The IMF and Argentina's Debt

News on Argentina's program with the International Monetary Fund, its reviews and disbursements, public debt, bonds and country risk.

ANALYSIS

Reserves Pass US$50 Billion as IMF Sees US$25 Billion in 2027 Debt Payments

The central bank's reserves topped US$50 billion on October 15, but the IMF tests net reserves and IMF staff put the national government's 2027 dollar debt service at US$25 billion.

By The Editors · 2 days ago

ECONOMY

IMF Cuts Argentina's 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.1%

The Fund also trimmed 2027 growth to 3.5% and raised its inflation and unemployment forecasts, as Caputo met its chief in Bangkok over the program review.

By The Ushuaia Times · 4 days ago

ECONOMY

Economy Minister Caputo Heads to Bangkok to Seek IMF Waiver and US$869 Million

The economy minister arrives Tuesday for talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva after Argentina missed its first-half fiscal target, leaving the third loan review unsigned.

By The Ushuaia Times · 5 days ago

ECONOMY

Government to Pay Public-Works Debts With Bonds Due Mostly in 2027

The Treasury will hand contractors peso bonds and bills worth up to 221 billion pesos for overdue work, with two-thirds maturing in 2027.

By The Ushuaia Times · Oct. 7, 2026

BUSINESS

Argentina's Country Risk Rises to 650 Points, Highest Since Late 2025, as Economy Minister Caputo Blames Half on Global Shock

Economy Minister Luis Caputo told the IDEA business conference that half the spread's rise is external and half reflects some investors' fear of a return to the past.

By The Editors · Oct. 2, 2026

ECONOMY

Country Risk Tops 600 as OECD Trims Argentina's 2026 Growth Forecast

The spread rose for a 10th straight session on Friday while the official dollar hit its highest level of the year, days after the OECD cut its Argentine growth outlook to 2.6%.

By The Ushuaia Times · Sept. 27, 2026

ECONOMY

Country Risk Hits a Five-Month High as IMF Reviews Argentina's Reserves

Argentine bonds fell for an eighth straight session as the IMF's review team sat down with the Central Bank, where the year-end reserve target is still billions of dollars away.

By The Ushuaia Times · Sept. 23, 2026

ECONOMY

Milei and IMF Say Record Debt Delinquency Poses No Risk; Economists Disagree

President Milei blamed World Cup TV purchases for Argentina's record household delinquency rate, as the IMF backed the government's view even while independent economists warned the trend…

By The Editors · Sept. 21, 2026

ECONOMY

IMF Mission Arrives Monday to Open Third Review of Argentina's Program

A technical team lands September 21 to assess fiscal and reserve targets, with early signs pointing to a reversal of the program's earlier trouble spot.

By The Ushuaia Times · Sept. 19, 2026

ECONOMY

5.8 Million Argentines Are Behind on Debts, a 20-Year High in Delinquency

The household delinquency rate has nearly tripled in a year as Argentines lean on personal loans and credit cards to cover everyday expenses, though the IMF says financial stability is not…

By The Ushuaia Times · Sept. 11, 2026