-2025 15:37 Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni confirms administrative law specialist and Austral University professor Santiago María Castro Videla has been named as new Treasury attorney-general, replacing departing Rodolfo Barra.
POLITICS Milei tells top legal official Rodolfo Barra to resign 25-01-2025 10:15 President Javier Milei has sacked Rodolfo Barra, the attorney general of Argentina’s Treasury.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei to travel to US next week for meeting with Trump 08-11-2024 09:14 Argentina’s President set for seventh visit to United States in a year; Milei will take part in CPAC forum, which will be hosted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
MONETARY POLICY Central Bank lowers benchmark rate to 35% from 40% 01-11-2024 12:46 Argentina’s Central Bank lowers benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly six months.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Argentina officials move to shore up bank support for debt plan 01-07-2024 15:35 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili sought to shore up support Monday in a meeting with executives from private banks for a monetary policy pivot announced late Friday.
MONETARY POLICY Milei shifts policy in second phase of Argentina plan 29-06-2024 15:30 Milei administration embarks on second phase of economic plan, announcing it will swap out notes held at the Central Bank for new Treasury debt.
Argentina peso bond Argentina peso bond puts balloon, spurring inflation risk 05-03-2024 14:16 Puts on Argentina’s peso debt issued by the Central Bank have surged under Javier Milei’s government, reaching a record and prompting officials to scale back their use amid growing investor concern.
Bloomberg US Treasury Secretary Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally 01-03-2024 16:42 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday lavished praise on Chile during a visit focused on critical minerals.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Rodolfo Barra: ‘Emergency decrees are for when the going gets tough’ 13-01-2024 06:41 Argentina’s new Treasury attorney defends President Javier Milei’s emergency decree in a feature-length interview that also touches on protest rights, the Supreme Court and his Nazi past during adolescence. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CABINET APPOINTMENTS Milei confirms Luis Caputo will be economy minister 29-11-2023 08:19 President-elect says in interview upon return from trip to United States that both the Treasury and the IMF "understand Argentina's problems perfectly” and that ex-Macri administration official Luis Caputo will serve as economy minister.