The US Treasury provided the special drawing rights (SDRs) necessary to meet its obligations on Monday
Economics
Argentina to pay over US$800 million of IMF debt with US backing
The government accused Burford Capital of trying to ‘force Argentina into contempt and inflict corresponding reputational harm’
Argentines’ debt with digital wallets hits an all-time high as ‘irrecoverable’ loans double in 2025
Families allocate 33% of their income to repay virtual wallet and non-bank loans, according to a study based on Central Bank data
A low score is key for the country’s ability to regain access to the international debt market
Scott Bessent called Javier Milei a ‘mature and brilliant politician’ and defended the currency swap in an interview
Argentina records trade surplus of US$11 billion in 2025, despite imports jumping 25%
Record agricultural and energy exports led to a second year of surplus, but the figure is 40% lower than in 2024
Davos Forum says ‘insufficient public services’ are Argentina’s main risk
A survey canvassing the views of 11,000 business leaders put the spotlight on an area Milei’s policies have hit the hardest
Argentina among best-performing economies globally in 2026 and 2027, says IMF
In its latest World Economic Outlook the International Monetary Fund maintains growth projection for Argentina at 4% for both years
The country achieved fiscal balance for a second consecutive year, the first time that had happened since 2008, according to Economy Minister Luis Caputo