Overview

• Argentina’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the official reception and said Milei’s delegation will lodge at Blair House, signaling elevated protocol.
• The meeting comes 12 days before Argentina’s legislative elections in a period of financial volatility and political maneuvering at home.
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says negotiations with Argentina include a roughly $20 billion swap and potential purchases of dollar bonds, described as a stabilization bridge.
• The visit coincides with IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, where Economy Minister Luis Caputo is expected for parallel technical talks.
• U.S. officials have indicated that larger support and prospective U.S. corporate investments hinge on a favorable electoral outcome and stronger domestic governability in Argentina.