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The Faltering Economy of Argentina | Economics Explained

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This is Argentina, a South American nation which has been home to an unprecedented period of sustained growth quintupling in size in the last decade.



This nation has seen remarkable resilience through...
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Argentina declares economic emergency

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Parliament has announced new measures aimed at alleviating debt crisis, as inflation and poverty levels rise.
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Argentine voters to head to polls amid debt crisis fears

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Argentina's recurring economic crises have long affected businesses - now they could impact the country's election.
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Argentina elections: Farmers anxious about economy

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With presidential elections just days away farmers are worried about changes a potential new government could bring.
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'No obstacle' to Argentina mega reform bill in Congress, government says

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Argentina's government said on Tuesday that it was confident its sprawling economic reform bill
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Argentina economy hit hard by COVID-19 crisis

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The global economic devastation that has accompanied COVID-19 has been especially severe in Argentina.
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COVID-19 cases rise, economies struggle in Latin America

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Latin American countries compete for vaccine they hope will quash pandemic and revive their ailing economies
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Argentina wealth tax: Government to raise funds for COVID relief

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Dozens of multinationals are fleeing this South American nation, claiming that doing business in Argentina is unprofitable.
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Argentina's protesters urge gov't to stop foreign debt payments

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The economy in Argentina was in trouble prior to the pandemic, struggling with recession and high inflation.
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Argentina takeover of soy giant Vicentin sparks political debate

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Argentina is embroiled in a bitter dispute that goes to the heart of the country's identity and how it plans to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Is Milei's Plan to Save Argentina Working?

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After eight months in office, Argentine President Javier Milei has slashed spending on social security, wages and subsidies. But despite these austerity measures, he remains largely popular at home.
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Argentina Heads to Runoff as Massa Gains Edge Over Milei

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Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprised pundits Sunday night by taking 37% of the presidential vote, forcing a second-round ballot next month with runner-up Javier Milei, the firebrand libertarian outsider who got 30% support...
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Bloomberg

Paraguay Is Open to China Investment, Finance Minister Says

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Paraguay Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez says the government would consider Chinese investment to develop its nascent green hydrogen industry. Paraguay, Taiwan's last South American ally, has ample supplies of the key ingredients...
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Bloomberg

Milei on Argentina's Debt and Central Bank (Spanish)

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Argentina's leading presidential candidate Javier Milei talks with Bloomberg about dollarization and his pledge to close the nation's central bank ahead of the election. This interview is in Spanish.



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Argentina's Milei on Dollarization, Central Bank

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Argentina's leading presidential candidate Javier Milei pledges to close the nation's central bank while saying he would make every effort to avoid a default on the country's sovereign debt if he wins the October vote. Milei speaks with...
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Argentina Devalues Peso, Hikes Interest Rates

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Argentina's central bank has hiked interest rates and policy makers have devalued the peso to curb market chaos following the shock primary win by libertarian candidate Javier Milei. Patrick Gillespie reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Argentina Awaits Results After Voting in Key Primary Election

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Argentinians have cast ballots for a crucial primary election that will provide a barometer of expectations for the general vote in October. The elections are taking place as the South American nation faces high inflation and a likely...
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Bloomberg

IMF's Gourinchas on Forecast, Inflation, Argentina

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International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas discusses the IMF's revised forecast for global economic growth this year, path of inflation, and ongoing lending discussions with Argentina on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Bloomberg

Argentina's Fernandez Warns Against Peso Devaluation

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"An abrupt devaluation would be a problem for Argentina," President Alberto Fernandez says during an interview with Maria Tadeo on Bloomberg TV. (In Spanish with English translation.)



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Argentina Trying to Foster Lithium, Copper Investments

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Fernanda Avila, Argentina's secretary of mining, discusses the government's efforts to develop its deposits of commodities that are critical for the economy's clean-energy transition, and lure investments to the industry. She speaks on...
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Bloomberg

Argentina Aims to Restructure Debt

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Aug.29 -- Argentina is pushing creditors for more time to pay back its debts. The country is hemmed into a worsening crisis. President Macri laid out a series of desperate measures to try and lighten the country’s debt load. They will...
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Argentina Debt Deal May Happen Within a Month, Gramercy's Koenigsberger Says

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Apr.13 -- Argentina may complete a restructuring deal with creditors within a month, Robert Koenigsberger, chief investment officer at Gramercy Funds Management, says during an interview with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Argentina to Work With 1% Bond Holdouts: Economy Minister

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Sep.04 -- Argentina is not looking to return to the global markets for a while, Economy Minister Martin Guzman says. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Why Citibank Is Challenging Order on Argentine Bonds

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Sept. 18 -- Citibank N.A. is set to tell an appeals court it faces grave sanctions from Argentina unless it defies a U.S. judges order blocking it from making payments to holders of $8.4 billion of the countrys bonds. Katia Porzecanski...