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Argentina Secures $42 Billion in International Aid to Support Economic Reforms

The IMF, World Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank commit to substantial financial packages, including immediate disbursements to stabilize Argentina's economy under President Milei's reform agenda.

Daumen hoch: Argentiniens Präsident Milei mit der Geschäftsführerin des Internationalen Währungsfonds Kristalina Georgieva
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Der argentinische Präsident Javier Milei gestikuliert vor dem Präsidentenpalast Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, am 11. April 2025, dem Tag, an dem die argentinische Regierung mit dem Vorstand des Internationalen Währungsfonds eine Einigung über ein Darlehen in Höhe von 20 Milliarden Dollar erzielt. (Foto: Matias Baglietto/NurPhoto)
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Overview

  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a $20 billion package, with $12 billion available immediately to stabilize Argentina's financial system and curb inflation.
  • The World Bank is contributing $12 billion, including an immediate release of $1.5 billion to attract private investment and support economic modernization.
  • The Inter-American Development Bank has pledged up to $10 billion over three years, further bolstering Argentina's economic recovery efforts.
  • This marks the 23rd instance of IMF financial support for Argentina since 1956, highlighting the country's longstanding reliance on international aid.
  • President Javier Milei, praised for his reformist policies, views the aid as critical to sustaining economic stabilization efforts despite ongoing challenges such as high inflation and social unrest.