Over 800 people with inactive taxpayer numbers appeared to have operated in the MEP dollar market, the authorities said.

More than 50% went to bonds that pay whatever is the highest amount between the inflation rate and the devaluation of the peso against the US dollar

Argentina adopting the greenback would clash with the constitution, augur hyperinflation, and risk default. The consequences would be devastating

Official sources said the recent devaluation was agreed with the IMF, but brought forward in light of the primary election results

Eight different consulting firms are placing this month’s inflation rate between 10% and 15%

The informal dollar has jumped 21.6% in the last 30 days. Analysts say it is a reflection of the market’s uncertainty regarding the economy

The official figure will be announced next Tuesday, following the primary elections

The country’s international reserves were at negative US$ 3.5 billion before the payment

Net financing so far this year reached more than AR$1.8 trillion