Overview
- Banking sources say the Economy Ministry is discussing a repo of about US$4 billion to help meet early‑January 2026 Bonares/Globales maturities totaling roughly US$4.3 billion.
- Lenders are evaluating the request and asking about collateral, and the ministry has not confirmed any deal.
- Official data and market reports indicate the Treasury has stepped up dollar purchases, adding about US$97 million on Friday and buying more early this week.
- Minister Luis Caputo says near‑term payments will be financed through tools such as bank loans, swaps with China and the U.S., or market operations rather than by using reserves.
- Separate coverage describes ongoing discussions over a larger U.S.-linked facility of up to US$20 billion with reported internal bank timelines, though the scope and timing remain uncertain.