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Argentina Says $20 Billion U.S. Swap Is in BCRA’s Hands, Not Yet in Reserves

The funds sit as a contractually available liquidity line that will appear in reported reserves only when a tranche is drawn.

Overview

  • Central bank sources say the $20 billion has been received and is under BCRA custody but will not count toward official reserves until activation.
  • The facility will be recorded as a contractually active liquidity line and disclosed in the 2025 annual financial statements, with any drawdowns reflected in daily reserve data.
  • Officials highlight that this U.S. arrangement differs from the China swap, which was booked in reserves automatically upon execution.
  • The BCRA states the agreement is intended to reinforce exchange-rate stabilization and support price stability and growth.
  • Separate reporting describes talks on an additional roughly $20 billion from U.S. banks to help cover Treasury rollovers, with details expected after legislative elections.