Overview

• Cancillería confirmed the Washington visit for October 14 and said the Argentine delegation will be lodged at Blair House.
• The encounter comes 12 days before Argentina’s legislative elections, giving the engagement clear political weight domestically and abroad.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is negotiating a potential $20 billion swap with the central bank and possible purchases of Argentine dollar bonds, with further steps linked to governability and electoral results according to public statements.
• The trip coincides with the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, where Economy Minister Luis Caputo’s team is expected to advance technical discussions.
• Market pressures eased after the announcements yet volatility persists, and coverage notes Argentina’s heavy 2026 debt service needs as authorities seek near-term stabilization.